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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Sanofi (EURONEXT: SAN and NYSE: SNY) and the Colon Cancer Coalition/Get Your Rear in Gear have collaborated to raise awareness of colorectal cancer in Cambridge, Massachusetts by asking the Mayor to sign a proclamation decreeing today, March 6 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Day in Cambridge. Sanofi Oncology and Get Your Rear in Gear are encouraging the local community to get screened for colorectal cancer and maintain a healthy lifestyle as a means of prevention and early detection.
"I applaud Sanofi Oncology and Colon Cancer Coalition on their collaborative efforts to raise awareness of colorectal cancer in the Cambridge community," said Henrietta Davis , Mayor of the City of Cambridge. "Educating our citizens on prevention and early detection of colorectal cancer is key to fighting this terrible illness."
"We're proud to partner with Sanofi Oncology to raise awareness of colorectal cancer," said Anne Carlson , Executive Director, Colon Cancer Coalition/Get Your Rear in Gear. "I know that patients and caregivers appreciate the efforts undertaken to proclaim Colorectal Cancer Awareness Day in Cambridge, as it provides a voice to spread the word about colorectal cancer."
Today's proclamation underscores Sanofi Oncology's ongoing commitment to the Cambridge community, as evidenced through the company's strong business presence and research partnerships with local academia, hospitals, biotech and research institutions. Sanofi Oncology currently has nine partnerships ongoing in the Cambri
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