Cancer Issues 2003: A Free Four-day Seminar for Journalists Set For Oct. 19-22 in Washington

8/18/2003

From: National Press Foundation, 202-663-7280

News Advisory:

Cancer has become one of the most feared words in modern America. Over 8 million living Americans have been diagnosed with it. And cancer will soon surpass heart disease as the No. 1 cause of death in the United States. Millions of dollars are being spent, and whole industries have grown up around the disease. It's a story of sadness -- and great hope.

The National Press Foundation (NPF) is offering 15 fellowships, including airfare, hotel and most meals, to competitively selected journalists for this program in Washington, Oct. 19-22. This is the second year in a row the NPF has presented this program. Speakers will include well-known academic, research and scientific experts.

Topics being considered:

-- Counting Cancer: the Scope of the Disease;

-- Cancer Basics;

-- Molecularly Targeted Therapy;

-- Cancer Screening: a Two-edged Sword;

-- Cancer and the Environment;

-- The Cancer Establishment;

-- Cancer and Minorities;

-- Pediatric Cancer;

-- Cancer and Mortality: Ending Well

There is no application form. Applications can be submitted by mail, e-mail or fax. To apply, send a letter stating reasons for attending, a letter of support from a supervisor, a brief bio, and a clip or audio or VHS tape. (Editors can send a sample of work they have edited). Applications will not be returned. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. Sept. 19.

Send applications to: National Press Foundation, Cancer Issues, 1211 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 310, Washington, D.C. 20036. E-mail is npf@nationalpress.org. Fax is 202-530-2855. Call for information at 202-663-7280. The latest details can always be found on the NPF web site: http://www.nationalpress.org.

This program is underwritten by a grant from Pfizer Inc. The National Press Foundation is a non-profit educational foundation.