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.
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
Thomas Morizio Joins RxFunction, Inc.
Thomas Morizio, former President and CEO of ACIST Medical System and HLT, joins RxFunction, Inc. Morizio brings more than 31 years of extensive medical device business leadership experience to RxFunction. - November 09, 2017 - RxFunction.com
Katherine E. Paton Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Katherine E. Paton, of Vancouver, British Columbia, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Ocular Oncology. - November 09, 2017 - Strathmore Who's Who
Another Disruption from Dubai? This Time, It's Healthcare: DrFive.com.
DrFive.com, a regional healthcare portal hosting over 15,000 profiles of doctors and medical institutions in Dubai, completed its 2nd phase revamp to introduce an interactive doctor search engine enabling easier search and comparison of medical practitioners in the region. - November 04, 2017 - DrFive
Baltimore Boxing to Honor Crystal Beard and Raise Cancer Awareness November 17
Jake Smith’s Baltimore Boxing Promotions is back at Michael’s Eighth Avenue Friday, November 17 for “Who’s The Next Shining Star” however this evening is about far more than what will transpire in the ring during Olympic style boxing matches. Smith was recently... - November 01, 2017 - Baltimore Boxing Promotions
Alliance for Proton Therapy Access: New Research Highlighted at 2017 PTCOG-NA Conference Illustrates the Clinical Value of Proton Therapy
Research Underscores Importance of Patient Access to Effective Cancer Treatment. - October 27, 2017 - Alliance for Proton Therapy Access
NAA Announces New Five-Year, $500,000 Commitment with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®
In all, NAA has raised and donated more than $5 million for St. Jude through its partnership, now in its 22nd year. In addition to those efforts, the NAA hosts the NAA Toy Auction every November at St. Jude. - October 27, 2017 - National Auctioneers Association
South Nassau Communities Hospital's Poll Shows Women Get Screened for Cancer
53 percent of men age 40 and over who were polled reported being screened for prostate cancer and only 55 percent believe prostate screening recommendations are clear. - October 27, 2017 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
The American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) Urges Women with Disabilities to Get Screened for Breast Cancer During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast cancer is a major public health concern for all women, including women with disabilities. Women with disabilities are as likely to get breast cancer as women in the general population, yet, they often face physical, cultural, and attitudinal barriers when they seek breast health care. - October 26, 2017 - American Association on Health and Disability
Organization Going Green and Thinking Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Non profit organization celebrates breast cancer survivorship through service launching Green Stands with Pink. - October 24, 2017 - Today's Dream Tomorrow's Future
Law Student Whose Father Was Diagnosed with Blood Cancer Receives 2017 Leukemia & Lymphoma Awareness Scholarship from the Law Office of Renkin & Associates
Encinitas-based Law Office Supports Blood Cancer Awareness Month, Assists Law Students with Financial Support. - October 16, 2017 - Law Office of Renkin & Associates
United Energy Trading (UET) Raises Thousands for Blood Cancer Research
Energy company takes top honors at Light The Night Walk, supporting blood cancer research and awareness. - October 10, 2017 - United Energy Trading
Katrina Leonce-Caples, Courageous Cancer Survivor Honors Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Bold Fundraising and Awareness Campaign
After a recent 16-month battle with breast cancer, Katrina Leonce-Caples of Profiles Real Estate Group takes her fight to the next level with the announcement of a bold fundraising challenge and awareness campaign. - October 10, 2017 - Profiles Real Estate Group
Voicebrook to Demonstrate Pathology Reporting Solution at the College of American Pathologists Annual Meeting
Voicebrook will attend the CAP annual meeting for the 12th year in a row and demonstrate the only speech recognition based reporting solution tailored specifically to Pathology. - October 07, 2017 - Voicebrook, Inc.
