Congress To Have Its Head Examined This Monday and Tuesday
May 4th, 2009 by admin
Bobby Murcer Mobile MRI Unit in Washington, D.C
Source: Press Release
Early Detection video from the Brain Tumor Foundation
The Brain Tumor Foundation has launched an unprecedented campaign: Road to Early Detection, the first-ever national campaign promoting early detection of brain tumors through the use of a Mobile MRI Unit.
Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-AL), who was instrumental in helping to bring the Mobile MRI Unit to Washington D.C. and Congressman Eliot Engel (D-NY) join Dr. Patrick J. Kelly, President and Founder of The Brain Tumor Foundation, at a press conference to highlight the importance of early detection and in recognition of Brain Tumor Awareness Month.
Free MRI brain scans will be offered to members of Congress, Senate and their staff as well as government agency officials.
| Where: | Maryland Avenue and 3rd Street SW, opposite the U.S. Botanic Garden |
| When: | Tuesday, May 5, 2009, 4:00 P.M. |
| What: | The press conference will focus on the vital importance of early detection in combating brain tumors. The conference will be held in front of The Brain Tumor Foundation’s Bobby Murcer Mobile MRI Unit which will be providing free MRI brain scans on Monday, May 4th and Tuesday, May 5th from 8:30AM to 6:00PM. |
| Why: | It is a fact that over half of all brain tumor patients could have their tumors successfully removed for good if detected early, before physical symptoms become apparent. The only way to detect a tumor early is through the use of MRI brain scans. By providing the means to find and subsequently treat brain tumors early in their development, thousands of lives may be saved. |
Founded by Patrick J. Kelly, M.D. F.A.C.S., Joseph Ransohoff Professor of Neurosurgery, NYU Medical Center, The Brain Tumor Foundation guides and supports patients and their families through the turbulent times when their lives are touched by a brain tumor. The Brain Tumor Foundation offers support groups, peer matching programs, medical referrals and sponsors the annual Brain Tumor Awareness Day.
For more information on Road to Early Detection, please visit roadtoearlydetection.org. To receive a free brain scan, please call 877-SCAN-NYC (877-722-6692).
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