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.
How to Bounce Up After Setbacks: Domestic Abuse and Breast Cancer Survivor Shares Tips to "Bounce Up" During Adversity
Setbacks hit everyone. Whether it's downswing in your industry, infrastructure challenges at work, or a personal crisis, adversity happens. While you can’t control life’s face-plants, you can control how you “bounce up” from those disruptions. Bounce-Up Expert Mj Callaway shares doable tips to bounce up during setbacks. - September 11, 2018 - Mj Callaway & Company
Physician at HCA/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Performs 1,500th Robotic-Assisted Surgery
Kevin Davis, MD, gynecologic oncology specialist, recently hit a new milestone in robotic surgery at Swedish Medical Center, a 408 bed level 1 trauma center located in Englewood, CO. - September 08, 2018 - Swedish Medical Center
Say YES to HOPE Gives Stage 4 Cancer Patient Opportunity to Model for the 3rd Time During New York Fashion Week
Darla Rodgers is on fire with life. She is showing everyone that there is always hope. She loves being a model – the dress, hair, makeup and excitement, but to show the world that cancer is not all doom and gloom and to be with the other survivors is a priceless gift she gives to other cancer patients. - September 06, 2018 - Say YES to Hope
6th Annual PYNKALYCIOUS Media Event
The Chapman Foundation and media partner SHEEN Magazine cordially invites you to come out and dine, as they share more information about the 6th annual PYNKALYCIOUS event. PYNKALYCIOUS was formed to promote breast cancer awareness, while commending the perseverance and triumph of those impacted by... - September 02, 2018 - Sheen Magazine
82 Year Old Stage 4 Cancer Patient to Model on the Runway During New York Fashion Week
82 year old Sarasota resident and Stage 4 cancer patient will fulfill a dream in New York as she models on the SMGlobal Catwalk during New York Fashion Week with non-profit organization, Say YES to Hope and their signature program, "Surviving in Fashion." - September 01, 2018 - Say YES to Hope
Less Than 4 Weeks Until Immuno-Therapy Experts Gather at the Immuno-Oncology Conference This September in London
SMi Reports: SMi’s Immuno-Oncology Conference is taking place in just under 4 weeks in London, where industry-leading experts will gather to discuss the potential of Immuno-Therapy as an effective cancer therapy. - September 01, 2018 - SAE Media Group
One-Day Fearless Caregiver Trainings to Recognize and Support Family Caregiver – Coming to Your City
Today’s Caregiver magazine and Caregiver.com to honor family caregivers at 20th annual Fearless Caregiver Conference in Okeechobee, FL (Sept 20), Fort Lauderdale, FL (Oct 18), Tampa, FL (Oct 23), Brooksville, FL (Oct 24), New Haven, CT (Nov 7), White Plains, NY (Nov 8), Summit, NJ (Nov 10), Fayetteville, NC (Nov 14), Melbourne, FL (Nov 14) and Miami, FL (Dec 13). Complimentary Seat, including lunch, are still available for family caregivers to attend. - August 31, 2018 - Caregiver.com, Inc.
Non-for-Profit, Lawrence A. Martucci Benefit, Corp. Presents a 6th Annual Fundraiser for Local Pediatric Cancer Research “A Night at the Tropicana”
Lawrence A. Martucci Benefit, Corp. presents “A Night at the Tropicana” on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 6:30 PM at Centro Asturiano de Tampa. This 1940’s inspired event will benefit a local charity the Children’s Cancer Research Group through 1Voice Foundation. - August 27, 2018 - Lawrence A. Martucci Benefit, Corp.