ProlifeStream Named Among Top Products for 2017 CPG Editors Choice Award for Innovation and Market Impact at SupplySide West Expo
About SupplySide West: For 21 years, SupplySide has helped dietary supplement, food, beverage, personal care and cosmetic professionals find information to explore, discover, innovate and market their next best-selling product. ProlifeStream was nominated in the Antioxidant Category for innovation and impact. - October 05, 2017 - ProlifeStream
IDI Consulting Partners with Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Through Light The Night Walk
For the second straight year, IDI Consulting will participate in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night Walk. Through fundraising efforts and walking as a team, IDI Consulting will support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and its fight against blood cancer on October... - October 04, 2017 - IDI Consulting
American Society of Clinical Hypnosis Reports That Hypnosis Improves the Quality of Life of Cancer Patients
As reported in the July 2017 special issue of the American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis (AJCH) focusing on the Benefits of Hypnosis in Cancer Care (Volume 60, Number 1) current research indicates that: • participation in a self-hypnosis class significantly improved the quality of life of... - October 04, 2017 - American Society of Clinical Hypnosis
Restore Your Glory 2017 - Free Wig Event
Trinity Lace Wigs is hosting their 8th annual Free Wig Event. Restore Your Glory is targeted for women with medically related hair loss. - October 04, 2017 - Trinity Lace Wigs
Stellar Scholars Wizardess and Former Ford Stats Supervisor Patricia Emery Insists the Academic Group Celebrate Christmas Two Months Early in October
Patricia Emery, Stellar Scholars wizardess and ex-Ford Stats whiz, celebrates her birthday November 20th, the same day as her all-time favorite movie actress Gene Tierney. But Christmas begins every year the month before in October. And with just cause for the non-profit collective of talented... - September 30, 2017 - Stellar Scholars
Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma (PTCL) Market is Dominated by the US, Says DelveInsight in Report Available at MarketPublishers.com
In-demand research report on the Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma (PTCL) Market prepared by DelveInsight has been recently added at MarketPublishers.com. - September 29, 2017 - TD The Market Publishers, Ltd
Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research Develops New Drug to Supercharge Immune Cells in the Fight Against Cancer
A new cancer treatment with the dual ability to normalise tumour blood vessels and boost the body’s immune system, has been developed by researchers from the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research and The University of Western Australia. - September 28, 2017 - Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research
PYNKALICIOUS 2017 Breast Cancer Awareness Event
The Chapman Foundation in association with SHEEN Magazine join forces to celebrate “Life, Survival, and Purpose” at the annual “PYNKALICIOUS Breast Cancer Walk.” This family friendly event was created to help raise funds for breast cancer survivors, the Pearlie Harris Center... - September 27, 2017 - Sheen Magazine
Perthera's Subha Madhavan, PhD, to Speak at Prestigious Health 2.0 Conference
Perthera Inc.’s, Subha Madhavan, PhD, Chief Bioinformatics Officer, will be speaking at the 11th Annual Fall Conference of Health 2.0 on Healthcare Innovations, Oct 1 - 4 in Santa Clara, CA, in the Personalized Health Track “Turning Data into Value.” Dr. Madhavan will present a... - September 26, 2017 - Perthera, Inc.
Voicebrook Team to Participate in St. Jude Run/Walk to End Childhood Cancer - NYC
Company proud to once again send a team to walk in the event and to raise funds from employees across the country. - September 22, 2017 - Voicebrook, Inc.
RNCG Angel Foundation Postpones Costume Ball for “Scaring Off Cancer”
Event Postponed - The RNCG Angel Foundation, a nonprofit organization, plans an enchanting evening “Under the Harvest Moon” at the Don Cesar in St. Pete Beach, FL, for its annual “Scaring Off Cancer” fundraiser to support cancer patients and their families. - September 19, 2017 - RNCG Solutions, Inc.
IKYP Cannabis – Technology-in-Print Educational Marketing Solutions for a Growing Industry
West Palm Beach, Florida based Trackable Graphics has today announced that 420Trade.COM, LLC has been appointed the exclusive distributor for IKYP Cannabis, an innovative range of “technology-in-print,” educational marketing products for the rapidly growing legal medical Marijuana... - September 18, 2017 - 420Trade.com, LLC
Parascript Participates in EUSOBI Annual Scientific Meeting
Parascript showcases AccuDetect CAD, which supports early detection of breast cancer, at the upcoming European Society of Breast Imaging (EUSOBI) September 22 and 23 in Berlin, Germany. - September 15, 2017 - Parascript
Helping Veterans Improve Balance and Walk Better – RxFunction Reports Positive Findings from Research Study at the Minneapolis VA
“It helped my balance!,” “Gave me more confidence, I felt stronger!,” “No dizziness at all, like something was suppressing dizziness!,” “Made me feel like a normal person!,” are statements from participating Veterans in a study of Walkasins at the Minneapolis VA. - September 14, 2017 - RxFunction.com