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8th Annual Tour de Pink on 16-Sep-12 7:00 AM

Sun, 16 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT

8th Annual Tour de Pink
Start Date: 16-Sep-12 7:00 AM
End Time: 16-Sep-12 3:00 PM
Location: Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX 77446

Prairie View A&M University

100 University Drive

Prairie View, TX 77446

Pink Pigeons on 28-Sep-12 7:00 AM

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Pink Pigeons
Start Date: 28-Sep-12 7:00 AM
End Time: 28-Sep-12 1:00 PM
Location: Westside Sporting Grounds, Katy, TX 77493
Event Details:

Join us for the second annual Pink Pigeons Sporting Clay Tournament!

Details coming soon!

Westside Sporting Grounds

10120 Pattison Road

Katy, TX 77493

8th Annual Breast Health Summit on 25-Oct-12 8:00 AM

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:00:00 GMT

8th Annual Breast Health Summit
Start Date: 25-Oct-12 8:00 AM
End Time: 26-Oct-12 4:00 PM
Location: United Way of Greater Houston, Houston, TX 77007
Event Details:

Breast Health Collaborative of Texas will host the 8th Annual Breast Health Summit on

October 25-26, 2012 at the United Way of Greater Houston.

Co-chairs for this year's Summit are Amy Deutsch of Memorial Hermann Healthcare System and Dr. Julie Nangia of Baylor College of Medicine.

Contact hours for nurses and CEUs for community health workers will be provided thanks to the generous support of Memorial Hermann and Houston Community College, Coleman College for Health Sciences, and credit hours for CHES will also be available.

For more information, please contact kingram@the-rose.org.

United Way of Greater Houston

50 Waugh Dr.

Houston, TX 77007

Pink Paint: Art Classes with Kermit on 23-May-12 10:00 AM

Wed, 23 May 2012 15:00:00 GMT

Start Date: 23-May-12 10:00 AM
End Time: 23-May-12 2:00 PM

Pink Ribbons Project

2449 South Blvd. Ste. 100

Houston, TX 77098

Pink Paint: Art Classes with Kermit on 30-May-12 10:00 AM

Wed, 30 May 2012 15:00:00 GMT

Start Date: 30-May-12 10:00 AM
End Time: 30-May-12 2:00 PM

Pink Ribbons Project

2449 South Blvd. Ste. 100

Houston, TX 77098

Study: Drug combos may raise breast cancer risk

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:00:00 GMT

By MARILYNN MARCHIONE
Associated Press

May 30, 2009, 5:54PM

ORLANDO, Fla. — Breast cancer survivors risk having their disease come back if they use certain antidepressants while also taking the cancer prevention drug tamoxifen, worrisome new research shows.

About 500,000 women in the United States take tamoxifen, which cuts in half the chances of a breast cancer recurrence. Many of them also take antidepressants for hot flashes, because hormone pills aren’t considered safe after breast cancer.

Doctors have long known that some antidepressants and other medicines can lower the amount of tamoxifen’s active form in the bloodstream. But whether this affects cancer risk is unknown.

The new study, reported Saturday at a cancer conference in Florida, is the largest to look at the issue. It found that using these interfering drugs — including Prozac, Paxil or Zoloft — can virtually wipe out the benefit tamoxifen provides.

Many doctors question the magnitude of harm from combining these medicines, and a second, smaller study suggests it may not be very large.

But the bottom line is the same: Not all antidepressants pose this problem, and women should talk to their doctors about which ones are best.

“There are other alternatives we can consider” that are safer, said Dr. Eric Winer, breast cancer chief at the Dana-Farber Cancer Center in Boston. He had no role in the study, which was done by Medco Health Solutions Inc., a large insurance benefits manager.

Researchers used members’ medical records to identify 353 women taking tamoxifen plus other drugs that might interfere with it, and 945 women taking tamoxifen alone. Those taking a drug combo did so for about a year on average.

