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Vital Options(R) was the first national organization to singularly focus
on the needs and issues of young adults with cancer.

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All sessions are free and open to the public.

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was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 28.

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The Idaho Virtual Academy is a statewide public virtual charter school. Students who enroll in IDVA receive
a computer, monitor, printer, access to the K12 On-Line School, lessons,
assessments, books, materials, planning and progress tools, and much more --
all tuition-free.

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The Colorado Virtual Academy (COVA) is a statewide public charter school,
chartered by the Adams 12 Five Star School District.

For dates, times and locations of all Idaho Virtual Academy education events,
please visit: http://www.

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covcs . We are finally starting
to see real efforts at a national level to focus a spotlight on this problem
and to develop the treatment programs and research needed to bring greater
hope for better survival and quality of life for these individuals," said
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"Young adults with cancer in their 20s and 30s slip into a no-man's land
on every front: medical, psychosocial and financial," said Doug Ulman,
director of survivorship at the Lance Armstrong Foundation."
"Young adults with cancer can feel out-of-step with the peers, so they
often don't get the kind of support they need," said Diane Blum, MSW,
executive director of CancerCare. "CancerCare understands the specific
psychosocial needs of young adults with cancer, and we are committed to
providing the highest-quality support services to them and their loved ones.

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The school currently serves students from across the state in grades K -
8.
National Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week is a collaborative effort of
leading organizations dedicated to raising awareness about the myriad of
issues that effect the young adult cancer population. Unfortunately, of all the age groups
with cancer studied, young adults have shown the least improvement in survival
from cancer of ANY age group.

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NORTHGLENN, Colo.
IDVA is an innovative public school option that allows parents to work in
partnership with highly qualified public school teachers and become active
participants in their child's education . The show will address clinical
aspects and treatment of young adult cancers, as well as the unique
developmental and psychosocial needs that impact young adults facing a cancer
diagnosis, including fertility and cognitive issues, long-term effects,
education, insurance and employment concerns.

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"Even as a long term young adult cancer survivor , I am well aware that my
experience altered my life course. Stuart Siegel.

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covcs. IDVA provides an excellent public education option using a
high quality, comprehensive academic program that gives every child the
flexibility and individual attention needed to succeed.idahova.

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Families attending the information sessions will
learn more about the school, view the curriculum, books and materials , witness
a demonstration of the academic program, and find out how their child can
enroll in the tuition-free public school for the 2005-2006 year. The school currently
serves thousands of Colorado students in kindergarten through eighth grade
across the state.

org, Planet Cancer, American Society of Clinical Oncology's patient
website (PeopleLivingWithCancer.org), Testicular Cancer Resource Center, Ulman
Cancer Fund for Young Adults, The Wellness Community, and the Young Survival
Coalition . National Young Adult Awareness Week(R) is a
great opportunity for young adults to let their voices be heard. The Group Room(R), now in its 10th year,
enables cancer patients, their loved ones and medical professionals to engage
in a dialogue about all aspects of the cancer experience.

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All sessions are free and open to the public. LOS ANGELES, The Group Room -- the nationally
syndicated weekly call-in cancer talk radio show -- will present a special
broadcast on Sunday, April 3, 2005, 4-6pm ET/1-3pm PT, in recognition of
National Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week.org

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Families attending the information sessions will learn more
about the schools, view the curriculum, books and materials, witness a
demonstration of the academic program, and find out how their child can enroll
in one of the tuition-free public schools for the 2005-2006 year. Partnering in this
national awareness effort are CancerCare, Dana Farber Cancer Institute,
Fertile Hope Foundation, Gilda's Club , Lance Armstrong Foundation, Living
Beyond Breast Cancer, National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship ,
OncoLink.

"Survival from childhood cancer has improved dramatically over the last 50
years, and in the past decade, we have seen the death rate from cancer in the
United States begin to decline as well.