Be the Difference Foundation Announces Wheel to Survive, Boca Raton, FL Event; An Indoor Cycling Fundraiser to Benefit Ovarian Cancer Research
Join the battle and ride in the fight against ovarian cancer at the annual Wheel to Survive Boca Raton presented by Be the Difference Foundation on Sunday, September 30, 2018, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Cyclebar 5560 N Military Trail Suite 320, Boca Raton, FL. Wheel to Survive, an indoor cycling fundraiser, is a community celebration of survivors and their families, the spirit of sisterhood and a ride in memory of those who have lost their battle against ovarian cancer. - August 23, 2018 - Be the Difference Foundation
Invitation from Dr James Legg, Vice President R&D at Crescendo Biologics, Chair of This Year’s Immuno-Oncology Conference in London
SMi Reports: This year’s Immuno-Oncology Conference Chair James Legg, Vice President R&D at Crescendo Biologics, has released a letter of invitation detailing this year’s event. - August 17, 2018 - SAE Media Group
Challenges Facing Immuno-Oncology Industry Include Identifying Patients Before Therapy, Limited Responses, and Effective Biomarker Research
SMi Reports: This year’s Immuno-Oncology conference, taking place 26th - 27th September in London, aims to address the issues and challenges burdening the industry, as well as the promising advancements made recently. - August 08, 2018 - SAE Media Group
Kidney Cancer Association Earns 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator for Fourth Consecutive Year
The Kidney Cancer Association’s strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency has earned it a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. “People can donate to our charity with confidence. We scored 100... - August 05, 2018 - Kidney Cancer Association
Healthgrades Recognizes HCA/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center as 2018 Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™ Recipient
HCA/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center today announced that it has been named a 2018 Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™ recipient by Healthgrades, the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals. This award places Swedish Medical Center among... - August 04, 2018 - Swedish Medical Center
How Challenges Including Brexit, Inadequate Funding & Insufficient Patient Sample Sizes Hinder Orphan Drugs and Rare Diseases Research
SMi Reports: 8th Annual Orphan Drugs and Rare Diseases Conference to bring together pharmaceutical companies, non-profit organisations and orphan drug developers to explore alliances and facilitate progress. - August 04, 2018 - SAE Media Group
Alliance for Site Neutral Payment Reform Applauds Inclusion of Site Neutral Provision in New Proposed Medicare Rule
New rule would reduce spending for Medicare patients and the federal government by more than $760 million. - July 31, 2018 - Alliance For Site Neutral Payment Reform
Leona W. Ayers, M.D. Commemorated as a Lifetime Honored Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Leona W. Ayers, M.D. of Dublin, Ohio has been commemorated as a Lifetime Honored Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of education and medical research. About Leona W. Ayers, M.D. Dr. Leona W. Ayers, M.D. has over... - July 28, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Revolutionary New Reporting Solution on Display at Sunquest User Group
VoiceOver PRO®, Pathology Reporting Optimized, integrates seamlessly with Sunquest® AP systems, streamlining the reporting process. This innovative new platform offers CoPathPlus® and PowerPath® users a speech-based reporting solution that is simple, flexible, reliable, and efficient. - July 27, 2018 - Voicebrook, Inc.
Husband of Terminally Ill Wife Launches Barbecue Project in Her Honor
Rob Ainbinder, a native of New England, recently launched a barbecue project on Kickstarter in honor of his Texas born & bred wife of 23 years. The couple relocated to North Carolina 18 years ago and could find none of Angela’s Texas style barbecue. “At that time, harder lines were... - July 26, 2018 - Pitmaster's Log Book
Green Compassion Network, LLC Helps Qualified Patients Easily Obtain Their Ohio Medical Marijuana Cards
Green Compassion Network Hosts Informational Event About This Controversial Wonder Plant. - July 18, 2018 - Green Compassion Network, LLC
Medimmune Expert Speaker Interview Released in Run Up to Immuno-Oncology Conference
SMi Group reports: Exclusive interview with Grace Macaulay - MedImmune released in the run up to the Immuno-Oncology Conference, taking place on the 26 - 27 September 2018 in London. - July 11, 2018 - SAE Media Group
MITA Applauds New Research Showing Effectiveness of High Intensity Focused Ultrasound in Treating Prostate Cancer
Five-Year, multicenter study of UK cancer prostate patients reveals the clinical benefits and reduced side effects of HIFU - July 09, 2018 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Joins the Fight Against Sarcoma by Sponsoring Upcoming “Rock the Cause” Event
The Institute for Limb Preservation (ILP), in partnership with Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute (Sarah Cannon) at Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center (P/SL), is proud to sponsor “Rock the Cause Sarcoma Awareness,” an event geared to raise funds and awareness for the Sarcoma... - July 04, 2018 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center Performs Cutting Edge Minimally Invasive Bone Cancer Surgery
Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center (P/SL) is pleased to have performed the 3rd percutaneous (minimally invasive) acetabular reconstruction in the U.S. to treat metastatic bone cancer of the pelvis. There are approximately 250,000 people in the U.S. with metastatic bone cancer (cancer... - June 28, 2018 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
How Preparation Can Help Beat Cancer
Cancer patients and their families often experience financial and emotional stress on the road to recovery. There are more than 50 financial and legal resources to help minimize their financial pressure. Emotional anxiety can be reduced by understanding cancer-related information, including stages of cancer, tests, and types of treatments. Living Life Academy has opened enrollment in their course, “How Preparation Can Help Beat Cancer,” to answer many of the questions cancer patients ask. - June 28, 2018 - Living Life Academy
IVI Announces Next Open-Source Value Assessment Platform Will Focus on Lung Cancer
Collaboration with LUNGevity Will Develop Patient-Centric Models to Assess Value in Innovative Lung Cancer Therapies - June 20, 2018 - Innovation and Value Initiative
Kidney Cancer Association Partners with Conquer Cancer Foundation to Fund Kidney Cancer Research
For over a decade, the Kidney Cancer Association has assisted with funding the Conquer Cancer Foundation of ASCO's Young Investigator Award. The award provides funding to promising doctors to pursue careers in kidney cancer research. “Conquer Cancer truly appreciates the generous and ongoing... - June 20, 2018 - Kidney Cancer Association
Kidney Cancer Association Holds Annual Patient Meeting in Chicago
The Kidney Cancer Association will hold its Annual Patient Meeting in Sept. 22-23 in Chicago, Illinois. - June 17, 2018 - Kidney Cancer Association
Paul J. Napoli Convinces Second Circuit to Reinstate Jimmy Nolan’s Law
After the New York Court of Appeals answered two burning questions, a federal appeals court reinstated Jimmy Nolan’s Law. The move opens up the possibility for an entire group of 9/11 injury victims to obtain relief in court. “We worked hard to get Jimmy Nolan’s law passed. So,... - June 08, 2018 - Napoli Shkolnik PLLC
Perthera to Exhibit at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2018 Annual Meeting
Perthera, Inc., the leading Therapeutics Intelligence Company™, is attending the 2018 ASCO Annual Meeting at McCormick Place, Chicago, IL, June 1-5, 2018. Perthera science and clinical results will be represented in a Podium Presentation, 2 Poster Presentations and a Symposium Breakfast. - May 30, 2018 - Perthera, Inc.
Community Rallies Behind Childhood Leukemia Warrior for a Blood Drive on June 2nd, Clifton Middle School Monrovia, CA
Monrovia Unified School District along with the Red Cross have committed to hold a large scale blood drive located at “Clifton Middle School” on Saturday, June 2nd 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. This blood drive will be held in the name of James Speranta and the Children’s Leukemia and Cancer Unit at the “City Of Hope.” - May 28, 2018 - James Speranta Foundation
Pediatrician Accreditation Pilot to Improve HPV Vaccination Rates
Research shows the HPV vaccine prevents cancer, and preteens can be protected by strong provider recommendation. Enrollment is now open for pediatricians in Illinois and Wisconsin for an accredited quality improvement project to increase vaccination rates, and participants can register on an individual basis or by practice. - May 24, 2018 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Perthera Hosts Breakfast Symposium at the 2018 ASCO Annual Meeting
Perthera, Inc., the leading Therapeutics Intelligence Company™, will be hosting a networking breakfast and educational session on Monday, June 4th from 6:30 – 7:30 a.m. for attendees of the 2018 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting. The breakfast symposium will be... - May 22, 2018 - Perthera, Inc.
London-Based Skim Technologies Partners with Breast Cancer Care on Development of the BECCA App, to Support Those Affected by Breast Cancer
Skim Technologies – a young British tech start-up based in London – and Breast Cancer Care - a specialist charity in the UK providing care, support and information to anyone affected by breast cancer - today announce their partnership in developing BECCA, the Breast Cancer Care... - May 22, 2018 - Skim It Ltd
Daradia Pain Hospital, the Exclusive Pain Management Hospital, Not Only Treats Pain, But Also Organizes Pain Management Courses to Train Physicians
Daradia Pain Hospital, a unique 50 bed hospital for chronic pain management treats all kinds of chronic and incurable pain. But it also organizes workshops, short pain management courses and pain management fellowships for specialist physicians. Neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, anesthetists from all over the world have joined different pain management courses. - May 21, 2018 - Daradia
Kantar Health, Sunovion Release Results for SBC Study
New research by Kantar Health and Sunovion Pharmaceuticals suggests that high patient-reported adherence to sodium channel blocker (SBC) epilepsy drug treatments resulted in statistically and clinically meaningful improvements in health-related quality of life (HRQoL). The findings will be detailed in a podium presentation at ISPOR 2018 on May 22, 2018. - May 21, 2018 - Kantar
