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Share Your Struggles and Triumphs

Julia — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 17:28:41 -0500

People confronting serious illness or disease need to know -- perhaps more than anything else -- that they are not alone. Help comes in many ways: through the counsel and care of a doctor, access to innovative new medicines and procedures, the support of loved ones, and the inspiration provided by others who have faced or are facing similar challenges.

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Memorial Donations & Tribute Gifts

Julia — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 18:35:12 -0600

You can make a Memorial Donation in honor of a family member, friend, neighbor or co-worker. A memorial donation is a very thoughtful way to express sympathy for the loss of a special person. A lovely card is sent to the family and to you acknowledging your gift.

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80-90% of all COPD is caused by smoking. Smokers are ten times more likely to die from COPD.

Julia — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 18:11:36 -0500

COPD

Day of the Dead Celebrates Memories

Julia — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 20:41:58 -0500

Celebrated in Mexico, some parts of Central America and in Los Angeles,

Day of the Dead is celebrated in conjunction with All-Souls Day November 01 and 02 but orignated as a pagan ritual that embraced death as an awakening. Traditional foods and activities including cleaning and adorning family burial sites as well as creating an alter that celebrates loved ones' favorite foods are central to modern day Day of the Dead festivites.

Share your memories and comments here or visit

http://www.azcentral.com/ent/dead/history/

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Memorial Links

Julia — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:48:54 -0500

Youth Site Offers Memorial Posts for Loved Ones Lost to Smoking Related Illnesses
http://www.seethroughthesmoke.com/ada/create/wall.php

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Emotional Support

Julia — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:43:25 -0500

Living with any serious disease can be challenging. The physical and medical
challenges

are only a small part. If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with

a serious lung disease such as cancer or COPD, there are a long list of

emotions, worries and practical concerns that add to the challenge.

Coping with the emotional burdens and practical concerns of serious

disease can seem an overwhelming task and is commonly included

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The Grieving Process

Julia — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:28:19 -0500

Coping With Loss - The Seven Phases of Grief

Understanding common phases of the grieving process can make it easier to cope or to help someone you care about. The grieving process differs based on who we are, whom we have lost, and how much our ddaily life is changed by the loss. Although everyone experiences the grieving process differently, the grieving process tends to have seven distinct phases.

Phase One

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Lung Cancer Links

Julia — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:01:58 -0500

National Women's Health Information Center
Phone: (800-994-9662)

National Cancer Institute Cancer Information Service
Phone: 800-4-CANCER (800) 422-6237

National Cancer Institute Smoking Quitline
Phone: (877) 448-7848

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Dr. Henry Gong

webmaster — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 17:31:37 -0500

It is with great sadness that I write to let you know of the passing of our good friend Dr. Henry Gong, Jr. on Friday, August 17, 2007. Dr. Gong was a physician at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center where he was Chair of the Department of Medicine, Chief of the Environmental Health Service, and Medical Director of Respiratory Care Services. He also served as a professor of medicine and preventive medicine at the University of Southern California. Dr. Gong served as professor at the UCLA Medical School.

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