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In fact, the 2004 LIVESTRONG(TM) Poll found
that 50% of people living with cancer said their non-medical needs are
currently unmet by the healthcare system. For more information on eating disorders,
Spahr recommends going to helpful Web sites such as:
http://www.

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"Every wristband has a story," said Mitch Stoller, president and C. "The media has given a lot of attention to celebrities
diagnosed with eating disorders.org .

About Remuda Ranch Programs for Anorexia and Bulimia
Remuda Ranch is a caring place for women and girls who are suffering from
ever -increasing levels of anorexia, bulimia and other eating disorder related
issues.com .

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From the moment of diagnosis we provide the practical information and tools
you need to live strong. For more
information, visit http://www. The Comprehensive Assessment recommends the
best possible course and kind of treatment needed for each individual.

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Last year, Remuda Ranch began offering a
Comprehensive Assessment Program at its Chandler, Ariz.

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The Lance Armstrong Foundation Launches Unity Is Strength Campaign

These stories are truly powerful
tools in the battle against cancer. When Remuda Ranch began treating eating
disorders in 1990, the average age of onset for its patients was 18. Additionally , schools, colleges and even
gyms offer courses on nutrition and health.org and
http://www.
Comprehensive Assessments are conducted by a team of experts including a
medical provider (MD ), a dietitian, a Masters level therapist, and often a
psychologist.

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Foundation Encourages Everyone to Share Their Story to Help People Living With
Cancer Live Strong

AUSTIN, Texas, Today the Lance Armstrong
Foundation (LAF) launched the Unity Is Strength campaign to help people living
with cancer get the emotional and practical support they need to live strong.
"I believe as a whole, we have become more aware of eating disorders,"
said Amy Spahr , executive program director at Remuda Ranch, Programs for
Anorexia and Bulimia.

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About the Lance Armstrong Foundation
The Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) believes that in your battle with
cancer, unity is strength, knowledge is power and attitude is everything. The dietitian evaluates body composition and
nutrition history.

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The LAF invites people who have been affected by cancer -- as patients,
doctors, caregivers or through family and friends -- to share their stories at
http: //www. But as more people
live with cancer, there is a growing need for support beyond treatment ,
specifically emotional and practical support, including how to deal with the
long-term effects of chemotherapy, the fear of recurrence, and the loss of a
job, health insurance or savings. Now it
is only 13.
"If someone is interested in learning more about eating disorders, I
recommend they begin by learning the signs, symptoms, medical complications
and treatment options," adds Spahr .

For sites about personal experiences with the disease.

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We need more people who stand up and say 'I 'm a cancer survivor,'
tell their story, and represent that story. This has resulted in more people
hearing about eating disorders than in the past.
Often, the most difficult step for those suffering with eating disorders
is finding where to get help. Remuda Treatment Centers offer professional , Biblically based
programs exclusively dedicated to the professional treatment of females
suffering from eating disorders.

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My hope was that it would help others in a similar
situation. Now with almost
50 million people wearing this symbol of hope on their wrists, the wristbands
continue to strike a chord and empower people to share their cancer
experiences."
However, Remuda Ranch believes most individuals are unaware of how the
causes and effects of eating disorders extend beyond preoccupation with food
and weight.
Some individuals may need outpatient treatment, others may need intensive
inpatient treatment, and still others may need forms of treatment between
these two levels of intensity. For more information, visit
http://www.

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Arizona-based Remuda Ranch, Nation's Leading Eating Disorder Treatment Center,
Helps Increase Awareness of Eating Disorders During National Eating Disorders
Awareness Week, February 27-March 5, 2005

PHOENIX, Eating disorders are a serious problem in
the U.

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"Many
people know my story.
When we share our stories, we learn from others' cancer experiences. Remuda Ranch Programs for Anorexia and Bulimia has noticed the
average age of sufferers is dropping. The therapist assesses emotional and family issues.

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"One way to start providing support is to encourage people to continue to
share their stories," says Armstrong. of
the LAF.livestrong.

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"Remuda's Comprehensive Assessment gives people seeking help with eating
disorders a better way of getting the right treatment for their individual
issues," adds Spahr. The medical provider completes laboratory and diagnostic tests
as part of the assessment. The
professional staff equips each resident with the right tools to live a
healthy , productive life.

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livestrong.org .

Eating Disorders Affect 11 Million People in the U.S.

It is estimated 11 million Americans suffer from eating disorders --
and the numbers continue to increase as eating disorders affect people across
the life span.nationaleatingdisorders. And
the psychologist administers psychological tests specific to the needs of the
individual.

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They are about dealing with past trauma , relationships, control issues
and emotional pain, among other things.

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For those interested in getting help with eating issues and making an
appointment for a Comprehensive Assessment, contact Remuda Ranch at
1-800-445-1900.

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"The power of these stories lies in our willingness to share them . When we
share our stories, we can accomplish so much more in the fight against the
disease.

Banding together we can make a difference for people living with
cancer. The LAF was founded in 1997 by cancer survivor and champion
cyclist Lance Armstrong and is located in Austin, Texas. In fact, eating disorders are most often about much more than
food. In many cases, the eating disorder is
only a symptom of more complex, larger problems.remudaranch.

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"When people share what they've lived
and learned, they help give others the emotional and practical support they
need to live strong."
Last year, one simple gesture -- wearing the yellow LIVESTRONG wristband
-- embodied the spirit of people affected by cancer.edaw.

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org .
"I was diagnosed with cancer in 1996. Sharing my story was therapeutic,"
says LAF founder and six-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong .E. The LAF serves its mission through public health,
advocacy, research and education, including the LIVESTRONG(TM) Resource for
Cancer Survivors.

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Stories of unity, knowledge and attitude will
channel energy, hope, information and inspiration to the more than 10 million
people living with cancer."
The cancer community has focused its energy on eradicating the disease
from people 's bodies and it's made remarkable progress.S. Each resident is treated by a team of six
professionals including a psychiatric and primary care provider, registered
dietitian, Masters-trained therapist , psychologist and registered nurse.

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