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	<description>To ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community.</description>
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		<title>Working together to make sure no one faces cancer alone</title>
		<link>http://blog.cancersupportcommunity.org/2013/05/20/working-together-to-make-sure-no-one-faces-cancer-alone/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cancersupportcommunity.org/2013/05/20/working-together-to-make-sure-no-one-faces-cancer-alone/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 05:38:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Emily Martin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Breakaway from Cancer]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Breakaway from Cancer partnership is all about working together as a team to help people find the vital resources they need before, during and after their cancer journey. Over the past week, the Cancer Support Community, the Prevent Cancer &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cancersupportcommunity.org/2013/05/20/working-together-to-make-sure-no-one-faces-cancer-alone/">More <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Cyclists turn up the heat in southern California</title>
		<link>http://blog.cancersupportcommunity.org/2013/05/13/cyclists-turn-up-the-heat-in-southern-california/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cancersupportcommunity.org/2013/05/13/cyclists-turn-up-the-heat-in-southern-california/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Emily Martin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Breakaway from Cancer]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Amgen Tour of California]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s been a hot first couple of days in southern California, and I&#8217;m not just talking about the weather! The Amgen Tour of California kicked off Sunday in Escondido, a city just north of San Diego. Professional cyclist Lieuwe Westra &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cancersupportcommunity.org/2013/05/13/cyclists-turn-up-the-heat-in-southern-california/">More <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Gearing up for the 2013 Amgen Tour of California</title>
		<link>http://blog.cancersupportcommunity.org/2013/04/30/gearing-up-for-the-2013-amgen-tour-of-california/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cancersupportcommunity.org/2013/04/30/gearing-up-for-the-2013-amgen-tour-of-california/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:47:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Emily Martin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Breakaway from Cancer]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Breakaway from Cancer is a national initiative to increase awareness of important resources available to people affected by cancer—from prevention through survivorship. Founded in 2005, it is a partnership between Amgen and four cancer-related nonprofits: Cancer Support Community, Prevent Cancer &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cancersupportcommunity.org/2013/04/30/gearing-up-for-the-2013-amgen-tour-of-california/">More <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Making a Difference for Others with Cancer</title>
		<link>http://blog.cancersupportcommunity.org/2013/03/21/making-a-difference-for-others-with-cancer/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cancersupportcommunity.org/2013/03/21/making-a-difference-for-others-with-cancer/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 21:51:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Linda House</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[CSC Happenings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Living with Cancer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Research]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A diagnosis of cancer can be devastating and a journey that is unclear to those moving through it. Yet patients who have faced cancer are more than willing to share information about their experience perhaps with the hope that their &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cancersupportcommunity.org/2013/03/21/making-a-difference-for-others-with-cancer/">More <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Diagnosed with lung cancer? You are not alone.</title>
		<link>http://blog.cancersupportcommunity.org/2013/02/25/diagnosed-with-lung-cancer-you-are-not-alone/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cancersupportcommunity.org/2013/02/25/diagnosed-with-lung-cancer-you-are-not-alone/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:22:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ivy Ahmed</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Learning that you or a loved one has been diagnosed with lung cancer may cause you to feel many emotions. Fortunately there are many resources available to help people understand the diagnosis, learn about treatment options and side effect management &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cancersupportcommunity.org/2013/02/25/diagnosed-with-lung-cancer-you-are-not-alone/">More <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Finding Meaning and Purpose in Life after a Cancer Diagnosis</title>
		<link>http://blog.cancersupportcommunity.org/2013/02/01/finding-meaning-and-purpose-in-life-after-a-cancer-diagnosis/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cancersupportcommunity.org/2013/02/01/finding-meaning-and-purpose-in-life-after-a-cancer-diagnosis/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2013 14:18:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sara Goldberger</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Living with Cancer]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Hearing the words “you have cancer” is a life changing event that for many people causes stress, fear and loneliness. Although life will almost certainly change dramatically, for many people this can bring some positive changes. A diagnosis of cancer &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cancersupportcommunity.org/2013/02/01/finding-meaning-and-purpose-in-life-after-a-cancer-diagnosis/">More <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>How to Start a Cancer Support Group in Your Community</title>
		<link>http://blog.cancersupportcommunity.org/2012/12/13/how-to-start-a-cancer-support-group-in-your-community/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cancersupportcommunity.org/2012/12/13/how-to-start-a-cancer-support-group-in-your-community/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2012 21:53:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sara Goldberger</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Advocacy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Living with Cancer]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[“How can I start a support group?” is a question I am often asked. For people diagnosed with cancer and their loved ones, there is increasing evidence that support groups can be beneficial in improving not only the day-to-day quality &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cancersupportcommunity.org/2012/12/13/how-to-start-a-cancer-support-group-in-your-community/">More <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Tips for Managing the Holidays when Living with Cancer</title>
		<link>http://blog.cancersupportcommunity.org/2012/12/06/tips-for-managing-the-holidays-when-living-with-cancer/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cancersupportcommunity.org/2012/12/06/tips-for-managing-the-holidays-when-living-with-cancer/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Dec 2012 20:40:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sara Goldberger</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Living with Cancer]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[It’s a special time of year if you are celebrating any of the seasonal holidays. Celebrations, religious observations, cooking, decorating, gift-giving, time with friends and family—these are just a few of the things filling up your calendar.  If you or &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cancersupportcommunity.org/2012/12/06/tips-for-managing-the-holidays-when-living-with-cancer/">More <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Social Ties and Cancer Survival</title>
		<link>http://blog.cancersupportcommunity.org/2012/11/20/social-ties-and-cancer-survival/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cancersupportcommunity.org/2012/11/20/social-ties-and-cancer-survival/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2012 19:27:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sara Goldberger</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Living with Cancer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Research]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[For 30 years the Cancer Support Community has promoted the idea that social and emotional support are an essential part of cancer care and can affect outcomes. In a recently published study, researchers at Kaiser Permanente have shown that strong &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cancersupportcommunity.org/2012/11/20/social-ties-and-cancer-survival/">More <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>CSC Trains New Open to Options Specialists to Help People Facing a Cancer Treatment Decision</title>
		<link>http://blog.cancersupportcommunity.org/2012/11/19/csc-trains-new-open-to-options-specialists-to-help-people-facing-a-cancer-treatment-decision/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cancersupportcommunity.org/2012/11/19/csc-trains-new-open-to-options-specialists-to-help-people-facing-a-cancer-treatment-decision/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2012 19:08:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sara Goldberger</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Living with Cancer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Treatment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Open to Options]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[On November 7, I spent the day with 20 of my CSC colleagues who gathered in Los Angeles to be trained to offer CSC’s novel Open to Options™ treatment decision counseling program. These 20 licensed mental health professionals are now &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cancersupportcommunity.org/2012/11/19/csc-trains-new-open-to-options-specialists-to-help-people-facing-a-cancer-treatment-decision/">More <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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