Next, researchers checked to see how many were treated for second cancers in the following two years. Breast cancer recurred in about 7 percent of women on tamoxifen alone, and in 14 percent of women also taking other drugs that could interfere — mainly the antidepressants Paxil and Prozac, and, to a lesser extent, Zoloft.

If women want to take an antidepressant, “you probably want to stay away from those three,” said Medco’s chief medical officer, Dr. Robert Epstein.

No greater breast cancer risk was seen in women taking the antidepressants Celexa, Lexapro or Luvox with tamoxifen, and there are reasons to think that other antidepressants may be safe as well, Epstein said.

A second study led by Dr. Vincent Dezentjé of Leiden University Medical Center in the Netherlands found little risk from combining tamoxifen and popular antidepressants. However, only 150 women in the study took such combos for more than two months, and they were compared to women taking combos for a shorter time — not to women using tamoxifen alone.

The Dutch and Medco studies were presented at a meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

The federal Food and Drug Administration has been considering a change to tamoxifen’s label to warn about the antidepressants drugs and a gene variation some women have that can make tamoxifen less effective. An advisory panel unanimously recommended a change in 2006, but the agency is still considering it.

“This is a very controversial area,” said Dr. Claudine Isaacs, a breast specialist at Georgetown University’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. “Until these data are absolutely clear, I would avoid drugs that impact on tamoxifen metabolism.”

Breast cancer is the most common major cancer in American women. More than 182,000 new cases were diagnosed last year, and it caused nearly 41,000 deaths.

29-Jun-09 3:00 PM

Beyond Breast Cancer

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:00:00 GMT

Susan Rafte's interview with Biz Radio on Beyond Breast Cancer.

Beyond Breast Cancer Part One:

Beyond Breast Cancer Part Two:

4-Jun-09 8:00 AM

Pink at the Brown: the Arts bring LIFE to Houston

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Click here to listen to Laurent's FM interview with Susan Rafte, Executive Director, and Shelly Power, Artistic Chair of Pink at the Brown.

18-Mar-09 10:00 AM

The faces behind breast cancer

Pink Ribbons Project - noemail@pinkribbons.org — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 17:00:00 GMT

The faces behind breast cancer by Pink Ribbons Project supporter Josi Sethi.

Check out the ABC spotlight here: compelling stories of breast cancer survivors

9-Dec-08 11:00 AM

Superbugs

Pink Ribbons Project - noemail@pinkribbons.org — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 20:00:00 GMT

Superbugs by Jerome Groopman. Read it here.

12-Aug-08 3:00 PM

Airline donates millions to cancer research

Pink Ribbons Project - noemail@pinkribbons.org — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 20:00:00 GMT

Airline donates millions to cancer research by Todd Ackerman. Read it here.

12-Aug-08 3:00 PM

Take a quiz to see if you know the right diet to avoid cancer

Pink Ribbons Project - noemail@pinkribbons.org — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:00:00 GMT

Take a quiz to see if you know the right diet to avoid cancer . Read it here.

12-Aug-08 2:00 PM

Bold cancer therapy begins crucial trials

Pink Ribbons Project - noemail@pinkribbons.org — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:00:00 GMT

Bold cancer therapy begins crucial trials by Eric Berger.

Read it here.

31-Jul-08 1:00 PM

20 cancer-fighting foods to eat all summer

Pink Ribbons Project - noemail@pinkribbons.org — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:00:00 GMT

20 cancer-fighting foods to eat all summer by Glamour Magazine.

Read the article here.

27-Jun-08 9:00 AM

Groundbreaking Medicare Appeals Council Decision

Pink Ribbons Project - noemail@pinkribbons.org — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Groundbreaking Medicare Appeals Council Decision by Robert Weiss. Read here.

For more information on issues regarding lymphedema, visit the National Lymphedema Network's website here.

