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NYCRA FEATURES A YEAR OF CANCER AWARENESS HIGHLIGHTS

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As 2019 comes to a close, we reflect on an entire year of remarkable achievements, special events and new programs.  As publishers and a major info-sharing resource for cancer-related topics, NYCRA has been especially busy this year with countless interviews with clinical specialists and survivors alike.  In addition, our blessed friends in the fundraising, cancer advocacy and public outreach have also been most involved in driving the message of loving care.  We are honored to ally with some of the most remarkable individuals in our membership circle- comprised of "cancer crusaders" making up the Cancer Resource Alliance! 1) "THE FIRE STILL BURNS"- new film production series developed by the film partners of NYCRA - including all the first responders who joined us by sharing their stories. "The Fire Still Burns" is a mini-series of interviews about surviving first responders from historical events.  They share and describe their firsthand experiences and...
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TODAY'S RADIOTHERAPY: CYBERKNIFE TECHNOLOGY (part 1)

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Co-written by: Dr. Jesse A. Stoff  & Dr. Robert L. Bard | The NY Cancer Resource Alliance Source Interview: Michael Repka, MD, with the Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Winthrop Hospital Additional material provided by: Accuray Inc. MEETING TODAY’S CHALLENGES FOR CANCER THERAPY Since the advent of radiation therapy (and the invention of the x-ray) over a century ago, the noninvasive treatment approach of radiotherapy continues to be recognized as one of the most forward-thinking technologies in the pursuit of targeting cancer tumors. The CyberKnife® Robotic RadioSurgery System represents the latest performance innovation in this modality for treating benign and malignant tumors as well as other chronic disorders.    To review the CyberKnife technology, we approached the Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Winthrop Hospital—the top radiotherapy and CyberKnife cancer treatment center in the country. Michael C. Repka, MD, a radiation oncologist there, shared his extensive ins...
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INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE LAUNCHES JOINT CONFERENCE TREND

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ACAM "Collaboration Cures" Conference 2019 October 14-17, 2019 marked the 4th Annual Collaboration Cures event by the American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM) and The American Academy of Physiological Medicine & Dentistry (AAPMD). Both medical organizations united for another successful conference at the 2019 Annual Meeting where both associations ran side-by-side programs where attendees can choose lectures from either.  This year's event took place at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, TN where over 400 members of ACAM and AAPMD and supporters of the medical community nationwide attended to experience the many benefits of this educational conference. An additional 400+ came from American Academy for Oral Systemic Health (AAOSH), the third partner association for the Collaboration Cures event. According to Dr. Ahvie Herskowitz (President of ACAM) and Dr. Howard Hindin (VP of ACAM and Executive Director for AAPMD), the mission...
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Channel 11 News Studio- features Dr. Bard and Gov. Paterson

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Channel 11 WPIX Podcast: - original airplay May 31, 2019 Subject: Melanoma and Skin Cancer Discussion / New Yorkers' Summer Health Concern Channel 11 WPIX News: - original airplay May 31, 2019 Part 1 clip: Gov. Paterson interview on the State of the State Part 2 clip: Melanoma and Skin Cancer interview with Dr. R. Bard and Dr. B. Robinson Waiting room at CH11: Dr. Bard meets NYS Gov. David Paterson and wife Mary On CH11 (WPIX) News set with Marvin Scott and Gov. Paterson On CH11 News set: (L-R) Marvin Scott, Dr. Bruce Robinson & Dr. Robert Bard
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Historical Portraits of the FD: Chief Bob Checco's Photo Gallery

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LINK: PERSONAL GALLERY Click the above link to visit the gallery and you can click each photo to enlarge. LINK: GALLERY #1  1A-1Z 1967-1976) Are you in this gallery?  See Directory of all firefighters listed in Gallery 1 LINK: GALLERY #2 [photos + 2A-2Z (1970-1976)  ** Are you in this gallery?  See Directory of all firefighters listed in  Gallery 2 LINK: GALLERY #3 (1969-1975)  ** Are you in this gallery? See Directory of all firefighters listed in Gallery 3  LINK: GALLERY #4 Are you in this gallery? See Directory of all firefighters listed in Gallery 4 INDEX LINK: GALLERY #5 Are you in this gallery? See Directory of all firefighters listed in Gallery 5 INDEX .......................................................................................................................................................... Welcome to Chief Checo's photo galleries of the FD. There are 6 Galleries in total. Please click...
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Community Leadership Power Meeting for First Responders Health Concerns

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PILOT POWER-LUNCHEON MEETING #1 November 8, 2019 marked the first coordinated assembly of community-minded New Yorkers brought together to discuss the major concerns relating to public health and wellness among first responders. This conference pilot was produced by the NY Cancer Resource Alliance or NYCRA (a health education-based LINKEDIN group) and sponsored by AngioFoundation director Dr. Robert L. Bard. Hosted at world renowned Philippe’s of NYC, this power luncheon was designed to promote dynamic exchange between all guests while setting the precedence for future collaborations. “The profound success of this special meeting-of-the-minds came from the strategic grouping of inspired individuals from different areas of interest”, said featured guest FDNY Peer Counselor/ Retired Captain L103 CASEY POLITI. “…synergy was automatic because we all related deeply in our own individual ways about first responders, cancer and survivorship”. Other main guests included Director of Medical ...
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Mathew Knowles & Male Breast Cancer: Celebrity Survivor Saves Lives through Advocacy

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MATTHEW KNOWLES INTERVIEW at the Dr. Oz Show (courtesy of Sony Pictures Television)    Full video interview. For additional info,  visit: www.DrOz.com BREAST CANCER- YES, MEN GET IT TOO! By: Dr. Jesse Stoff / Edited by: Carmen R. Dewitt of therightwriters.com Ten years ago, if you inquired about male breast cancer at your annual physical, most doctors would likely dismiss your fears by responding about “how incredibly RARE, or improbable it was to contract this”.  This lack of public information is a common testimony from many male breast cancer survivors- the same dilemma that is now recognized as a main contributor to the expansion of this silent epidemic.  The term “RARE” is often misleading and alluding to something reversible and of little concern. When it comes to any health disorder, the limited numbers of cases showing are only the ones reported but are often skewed due to the ‘real’ count that would constitute a baseline- from the individuals that have...
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