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"PADRES' responsibility is to ensure that accurate information isdisseminated as it relates to the organization and its representatives. Withrespect to Fernando Del Rincon, the fact remains that he was diagnosed withbladder cancer in May 2008 and, fortunately, underwent a successful surgerythat removed his tumor."
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The rumors have caused concern for PADRES in particular because Del Rinconserves as one of its national spokespersons. PADRES Contra El Cancer is anorganization committed to improving the quality of life for Latino childrenwith cancer and their families. Most importantly, PADRES served as anintegral part in Del Rincon's entire diagnosis and treatment.
According to Ms. Barboa, "PADRES supported Fernando with the same care,compassion and patient navigation provided to any family who has a child withcancer. PADRES helped Fernando understand his tests, diagnosis and treatmentoptions; helped him secure a second opinion; helped him navigate the complexhealthcare system; and most importantly, offered him much-needed emotionalsupport. PADRES stood beside and continues to stand by him every step of theway."
Ms. Barboa disclosed that Fernando's choice to make public his diagnosison May 31, 2008 at the PADRES' 5K Charity Run/Walk in Los Angeles stemmed fromthree reasons: 1) to encourage others to have annual health exams to preventany serious disease; 2) to instill strength and hope in families to fighttenaciously for their children undergoing cancer treatment; and 3) to announcehe would author a book reflecting on his emotional experience and strugglesduring his cancer process.
"If media outlets print inaccurate and misleading information aboutFernando Del Rincon's cancer diagnosis, then such may indirectly discreditPADRES Contra El Cancer and its 23 years of advocacy on behalf of thepediatric cancer community. PADRES has been fortunate to work with manyfamilies and celebrities. Likewise, we are aware that often times the truthcan unfortunately be distorted. PADRES remains honored and privileged to haveFernando Del Rincon serve as our spokesperson," concluded Ms. Barboa.
About PADRES:
PADRES Contra El Cancer (PADRES) is an organization committed to improvingthe quality of life for Latino children with cancer and their families.PADRES programs, activities and services, while primarily oriented to theLatino community, serve childhood cancer patients from ALL races and ethnicorigins. No family is turned away.
SOURCE PADRES Contra El Cancer
