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WRNMMC Promotes Lung Cancer Awareness Through World Lung Cancer Day FeaturesWalter Reed National Military Medical Center recognized World Lung Cancer Day Aug. 1. The day aims to raise awareness and educate service members and their families of the threat of lung cancer.
By AJ Simmons WRNMMC Command Communications 2 Min Read -
Murtha Cancer Center Hosts Annual Lung Cancer SummitFeaturesFor the past four years the John P. Murtha Cancer Center (MCC) of Excellence at Walter Reed Bethesda has hosted the Annual Lung Cancer Summit, and this year’s event held last month, again put the spotlight on research, prevention, and treatment in the battle against lung cancer, the No. 1 cause of cancer deaths in the United States. By PO1 Chris Krucke WRNMMC Public Affairs 1 Min Read -
Quit Tobacco for better health Regional NewsThe Great American Smokeout is an annual event on the third Thursday of November organized by the American Cancer Society. The event challenges people to stop smoking cigarettes for 24 hours, hoping their decision not to smoke will last forever.
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2nd Annual Lung Cancer Research Summit FeaturesTo increase awareness for lung cancer treatment, and research, and to stimulate new ideas and collaboration to further enhance lung cancer care, the Walter Reed Bethesda (WRB) John P. Murtha Cancer Center (MCC) recently held its second annual Lung Cancer Summit in the National Intrepid Center of Excellence main auditorium.
By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class (AW) Chris Krucke WRNMMC Public Affairs staff writer
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Walter Reed Bethesda Hosts Third Annual Lung Cancer Screening Awareness Day FeaturesThe John P. Murtha Cancer Center at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) hosted its Third Annual Lung Cancer Screening Awareness Day Nov. 5.
By Bernard S. Little WRNMMC Public Affairs staff writer
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Bethesda NotebookFeaturesCancer Center Speakers <1 Min Read -
Bethesda NotebookFeaturesDisability Awareness Month Event 1 Min Read -
Murtha Cancer Center Hosts Annual Lung Cancer Summit FeaturesThe John P. Murtha Cancer Center held its annual lung cancer summit Nov. 15 on the campus of Naval Support Activity Bethesda.
By Bernard S. Little WRNMMC Public Affairs staff writer
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WRNMMC Educates on Lung Cancer FeaturesIt’s no coincidence Lung Cancer Awareness Month falls on our calendars at the same time as Veterans Day. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in our nation’s veterans, causing more cancer deaths than breast, colon, prostate and pancreatic cancers combined.
By Sarah Marshall WRNMMC Public Affairs staff writer
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Lung Cancer Survivors Say Early Detection Saves Lives FeaturesJames Nugent and Charles Horner have a number of things in common. Both served in the Army. Both are proud Vietnam veterans. Both served in artillery units and retired as lieutenant colonels, and both are lung cancer survivors.
By Bernard S. Little
WRNMMC Journal staff writer 3 Min Read