Cancer News

Discover the latest advancements in prevention, early detection, research, treatment, products and services for those affected by cancer and involved in treatment. This section includes organizations raising awareness and funds for cancer research, companies developing technology and medications for cancer treatment and legal and public policy announcements related to carcinogens and cancer care.

A New Dimension Approach to Peptide Separation by Prof. Xindu Geng from Oasis Publishers

Peptide separation is currently a very active research area that has broad applications in proteomics study of therapeutic peptides, analysis of complex synthetic peptide crude mixtures, and optimization of peptides conditions in on-line comprehensive two-dimensional reversed phase liquid... - March 14, 2019 - Oasis Publishers

Non-Invasive Screenings for Colorectal Cancer Should Encourage More Americans to Pursue Routine Testing, Advocates Say

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, an ideal time for payers to recognize the value of CT Colonography to patients and the healthcare delivery system. - March 13, 2019 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance

MITA Applauds Inclusion of Breast Density Notification Requirement in Federal Spending Bill

The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) today applauded the inclusion of a provision in a recent federal spending bill that would require mammography providers to include breast density information in reports to patients and providers. This information is crucial to ensuring... - February 25, 2019 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance

DynaGrace Enterprises is Helping People Breathe Cleaner Air

It’s more than dust. The employee who works in a dusty environment is exposed to a deadlier form of dust, silica. DynaGrace Enterprises, a WOSB and GSA Vendor, have been chosen to be a distributor of the Nanozen DustCount 8899, a real-time, wearable, respirable dust monitor. Instantaneous reporting makes compliance with OSHA Respirable Crystalline Silica standard easy. - February 25, 2019 - DynaGrace Enterprises

Milestone in Cancer Stem Cell Research by Beljanski Foundation

Research Shows Pao Pereira, a Natural Plant Extract, Inhibits Cancer Stem Cells. - February 08, 2019 - The Beljanski Foundation

Be The Difference Foundation Hosts Indoor Cycling Even in Support of Ovarian Cancer Research and Women Battling the Deadly Disease

Be The Difference Foundation invites Dallas and Fort Worth community members to sign up for their annual “Wheel to Survive” event on Sunday February 24 at the JCC of Dallas, 7900 Northaven Road, Dallas, TX 75230. Participants can register online at www.wheeltosurvive.org. “Wheel... - February 06, 2019 - Be the Difference Foundation

Perthera, Inc. Announces the Appointment of Gary L. Gregory as Chief Executive Officer, President and Board Member

Mr. Gregory is recognized as a proven executive leader with big company capabilities and a keen start-up mindset, and his achievements include executing a successful IPO, driving substantial revenue & earning multiples for a publicly traded company, marshalling medical technologies through positive M&A efforts, and generating $50M+ in corporate financing efforts. - February 04, 2019 - Perthera, Inc.

Innovation and Value Initiative Releases Open-Source Model for Assessing Value of EGFR+ Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment Sequences

IVI Calls for Stakeholder Community Input During Public Comment Period. - January 31, 2019 - Innovation and Value Initiative

Announcing Protectival - A Natural Way to Boost the Immune System and Enhance Cellular Health

After 15 year of research in collaboration with renowned Oncologists and Scientists, LifeBiotic is launching Protectival, a natural product boosting immunity and cellular health. - January 26, 2019 - Lifebiotic

Padres Pedal The Cause Reaches $10 Million Raised for Local Cancer Research

$2.9 million raised in 2018 brings grand total to more than $10 million since 2013. - January 25, 2019 - Padres Pedal The Cause

HCA/HealthONE’s Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center Opens New Infusion Center

HCA/HealthONE’s Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center is pleased to open its new Infusion Center. The new center offers 21 adult patient rooms - 11 infusion bays, five private rooms and five dedicated apheresis (the removal of blood including red blood cells, plasma and stem cells for... - January 24, 2019 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center

Janis I. Soucie Shares Her Story of Being a Teenager When Her Mother Passed from Cancer

Author loses mother to ovarian cancer in 1999 and she finally decides to share her story. - January 24, 2019 - Janis I. Soucie

