Education
The TakeAimAtCancer.org educational arm is comprised of doctors, nutritionists and educators who have volunteered to develop a positive health initiative for high school students to better understand unique ways of targeting the fight against cancer. As a collaborative team of experts, the goal is to further the quest of knowledge in building scientists, in understanding the why of cancer and in helping prolong life through understanding.
The Westminster School in Atlanta hosted a very successful pilot program in February of 2011 and The Lovett School in Atlanta will host the next program in February of 2012.
The objectives of TakeAimAtCancer.org’s programs are to encourage finding a balance in life through an understanding of the:
- How and why of cancer
- Critical value of research
- Value of nutrition
- Importance of psychological wellness
- Physical interdependence of the mind and body
- Role of the immune system
- Value of making good decisions in life
If you are interested in learning more about this exciting program, please contact Fontaine Draper and Barbara Levy at 404-350-2228 or email educon@earthlink.net.
The TakeAimAtCancer.org educational arm, co-chaired by Fontaine Draper and Barbara Levy, consists of the following individuals who contribute time and effort into educating others in the constant struggle to combat cancer: Jeff and Tiffany Wigbels, Sara Chapman, Meade Conley, Judy Fehlenberg, Dr. Eric Mininberg, Dr. Amy Mininberg and Dr. Steve Wilks.
Resources
Learn more about lung cancer and targeted-therapy treatment.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
MD Anderson is home to some of the world’s most advanced options for cancer diagnosis, research and treatment, including the targeted-therapy that has helped Jeff Wigbels in his BATTLE against lung cancer.
- Initial wave of BATTLE results
- Learn more about MD Anderson
- Information on referrals to MD Anderson
- Thoracic Department at MD Anderson
- Annual Report
Promise: A Publication for Friends of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Spring 2009 Issue (PDF) — Lead story on BATTLE
- Current Issue
Take Aim at Cancer and MD Anderson Cancer Center in the news
- Jeff wins "Making Cancer History Award"
- Conversation with a Living Legend
- Larry Kwak, M.D., Ph.D. Named to TIME Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World
- Hope for Targeted Lung-Cancer Treatment- Wall Street Journal
- Promise in the Battle Against a Top Killer- Houston Chronicle
- Matching Drugs to Tumor Traits Improves Lung Cancer Treatment- Bloomberg & Business Week
- Early Research Points to Improved Lung Cancer Care- NPR
- Matching Tumor Types to Drugs Boosts Lung Cancer Outcomes- US News and World Report & MSN Health