Actress Barbara Barrie Joins Honorary Advisory Board for Upcoming Colorectal Cancer Network Event.Health/Medical Writers KENSINGTON, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 11, 2003 Organization forms "Colon Cancer colon cancer, cancer of any part of the colon (often called the large intestine). Colon cancer is the second most common cancer diagnosed in the United States. Masquerade Ball" honorary advisory board; Acclaimed actress, author and cancer survivor named board member The Colorectal Cancer colorectal cancer Malignant tumour of the large intestine (colon) or rectum. Risk factors include age (after age 50), family history of colorectal cancer, chronic inflammatory bowel diseases, benign polyps, physical inactivity, and a diet high in fat. Network (CCNetwork), a patient support and advocacy organization, today announced the formation of an honorary advisory board for its first ever "Colon Cancer Masquerade Ball," to be held on May 9, 2003, in New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. . The CCNetwork has named veteran actress Barbara Barrie a board member. "We are deeply grateful to Ms. Barrie for graciously donating her time to help make this event a success," said Priscilla Savary, Executive Director, CCNetwork. "Ms. Barrie is a gifted and highly respected actress and author and, thanks to her involvement, we will make great steps towards raising the profile of colon cancer as a disease that is preventable with early detection." An acclaimed actress and author, Ms. Barrie is also a survivor of rectal cancer Rectal Cancer Definition The rectum is the portion of the large bowel that lies in the pelvis, terminating at the anus. Cancer of the rectum is the disease characterized by the development of malignant cells in the lining or epithelium of the rectum. . She has received Academy Award, Emmy, and Tony nominations and was awarded the prestigious Best Actress Award at the Cannes Film Festival Cannes Film Festival Film festival held annually in Cannes, France. First held in 1946 for the recognition of artistic achievement, the festival came to provide a rendezvous for those interested in the art and influence of the movies. for her role in One Potato, Two Potato (1964). In a career spanning four decades, she has starred on Broadway in the shows Company, California Suite, and Prisoner of Second Avenue, and has had recurring roles in the television series Barney Miller Barney Miller was a Emmy and Golden Globe Award winning comedy television series set in a New York City police station that ran from January 23, 1975 to May 20, 1982 on ABC. , Lou Grant, Double Trouble, thirtysomething and, most recently, Suddenly Susan. Ms. Barrie is also the author of several books, including a chronicle of her own cancer experience, "Second Act: Life After Colostomy colostomy Surgical formation of an artificial anus by making an opening from the colon through the abdominal wall. It may be done to decompress an obstructed colon, to allow excretion when part of the colon must be removed, or to permit healing of the colon. and Other Adventures," and retitled for the paperback edition, "Don't Die of Embarrassment." Ms. Barrie also serves as vice-chairman of the STOP Colon Rectal Cancer Foundation. For further information on this event or to inquire about sponsorship levels, call the CCNetwork at (301) 879-1500 or e-mail ccnetwork@colorectal-cancer.net. Colon Cancer Masquerade Ball The first annual "Colon Cancer Masquerade Ball," will be held on May 9, 2003 in New York City at the Regent Wall Street Hotel. Proceeds from the gala will help support the CCNetwork's "Ninety in Nine" campaign - established in 2001 - with the main goal of having 90 percent of people at risk for colorectal cancer screened within nine years, by 2010. In addition, the campaign hopes to achieve a 75 percent reduction in incidences of colorectal cancer and a 75 percent reduction in deaths. The Masquerade Ball will feature unique entertainment and a silent auction with autographed celebrity memorabilia and other offerings. The event's presenting sponsor is EXACT Sciences Corporation, an applied genomics applied genomics Molecular genetics Molecular medicine The use of genetic information to diagnose, prognosticate and manage disease, based on the techniques of PCR, real time-PCR, DNA sequencing, and gene rearrangement studies for leukemia and lymphoma. company that has developed PreGen-Plus(TM), a non-invasive screening technology for colorectal cancer that will be available in 2003. |
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