Leona W. Ayers, M.D. Honored as a Most Influential Business Professional for 2019 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Leona W. Ayers, M.D. of Dublin, Ohio has been honored as a Most Influential Business Professional for 2019 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding achievements and high level of success for over 40 years in the fields of education and medical research. About Leona W. - January 16, 2019 - Strathmore Worldwide

Brilliant Research on Four Preclinical Models May Help in Identifying Cancer Cells Crosstalk in Mesothelioma by Dr. Daniel Pouliquen from Oasis Publishers

Daniel Pouliquen’s research paper is titled, “Characterization of increasing stages of invasiveness identifies stromal/cancer cell crosstalk in rat models of mesothelioma.” Pouliquen obtained his PharmD and a specialized degree in Clinical Biochemistry in 1984. Following a... - January 08, 2019 - Oasis Publishers

Unraveling the Mystery of Cause & Cure of Cancer by Dr. Shaoqing Lai from Oasis Publishers

Until now, all we know is that cancer is a disease of genes and molecules. Researchers across past decades, however, have transfigured our understanding of cancer but not regarding its cause & growth in large part. The application and development of the techniques of molecular biology might... - December 11, 2018 - Oasis Publishers

Delta Dental of Kansas Announces $250,000 Grant to Support HNC Living Programs for Head and Neck Cancer Patients

Delta Dental of Kansas partners with HNC Living Foundation to help head and neck cancer patients get back to living life fully. A grant of $250,000, the largest the HNC Foundation has ever received, will make a dramatic difference in the oral health of Kansans living with head and neck cancer. - December 08, 2018 - HNC Living Foundation

Be the Difference Foundation to Raise Money for 12 Ovarian Cancer Clinical Trials

Be The Difference Foundation has launched its 12 Clinical Trials for Christmas campaign, an effort to provide clinical trials for 12 women battling ovarian cancer. Be The Difference Foundation’s 12 Clinical Trials for Christmas campaign not only raises money to cover the cost of a clinical... - December 07, 2018 - Be the Difference Foundation

HCA/HealthONE’s Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Oncology Patients Receive Handmade Quilts from Aurora Police Officers, Adams County Sheriff and Cops Fighting Cancer

For the third year in a row, Aurora Police Officers, Adams County Sheriff Officers and Cops Fighting Cancer visited the Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at HealthONE’s Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center (P/SL), in partnership with the Colorado Blood Cancer Institute, to pass out... - November 29, 2018 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center

A New Cancer Research by Gilles Pages Boosts Further Study on Sunitinib: Promotes Lymphangiogenesis from Oasis Publishers

The research on “Sunitinib Stimulates Expression of VEGFC by Tumor Cells and Promotes Lymphangiogenesis In Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinomas” was conducted by Maeva Dufies, Sandy Giuliano, Gilles Pagès and team. According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), cancer is defined... - November 22, 2018 - Oasis Publishers

urCBD to Launch This Black Friday; Highest Quality CBD Products Shipped Directly to Your Door Each Month

urCBD has announced the launch of its unique, high-CBD, full spectrum distillate oils. urCBD is proud to state that their CBD products will contain no traceable amounts of THC and are derived from farm bill compliant industrial hemp. - November 21, 2018 - urCBD

A Landmark Research on Human Proteasome for Pathogenesis of Multiple Myeloma and Neurodegenerative Diseases

A team of researchers from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School (Boston, USA) and Peking University (Beijing, China) led by Dr. Youdong Mao have brought about a landmark research that provides the sharpest 3D “motion picture” of human 26S proteasome functioning in atomic... - November 19, 2018 - TheScientificNews

HCA/HealthONE’s Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center and Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children Receive Seventh Consecutive “A” Grade in Leapfrog Hospital Safety

Presbyterian/St. Luke’s (P/SL) and Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children (RMHC) has earned its seventh consecutive "A" grade from The Leapfrog Group for Fall 2018. Assigned to more than 2,600 hospitals across the nation twice annually, the Hospital Safety Score is the gold standard... - November 09, 2018 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center

Aptitude Health Announces an Organizational Redesign to Better Deliver to Life Sciences Companies the Oncology and Hematology Insights They Need Most