13-Jun-08 9:00 AM

Houston Theatre District Unites on One Stage

noemail@pinkribbons.org — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:00:00 GMT

For information, contact: Loubel Cruz Galik Ph: 713.524.PINK (7465) Cell: 281.799.3180 Fax: 713.524.7565 E-mail: loubel@pinkribbons.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Houston Theatre District Unites on One Stage for Powerful Evening of Art on the 25th Anniversary of Wortham Theater! Groundbreaking Performance Benefits Breast Cancer Awareness is not to be missed. Houston, TX- Houston's Theatre District member organizations will perform at Pink at the Brown - a groundbreaking event showcasing a collaboration of the some of the greatest arts organizations not only in the city, but in the country! This gives the Houston audience a once in a lifetime opportunity to enjoy all the artists in one evening and celebrate the day-of the 25th anniversary of the Wortham Center! The performance gala Pink at the Brown is...

Houston Theatre District Unites on One Stage

noemail@pinkribbons.org — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:00:00 GMT

Piatto Ristorante's Roots Run Deep in Houston's Galleria Area

noemail@pinkribbons.org — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:00:00 GMT

For More Information: Eileen Ansel Conery Ansel Conery Communications, L.L.C. 713-856-8780 • Eileenac@comcast.net PIATTO RISTORANTE'S ROOTS RUN DEEP IN HOUSTON'S GALLERIA AREA The Carrabba Family Eatery Officially Recognizes 10th Anniversary with Benefit for Pink Ribbons Project HOUSTON (January 31, 2012) - Piatto Ristorante Galleria officially will celebrate its 10th anniversary on Sunday, February 26 with a special benefit for Pink Ribbons Project. Owner and Operator, John M. Carrabba, wants to give back to the Houston community in thanks of all the support he has received over the years from his native Houston. He feels very fortunate to have a successful restaurant just a few blocks from where his maternal great-grandparents, the Triola's, had a home and farmed their land. Both his maternal and paternal roots run very deep in Houston and he knew from a very early age that he was meant to run his own restaurant. We are...

Tour de Pink bike ride set for September 18th

noemail@pinkribbons.org — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 14:00:00 GMT

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Loubel Galik (Loubel@pinkribbons.org) Office: 713-524-7465 Tour de Pink bike ride set for September 18, 2011 Seventh annual ride benefiting breast cancer awareness Houston, TX( July 14, 2011) - On September, 18, 2011, thousands of cyclists will wind through Texas' beautiful countryside in the 7th annual Tour de Pink bike ride benefiting Pink Ribbons Project. Routes of 12, 23, 34 (new route!), 47, 63, 80 and 100 miles are offered. This year Tour de Pink is presented by SoftLayer, a first time sponsor for the event. The ride takes place at Prairie View A&M University and features a post-ride music festival featuring performing artists from the area. Ride participants will raise money for Pink Ribbons Project to support proper screening for the medically underserved and educational awareness programs. The only arts-based breast cancer organization in the nation, Pink Ribbons Project has given...

Are you Pink Aware?

noemail@pinkribbons.org — Tue, 10 May 2011 22:00:00 GMT

For More Information: Eileen Ansel Conery (eileenac@comcast.net) 713-856-8780/832-816-8780 Are You Pink Aware? Pink Ribbons Project Partners with the Houston Ballet Academy to Address Breast Health Issues Via Its Pink Aware Program HOUSTON (May 10, 2011) Are you Pink Aware? If not, Pink Ribbons Project, now with its official dance partner, the Houston Ballet Academy, can make sure you become Pink Aware in a fun, engaging way. Pink Aware is a 20 to 30 minute demonstration that uses dance and art as vehicles to introduce the often sensitive topic of breast health to a variety of audiences. It creatively brings the message of breast health, self-care and well-person awareness to teens and adults, both male and female. Each performance is followed by a lecture led by a volunteer medical professional with a public health or oncology background. The partnership with the...

