Dennis Quaid and Olympus

rthornton
rthornton Member Posts: 346 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
A few days ago I posted a note asking about famous people with colon cancer. Today I was at my infusion center (getting an infusion of Avastin WITHOUT Erbitux!!!!!!!!!!!) and there was a People magazine. In this magazine I saw an advertisement for Olympus digital cameras with Dennis Quaid saying something about the importance of getting scoped for colon cancer. I don't think he HAS cancer, but he was appearing in the advertisement for Olympus, who is donating a portion of their sales to colon cancer research.

http://www.olympusamerica.com/msg_section/msg_dqPSAarticle.asp

So there is at least some public awareness.

Rodney

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  • CAMaura
    CAMaura Member Posts: 719 Member
    #2
    Well, that is pretty cool: a totally cute guy, a great camera company, and a terrific cause. And, you having a better chemo day...pretty good all around. Glad to hear all of it - Maura
  • jenalynet
    jenalynet Member Posts: 361 Member
    #3
    Hi Rodney,
    I think this is great that Dennis Quaid is helping with colon cancer awareness. I for one never thought many people had colon cancer until I got sick and did some research and found CSN group. I now have my family getting checked regulary which makes me feel good because they listened and researched also. I hope you are feeling well..Hugs to you..Audrey
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #4
    Wow! I'll have to do a little rea-male-search!!! Congrats on the chemo WITHOUT, Rodney!!!!
    Hugs,
    Kathi
  • kerry
    kerry Member Posts: 1,313 Member
    #5
    Just FYI for you all....that little "hottie" Dennis Quaid lives right here in Austin, Texas. Woohoo!!!

    Kerry
  • spongebob
    spongebob Member Posts: 2,565 Member
    #6
    Olympus is the "inventor" of a cutting edge new colon imaging device. The company has taken a real interest in colorectal cancer research and is doing great things - both medically and philanthropicaly. They have made significant donations to various colon cancer advocacy groups. Next time you're in the camera shop and deciding between a Kodak and an Olympus - let this info be your guide! think of it as an investment in YOUR future.

    - SpongeBob
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #7
    spongebob said:

    Olympus is the "inventor" of a cutting edge new colon imaging device. The company has taken a real interest in colorectal cancer research and is doing great things - both medically and philanthropicaly. They have made significant donations to various colon cancer advocacy groups. Next time you're in the camera shop and deciding between a Kodak and an Olympus - let this info be your guide! think of it as an investment in YOUR future.

    - SpongeBob

    Cool, SB, never knew that...of course, before Nov 04 I didn't even know what colorectal cancer was....sigh....what an education I'm getting!
    Thanks for the info. Maybe there will soon be an alternative to our friend, the colonoscopy???
    Hugs,
    Kathi
  • 2bhealed
    2bhealed Member Posts: 2,064 Member
    #8
    I'd take Dennis Quaid as a guest Semi-Colon anyday!!

    I thought he lived in Montana? Well he used to with Meg. Oh well, what does it matter since I don't live in Montana anymore anyway! haha

    We need some Colon Cancer "poster child" to further our cause.....

    peace, emily
  • rthornton
    rthornton Member Posts: 346 Member
    #9
    spongebob said:

    Olympus is the "inventor" of a cutting edge new colon imaging device. The company has taken a real interest in colorectal cancer research and is doing great things - both medically and philanthropicaly. They have made significant donations to various colon cancer advocacy groups. Next time you're in the camera shop and deciding between a Kodak and an Olympus - let this info be your guide! think of it as an investment in YOUR future.

    - SpongeBob

    A few weeks ago I purchased a low-end digital camera for this upcoming trip. It is a Kodak and is total crap (I suppose if I made a scene I could exchange it, but I'm only making snapshots anyway). Definitely go for an Olympus ... now we have a great reason to do so!
  • kerry
    kerry Member Posts: 1,313 Member
    #10
    2bhealed said:

    I'd take Dennis Quaid as a guest Semi-Colon anyday!!

    I thought he lived in Montana? Well he used to with Meg. Oh well, what does it matter since I don't live in Montana anymore anyway! haha

    We need some Colon Cancer "poster child" to further our cause.....

    peace, emily

    Hey Em,

    I have an Olympus and will be using it at the CP-3 next week. If you were coming to Austin, I'd show you where his house is. It is across the lake from Sandra Bullocks! Woohoo!
  • scouty
    scouty Member Posts: 1,965 Member
    #11
    kerry said:

    Hey Em,

    I have an Olympus and will be using it at the CP-3 next week. If you were coming to Austin, I'd show you where his house is. It is across the lake from Sandra Bullocks! Woohoo!

    Okay Kerry,

    Sandra has a pretty good excuse with her show just opening on Broadway but Dennis hasn't got one since his new movie just came out. Is he coming to the Palooza????? Heh heh......

    Have fun at the airport tonight and give us a report of what 2 first time airline flyers are like after traveling for 27 hours.....

    Hugs and see you next week!!!!!!

    Lisa
  • 2bhealed
    2bhealed Member Posts: 2,064 Member
    #12
    scouty said:

    Okay Kerry,

    Sandra has a pretty good excuse with her show just opening on Broadway but Dennis hasn't got one since his new movie just came out. Is he coming to the Palooza????? Heh heh......

    Have fun at the airport tonight and give us a report of what 2 first time airline flyers are like after traveling for 27 hours.....

    Hugs and see you next week!!!!!!

    Lisa

    hey scouty.....

    isn't that Julia Roberts who has a show on Broadway now?

    So Kerry, I just want to know where Lance Armstrong lives......talk about glutes!!

    peace, emily

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