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Congressional Briefing, Wednesday, June 27th
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Congressional Briefing, Wednesday, June 27th

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    • June 22, 2012 at 4:06 pm
    mantonucci
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      The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) invites you to join a discussion of the factors behind the alarming increases in melanoma rates in the U.S. population, particularly among young people; the role of legislation and regulation in reducing the risk of diagnosis; and important scientific updates from the recent American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting.

       

      The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) invites you to join a discussion of the factors behind the alarming increases in melanoma rates in the U.S. population, particularly among young people; the role of legislation and regulation in reducing the risk of diagnosis; and important scientific updates from the recent American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting.

      When: Wednesday, June 27th, 1:30-2:30pm

      Where: Rayburn Office Building, Room #2218

      Scheduled speakers include:

      • Representatives Brian Bilbray(R-CA), Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Charlie Dent (R-PA)

       

      • Dr. Jeffrey Gershenwaldof the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas who will provide an update on the 2012 ASCO conference and the most promising and immediate opportunities for treatment breakthroughs

       

      • Diana Dreman, former Miss Colorado, and her mother, Rebecca King-Dreman, former Miss Colorado, former Miss America and Stage IV melanoma survivor, who will discuss the personal impact of melanoma and the urgency of discovering new treatments

       

      Please RSVPto the MRF at 202-347-9675 or by email at [email protected].

        If you are not in DC, you can still participate by contacting your member of Congress and urging them to attend.

       

      Thank you!
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