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.
Robert H. Schiestl, Ph.D., Has Been Named Professional of the Year 2015 by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
For his achievements and accomplishments in the field of Higher Education-Pathology and Cancer Research, Robert H. Schiestl, PhD, of Encino, California, America’s Registry has named him Professional of the Year 2015. - January 24, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Applied Spectral Imaging Receives FDA Clearance for GenASIs™ HiPath IHC Family for HER2, ER, PR and Ki67
FDA Clearance for GenASIs™ HiPath IHC Family for HER2, ER, PR and Ki67 - January 24, 2015 - Applied Spectral Imaging
Verix Reveals Pharma & Big Data Challenges and Predictions for 2015
Industry Leaders Share their Insights on What Mandatory Shakings are Required to Get the Market Rolling in Influencers Outlook. - January 20, 2015 - Verix
VoiceOver Solution to Exhibit at Texas Society of Pathologists Meeting
94th Annual Meeting Draws Leading Minds and Innovative Solutions - January 20, 2015 - Voicebrook, Inc.
Remarkably Renee Helps Launch Advanced Cancer Awareness Campaign, “Gonna BEAT This Thing”
Local jewelry designer, Renee Howard of Remarkably Renee, creates unique punk-retro fashion jewelry line to support and benefit YES, and raises awareness for those diagnosed with terminal cancer. - January 02, 2015 - Say YES to Hope
Gonna BEAT This Thing Advanced Cancer Awareness Campaign Launched by YES!
Local Stage IV Colorectal Cancer Survivor, Rachael Wall, Featured in "Gonna BEAT This Thing" Awareness Campaign Video to Inspire Those Living with Terminal Cancer. - December 29, 2014 - Say YES to Hope
Verix Highlights 12 of the Most Important Trends and Events That Influenced the Pharma Industry in 2014
2014 has witnessed innovative disruption in healthcare and life sciences industries. This, therefore, calls for celebration in honor of the value and contributions that healthcare companies and organizations have offered us this year. To recognize of these milestones that have impacted us in 2014, Verix has decided to share these 12 important events that played a role in Pharma industry in a number of ways. - December 29, 2014 - Verix
Ethan Jostad Foundation Gives Gift of Childhood Cancer Research
Non-Profit charity donates to pediatric cancer research for most difficult to treat childhood cancers. - December 20, 2014 - Ethan Jostad Foundation for Childhood Cancer
Clay Thrash Helps YES! Beat Liver Tumors Launch Awareness Campaign for Advanced Cancer
East Texas Native Country Singer and Songwriter, Clay Thrash, Composes “Gonna BEAT This Thing” to Emphasize Awareness Campaign and to Inspire Those Living with Terminal Cancer. - December 19, 2014 - Say YES to Hope
A Richly Illustrated Oral Cancer Surgery Manual
The surgical management and treatment of oral cancer is one of the greatest challenges for residents and fellows specializing in oral and maxillofacial surgery. The unique anatomy of the perioral region makes tumor ablation and surgical reconstruction particularly complex. "Oral Cancer... - December 19, 2014 - Thieme Publishers
YES! Launches Gonna BEAT This Thing to Bring Awareness to Advanced Cancer
Local Stage IV Melanoma Survivor, Melissa Hadley, Featured in “Gonna BEAT This Thing” Awareness Campaign Video to Inspire Those Living with Terminal Cancer - December 18, 2014 - Say YES to Hope
Tommie Sunshine Signs on to Play Multiple Dates on the Beats Drop Cancer 2015 Fundraising Tour
One of the hottest hashtags in electronic dance music is making its vision a reality, as #BeatsDropCancer gears up for their US Tour with EDM powerhouse Tommie Sunshine officially onboard for the cause! - December 16, 2014 - Electronic Music Alliance
South Nassau Communities Hospital Provides Free CT Scans for Participants of Cancer Screening Study
Participants selected for the study will receive two screening CT scans, done one year apart, free of charge. - December 14, 2014 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
EGFR Kit of AmoyDx, China, Supplier to MoBiTec, Germany, Ranks Top in 2014 Lung Cancer EMQN Report
The European Molecular Genetics Quality Network (EMQN) is an independent organization based in the UK that promotes improvement in the quality of genetic testing by ensuring that diagnostic molecular genetic laboratory test results are accurate, reliable, and comparable. - December 11, 2014 - MoBiTec GmbH
EndoSoft Develops Revolutionary Oncology Program with the Jewish General Hospital - Segal Cancer Center
EndoVault® Oncology is a first of its kind Electronic Health Record (EHR) designed specifically for Oncologists. - December 10, 2014 - EndoSoft
Opus Bio to License CD22 CAR T Cell Technology to Juno
Opus Bio, Inc., today announced that Juno Therapeutics, Inc. has entered into an agreement to obtain a license for the company’s CAR-T cell product candidate targeting CD22, a protein expressed on most B cell leukemias and lymphomas. The CD22-targeted CAR T cell product candidate was... - December 05, 2014 - Biomark Capital
Advanced Cancer Therapeutics’ PFK-158 Selected as One of Informa and Kantar Health 2014 Top 10 Most Interesting Oncology Projects to Watch
Advanced Cancer Therapeutics (ACT), a privately held company dedicated to bringing new anti-cancer therapies to market, has been chosen by Informa and Kantar Health as one of the “2014 Top 10 Most Interesting Oncology Projects to Watch” for its compound, PFK-158. PFK-158 is a small... - November 27, 2014 - Advanced Cancer Therapeutics