Transformation of business structure and leadership team; Axess Oncology and TRM Oncology rebrand to Aptitude Health; All client accounts and services merge into one new operating company; New solutions improve collaboration between life science partners and clinicians to positively impact patient outcomes - November 09, 2018 - Aptitude Health

Fertility Preservation Network Sponsors 2018 Cancer Fundraiser Event Teams

ReproTech, Ltd., a cryobank specializing in long-term storage of human reproductive tissue (sperm, eggs, embryos and ovarian/testicular tissue), was proud to sponsor local staff in multiple 2018 cancer research fundraisers. - November 09, 2018 - ReproTech, LLC

HCA/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Receives an "A" for Patient Safety

HCA/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center was awarded an "A" from The Leapfrog Group’s Fall 2018 Hospital Safety Grade. The designation recognizes Swedish Medical Center’s efforts in protecting patients from harm and meeting the highest safety standards in the United States. - November 08, 2018 - Swedish Medical Center

Medlantis and VEITHsymposium™ Sign Global Promotion Agreement for World’s-First Endovascular Surgical “Internet Point of Care CME” for Video

On Oct. 10th 2018, Medlantis, a pioneer in digital multi-media education for physicians, technologists and nurses, signed a joint promotion agreement with VEITHsymposium™, the world’s leading academic medical conference and content creator for endovascular and vascular surgery. - November 08, 2018 - Medlantis Inc.

HCA/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Hosts Shave Off Event for Prostate Cancer Research

Swedish Medical Center, located in Englewood, Colorado, joins Bishops Cuts/Color Highlands Ranch to raise money for prostate cancer research through the TUCC Foundation. - November 01, 2018 - Swedish Medical Center

HealthONE’s Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center Opens Enrollment for a Prospective Multicenter Study on Functional Outcomes Following Metastatic Bone Cancer Surgery

HealthONE’s Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center’s (P/SL) Institute for Limb Preservation, in partnership with the Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute (Sarah Cannon), opened enrollment for a prospective multicenter study on functional outcomes following metastatic bone cancer... - October 31, 2018 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center

GeBBS iCode Assurance Selected by Leading NYC Cancer Center

GeBBS Healthcare Solutions, Inc., a leading technology-enabled provider of Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) and Healthcare Information Management (HIM) Solutions, announced today that Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center has selected their iCode Assurance™ SaaS solution to help enhance... - October 31, 2018 - GeBBS Healthcare Solutions

Freestyle Digital Media Releases Award-Winning "Quality Problems" on DVD During Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron Allen’s Entertainment Studios, will release the DVD of the cancer-themed, award-winning festival favorite "comedy," "Quality Problems." DVD is available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and other online... - October 16, 2018 - Metamorfic Productions LLC

American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) Launches "Empowerment Exchange" in Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) in Rockville, MD is urging women with disabilities to ask themselves when is the last time they were screened for breast cancer. Breast cancer is a major public health concern for all women, including women with disabilities. Women with... - October 16, 2018 - American Association on Health and Disability

3rd Annual 1000 Pink Lights Walk

This annual event for Breast Cancer Awareness features thousands of lights around the pond path. Representative Rosemary Brown will be in attendance. - October 10, 2018 - Saw Creek Estates

Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center Receives the 2018 Women’s Choice Award® as One of America’s Best Hospitals for Cancer Care

Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center, part of HealthONE, has been named one of America’s Best Hospitals for Cancer Care by the Women’s Choice Award®, America’s trusted referral source for the best in healthcare. The award signifies that... - October 08, 2018 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center

Celebrate 2018 Invisible Disabilities Week October 14-20

Join Invisible Disabilities Association this October 14-20 to “get the word out” as our nation recognizes invisible disabilities week. They will be providing lots of activities and resources through IDA for you to share with families and friends, companies and groups to be involved in this week dedicated to informing others about people living daily with invisible disabilities. - October 03, 2018 - Invisible Disabilities Association

IndieGo Publishing Announces the Release of Married With Cancer: One Couple's Journey, by Eileen and Jimmy Newell, for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

In their book Married With Cancer, Eileen and Jimmy Newell share how they coped as a couple through their cancer diagnoses and treatments, both as patient and caregiver. They’ve had boundless love and laughter, some tears, and a few life lessons, which they share in this book to give hope and encouragement to their readers as they make their own journey toward survival. - October 02, 2018 - INDIEGO Publishing

