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ABOUT THE PROGRAM

This intensely emotional documentary by award-winning filmmaker Linda Garmon sets out to find the truth about cancer—Is it the same deadly killer it was thirty years ago, or are we making progress? The ninety-minute film tells the story of Garmon’s husband’s fight with cancer, interwoven with the stories of three other cancer patients as they and their families find themselves entrenched in this decades-long war with the disease. After years of research aimed towards fighting the disease, writer, producer, and director Garmon wants to know, “Why does anyone still die of cancer?” She and her crew investigate numerous Boston area hospitals and find out startling information about modern day survival rates and the limited success of drugs and clinical trials. The truth is that knowledge is only half the battle—the success of a fight with cancer depends greatly on the biology of the cancer cells themselves, as well as their susceptibility to treatment. The film is to be followed up by a half-hour panel discussion by leading medical professionals who will present the benefits of preventative treatment and screenings, as well as breakthroughs in cancer treatment and medical technology.

MPT is proud to partner with the American Cancer Society, the Frederick Public Library System, LifeBridge Health and the Maryland Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure® to provide community outreach based around this documentary.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Behind the Pink Ribbon:
The Many Faces of Survivorship
March 29, 2008
8 am to 2 pm
Baltimore Marriot Hunt Valley Inn
245 Shawan Road
Hunt Valley, MD 21031

The Maryland Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure® is proud to host a day of celebration and education for breast cancer survivors, those newly diagnosed, their friends and family, concerned community members, and professionals in the field. Admission is $30 for the day.

»For registration or more information, call 410-938-8990 or visit www.komenmd.org.

Relay For Life - Celebrate. Remember. Fight Back.
March—June 2008

The American Cancer Society proudly works with volunteers to host a Relay For Life event to celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer and to remember those loved ones lost to the disease. Relay For Life events will take place in more than 40 communities across Maryland, and everyone is encouraged to participate to help fight back against cancer.

»For more information, call 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.

There Is No Such Thing as a Healthy Tan:
The Truth About Melanoma Symposium
April 2, 2008
5:30 pm to 8 pm
Villa Julie College, Owings Mills Campus
Rockland Building
10945 Boulevard Circle
Owings Mills, MD 21117

Spend an evening at Villa Julie College to learn about skin cancer. Featuring a survival story by former Miss Maryland Brittany Lietz, as well as presentations on “Prevention & Early Detection” by Dr. Saif Syed, “Current Trends & Improvement in Melanoma Treatment” by Dr. Mukund Didolkar, and “Metastatic Melanoma” by Dr. Pallavi Kumar. Pre-registration is required.

»Call 410-601-9355 to register.

Skin Cancer Screening
April 8, 2008
Appointments start at 4:00 pm
Education Center
Northwest Hospital
5401 Old Court Road
Randallstown, MD 21133

Each year, more than 1 million Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer. The key to rapid and effective treatment is early detection. Northwest Hospital is sponsoring the screening with Dr. Saif Syed. Advanced registration is required.

»Call 410-601-9355 to make an appointment.

Skin Cancer Education
at the Northwest Hospital Health Fair
Saturday April 12th
8 am to 12 pm
Northwest Hospital Center
5401 Old Court Road
Randallstown, MD 21133

Visit the skin cancer education booth at Northwest Hospital's Health
Fair on Saturday to learn more about how to prevent the disease and how
to detect it early, as well as learn about new advances in medical
technology. Educators will be on hand to answer questions and provide
materials to help you lead a healthier life.

»Visit lifebridgehealth.org for more information, or call 410-521-7973.

Documentary Sneak Peek
April 14, 2008
7 pm to 8:30 pm
Urbana Regional Library
9020 Amelung Street
Frederick, MD 21704

Come to a free preview screening of the nationally-airing documentary, as well as learn about cancer resources in the community.

»Register with Marie Slaby at 301-600-7000 or register online here.

"It's Good to Know a Miracle"
Sunday, April 27, 2008
2 pm to 3 pm
Small Conference Room
Urbana Regional Library

Meet the local authors of the Leukemia memoir "It’s Good to Know a Miracle". Jay and Sue Shotel share the inspiring story of their daughter's battle with cancer.

»Register with Marie Slaby at 301-600-7004 or register online here.

Save the Date! - 2008 Race for the Cure®
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Executive Plaza
Hunt Valley, MD 21031

The Maryland affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure® is proud to announce the date for their 16th annual Race for the Cure®.  On-line registration will begin on April 1, 2008.

The Komen Race for the Cure® is the largest footrace in Maryland and is also one of the largest single day fundraisers in Maryland. Up to 75% of the proceeds remain in Maryland and fund local research, screening, treatment and support service programs. At least 25% of net funds are used to support national research through the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Grants Program.

»For more information, call 410-938-8990 or visit www.komenmd.org.

ON-AIR

April 16, 2008 at 9pm
Tune into MPT on April 16, 2008, for the premier broadcast of this documentary. Afterwards, contact the American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit www.cancer.org for more information on cancer and resources and programs available in your community.

Partners & Funding

American Cancer Society, Frederick County Public Libraries, LifeBridge Health, Maryland Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure®

Major funding for The Truth About Cancer is provided by Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the John Wayne Cancer Foundation. Additional funding provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and public television viewers.

Local underwriting for The Truth About Cancer is provided in part by AARP Maryland.