Cancer Care Initiative

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Nuggets coach helping raise money, awareness for The Cancer Care Initiative
By Aaron J. Lopez, Nuggets.com, 7-26-11

With the same passion he brings to an NBA huddle, George Karl stood on the patio of a Denver-area home and hared a few words of encouragement and inspiration.

He wasn't just representing himself as the head coach of the Denver Nuggets.  He was representing himself as a two-time cancer survivor who wants to improve the treatment and recovery process for current and future cancer patients.

In conjunction with Progressive Health Center at Swedish Medical Center, Karl and his life partner Kim Van Deraa are helping to raise money and awareness for the Cancer Care Initiative.
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Executive Board Members:

Lilly Klancar, MD-Chair
Sue Goodin-Founder Progressive Health Center
Carol Mumford-Director of Oncology Services Swedish Medical Center
Jim Fenton, MD-National Jewish South Denver
Andy Nemechek, MD-Head and Neck Surgical Specialists
Rick Roman, MD-South Denver Gastroenterology
Erick Kortz, MD-SurgOne PC Surgical Oncologist
Robin Kovachy, MD-Breast Care Consultants
Kim Van Deraa-Community Member
Cherri LaMarr-Community Member
Rob Edmisson-Community Member

Funding Opportunities
Naming opportunities are available for each.

Patient Education and Advocacy $100,000
Patient Liason
Patient Assistant Fund

Integrative Services $500,000
Social Work
Nutrition

Specific Integrative Services $100,000
Acupuncture
Massage
Stress Management
And More

Survivorship Programs $100,000
Support Groups
Programs and Celebrations

Pain Management
Physician Evaluation Services $350,000
Palliative Care Services $300,000

Clinical Research $600,000
Coordinator
Clinical Outcomes Data

List of Cancer Programs
Brain Tumor
Breast Care
Colon Cancer
Gynecological Cancer
Liver and Pancreas
Head and Neck
Lung Cancer
New Technology/New Programs

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