Press Release: Tour de Pink bike ride set for September 19, 2010

noemail@pinkribbons.org — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:45:00 GMT

For information, contact: Kate Bizzell Ph: 713.524.PINK (7465) Cell: 713.582.0365 Fax: 713.524.7565 E-mail: Kate@pinkribbons.org Tour de Pink bike ride set for September 19, 2010 Sixth annual ride benefiting breast cancer awareness Houston, TX (August 31, 2010) - On September 19, 2010, thousands of cyclists will wind through Texas' beautiful countryside in the 6th annual Tour de Pink bike ride benefiting Pink Ribbons Project. Routes of 12, 23, 47, 63, 80 and 100 miles are offered. Sponsored by BBVA Compass, the ride takes place at Prairie View A&M University and features a post-ride music festival featuring performing artists from the area. Ride participants will raise money for Pink Ribbons Project to support proper screening for the medically underserved and those without insurance. The only arts-based breast cancer organization in the nation, Pink Ribbons Project...

Tour de Pink 2010 Bike Ride Kicks off with new art contest

noemail@pinkribbons.org — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:00:00 GMT

For information, contact: Kate Bizzell Ph: 713.524.PINK (7465) Cell: 713.582.0365 Fax: 713.524.7565 E-mail: Kate@pinkribbons.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tour de Pink 2010 Bike Ride Kicks off with new art contest June 24, 2010 - Houston, TX - The 6th annual Tour de Pink charity bike ride, sponsored for the fourth time by BBVA Compass, will take place on September 19, 2010, at Prairie View A&M University, near Hempstead, Texas. The Tour de Pink bike ride winds through some of Texas' most beautiful countryside, over routes of 12, 23, 47, 63, 80 or 100-miles. The ride ends with a celebratory festival and a catered lunch for all participants. Proceeds will benefit Pink Ribbons Project, Houston's arts-based breast cancer organization. This year, Pink Ribbons Project announces the first annual Tour de Pink Jersey Design Art Contest - another way to use the arts to benefit those touched by breast cancer. Anyone will have the opportunity to design a...

Steve Tyrell to woo them at Pink on the Green

noemail@pinkribbons.org — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:00:00 GMT

Houston, TX——Pink Ribbons Project will honor some of Houston’s notable breast cancer survivor couples on Sunday, April 11, with the Pink on the Green, on The Meadow at the Houstonian Hotel. The evening “on the green” will feature entertainment by recording artist Steve Tyrell. Pink on the Green, chaired by Houston couples Patty and Craig Biggio and Mary and Tony Gracely, will honor six pairs who have made an impact in the fight against breast cancer. The honorees for the evening are Kelli and Eddy Blanton, Jeannie and Greg Frazier, Margie and Bin Halverson, Jayne and Jack Kendall, Rosanne and David Oelfke, and Sandy and Doug Ustick. The evening will also feature an original piece of art by renowned artist William Carl Groh, III as an exclusive auction item. Proceeds from Pink on the Green will benefit Pink Ribbons Project, to support the Houston breast cancer organization’s ongoing fight against breast cancer through education programs; the...

High School Rugby Team Battles Breast Cancer- Third Annual Game Benefits Pink Ribbons Project

noemail@pinkribbons.org — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:00:00 GMT

Houston, TX——The St. Thomas High School Rugby team will play St. Pius High School on March 26, 2010, in a Rugby-for-a-Cause match, benefiting Pink Ribbons Project. The game will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Hotze Field on the St. Thomas High School campus, and will be followed by a banquet honoring the players. The Rugby-for-a-Cause concept, also known as the Lady Hager Cup, was originally created by Brett Mills, assistant rugby coach for St. Thomas, in honor of his grandmother. Coach Mills made sure that the Rugby-for-a-Cause games not only raised money for Pink Ribbons Project, the Houston-based breast cancer non-profit organization, but also increased awareness among young men. The event has raised over $20,000 since the first game in February 2008. Paul Rogers, a St. Thomas High School class of 2009 and past varsity rugby player, reflected that the game is incredibly special not only as a viewer, but as a participant. “We get to bring hope into people’s...

