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.
Long® Fence is Diamond Sponsor of Komen Maryland Race for the Cure®
Long® Fence is a diamond level sponsor of the 20th annual Komen Maryland Race for the Cure®. The residential and commercial fencing contractor is donating temporary fencing to protect and separate pedestrian spectators and participants during the Hunt Valley, Maryland event. - October 20, 2012 - Long Fence
Free Educational Symposium on Cancers Significant to Women Powerful Women, Powerful Choices
"Powerful Women, Powerful Choices" is a complimentary half-day symposium being offered by local healthcare leaders 21st Century Oncology, Lee Memorial Health System and Naples Community Hospital. This second annual event will be held Saturday, November 10, from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon, at... - October 11, 2012 - 21st Century Oncology
Mango Madness Skin Care and Beach Organics Featured at Merritt Island Gala in Recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Anti-aging skin care product manufacturer Mango Madness Skin Care, Inc. and Cocoa, Fla. based Beach Organics Skin Care were featured Tuesday evening, October 9, at a tropical themed gala at the home of Lila and Keith Buescher on Merritt Island, Fla. More than 100 invited guests attended the event,... - October 10, 2012 - Mango Madness Skin Care
Cancer Patients Should Seek a Second Opinion. It Could Save Their Life.
Dr. Dennis Birenbaum: “Cancer Patients Should Seek A Second Opinion. It Could Save Their Life.” Dr. Dennis Birenbaum, head of the Texas Hematology / Oncology Centers, is an outspoken advocate of cancer patients seeking second opinions, even his own patients. He sees first-hand the... - October 10, 2012 - Texas Hematology Oncology Centers
Ronco Supports the Fight Against Breast Cancer
As part of its social responsibility program, throughout October, for every case of pink gloves sold, Ronco will donate 50 cents to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. - October 07, 2012 - RONCO
MUMC First in Georgia with New Breast Cancer Technology
Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) is the first facility in Georgia to acquire the INTRABEAM® system for intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT). The system will be offered to women with early-stage breast cancer. With IORT, radiation is delivered directly into the tumor bed during... - October 06, 2012 - Memorial Health
MyReviewsNow.net Promotes Nascar.com Breast Cancer Awareness Month Promotion
Shop online and business reviews website MyReviewsNow.net’s affiliate partner Nascar.com is offering specially-marked sports merchandise items during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. - October 04, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Denver Area Resident to Pedal 1,400 Miles to Detroit in an Effort to Raise Money, Awareness for Three Extraordinary Kids Battling Cancer, Illness
Denver business owner Marc DesRosiers has been training since December. An avid cyclist, he will leave this Sunday and muscle through approximately 100 miles/day to raise money for a nonprofit cause tagged ‘Lake Orion Loves,’ which will help three young kids from his hometown of Lake Orion, MI, fighting life threatening diseases. - October 04, 2012 - Sister Souls, Inc.
Trinity Lace Wigs - Free Wig Give-a-Way
In an effort to support the observance of the national awareness month for Breast Cancer Trinity Lace Wigs is holding a free give-a-way. Each year they host a program to donate wigs to participants with medically related hairloss. - October 03, 2012 - Trinity Lace Wigs
SignaBlok Awarded NCI Grant to Test New Approach to Lung Cancer Treatment
SignaBlok, Inc., a Massachusetts-based biopharmaceutical startup, has been awarded a grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to develop novel and first-in-class agents in lung cancer. - October 03, 2012 - SignaBlok, Inc.