Updates on Keytruda and Future Potential Therapies Advancements in Immuno-Oncology, SMi Group Event
SMi Group reports on preparations for SMi's inaugural Immuno-Oncology Conference, which is scheduled to take place 26 - 27 September in London. - May 20, 2018 - SAE Media Group
New Report: More Than 60 Percent of Patients Seeking Proton Therapy Are Initially Denied by Nation's Insurers
Alliance for Proton Therapy Access launches grassroots campaign calling for state insurance commissioners to fix broken insurance process. - May 17, 2018 - Alliance for Proton Therapy Access
$3.7M Research Grant Awarded to Artificial Intelligence Project for Medical Imaging
University of Waterloo’s Kimia receives $3.7M for its AI project for digital pathology. - May 16, 2018 - Kimia Lab, University of Waterloo
Generation Bee: On a Mission to Save the Bees
Beekeeper, Michael Nastepniak, turns a passion for saving the bees into an all-natural skincare line that is turning heads and winning awards. - May 16, 2018 - Generation Bee
Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Successfully Completes 4,000th Blood & Marrow Transplant Since Inception of Program
The Colorado Blood Cancer Institute (CBCI), in partnership with Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute (Sarah Cannon) at HealthONE’s Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center (P/SL), successfully completed its 4,000th blood and marrow, or stem cell, transplant since the inception of the program in... - May 11, 2018 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
Freestyle Digital Media Acquires Award-Winning Indie Comedy "Quality Problems" for May 2018 Release
"A Comedy...About Cancer" Debuts on North American VOD Platforms. Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron Allen’s Entertainment Studios, has acquired North American rights for the digital debut of the cancer-themed, award-winning festival favorite "comedy," "Quality Problems." On May 8, 2018, "Quality Problems" debuts on VOD and will be available to rent and own on digital HD across North American cable, internet, and satellite platforms. DVD to follow. - May 08, 2018 - Metamorfic Productions LLC
Bloomex Launches Special Collection to Benefit Cancer Council
Bloomex is proud to launch a special Cancer Council collection to help raise money for cancer patients and their families. The collection includes three mixed bouquets and a delicious fruit basket perfect for gifting this Mother’s Day. Fifteen percent of product purchase will go directly to... - May 08, 2018 - Bloomex Australia
Alliance for Site Neutral Payment Reform Applauds Site Neutral Policies in the Republican Study Committee's FY 2019 Budget
The RSC budget calls for site neutral payments to apply to all off-campus care settings - May 04, 2018 - Alliance For Site Neutral Payment Reform
EpicentRx Announces First Ever Treatment of Cancer Patient with Personalized, Custom-Made Viral Vaccines
EpicentRx, a San Diego biotechnology company developing a next-generation immunotherapy platform of viruses that infect and kill cancer cells for the treatment of several tumor types, has developed the first ever series of oncolytic viruses tailored to tumors of individual patients. The first... - May 03, 2018 - EpicentRx, INC
Alliance for Proton Therapy Access Underscores Need for Timely Access to Treatment During National Brain Tumor Awareness Month
Proton therapy advocates call for solutions to insurance denial processes that delay patient care. - May 02, 2018 - Alliance for Proton Therapy Access
Immuno-Oncology Conference, London – Agenda Released for SMi's Inaugural Event
The fast-paced field of Immuno-Oncology has a massive potential to deliver successful and durable cancer therapies. SMi's Immuno-Oncology Conference (26 – 27 September 2018, London, UK) will focus on a few key areas of the field with representation of the whole industry, under each area. - April 30, 2018 - SAE Media Group
2018 Race for the Cure - Saturday, April 28
Saturday, April 28, 2018, is the 27th annual Central Indiana Race for the Cure. Each year thousands of Hoosiers gather to celebrate survivors, thrivers and the advances being made to end breast cancer. The event is the largest fundrasier of the year for Susan G. Komen Central Indiana. Funds raised are granted to local agencies who provide the women and men of central Indiana important breast health services. - April 25, 2018 - Susan G. Komen Central Indiana
Proton Therapy Advocates Underscore Need for Fair and Timely Access to Treatment for Cancer Patients During Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month
Data show proton therapy associated with fewer post-operative complications and shorter hospital stays for patients living with esophageal cancer. - April 18, 2018 - Alliance for Proton Therapy Access
Proton Therapy Advocates Stress Importance of Fair and Timely Access to Care for Patients During National Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week
Data show improved survival and fewer side effects for patients with specific head and neck cancers treated with proton therapy. - April 12, 2018 - Alliance for Proton Therapy Access
Susan G. Komen® Central Indiana Fundraising Dollars to Save Hoosier Lives in 2018
Investment in local programs will address key barriers for breast cancer patients - April 12, 2018 - Susan G. Komen Central Indiana