IDI Consulting Helps Fund Blood Cancer Research and Treatments Through the Light the Night Walk

IDI Consulting today announced its participation in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night Walk for the third straight year. To show support for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and their fight to cure blood cancer, IDI Consulting has created a team to raise funds for and... - October 02, 2018 - IDI Consulting

MITA Applauds Introduction of Senate Legislation to Cover CT Colonography for Medicare Beneficiaries, Calls for National Coverage Decision

Data show CT Colonography effective in identifying colorectal cancers in seniors and increasing screening in most-at-risk populations. - October 01, 2018 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance

Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center and Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children Name 2018 Physician Spirit Award Winners

On Friday, September 21, 2018, Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center and Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children celebrated their 4th Annual Physician Spirit Awards. Physician Spirit Awards are determined by hospital department staff and based on the following criteria: - Provides quality... - September 26, 2018 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center

Be The Difference Foundation Announces Its First Endowment Fund

Be The Difference Foundation is proud to announce its first endowment fund. The fund was made possible through the generosity of Judy Rome and the Jay Horowitz Family. The fund was announced at the Honoring and Remembering Event presented by Be the Difference Foundation on Thursday, September 20, 2018. - September 25, 2018 - Be the Difference Foundation

Rose Medical Center's Cancer Program Re-Accredited by the Commission on Cancer

The Commission on Cancer (CoC), a quality program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS), has granted Three-Year Accreditation with Commendation to the cancer program at Rose Medical Center. - September 22, 2018 - Rose Medical Center

Rose Medical Center’s Eilsabet "Liz" Harms, RN, Featured in 50 Voices of HCA Healthcare Book

Rose Medical Center Registered Nurse Liz Harms has been selected to appear in 50 Voices of HCA Healthcare, a book published in recognition of HCA Healthcare’s 50th anniversary. Rose Medical is a part of HCA Healthcare, which was founded in 1968 with a commitment to provide superior... - September 22, 2018 - Rose Medical Center

Julien Dagenais, M.D. and Christopher Dru, M.D., Join The Urology Center of Colorado

The addition of the two new urologists/robotic surgeons will bring The Urology Center of Colorado (TUCC) to a total of 18 physicians and 4 advanced practice providers to remain the largest urology group in Colorado. All TUCC physicians are sub-specialists committed to providing excellence at every encounter. - September 21, 2018 - The Urology Center of Colorado

Beads of Courage Commemorates Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Charitable Organization Promoting Awareness and Raising Funds Throughout September. - September 21, 2018 - Beads of Courage, Inc.

MHRA Exclusive Speaker Interview Released and ImmuneBiotech AB CEO Announced as Latest Speaker Ahead of Immuno-Oncology 2018

SMi Reports: In the run up to Immuno-Oncology 2018, SMi announces the conference’s newest session led by ImmuneBiotech AB, as well as an exclusive speaker interview with the MHRA. - September 21, 2018 - SAE Media Group

United Energy Trading Wins Major Award for Decade of Fundraising for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Local energy company wins major award for a decade of fundraising. - September 18, 2018 - United Energy Trading

Jams World 2018 'Akala (Pink) Collection to Benefit Hawaiʻi Pacific Health Cancer Center at Pali Momi Medical Center

Jams World, the multi-generational, Made in Hawaii clothing company, is partnering with Hawai‘i Pacific Health to participate in National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 'Akala (Pink) Collection will be released September 17, 2018 and 20% of the proceeds will benefit the Hawai‘i Pacific Health Cancer Center at Pali Momi Medical Center. - September 15, 2018 - Surf Line Hawaii

Providence Golf Community is Ready to Go Pink for the Win Again This Year

For the sixth year in a row, the Providence Booby Brigade will be holding events to raise record funds for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. There will be a golf tournament, walk, casino night, and other activities to which the public is invited to participate. Getting involved is a combination of community activism and unity, which makes Providence Golf Community a special place indeed. - September 14, 2018 - ABD Development Company

HCA/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Performs First Robotic Assisted Lobectomy