Support the fight against cancer deaths

Dear editor:

April is National Cancer Control month.

The American Cancer Society (ACS) is dedicated to improving the cancer outlook for minorities and the medically underserved. Eliminating disparities in the cancer burden is one of the overarching themes of the Society's 2015 challenge goals.

Cultural and genetic factors may also play a role in the cancer incidence and mortality experienced by racial and ethnic populations.

As the largest private, non-profit source of research funding, ACS is committed to making discoveries that could save your life or the life of a loved one.

They don't stop there. With the help of public health colleagues and volunteer advocates - people like you- they work with our elected leaders to ensure:

1. Greater government investments in cancer research application;

2. Policies that allow every American, regardless of income level, access to lifesaving treatments;

3. More access to innovative clinical trials that save lives as they advance our understanding of cancer.

Remember, www.cancer.org is a wealth of information and answers to your many questions. They can help you find the power to take the next step to what is available to your and your loved ones.

Thank you for allowing me to inform our community with vital information.

Jan Landon