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What is Cancer? What Causes Cancer?
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Cancer is a class of diseases characterized by out-of-control cell growth. There are over 100 different types of cancer, and each is classified by the type of cell that is initially affected. Read More

Patient Progress

Glenn Very Important Patient (VIP): Glenn B. In 2008, Glenn began having pain in his left thigh and calf. He spent the next 2 years consulting several different specialists until the last specialist... Read More

The Lazarex Legacy Program

Life insurance can be a simple and flexible approach to making a significant contribution to Lazarex Cancer Foundation (Lazarex). Not only does it allow you to make a substantial donation to Lazarex at no cost to you, but you may also benefit from tax rules that apply to gifts of life insurance.

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Introducing Cynthia Sandoval

Cynthia SandovalCynthia Sandoval recently joined Lazarex as the Division Manger for Team for Life (our fundraising endurance division). Imagine a hummingbird and you'll have a pretty good idea of Cynthia in action.

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Save the Date: September 29, 2012 - You Won't Want to Miss This Gala!

Battle For A Life Time GALAAhoy, mates! Join us on the aircraft carrier USS Hornet, a national historic landmark based in Alameda, CA on September 29th from 6 p.m. to midnight for this year's gala entitled Battle for a Lifetime. Hear 95-year-old guest speaker Louis Zamperini, subject of the book Unbroken, a World War II prisoner of war, motivational speaker and former American Olympian. According to a profile on Bill Stern's Sports Newsreel radio program, Zamperini climbed a flag pole during the 1936 Olympic games and stole the personal flag of Adolf Hitler.

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Hike for Life/Conquer the Canyon

Hike for Life Learn more about this Grand Canyon Adventure at an informational meeting: Monday, May 21st, 7pm at Pleasant Hill City Hall, Community Room, 100 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, CA. RSVP to Karen Leffler by email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone at 925.323.2996.

New and Fun Ways to Support Lazarex

Cancer FoundationChampions Party and Poker Night a Royal Flush!
Held in partnership with the TCP Stonebrae Championship, The PGA Nationwide Tour and presented by CBS Outdoor, the Champions Party and Poker Night was a high energy - high profile evening of generosity, great food, great music, fashion, and the graces of Lady Luck with our patient program services as the lucky beneficiary! Special guests Jerry Rice, Steve Elkington, Dave Casper and Phil Hellmuth could not have been more gracious meeting folks and spending time with us. Congratulations to grand prize winner Patrick Burns, who not only earned a seat at the upcoming World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, he also earned the bragging rights to say he beat Phil Hellmuth at Texas Hold 'Em! We look forward to anteing up again next year.

Soul Fest to benefit Lazarex Cancer Foundation

Lenny WilliamsRarely can music be more beneficial than at the Las Vegas Soul Festival.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the Lazarex Cancer Foundation, a California-based nonprofit organization that provides financial support for end-stage cancer patients going through clinical trials.

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Lazarex Cancer Foundation has bibs for Marine Corps Marathon

Marine Corps 10k and Marathon 2012 Giving hope and life for cancer patients and their families is the goal of Lazarex Cancer Foundation. The foundation extends its generosity to patients who are in need of financial assistance and help them lower the costs of participating in FDA clinical trials.

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Dana Dornsife

Dana Dornsife Founder

To the world you may think
“I’m just one person,”
but to one person
you may just be the world.

Dear Friends,
I know that you know Lazarex does important work, but from time to time I think it is important to share the scope of what we do so that all our friends can appreciate our collective contributions. Read More »

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Quality of Life: How to Fight Fatigue During and After Cancer Treatment

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What to Do When You Get the Word

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Dealing with Hair Loss or the Art of Wig Buying

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The Amazing New Hope For Leukemia Patients

Have you heard of arsenic being used to save lives before?  No, well that’s about to change.  Arsenic, which is typically associated with death, has shown substantial positive effects on the survival of those who are diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia – also referred to as APL.

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Understanding clinical trial benefits for cancer: The FAQ's to help you decide

Some of the best research is done through clinical trials. We are talking about the research that helps find cures, answers, and solutions to the most deadly diseases we know about – especially cancer.

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Insurance coverage starts to embrace clinical trials for cancer

Many states have started to be more embracing to cancer clinical trials in regards to their insurance coverage. This is a positive sign for every individual who is undergoing an epic battle with cancer and wants to be a part of the solution.

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What did you do with your day? I survived

Clinical trials for the treatment of cancer help give people the inspiration of just one more day to embrace their lives and love their families. People who have fourth stage cancer realize that each and every day becomes a gift.

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