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scientific advisory board (SAB). He is a member of several international scientific societies,
Academia Europea; the Royal Academy of Medical Sciences Belgium; The
Physiological Society U. 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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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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was the Leader of the Max Planck Research Group for Molecular Cell Physiology
connected to the Max Planck Institute of Biophysical Chemistry in Gottingen,
Germany. Linguagen's bitter blockers and flavor enhancers reduce
the need for excess sugar and salt and contribute to the development of
healthier, better-tasting foods, beverages and pharmaceuticals.org), Testicular Cancer Resource Center, Ulman
Cancer Fund for Young Adults, The Wellness Community, and the Young Survival
Coalition .
"Even as a long term young adult cancer survivor, I am well aware that my
experience altered my life course. "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.

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of new compounds to improve the taste of pharmaceutical, food and beverage
products, announces the addition of Bernd Nilius, M. Nilius joins four prominent scientists
and industry leaders in the field of taste transduction and technology who
also serve on the board, including Robert Margolskee, M., Ph.vitaloptions.

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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 . "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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Nilius is a leading international expert in the biology of cell
signaling through ion channels, and he brings a wealth of knowledge,
experience and contacts to our research initiatives," said Ray Salemme, Ph . and Ph.
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. 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
Dr.
"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. Vital Options has grown into an
international cancer communications, advocacy and support organization serving
people of all ages and cancer types .

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D.D.linguagen. 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."

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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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.

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( http://www.D. He has had 318 papers published in peer reviewed international
journals and has been invited to lecture at more than 90 international
meetings, including the International Society of Biophysics and Applied
Physics; European Society of Human Genetics; American Heart Association; and
American Physiological Society, Gordon Conferences. "It is critical
that we raise awareness of the consequences of this reality and ensure that
young adults have the opportunity to live strong . 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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CRANBURY, N. Dr. 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. Vital Options International is a not-for-profit organization
headquartered in Southern California.

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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.org, where past shows are also archived. 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.

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CEO of Linguagen Corp.; The Society of General Physiologists (USA) and the
American Physiological Society.

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members of our board, and we're confident that together they will provide
Linguagen with key guidance as we continue to discover new compounds that
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Linguagen Corp. 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).

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"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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website (PeopleLivingWithCancer ."
"The young adult population continues to face challenges on many fronts
during their cancer experiences.
We are proud to be a partner in National Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week.

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He is an editorial board
member of several international journals, including The Journal of Physiology
(London), The American Journal of Physiology, Cell Calcium, The Journal of
Physiology and Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry, and will be the Editor in
Chief of The European Journal of Physiology Pflugers Archive commencing in
November 2005.

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D. National Young Adult
Cancer Awareness Week(R ) first launched in 2003 to commemorate the
organization's 20th anniversary. During the week,
individuals can reach Vital Options for additional support services and
information.

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

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identifies and develops compounds to improve the taste of pharmaceutical, food
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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. Stuart Siegel."
"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.

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National Young Adult Awareness Week(R) is a
great opportunity for young adults to let their voices be heard.

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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.