Fall 2002 / Winter 2003

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COVER STORY:
Lung Cancer May Strike Women Harder

Victoria Colgan knew she was in trouble when she started coughing up blood in the summer of 1997. Three months later she was diagnosed with lung cancer.

PUBLIC POLICY UPDATE: American Lung Association of California Sets Public Policy Priorities...

• Budget Undercuts Anti-Smoking Program

• Association Launches Ad Campaign to Promote Tobacco Licensing

• Landmark Law Regulates Auto Emissions

• Ballot Initiative Would Help Reduce Air Pollution

• Bill Aims to Improve Indoor Air Quality

• Tuberculosis Act Needed to Reduce Cases

• Cleaner Transportation Options at Risk

• Fund on Income Tax Form Supports Lung Disease Research

• Bay Area Needs Smog Check II

• California Expands Renewable Energy

• Association Works to Reduce Diesel Emissions

AIR QUALITY AND HEALTH NEWS:
Indoor Air Quality Standards Needed for Airlines

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

• Children’s Health Motivates Woman with Asthma

• Woman Credits Lung Association for Saving Her Life

ASSOCIATIONS IN ACTION:
News From Around the State

• Santa Clara-San Benito Honored for Diversity Efforts

• Central California Works to Reduce Air Pollution

• Sacramento-Emigrant Trails Wins Local Awards

• Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties Educates Leaders

• Former Smokers Support San Francisco Bike Ride

• DEY Raises $50,000 for Redwood Empire

RESEARCH MATTERS:
Researcher Investigates Mesothelioma Cancer Cells