Press Releases

Press Releases Date
ACE American Industries makes holiday donation to the American Samoa Community Cancer Coalition January 5, 2010
Governor Togiola moves forward with Smoke Free Environment Act September 14, 2009
American Samoa Community Cancer Coalition Publishes Loretta Talolo's Survivor Story Online August 3, 2009
Cancer Survivor's Support Group Presents Stipend July 4, 2009
CDC Introduces New Website to Help Employers Combat Obesity and Reduce Health-Related Costs June 25, 2009
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ASCCC and donation partners join in the relief effort
 The American Samoa Community Cancer Coalition (ASCCC) has begun to receive various donations to provide assistance to those families who are victims of the recent Tsunami.  According to Vice Chairman, Rochelle Reid, "From the first wave of paypal donations food, toiletries,...
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Governor Togiola moves forward with Smoke Free Environment Act
  Press Release By Fili Sagapolutele - Gov. Togiola Tulafono this week transmitted to the Fono the American Samoa Smoke Free Environment Act, that if enacted into law, will ban smoking in all public places, including enclosed places such as bars and restaurants, and places of...
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Men's Health Clinic for Prostate Screening at Leone Clinic on Sept. 26th
Sat, 09/26/2009 - 08:30 - Sat, 09/26/2009 - 08:30
There will be a Men's Health Clinic for Prostate Cancer at the Leone Clinic on Saturday, September 26th, 2009 starting at 8:30am. There will be free Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) blood tests provided to men who are ages 50 and above. If you have any questions, please call 633-4589.
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Men's Health Clinic for Prostate Screening
Sat, 09/19/2009 - 08:30 - Sat, 09/19/2009 - 08:30
There will be a Men's Health Clinic for Prostate Cancer at the Amouli Clinic on Saturday, September 19th, 2009 starting at 8:30am. There will be free Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) blood tests provided to men who are ages 50 and above. If you have any questions, please call 633-4589.
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Physical Activity and Nutrition Workgroup Meeting
Tue, 09/29/2009 - 10:00 - Tue, 09/29/2009 - 12:00
The ASCCC's Nutrition and Physical Activity Workgroup will be meeting on Tuesday, Setpember 29th, 2009 at the Feleti Barstow Library from 10:00am - 12:00pm noon. The workgroup will discuss what has been done within the last year in regards to efforts of Nutrition and Physical Activity, what the...
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Men's Health Clinic for Prostate Screening at LBJ on Sept. 5th
Sat, 09/05/2009 - 08:30 - Sat, 09/05/2009 - 08:30
The Men's Health Clinic for Prostate screening will be held at the LBJ Tropical Medical Center on Saturday starting at 8:30am. Free Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) blood tests will be given to men ages 50 and above. For more information, please call 633-4589.
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Faasegi Caldwell Presents Stipend to Valasi Tea, a Leukemia patient.
Cancer Survivor's Support Group Presents Stipend
A cancer stipend award of $500 was presented by Faasegi Caldwell of the Cancer Survivor's Support Group to Valasi Tea of Fagasa. Ms Tea is 14-years-old and she was diagnosed with lymphoma at LBJ. She went to Hawaii and she was diagnosed with leukemia in March 2008. She had chemotherapy and...
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Message from Susan Shinagawa
Susan Shinigawa is a breast cancer survivor and long time advocate for Asians and Pacific Islanders. Below is a current message from Ms. Shinigawa: Hi everyone. I'm sure many of you have already received the attached information through your many Pacific Islander collagues and networks, but it...
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ASCCC General Meeting on Wednesday, February 10th **Agenda now available **

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02/10/2010 17:00
02/10/2010 19:00
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The American Samoa Community Cancer Coalition is having it's first quarterly meeting of 2010 on Wednesday, February 10th at Deluxe Cafe starting at 5:00pm. All general meetings are open to the public, but as a reminder only members are allowed to vote.

National Colon Cancer Awareness Month

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03/01/2010 00:00
03/31/2010 23:59
Pacific/Pago Pago

March is National Colon Cancer Awareness Month.  If you are 50 years old or older, talk with your physician about the risks and the available screening for colon cancer.  

ASCCC Board of Director's Meeting Thursday, January 14th 2010

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01/08/2010 07:33
Pacific/Pago Pago
The first ASCCC Board of Director's meeting for 2010 will be held on Thursday, January 14th 2010. Time and venue will be confirmed next week. Please contact Va'a if you have any questions.

ASCCC Board of Director Meeting

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12/10/2009 17:00
12/10/2009 19:00
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The Board of Director's will be meeting on Thursday, December 10th, 2009 at 5:00pm at Deluxe Cafe. Minutes from the 09/02/2009 meeting and an agenda are available below. If you have any questions, please contact Va'a at vtofaeono@gmail.com or 633-4589.

 


October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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10/01/2009 15:35
10/31/2009 23:59
Pacific/Pago Pago

The American Samoa Community Cancer Coalition reminds women that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in American Samoa.  To help reduce the chances of developing this disease, visit the Department of Health's Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program in Faga'alu or call 633-2135.  Also, consult with your local physician.

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Survivor Stories

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Loretta Talolo's Survivor Story 26 weeks 6 days ago
Chande Lutu-Drabble's Survivor Story 33 weeks 2 hours ago
Fa'asegi Luisa Te'o Caldwell 1 year 32 weeks ago
Tuitogamaatoe P. Fanene 1 year 34 weeks ago