Laura
Bush in Panama To
Promote Cancer Research
Panama (AP) — Laura Bush
is in Panama to promote
breast cancer research.
The U.S. first lady
arrived Thursday
afternoon for a two-day
visit.
She and Panama's first
lady, Vivian Fernandez
de Torrijos, first
visited a public library
in Panama City and
learned about an
educational exchange
program between Panama
and the United States.
On Friday, Bush will
participate in an event
in which Panama will
formally join a regional
alliance for breast
cancer awareness and
research. The U.S.,
Brazil, Costa Rica and
Mexico are already
members.
Bush helped launch the
program in 2007. It
provides economic and
clinical aid and
encourages local doctors
to share information
with the M.D. Anderson
Cancer Center at the
University of Texas.
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