Blog entries http://www.designforacure.net Sat, 19 May 2012 23:15:57 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.designforacure.net/blog/ny-times-article-dna-test-may-speed-colon-cancer-diagnosis DNA Test May Speed Colon Cancer Diagnosis<br/><p>By NICHOLAS WADE<br />Published: August 9, 2010<br /><br />&nbsp;<br />A new generation of DNA tests for colon cancer seems likely to improve the detection both of cancers and of the precancerous polyps that precede them. The tests, if validated, could reduce the burden of disease substantially by detecting tumors at an early stage, including those not picked up by a colonoscopy.<br /><br />Colorectal cancers tend to grow slowly and are easily removedRead More... DFAC Tue, 10 Aug 2010 23:14:25 +0100 http://www.designforacure.net/blog/rock-roll-half-marathon-august-1st-2010 <br/><br/><br/> <br/><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://designforacure.net/components/com_fpss/images/run_slide_v2.jpg" alt="Click on the slide!" width="590" height="251" /></p><br/><p>What a HUGE success!! DFAC would like to extend a VERY BIG thank you to the 2010 RUN TEAM for their fundraising and hard work!</p><br/><p>The final numbers for the team are:</p><br/><p>Kate Dougherty - $ 280.00<br />Matt Isler<br />Dale Musick-&nbsp; $ 1,645.00<br />Katie Musick-&nbsp; $ 715.00<br />Emma Nowacki- $ 325.00<Read More... DFAC Tue, 03 Aug 2010 02:19:50 +0100 http://www.designforacure.net/blog/interiors-event <img src="http://designforacure.net/images/stories/interiors_header.jpg" alt="" width="670" height="200" /><br/><br/><br/><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br/><br/><br/><p>&nbsp;</p><br/>&nbsp;<br/><img src="http://designforacure.net/images/stories/fotointerior.jpg" alt="" width="670" height="176" /><br /> Last years DFAC: Interiors Seasons <br/><br /> Last years DFAC: Interiors Seasons<br /> Last year, DFAC: Interiors Seasonal Showhouse was at 565 Quincy in Chicago.&nbsp; Our guests toured 4 units designed for 4 seasons&nbsp; by cutting-edge iRead More... DFAC Thu, 22 Jul 2010 05:40:29 +0100 http://www.designforacure.net/blog/screen-my-colon-campaign <p style="text-align: center;"><br/><br/><br/> </p><br/><p>Screen My Colon!<br /><br/>Are you 50 years old or older? Are you at an increased risk for colon cancer? Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer related death in the U.S. You can significantly reduce your risk by getting a screening test. Tell your doctor to "Screen my colon!"<br /><br/><br /><br/>Getting regular screenings for colon cancer can catch the disease in its early stages when it is still treatable. Colon cancer, also called colorectal cRead More... DFAC Fri, 23 Apr 2010 05:38:03 +0100 Screen My Colon prevent colorectal cancer prevent colon cancer colorectal cancer colon cancer test colon cancer