To reference the graphic "Intelligent Access Optimization with
FLEXengine," http://www.
Carrier Access introduces FLEXengine technology optimized for the
MASTERSeries, Axxius, and FLEXway platforms at this year's 3GSM World
Congress trade show, February 14-17, in Cannes, France
(www. Unfortunately, of all the age groups
with cancer studied, young adults have shown the least improvement in survival
from cancer of ANY age group.
"Young adults with cancer in their 20s and 30s slip into a no-man's land
on every front: medical, psychosocial and financial," said Doug Ulman,
director of survivorship at the Lance Armstrong Foundation.

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com/images/media/image_pr3. National Young Adult
Cancer Awareness Week (R) first launched in 2003 to commemorate the
organization's 20th anniversary. Vital Options International is a not-for-profit organization
headquartered in Southern California.

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It is based on advanced network processing software and
custom logic developed by Carrier Access for the Axxius(R),
MASTERSeries (TM), and the new FLEXway(TM) Radio Access Network
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National Young Adult Awareness Week(R ) is a
great opportunity for young adults to let their voices be heard. During the week,
individuals can reach Vital Options for additional support services and
information.

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Callers enter on-air discussions toll-free by dialing 1-800-GRP-ROOM
(1-800-477-7666) or sending their comments and questions by email to
info@vitaloptions.

Joining The Group Room panel will be:
* Stuart Siegel, MD, Director, Childrens Center for Cancer and Blood
Diseases, Childrens Hospital Los Angeles; Professor and Vice Chair,
Department of Pediatrics, Keck School of Medicine at USC;
* Karen Albritton, MD, Director, Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology,
Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard University; and
* Halina Irving, MFCC, The Group Room therapist .

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Carrier Access Announces Next Generation FLEXengine Packet Radio Access Network Solutions at 3GSM World Congress

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It is a significant action that so many organizations have come
together on behalf of this awareness effort," said Selma Schimmel, founder and
CEO of Vital Options(R) International and host of The Group Room(R). It's a venue
for patient advocacy organizations and medical professionals to listen to the
issues and problems facing this population and figure out ways to help them
make change," said Brock Yetso, Executive Director of the Ulman Cancer Fund
for Young Adults.
We are proud to be a partner in National Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week.

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5G, 3G and IP/Ethernet
Access with Existing GSM Access Allows Network Operators to
Gain ROI in 6 to 12 Months

Carrier Access Corporation (Nasdaq:CACS), a market leader in North
American cell site access equipment, today announced the availability
of next -generation Radio Access Network (RAN) solutions based on its
newly released FLEXengine technology .
FLEXengine is a new high-capacity circuit and packet processing
technology for cell site access , switching center, and transport hub
locations.org), Testicular Cancer Resource Center, Ulman
Cancer Fund for Young Adults, The Wellness Community, and the Young Survival
Coalition.vitaloptions.org .
"Even as a long term young adult cancer survivor, I am well aware that my
experience altered my life course."

Vital Options(R) was the first national organization to singularly focus
on the needs and issues of young adults with cancer.

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org, where past shows are also archived.

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This technology is designed to
allow wireless carriers to avoid spending millions of dollars to
upgrade transport networks from cell sites to mobile switching centers
when deploying new broadband and video data services.carrieraccess. "The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults is proud to be a
partner in this initiative and is committed to working closely with all
involved to find solutions to problems faced by the population.

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Carrier Access offers this
next-generation technology for both new product shipments and as an
upgrade to its installed base of over 50,000 cell sites within leading
wireless service providers that include Cingular, T-Mobile, Verizon
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FLEXengine technology began first product shipments to North American
wireless operators this month.

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There are many possible reasons for this
concerning statistic, but they include a lack of specific attention to
treatment and research programs geared to the unique challenges of the cancers
in this age group and as well as to the psychosocial and economic issues
facing young adults with life-threatening diseases.

