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 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
Food Trucks Beat Cancer
Bring your appetite and help beat cancer. The Great American Relay For Life Flagler, kicks off on Friday, April 20, 2018, from 6p-11pm at Town Center Palm Coast. This year, Relay is all new with a food court, including over 12 popular food trucks and mobile kitchens. Arrested Appetite, Cool Beans... - April 07, 2018 - Relay For Life Flagler
Leona W. Ayers, M.D. Honored as a Woman of Distinction by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Leona W. Ayers, M.D. of Dublin, Ohio has been honored as a Woman of Distinction for the second quarter of 2018 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding achievements and high level of success in the field of education. Each quarter P.O.W.E.R. - April 06, 2018 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Dr. Sanjay Razdan Recognized as Best Urologist by Multiple Organizations in 2018
Dr. Sanjay Razdan, a Urologist from the International Robotic Prostatectomy Institute in Miami, Florida was just recognized as one of the Best Urologists in Florida in 2018 by Three Best Rated. Dr. Razdan has also been nominated for the prestigious Healthcare Heroes award by the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce. - April 03, 2018 - International Robotic Prostatectomy Institute
Alliance for Site Neutral Payment Reform Provides Feedback on Health Care Price and Information Transparency to Senate Working Group
The Alliance for Site Neutral Payment Reform today urged a bipartisan group of Senators to consider expansion of site neutral payment policies for outpatient services to help empower patients, promote competition in the health care marketplace and decrease costs. The recommendation was made in... - March 22, 2018 - Alliance For Site Neutral Payment Reform
Perimeter Medical Imaging Appoints Suzanne Foster to Board of Directors
Perimeter Medical Imaging Inc., a developer of real time imaging systems for in-surgery tissue assessment, is pleased to announce that Suzanne Foster, former General Manager of Medtronic Transformative Solutions, will be joining Perimeter’s Board of Directors. Suzanne is a proven business... - March 21, 2018 - Perimeter Medical Imaging Inc
Luau to Life Breast Cancer Support Fundraiser
On March 26th, 2018 from 4:00pm until 9:00pm Savage Support will be holding a Luau To Life Tiki Party at Wauwatiki (6502 W. North Ave) in Wauwatosa. Join the group to directly support local persons during the difficult process of breast cancer in a practical and daily way. All proceeds to benefit Savage Support’s non-profit aimed at providing services to those in need during their time struggling with breast cancer. - March 17, 2018 - Savage Support Corp.
Open Health Network Adds Top Medical, Tech Advisors to Board
Open Health Network today announced an expansion of its Board of Advisors, adding three members who bring a wealth of scientific, medical and advanced technology leadership to the company. - March 06, 2018 - Open Health Network
Leona W. Ayers, M.D. Chosen as the Woman of the Year for 2018 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Leona W. Ayers, M.D. of Dublin, Ohio has been chosen as the Woman of the Year for 2018 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding achievements and high level of success for over 40 years in the field of education. This powerful woman is an... - February 28, 2018 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Bloomex Launches Partnership with the Cancer Council of Australia
Bloomex Australia is proud to announce the launch of its relationship with the Cancer Council of Australia as an official Community Supporter. This will include support of campaigns including Australia's Biggest Morning Tea in May, Daffodil Day in August, and Girls' Night In during October. As part... - February 27, 2018 - Bloomex Australia
360 Health Connection Launches Two-Day Plant-Based Conference In CA
Your Plant-Based Guide Conference is a two-day, live health conference in Southern California that will educate, guide, and help those interested in improving their health, preventing climate change, and reducing animal suffering. - February 26, 2018 - 360 Health Connection
New Digital Cancer Diagnostics Partnership Between Southern Utah University and LUMEA
Southern Utah University is partnering with LUMEA Inc., a medical diagnostic research organization, with the aim to accelerate the development of new digital cancer diagnostics in the field of pathology. - February 24, 2018 - Southern Utah University
Perthera Inc. and Blue Faery Announce Their Partnership Against Liver Cancer
Perthera, Inc., the leading Therapeutics Intelligence Company™, has announced its partnership with Blue Faery, the leading Hepatocellular Carcinoma advocacy group in the US, with the goal to provide liver cancer patients with therapeutic treatment options precisely matched to their individual... - February 20, 2018 - Perthera, Inc.