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COVA provides a unique education opportunity where parents play an active
role in their child's education, and each child receives the tools, attention,
and resources to ensure they are receiving the highest quality education.
For more information on the Colorado Virtual Academy, parents can call
303-255-4650 or visit http://www. Vital Options has grown into an
international cancer communications, advocacy and support organization serving
people of all ages and cancer types. During the week,
individuals can reach Vital Options for additional support services and
information.

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Not only do young adults with cancer
struggle with developmental, psychological and social issues, but their
clinical concerns, the biology of their cancers and treatment protocols
requires specific expertise and consideration.

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IDVA
teachers and/or administrators will be there to answer questions about the
schools. For more information, call 208-322-3559 or visit http://www .org.
We are proud to be a partner in National Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week.

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Colorado Virtual Academy Hosting Parent Information Sessions

COVA
teachers and/or administrators will be there to answer questions about the
school. "It is critical
that we raise awareness of the consequences of this reality and ensure that
young adults have the opportunity to live strong.

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For dates , times and locations of all Colorado Virtual Academy education
events, please visit: http://www.

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It is a significant action that so many organizations have come
together on behalf of this awareness effort," said Selma Schimmel, founder and
CEO of Vital Options(R) International and host of The Group Room(R).

Joining The Group Room panel will be:
* Stuart Siegel, MD, Director, Childrens Center for Cancer and Blood
Diseases, Childrens Hospital Los Angeles; Professor and Vice Chair,
Department of Pediatrics, Keck School of Medicine at USC;
* Karen Albritton , MD, Director, Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology,
Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard University; and
* Halina Irving, MFCC, The Group Room therapist.

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The Colorado Virtual Academy offers families an innovative public
education option that includes a rigorous and comprehensive curriculum in six
traditional subjects. In COVA, students work at home with a parent or
responsible adult and receive instruction and guidance from certified public
school teachers who operate remotely .

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, The Colorado Virtual Academy
(COVA) is hosting a series of parent information sessions across the state
during the month of April.

The Group Room(R) Cancer Talk Radio Show to Feature National Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week(R)

The Group Room is produced by Vital Options(R) International in
association with Premiere Radio networks and is heard on select radio stations
throughout the country and simulcast on XM Satellite Radio, Ask! 165, and on
the Internet at http://www.vitaloptions . While Vital Options: Support
For Young Adults With Cancer, laid the foundation in recognizing this special
patient population when it was founded in 1983, it has taken two decades to
fully appreciate the broad scope of medical and psychosocial issues for this
age group. It's a venue
for patient advocacy organizations and medical professionals to listen to the
issues and problems facing this population and figure out ways to help them
make change," said Brock Yetso, Executive Director of the Ulman Cancer Fund
for Young Adults.

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Parents Invited to Free Information Sessions to Learn About Exciting
Public School Option for Their Child

BOISE, Idaho , The Idaho Virtual Academy (IDVA)
will host a series of parent information sessions across the state during the
month of April.
Callers enter on-air discussions toll-free by dialing 1-800-GRP-ROOM
(1-800-477-7666) or sending their comments and questions by email to
info@vitaloptions."
"The young adult population continues to face challenges on many fronts
during their cancer experiences . "The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults is proud to be a
partner in this initiative and is committed to working closely with all
involved to find solutions to problems faced by the population.

Contact: Shana Spangler, Vital Options International
Tel: 818-788-5225, sspangler@vitaloptions .

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idahova. Vital Options International is a not-for-profit organization
headquartered in Southern California.

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Students who enroll in COVA receive a
computer, monitor, printer, access to the K12 On-Line School, lessons,
assessments, books, materials, planning and progress tools, and much more -
all tuition-free. There are many possible reasons for this
concerning statistic, but they include a lack of specific attention to
treatment and research programs geared to the unique challenges of the cancers
in this age group and as well as to the psychosocial and economic issues
facing young adults with life-threatening diseases. National Young Adult
Cancer Awareness Week(R) first launched in 2003 to commemorate the
organization's 20th anniversary.

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