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The products will be shown with
distribution partner Telmar Network Technology - Stand G34, Hall 2. LOS ANGELES, The Group Room -- the nationally
syndicated weekly call-in cancer talk radio show -- will present a special
broadcast on Sunday, April 3, 2005, 4-6pm ET/1-3pm PT, in recognition of
National Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week. While Vital Options: Support
For Young Adults With Cancer, laid the foundation in recognizing this special
patient population when it was founded in 1983, it has taken two decades to
fully appreciate the broad scope of medical and psychosocial issues for this
age group.

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"Survival from childhood cancer has improved dramatically over the last 50
years, and in the past decade, we have seen the death rate from cancer in the
United States begin to decline as well. Vital Options has grown into an
international cancer communications , advocacy and support organization serving
people of all ages and cancer types.

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In summary, Carrier Access has introduced an end -to-end packet
radio access network solution that economically scales in bandwidth
from two T1 /E1s per cell site to large "pipe" optical concentration in
switching offices. Not only do young adults with cancer
struggle with developmental, psychological and social issues, but their
clinical concerns, the biology of their cancers and treatment protocols
requires specific expertise and consideration .

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We are finally starting
to see real efforts at a national level to focus a spotlight on this problem
and to develop the treatment programs and research needed to bring greater
hope for better survival and quality of life for these individuals," said
Dr. Stuart Siegel.

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5G, 3G and 4G broadband data
over both existing and new packet-based broadband wireline or
microwave wireless access networks.
The Carrier Access FLEXengine technology is designed to be
software-definable. These
levels of FLEXengine software implementation are termed overlay,
converge, and compress. For more information, visit www .

The Group Room(R) Cancer Talk Radio Show to Feature National Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week(R)

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website (PeopleLivingWithCancer ."
"Young adults with cancer can feel out-of-step with the peers, so they
often don't get the kind of support they need," said Diane Blum, MSW,
executive director of CancerCare.

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Carrier Access ' technologies help our customers do more
with less.

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com/images/media/image_pr2. FLEXengine technology provides a software-definable
platform that enables broadband and video data services to be added in
Radio Access Networks with minimum capital and operating expenses,
while improving service quality."
"The young adult population continues to face challenges on many fronts
during their cancer experiences.

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The Group Room(R), now in its 10th year,
enables cancer patients, their loved ones and medical professionals to engage
in a dialogue about all aspects of the cancer experience .

Contact: Shana Spangler, Vital Options International
Tel: 818-788-5225 , sspangler@vitaloptions.

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FLEXengine is designed to integrate all critical functions
required to optimize the transport of 2. To reference the Optical, Scaleable Overlay,
Converge and Compress RAN Solutions please access the FLEXengine
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Overlay, Converge, Compress RAN Solution,"
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About Carrier Access

Carrier Access (Nasdaq:CACS) provides converged access technology
designed to streamline the communication network operations within
service provider, enterprise, and government markets. The show will address clinical
aspects and treatment of young adult cancers, as well as the unique
developmental and psychosocial needs that impact young adults facing a cancer
diagnosis, including fertility and cognitive issues, long-term effects,
education, insurance and employment concerns.
National Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week is a collaborative effort of
leading organizations dedicated to raising awareness about the myriad of
issues that effect the young adult cancer population.org

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This enables wireless operators to use
downloadable software libraries , rather than replace existing
hardware, to enable network access technology upgrades.carrieraccess .com). Carrier Access
products enable customers to consolidate and upgrade access capacity
for the implementation of converged voice, video, and data services at
lower costs.carrieraccess. Partnering in this
national awareness effort are CancerCare, Dana Farber Cancer Institute,
Fertile Hope Foundation , Gilda's Club, Lance Armstrong Foundation, Living
Beyond Breast Cancer, National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship,
OncoLink.
The Group Room is produced by Vital Options(R) International in
association with Premiere Radio networks and is heard on select radio stations
throughout the country and simulcast on XM Satellite Radio, Ask! 165, and on
the Internet at http://www. "It is critical
that we raise awareness of the consequences of this reality and ensure that
young adults have the opportunity to live strong. "CancerCare understands the specific
psychosocial needs of young adults with cancer , and we are committed to
providing the highest-quality support services to them and their loved ones .

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Software-definable functions are provided to implement progressive
levels of voice and data bandwidth upgrades and packet access
technologies, based on network readiness and service needs. Schimmel
was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 28.

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