Logos Biosystems to License “Clarity™” Technology from Stanford University
A novel tissue clearing technology allows researchers to obtain optically transparent and macromolecular permeable brain tissue. - November 21, 2014 - Logos Biosystems, Inc
South Nassau Communities Hospital Receives $29,900 Gift in Support of Cancer Services for Underserved Women
This is the seventh consecutive year that LI2DAY has supported the program for a combined total of $203,400. - November 16, 2014 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Charles E. Cox Has Recently Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Charles E. Cox, of Tampa, Florida, has recently been recognized as the Bio of the Month for April 2015 in America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Surgical Oncology. - November 08, 2014 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Local Organizations Team Up to Donate $26,000 to Children Fighting Cancer and Autism in the Central Valley
Central California organizations work together to raise $26,000 donating proceeds of their fundraiser to the Children's Hospital of Central California that treat children diagnosed with cancer and the Carlos Vieira Foundation that helps needy families living with autism. - November 06, 2014 - Carlos Vieira Foundation
Pathology Diagnostics Ltd Publish First White Paper in Series - The Use of Immunohistochemistry in Biomarker Research and Clinical Trials
The white paper, "The Use of Immunohistochemistry in Biomarker Research and Clinical Trials" is to be the first of a series of white papers published by Pathology Diagnostics over the next six months. - November 04, 2014 - Pathology Diagnostics Ltd
Join Us for a Morning of Hope and Awareness at the 7th Annual Heroes of Hope Race for Brain Tumor Research
Join over a thousand runners, medical professionals, brain tumor survivors, families, friends, TV and movie stars at the 7th Annual Heroes of Hope Race for Brain Tumor Research Sunday morning, November 2, 2014 at Dockweiler State Beach, Playa Del Ray. The 5K/10K race, along with a Kids Fun Run, and... - October 24, 2014 - TBKF
Female Comics Band Together to Support National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Houston’s hottest female comics join forces in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM). The show entitled “Men All Pause,” a play on the word “menopause,” refers to a period in a comedienne’s life where her talent peaks and she displays hot... - October 23, 2014 - Crystal Powell
Fertility Preservation Options for Cancer Patients Discussed at Renown Cancer Center
Renown Cancer Institute in Reno, NV was the setting for a presentation designed to promote education and extend access to fertility preservation services. ReproTech, Ltd., a cryobank specializing in long-term storage of human reproductive tissue (sperm, eggs, embryos and ovarian and testicular... - October 22, 2014 - ReproTech, LLC
Hayes B, Gladstone, MD, Prominent Dermatologic Surgeon Joins California Skin Institute
Dr Hayes B. Gladstone, a nationally prominent dermatologic surgeon joins the California Skin Institute. He will be seeing patients at CSI's Mountain View office. Dr Gladstone specializes in skin cancer, mohs surgery, reconstruction, laser and cosemtic surgery. - October 20, 2014 - California Skin Institute
Prostate Cancer Learning Hub Supports Doctors with Online Education
Designed with busy doctors in mind, the Prostate Cancer Learning Hub from epgonline.org, has been designed to support medical professionals in achieving optimum care for individual patients. - October 18, 2014 - EPG Health Media
A Focused Guide from the World's Experts on Metastatic Spine Tumors
This first volume in the AOSpine Masters Series, recently published by Thieme, integrates the expertise of oncologists and radiology interventionalists with that of master spine surgeons, all of whom are actively involved in the care of patients with metastatic spine tumors. The book provides... - October 15, 2014 - Thieme Publishers
South Nassau Communities Hospital's Gamma Knife Treats Brain Metastses in one Session
Despite its name, the Gamma Knife is not an actual knife, but a stereotactic radiosurgery device that has become a well-accepted standard of care for the minimally invasive treatment of inaccessible or inoperable brain abnormalities. - October 11, 2014 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
LDC Enters First Collaboration with the Helmholtz Association
New cancer therapy approach from the German Cancer Consortium (DKTK). - October 11, 2014 - Lead Discovery Center GmbH
Golf Cart Pink Pad Promotes Play-For-P.I.N.K Fund Raising for Breast Cancer
Michelle Schena, the owner of Elite Seats, a woman owned company in Plaistow NH, that manufactures golf cart seat pads, today introduced the Play-For-P.I.N.K KartMate. KartMate golf cart seat pads are used mostly by women golfers. In August, when Michelle Schena, helped raise $15,000 for breast... - October 09, 2014 - Elite Seats
Voicebrook Announces Participation at 2014 Southeast Chairs and Administrators Conference
Company to demonstrate how its solutions address pathologist needs in a complex academic reporting environment. - September 26, 2014 - Voicebrook, Inc.