US Patent Issued on CPSI’s FrostBite™ Pancreas Cancer Cryoablation Catheter
Latest patent covers an endoscopic-based cryocatheter (FrostBite™) designed to provide an advanced approach for targeting pancreatic and other gastroenterological based cancers. - February 15, 2018 - CPSI Biotech
A Night of Fashion Returns to Atlanta with Upcoming Event Hosted by I Will Survive, Inc.
Join IWS for an exquisite event where Health meets Fashion on the Runway. There will be live entertainment, professional expert health speakers, fashion show, dinner, silent auction and more. - February 05, 2018 - I Will Survive, Inc.
Six-Time Cancer Survivor Shares Practice Advice, Hope with Others Facing Medical Battles
Dog Ear Publishing reviews a new book that explores how one man’s faith, along with help from a research hospital, helped a family man survive cancer again and again. - February 02, 2018 - Dog Ear Publishing
CytoTest Boosts Global Sales Team
CytoTest announces the continued expansion of its sales team with the addition of representatives in three major market territories. - January 30, 2018 - CytoTest Inc.
NanoHybrids Launches Revolutionary Contrast Agent to Measure EPR Effect at 2018 SPIE BiOS Expo
NanoHybrids, announces the launch of PAtrace, a proprietary nanoparticle that provides high resolution visualization and verification of the enhanced permeability and retention (EPR) effect in heterogeneous tumor models. PAtrace is being launched at the 2018 SPIE BioS Expo. - January 29, 2018 - NanoHybrids
Writings by World Famous Blogger Lisa Bonchek Adams Now Available in Print
"Persevere: A Life with Cancer," a selection of writings by Lisa Bonchek-Adams, is a book for people living with cancer and those who love and care about them. More information about the book is available at https://www.lisasbook.com/. Bonchek-Adams died from metastatic breast cancer in... - December 21, 2017 - Lisa Bonchek Adams
NanoHybrids Inc. Awarded NIH Grant to Advance Nanoparticle Enabled Photodynamic Therapy for Oral Cancer
NanoHybrids Inc. has been awarded $300,000 by the National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) through the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program to enhance the therapeutic efficacy of photodynamic therapy (PDT) in oral cancers. - December 15, 2017 - NanoHybrids
Targeted Hyperthermia Treatment Accepted for Full Characterization at the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research
Siva Therapeutics in partnership with NanoHybrids have teamed to develop and manufacture gold nanoparticles for treating cancer with hyperthermia. The nanoparticle treatment was submitted to the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research and has passed the first stages in the Nanotechnology Characterization Laboratory, which helps pave the way for regulatory review of nanotechnologies intended for cancer therapies and diagnostics. - December 15, 2017 - NanoHybrids
Headshoe Co. Makes Basic Tool for Relaxation and Stress Management
The Headshoe helps a user relax, visualize, and concentrate by reducing light, noise and physical distractions. - December 02, 2017 - Headshoe Co.
Perthera and ZERO Announce the Decode Your Prostate Cancer Program
Perthera, Inc., the leading Therapeutics Intelligence Company™, has announced its partnership with ZERO, the leading nonprofit prostate cancer advocacy group in the USA, to form and launch the nationwide Decode Your Prostate Cancer program aimed to provide each prostate cancer patient with... - November 28, 2017 - Perthera, Inc.
Perimeter Medical Imaging Appoints Dr. Franklyn Prendergast to Board of Directors
Perimeter Medical Imaging Inc., a developer of real time imaging systems for in-surgery tissue assessment, is pleased to announce that Dr. Franklyn Prendergast, will be joining Perimeter’s Board of Directors. Dr. Prendergast spent his entire professional career at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. - November 16, 2017 - Perimeter Medical Imaging Inc