High School Students join forces to fight breast cancer

noemail@pinkribbons.org — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMT

For information, contact: Kate Bizzell Ph.: 713.524.PINK (7465) Cell: 713.582.0365 Fax: 713.524.7565 Email: kate@pinkribbons.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 23, 2009 High School Students join forces to fight breast cancer “The Brown Goes Pink” at Kinkaid School to benefit Pink Ribbons Project Houston, TX--High School students from the Houston area will present an arts and dance celebration benefiting Pink Ribbons Project, Houston’s arts-based breast cancer organization, on December 12, at 6:00 p.m. at The Kinkaid School’s Brown Auditorium. The event will feature performances by Episcopal High School, Houston Ballet II, King’s Dancing Center, The Kinkaid School, Lamar High School, Page Parks Modeling Agency, Several Dancers Core, St. John’s School and Travis High School. “The Brown Goes Pink” event was envisioned by three sophomores at the Kinkaid School- Claire Valera, Sam Rogers, and Jarod Becker: “Even at our age,...

Home Page - Featured Event

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:52:59 GMT

Pink at the Brown

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:50:48 GMT

Thank you, Mach Industrial Group for becoming the

Presenting Sponsor for Pink at the Brown 2012!

Pictures coming soon! Stay tuned!

Pink at the Brown press photos

Fri, 04 May 2012 16:58:20 GMT

Promotional pictures for Pink at the Brown 2012 *Learn about Pink at the Brown from Executive Director, Loubel Cruz Galik Houston Ballet Photo 1 - Photo credit(s): Madame Butterfly (Ball, Bears) Ballet: Madame Butterfly Choreographer:Stanton Welch Dancer(s): Simon Balla and Barbara Bears Photo: Jim Caldwell PLEASE NOTE: Union (American Guild of Musical Artists) regulations require that this photo must be accompanied with the dancers' names. Photo 2 - Photo credit(s):Madame Butterfly 2 Ballet:Madame Butterfly Choreographer:Stanton Welch Dancer(s): Sara Webb and Ian Casady Photo: Jim Caldwell PLEASE NOTE: Union (American Guild of Musical Artists) regulations require that this photo must be accompanied with the dancers' names. Photo 3 - ...

Tour de Pink: How You Help!

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:51:21 GMT

In 2011, you rode many miles and you helped many people. Here's how...; Since its inception in 2005, Tour de Pink has helped Pink Ribbons Project make a powerful impact within the Greater Houston Area through the efforts of dedicated riders, volunteers, sponsors and all those who pledge. You got the wheels spinning for Tour de Pink, and we have helped many of our partners get rolling by helping to provide mobile mammography units out in the community to connect with patients where they live, work and socialize. Our Support to the Community In 2011, Pink Ribbons Project has impacted the community by giving $460,000 to the following programs: Harris County Hospital Districtfor the Pink Ribbons Project Saturday Mammography Program at Quentin Mease Community Hospital, People's Health Clinic and Aldine Clinic. Harris County Hospital District's Personal Experience Navigators (Pink PENs) program to offer support, hope and...

Tour de Pink volunteer opportunities

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:47:22 GMT

Volunteer Opportunities Volunteer Assignments will be made in August, 2012. For more information call: 713.524.PINK (7465) or email tourdepink@pinkribbons.org. Riding and Non-riding Volunteers Packet pick-up- This is a fun opportunity to help Tour de Pink cyclists sign up for the ride and make sure they have everything they need for the big day. Packet pick-up takes place at Bike Barn on Kirby on Friday, September 14 from 10 am-7 pm (preferred shifts are 9:45- noon, 11:45- 2, 1:45- 5 and 4:45- 7) and Saturday, September 15 (preferred shifts are 9:45- noon, 11:45- 2, 1:45- 5 and 4:45- 6) from 10 am-6 pm. Set up- Arrive early at Prairie View A&M and help the Pink Ribbons Project staff and volunteers help set up for the big day. This involves setting up tents, putting out in honor/ in memory of and sponsor signs, and setting up registration. 4:30 am- 6:00 am. Start Line- Help organize cyclists into their appropriate...

