Brenda's Blog

As an Advocacy Member with the North American Thrombosis Forum, I wrote a patient article, "Taking Responsibility", for their eThrombosis newsletter, which can be viewed here: http://natfonline.org/eThrombosis/?p=1010

For IMPORTANT information on Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and it's potentially fatal complication, Pulmonary Embolism (PE), please see: http://www.brendablackburn.com/her-cause.php

Please help me to spread awareness.
Thank you so much!

As many of you know, my cause is DVT. (See http://brendablackburn.com/her-cause.php for more information.)

March is DVT Awareness Month

"...March is Deep-Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Awareness Month. DVT is a blood clot that forms in the deep veins, usually in the leg. If a DVT breaks loose and travels to the lungs, it is called a pulmonary embolism (PE). Each year, up to 2 million Americans are affected by DVT, and of those, approximately 300,000 will die. That is, more people die annually from DVT/PE than from breast cancer and AIDs combined.

DVT can be prevented. To learn more about deep vein thrombosis - including the signs, symptoms, risk factors, and prevention methods - and to get answers to your questions, visit www.clotcare.org."

(The above is quoted from the website http://www.clotcare.org/clotcare/deepveinthrombosisemail.aspx)

Please help me to spread awareness by sharing this message. Thank you so much.

As many of you know, my cause is DVT: http://brendablackburn.com/her-cause.php

If you know of anyone with VTE: Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) or Pulmonary Embolism (PE)--also known as venous blood clots-- or anyone who would like more information, in addition to our Meetup page, now our Support Group can be followed on Twitter: www.twitter.com/DVTSupportGroup.

Thank you for your ongoing support. :)

My DVT Group Support Group (of the Lower Mainland) is a member of PeerNetBC. See posting of upcoming (Aug. & Sept.) meetups on their Community Announcements page! http://www.peernetbc.com/community_announcements.html

Also, there is still room for our July 22nd meetup! See: http://www.meetup.com/DVT-Support-Group-of-the-Lower-Mainland/

We now have enough local members first our first official DVT Support Group of the Lower Mainland! July 22/09, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

For more information, location details, and to RSVP, see: http://www.meetup.com/DVT-Support-Group-of-the-Lower-Mainland/

Also on the site you'll find:
* DVT Facts: http://www.meetup.com/DVT-Support-Group-of-the-Lower-Mainland/pages/DVT_Facts/
* and detailed resources: http://www.meetup.com/DVT-Support-Group-of-the-Lower-Mainland/pages/RESOURCES_TO_RECOMMEND/

This peer support group is for those who:
* are Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) survivors, including Pulmonary Embolism (PE) in some cases
* have or had DVT/PE and are looking for support, understanding, and resources
* have a blood disorder, (such as Factor V Leiden), that may increase the risk of developing a DVT
* are currently taking anti-coagulants
* have family members or friends with DVT/PE
* want to learn more about DVT and PE
* would like to raise public awareness and education regarding the risk factors and symptoms of DVT and PE to help others minimize their risks and be able to identify a DVT before it becomes life threatening

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