Unique Designer Donates Hats for Cancer Patients During Fashion Music Event
Camille Wood of Dazzlme designer hats is pleased to donate her specially designed hats to cancer patients and survivors at a fashion and music event on Saturday, Oct 13th from 2:00pm to 9:00pm at the Courtyard by Marriott in Old Town (on Jefferson Street). - October 02, 2012 - Dazzlme
Sanderson Lincoln in Phoenix is a Proud Sponsor of the Cancer Treatment Centers of America Tennis Championship
Sanderson Lincoln is once again sponsoring the Cancer Treatment Centers of America Tennis Championship, which will take place October 12-13, 2012. - September 29, 2012 - Sanderson Lincoln
Lilly Pulitzer® Partners with The Breast Cancer Charities of America for National “Shop and Share” Event
Retailer Lilly Pulitzer and The Breast Cancer Charities of America are partnering for a shop and share event in which iGoPink Fashion Fights Breast Cancer will receive 10% of sales on October 6, 2012. - September 28, 2012 - The Breast Cancer Charities of America
Positive Promotions is Proud to Support National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Positive Promotions is proud to support breast cancer awareness with their budget friendly, top quality promotional products ranging from educational resources, to awareness products, and fundraising tools. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death in women. There is an urgency to promote early detection to save lives and fundraise to support research for a cure. With over 600 breast cancer awareness products, you are sure to find items that will support your event. - September 26, 2012 - Positive Promotions
Fertility Preservation Options for Cancer Patients Discussed at Oncology Conference
ReproTech, Ltd., a cryobank specializing in long-term storage of human reproductive tissue (sperm, eggs, embryos and ovarian and testicular tissue), was invited to speak on the topic of fertility preservation for oncology patients. - September 26, 2012 - ReproTech, LLC
Dr. Dennis Birenbaum Helps Cancer Patients Cope on Weekly Radio Show
Dr. Dennis Birenbaum, head of the Texas Hematology / Oncology Centers PA, is an outspoken advocate of cancer patients and has taken his passion to the airwaves of North Texas with an enlightening and compelling radio show that deals with important issues faced by people affected by the disease. Dr. - September 19, 2012 - Texas Hematology Oncology Centers
Server Side Design Donates Time, Effort to 5th Annual BIG Love Cancer Fun Run, Sept. 29
SSD is donating time, money and an iPad to the BIG Love Cancer Fun Run. - September 12, 2012 - Server Side Design
EndoSoft NBCSP Pilot Project Succeeds in Australia
EndoSoft is pleased to announce their successful development and implementation of a National Bowel Cancer Screening Program (NBCSP) Pilot Project for processing and evaluating bowel cancer screening data. - August 22, 2012 - EndoSoft
Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation Names Robin Boettcher CEO
The Board of Directors of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF) has named Robin Boettcher as chief executive officer. She succeeds PBTF co-founder Dianne Traynor, who died last month. Boettcher, who begins her new role on Sept. 10, brings extensive nonprofit experience, including leadership positions with the National Parkinson Foundation and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. - August 16, 2012 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Fertility Preservation Network Adds Hawaii Facility
Program greatly extends access to fertility preservation services. - August 15, 2012 - ReproTech, LLC
Fertility Preservation Network Sponsors Twin Cities Breast Cancer Fundraiser
ReproTech, Ltd., a cryobank specializing in long-term storage of human reproductive tissue (sperm, eggs, embryos and ovarian/testicular tissue), recently sponsored a bicycling team to raise funds to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure® and Open Arms of Minnesota. - August 08, 2012 - ReproTech, LLC
Innovative Cosmetic Company NaturelEyes Teams with National Breast Cancer Foundation
NaturelEyes has pledged to donate 20% of all online sales in August to the National Breast Cancer Foundation to raise money for breast cancer research. - August 02, 2012 - NaturelEyes
Advances and Challenges in the Advancement of Novel Therapeutic Cancer Vaccines – 19th & 20th September 2012
There is a great deal of unmet need in the effective treatment of numerous types of cancer, as long-term survival rates are still rather poor for a number of cancers. There is a strong need for more effective therapies that will extend survival, with potential for new immunostimulatory therapies... - August 02, 2012 - SAE Media Group
Dr. Sara Wasserbauer to Conduct Live Pro Bono Hair Transplant on Brain Tumor Survivor
Hair transplant will be broadcast live on TheBaldTruth.com on July 30, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. PST. - July 27, 2012 - Sara Wasserbauer, M.D.