Smith Center for Healing and the Arts Announces Expanded Cancer Support Programs
Local health, education and arts nonprofit expands programs to provide healing experiences for those living with cancer - September 25, 2014 - Smith Center for Healing and the Arts
The Cassata Family Foundation Donates $15,000 to Sunrise Day Camp
Rosario S. Cassata, Trustee and Nicole Cassata of "The Frank Cassata Family Foundation" donated $15,000 to Sunrise Day Camp of Wheatley Heights, NY. The Cassata Family Foundation hosted a charity Casino Night event at Westbury Manor. - September 21, 2014 - The Cassata Foundation
Polaris Among Sponsors for Mercy Health Golf Cancer Fundraiser
Polaris was thrilled to attend this year's Mercy Golf Classic in support of the health system's cancer treatment programs. - September 19, 2014 - Polaris Health Directions
Saks Fifth Avenue and Saturday Night Live Partner to Celebrate SNL’s 40th Season and Key To The Cure
Saks Fifth Avenue Tysons Galleria teams up with Tigerlily Foundation for the 2014 Key To The Cure Charity Shopping Weekend. - September 18, 2014 - Tigerlily Foundation
Global Oncology Ablation Market to Reach $801.3 Million by 2020
Increasing ageing population across the globe, technological advancements, rising adoption of these technologies, increasing demand for minimally invasive procedures, and rising risk factors including lifestyle disorders are the major factors which are driving global oncology ablation market. However, high cost of the treatment and various pharmaceutical advancements restrains the market to a certain extent. - September 18, 2014 - Meticulous Research
Lung Cancer Screenings Offer Hope of Early Detection
Heavy smokers in the Triangle will soon have greater access to lung cancer screenings that can significantly reduce death rates. The cancer screenings have been available for years, but will be covered by private insurers beginning in January 2015. Wake Radiology recently became the first NC healthcare provider to earn distinction as a Lung Cancer Screening Center by the American College of Radiology. It currently offers lung cancer screenings at six accredited locations in the Triangle. - September 12, 2014 - Wake Radiology
South Nassau's Radiation Oncology Department Awarded Prestigious Accreditation
The prestigious ACR accreditation is awarded only to facilities that prove during a rigorous peer-review evaluation that they meet specific Practice Guidelines and Technical Standards developed by the ACR. - September 05, 2014 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Voicebrook to Exhibit at CAP ‘14 -- THE Pathologists’ Meeting
Voicebrook to demonstrate advanced reporting workflows and new product features. - September 03, 2014 - Voicebrook, Inc.
LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Focus Group at The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA is organizing a focus group for cancer survivors. - September 01, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Global Facility Management & Construction Kicks Off Annual Charity Initiative: Global Gives Back
Global Facility Management & Construction has named “J.A.C.K.: Join A Cause for Kids” as the first recipient of their “Global Gives Back” initiative, an annual charitable program designed to give back to the community. Sean and Lauryn Blank will present the donation to... - August 19, 2014 - Global Facility Management & Construction
MMS Holdings and Oncology Trials Insights Form Strategic Partnership to Deliver Comprehensive Oncology Support Services
MMS Holdings Inc., a global clinical research organization that focuses on regulatory submission support for the pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device industries, and Oncology Trials Insights (OTI), an organization of oncology key opinion leaders that architect superior clinical trial... - August 18, 2014 - MMS Holdings Inc.
Polmacoxib Demonstrates Prevention and Treatment Effects in Colorectal Cancer
CrystalGenomics, Inc., a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Korea, has reported a positive outcome from an investigational preclinical research conducted, in part, at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center by Dr. Raymond N. DuBois’ laboratory where the... - August 15, 2014 - CrystalGenomics, Inc.
New Pancreatic Cell Antibodies from ALPCO Allow Researchers to Identify and Isolate Major Pancreatic Cell Types
A new menu of pancreatic cell antibodies for the identification and isolation of major human pancreatic cell types is now available from ALPCO. - August 07, 2014 - ALPCO
Announcing Orange Mattress Custom Bedding is Still Manufacturing Hand Crafted Custom Mattresses for Optimal Health and Sleep
Family business since 1902 still makes authentic hand crafted old fashioned natural mattresses and box springs in New Jersey. - August 05, 2014 - Orange Mattress - Custom Bedding
Expressive Writing May Help Breast Cancer Survivors
Asian-American Breast Cancer Survivors Focus of Study - August 03, 2014 - University of Houston
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Darko Sulava with Special Times Square Appearance
Darko Sulava, of St. Albans, Victoria, Australia, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the Healthcare field. In honor of his accomplishments and professionalism, Dr. Sulava‘s image will be projected over Times Square, New York, on August 8th, 2014. - July 31, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
ALPCO Launches Antibodies Supporting Pancreatic Cancer Research
In response to recent reports that pancreatic cancer deaths are on the rise globally, ALPCO has released a line of pancreatic antibodies to provide the research community with reliable tools that can be used to better analyze and understand pancreatic cancer. - July 29, 2014 - ALPCO
Sandler-Kenner Foundation Announces Participation in North Texas Giving Day
Pancreatic cancer foundation will take part in annual charitable giving event. - July 23, 2014 - Sandler-Kenner Foundation