Patient Advocate to Highlight Importance of Cancer Research

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future development of advanced technology defense systems is dependent
on military bases' proximity to technology clusters," Brett also noted
in the letter . Further reductions in New
England's military presence may have the effect of lessening the
military 's technological warfighting ability.

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The American Cancer
Society estimates that in 2005 approximately 1,690 new cases of invasive
breast cancer will be diagnosed among men in the United States, and
approximately 460 men will die from breast cancer in the United States in
2005., Ph.

Journalists must be pre-registered for the conference to attend. "Four of New England's six states rank in the top 11 on
the 2004 Milken Institute State Technology and Science Index, with
Massachusetts ranked first in the nation.

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The BIO 2005 media brunch will feature the following
experts from small and emerging biotech companies who will discuss what new
treatments for cancer may come from biotechnology:

* Carl H. states and 33 other nations.

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4 million new cases of
cancer will be diagnosed in the United States in 2005.D.

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Cancer is the second-
leading cause of death in this country; more than 570,000 patients will die
from it this year.

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, Abramson Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania,
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Peabody Award-winning actor and patient
advocate Richard Roundtree will speak about his personal experience with
breast cancer at the BIO 2005 Media Brunch, "Treating Cancer: New Approaches
from Emerging Companies.
Roundtree was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1993 and since then has been
a strong advocate for cancer awareness and men's health organizations.org/events/2005/media/.

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New Hampshire suffered the steepest
decline of military personnel of any state in the country , losing 92.

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An alliance of large and small companies, educational
institutions, nonprofit and other agencies, the Council is dedicated
to promoting regional initiatives and federal public policies which
support economic development in the six-state region.

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"The military must maintain a presence in New England in order to
take advantage of New England's technology and academic cluster.
The New England Council is the nation's oldest regional business
organization.

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The American Cancer Society estimates that nearly 1.D.D., Cell Genesys, Inc.
Due to limited seating, please RSVP to Lisa Dry, BIO, at 202-962-9231 or
ldry@bio. BIO members are involved in the research
and development of health-care, agricultural, industrial and environmental
biotechnology products.

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Actor and Cancer Survivor Richard Roundtree to Speak at BIO 2005 Media Brunch

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An actor for over 30 years, Roundtree began his career in the role of
private detective and super-cop John Shaft in the 1970s feature film, "Shaft.
Small and emerging biotech companies offer some of the most exciting new
approaches to cancer treatment and prevention, such as monoclonal antibodies ,
immunotherapies, gene therapy, vaccines, and small-molecule regulators of
cell-signaling pathways .

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Although previously expected to recommend the closure of 25
percent, or 100, of the nation's existing military bases, Secretary
Rumsfeld indicated recently in published reports that the final total
will likely be less than that.

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He was
recently awarded the prestigious Jackie Robinson Foundation Award for
Excellence for his work in raising cancer awareness. Drakeman, J.D .

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" The media brunch, which will highlight biotech
cancer research, will be held Sunday, June 19 from 11:00 a.
Today, there are 29 biotech drugs on the market for the treatment of a
wide variety of cancers, and more are expected in the future. Gill, Gentara Corporation
* Stephen A.

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Business Editors /Defense Writers

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Roundtree is currently appearing on the ABC series "Desperate Housewives. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld , The New England Council
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are located in New England.