Plastic Surgeon to Offer Complimentary Skin Cancer Screenings
Dr. Drew Kreegel will offer complimentary skin cancer screenings on September 1 and 15, 2011 and October 6 and 20, 2011 at the Kreegel Aesthetic Surgery Center, 16410 Health Park Drive, Suite 200 in Fort Myers. The outdoor lifestyle that brings people to the Sunshine State also means greater... - July 19, 2012 - Kreegel Aesthetic Surgery
WellSpring Oncology Speaks Up About Bladder Cancer
It’s known as the silent killer; but this month it’s time to sound the alarm against bladder cancer. While it is the fifth most common form of cancer in the U.S. it has little to no symptoms and the highest recurrence rate. It’s why during Bladder Cancer Awareness Month, WellSpring Oncology is raising awareness with a top ten need-to-know list about the disease. - July 19, 2012 - WellSpring Oncology
Polaris Oncology System Encourages Smokers to Quit
Polaris Health Directions' oncology distress management system includes a tobacco screener and referral generator to encourage cancer patients to quit smoking. Dropping the habit may help improve the body's ability to heal and respond to treatment. - July 17, 2012 - Polaris Health Directions
National Foundation for Cancer Research Announces Partnership with Give by Cell for Mobile Fundraising
Give by Cell, a San Francisco based company specializing in mobile technology solutions, was selected by the National Foundation for Cancer Research (NFCR) to provide the organization with its mobile fundraising service, Mobile Give, allowing NFCR supporters to make donations via text. “Like... - July 11, 2012 - Give by Cell
ALPCO Diagnostics Launches Mouse Sclerostin ELISA
ALPCO Diagnostics announces the launch of an ELISA specific for measuring mouse sclerostin in serum and plasma. - July 10, 2012 - ALPCO
Local Comprehensive Cancer Group is First and Only Facility in California to Receive Top Honors in Cancer Care, Hematology and Radiation Therapy
Meeting a standard of excellence and setting the standard are two different notions. The Board Certified oncologists at Epic Care, Partners in Cancer Care are the first and only facility in the state of California to earn both a certification in Medical Oncology by the Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI®) and accreditation in Radiation Oncology from the American College of Radiology (ACR) and the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO). - June 28, 2012 - Epic Care
Fourth Annual Tea for Teal Event to Honor Ovarian Cancer Crusaders; Late Founder
The Anne Rita Monahan (ARM) Foundation is hosting the 4th annual Tea for Teal, a high English afternoon tea, to fund ovarian cancer research taking place at the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen). Tea for Teal is on Sept. 29, 2012 and will be at the Doubletree Paradise Valley... - June 21, 2012 - Anne Rita Monahan Foundation
Women's Imaging Center at South Nassau Communities Hospital Awarded Prestigious Accreditation
Studies on the breast ultrasound technique showed that it is effective at detecting the difference between benign and cancerous tumors, and researchers recommend it as a "tool of choice" for evaluating palpable lumps in women under 40. - June 06, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Tigerlily Foundation Hosts 4th Annual “EmPower” Ball - Event to Highlight Advocacy and Empowerment for Young Women Affected by Breast Cancer
The Tigerlily Foundation will host its 4th Annual EmPower Ball to raise awareness about young women with breast cancer on Saturday, October 20, 2012, from 6-9PM at the McLean Hilton, in McLean, Virginia. This year’s EmPower” Ball sets the tone for an evening slated with live entertainment, speeches from breast cancer advocates, dinner, signature cocktails, live and silent auction, local business leaders, and inspirational stories from young breast cancer survivors. - June 05, 2012 - Tigerlily Foundation
21st Century Oncology Offers New Procedure to Diagnose and Plan Treatment for a Lesion Deep in the Lung
Electromagnetic Navigation Bronchoscopy uses GPS-like technology to locate, biopsy and prepare to treat a lung lesion - May 31, 2012 - 21st Century Oncology
Polaris to Exhibit Oncology System at the Association of Oncology Social Work Conference in Boston
Polaris is exhibiting its Polaris Oncology Distress Management System in Boston this week at the 28th annual Association of Oncology Social Work (AOSW) Conference. - May 31, 2012 - Polaris Health Directions
McDonald Hyundai Announces 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament Benefiting Children’s Hospital
Denver Charitable Organization, McDonald Hyundai Hope Foundation, has just announced the date for their next charity golf tournament in support of the Children’s Hospital in Denver. - May 27, 2012 - McDonald Hyundai
Free Health Seminar on Breast and Prostate Cancer
21st Century Oncology, in partnership with the Southwest Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, is hosting a free health seminar on breast and prostate cancer Thursday, May 24 from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m. at the Microtel Inn and Suites in Lehigh Acres. - May 18, 2012 - 21st Century Oncology
