Board Postion Open

We are seeking a mature woman with expertise in marketing and public relations to fill the position of Director of Communication. This committed, motivated and enthusiastic person will be responsible for contacting the media, writing press releases, arranging interviews, and marketing and promoting the events, programs and activities of the Foundation. Interested individuals should send a letter of interest and resume' to: The Bettie R. May Foundation for Small Cell Lung Cancer, P. O. Box 2515, Southfield, MI 48076, attention: Dr. Pamela May.

Small Cell Lung Cancer Information

Does someone you know have small cell lung cancer? Do you know what it is and how it can affect your loved one? The National Cancer Institute wants you to know that

• Small cell lung cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the lung.
• There are three types of small cell lung cancer - small cell carcinoma (oat cell cancer), mixed small cell/large cell carcinoma and combined small cell carcinoma.
• Smoking tobacco is the major risk factor for developing small cell lung cancer.
• Possible signs of small cell lung cancer include coughing, chest pain, and shortnes of breath.
• Tests and procedures that examine the lungs are used to detect (find) and diagnose small cell lung cancer.
• Certain factors affect programs (chance of recovery) and treatment options.
• For most patients with small cell lung cancer, current treatments do not cure the cancer.

  The above information was copied from the website of the National Cancer Institute at on August 14, 2007.

The Bettie R. May Foundation helps make small cell lung cancer patients comfortable and at peace. We want to help find a cure for small cell lung cancer.

Here are some somber facts about lung cancer that warrant repeating:

During the last 20 years lung cancer has increased in women while it has decreased in men.

The 2001 Report of the Lung Cancer Progress Review Group (to the NCI) warned that lung cancer research funding was far below the levels of other cancers and was "far out of proportion to its massive public health impact."

The 2007 Surgeon General Report warned that secondhand smoke is a major health hazard.

Every 30 seconds someone dies from lung cancer.

Volunteers Needed

The Bettie R. May Foundation for Small Cell Lung Cancer is seeking volunteers to help with upcoming events. For more information, visit our Volunteer page and/or contact Pamela May at (248) 496-9145 or pamela@brmay.org or shirley@brmay.org.