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 20:56:22 GMT

Special Edition March 2012 - (with The Power of Family, Award Recipients, Top fundraisers of Tour de Pink and Kevin Booth: Outstanding Volunteer Award) December 2011 - (with The Return of Pink Platter, Pink Days at The Rose, Tour de Pink, Serve Up a Cure, Pink Aware, Pink Paint, Pink Pigeons, PRP Volunteers in the Community) July 2011 - (with Tickle Me Pink Fashion Show, Rugby for a Cause, Pink Aware, Drink Pink!, Pink at the Brown, Pink Paint and Tour de Pink 2011) February 2011 - (with Pink across the City, Pink Aware's Journal of Hope, Take a Bow Pink Ribbons Project and Annual wreath making Project) June 2010 - (with The Healing Power of art, The Giving Tree, Pink on the Green and Zoe's Third Walk down the Runway) Special Edition March 2010 - (with Outstanding Volunteer Award, She made me do it! and Tour de Pink photos) January 2010 (with A Perfect Storm of Firsts, Voices of Survivors,...

Pink Links and Statistics

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:52:31 GMT

Click here for the Breast Cancer Facts and Figures: 2011-2012 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. In 1960, that statistic was 1 out of 14. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women. There are over 2.6 million women in the United States that have been diagnosed and treated for breast cancer. There will be over an estimated 40,000 breast cancer deaths this year alone. Educational links: American Cancer Society: Mammograms Matter American Institute for Cancer Research Arts and Healing Network Breast Implant Information Breast Cancer Trials Cure Fertile Hope Living Beyond Breast Cancer M.D. Anderson Young Breast Cancer Survivors' Program National Lymphedema Network Susan G. Komen for the Cure Advocacy Page Our Community Partners: Shalom Health Ministry San Jose Clinic The Rose Diagnostic...

The Giving Tree

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:39:33 GMT

For every $165 donation to "The Giving Tree", Pink Ribbons Project will donate a mammogram to someone in the Greater Houston Community who is medically-underserved and who, otherwise, could not afford a screening mammogram.

Through the Giving Tree program, you will be providing that life-saving mammogram.

Click here

to donate to the "Giving Tree"

**During online checkout, you will have an opportunity to direct your donation In Honor or In Memory of a loved one who has been effected by breast cancer.

or mail your donation to:

2449 South Blvd. Ste. 100 Houston, TX 77098

Thank you for your support!

Pink Aware

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:21:03 GMT

What is Pink Aware? - Pink Ribbons Project presents a 20 - 30 minute dance demonstration to the audience that uses dance and art as the vehicles to introduce the topic. - Brings the message of breast health, self-care and well-person awareness to teens AND adults, both male and female. - Performance is followed by a lecture lead by a volunteer medical professional with a public health or oncology background. - The audience is then lead in discussion about breast health. - Is a fun and creative way to learn the importance of breast health awareness! To schedule a Pink Aware program, contact megan@pinkribbons.org or call 713.524.PINK (7465) Photos by Simon Gentry

Pink Power

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:12:30 GMT

Pink Ribbons Project's Pink Power program provides funding for mammograms, diagnostic work-ups, biopsies and other follow-up treatment for the medically underserved women in the greater Houston area. Total amount allocated to support breast cancer awareness, treatment and education in the greater Houston area during 2011 is more than $460,000. In 2011 alone, Pink Ribbons Project has impacted the community through the following: Harris County Hospital District for the Pink Ribbons Project Saturday Mammography Program at Quentin Mease Community Hospital, People's Health Clinic and Aldine Clinic. Harris County Hospital District's Personal Experience Navigators (Pink PENs) program to offer support, hope and encouragement to patients who are newly diagnosed or in the midst of breast cancer treatment UTMB (University of Texas Medical Branch), Mind, Body and Spirit Program -multidisciplinary program that provides...

Pink Partners Survey

noemail@pinkribbons.org — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Objectives:

Thank you for joining Pink Partners! We would love to best know how you can help Pink RIbbons Project!

Release Date: 12-Mar-08 11:00 AM
Expiration Date: 10-Jun-08 11:00 AM
Please take a few minutes to fill out the following information. We greatly appreciate your input!

November

Thu, 17 May 2012 12:39:32 GMT