Delilah, National Syndicated Radio Host is Hosting Tonight’s 10th Annual Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation Benefit
National syndicated radio host Delilah will serve as the host at this year’s 10th annual Dream and Promise Awards Benefit to support the Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation, a New York-based 501 (c) (3) working nationwide and abroad to help kids with brain and spinal cord tumors and... - May 18, 2012 - Children's Brain Tumor Foundation
Dr. Datta of South Nassau Communities Hospital Named a Castle Connolly “Top Doctor” in Colon and Rectal Surgery
Under Dr. Datta’s leadership, the Gertrude & Louis Feil Cancer Center has evolved into one of the Northeast corridor’s premiere providers of compassionate advanced cancer care. - May 12, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
The New Look of New Hope Medical Center's Website by the Arizona Website Design Company
Giving hope for many cancer patients, New Hope Medical Center has decided to redesign their website. See what are the plans of this top alternative cancer treatment center in Arizona. - May 06, 2012 - New Hope Medical Center
21st Century Oncology is Seeking Prostate Cancer Patients to Participate in New Investigational Study
If you have been diagnosed with prostate cancer and radiation therapy has been suggested as a treatment option, you may be a candidate for a new investigational study being conducted by Dr. Constantine Mantz, at 21st Century Oncology. The SpaceOAR™ System Clinical Study is evaluating the... - May 03, 2012 - 21st Century Oncology
New Gamma Knife at South Nassau Communities Hospital Perfects Treatment of Brain Tumors, Malformations
The Gamma Knife Perfexion system is the latest advancement in noninvasive radiosurgery treatment of tumors and abnormalities in the brain. South Nassau Communities Hospital is the first on Long Island to offer the Gamma Knife Perfexion. - April 28, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
SAVI Treatment for Breast Cancer Patients Continues to Yield Favorable Results
Constantine Mantz, M.D., chief medical officer at 21st Century Oncology, is a member of a collaborative group of physicians who presented their studies regarding advanced therapy for breast cancer treatment at The 36th Annual Symposium of the American Society of Breast Disease. - April 28, 2012 - 21st Century Oncology
Fertility Preservation Options for Cancer Patients Discussed at FSOSW Meeting
The Florida Society of Oncology Social Workers held its regional meeting on April 26, where the main focus was Fertility Preservation options for Cancer patients. This month’s program strives to promote education and extend access to fertility preservation services. - April 27, 2012 - ReproTech, LLC
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage President Kris Vogt to Run 24 Hours Through Sacramento Area to Raise Money for Local Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Kris Vogt, the president of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in the Sacramento-Tahoe region, literally goes the extra mile when it comes to raising money for important causes. A marathon runner, Vogt will be running for 24 hours to raise funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. His goal is to raise $60,000 for LLS. - April 26, 2012 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Rising Number of Cancer Cases Making India Potential Market for Anti-Cancer Drugs, Finds Netscribes
Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd., launches a report on the Oncology Pharmaceuticals Market in India 2012 as part of Netscribes’ Healthcare Industry report series. - April 21, 2012 - Netscribes, Inc.
Free Head, Neck Cancer Screening at South Nassau Communities Hospital
The Gertrude & Louis Feil Cancer Center at South Nassau Communities Hospital will hold a Free Head and Neck Cancer Screening Day Friday, April 27, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in the hospital’s Conference Room A & B. - April 18, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Fertility Preservation Network Adds Pittsburgh Fertility Preservation Program
Program extends access to Testicular Tissue Cryopreservation, as well as additional Fertility Preservation options. - April 18, 2012 - ReproTech, LLC
"Cancer with Joy" Published by Morgan James Publishing of NYC
1,500,000+ Diagnosed with Cancer Annually in the United States Can Discover How to Transform the Fear of Dying from Cancer into Happiness. - April 17, 2012 - Cancer with Joy
Hart Rank Associates Announces the Formation of Med-Pulse and Licensing Agreement with Florida Institute of Technology for Skin Cancer Laser Detection Patented Technology
Hart Rank Associates Announces the formation of Med-Pulse and Licensing Agreement with Florida Institute of Technology for Skin Cancer Laser Detection Patented Technology. The technology enables the development of a laser-based system to be used in doctor’s offices and specialty imaging centers to detect the presence of skin cancer cells in a patient. The in office laser-based system will reduce and/or replace painful, costly & time-consuming biopsies. - April 10, 2012 - Hart Rank Associates