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.
Penny Tration of Ru Paul's Drag Race Season 5 to Appear in Norfolk, VA for Pet Food Benefit
An upcoming drag queen, star of Ru Paul's Drag Race Season 5 on Logo, is coming to the Hershee Bar in Norfolk, VA for a benefit show for Mr. Wiggle's Pet Food Pantry. Admission is $5 or the same amount in non-perishable pet food. - January 09, 2013 - Eunia Biskit
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New Market Research Report Added in MarketResearchReports.Biz Reports Database Circulating Tumor Cells (CTCs) and Cancer Stem Cells (CSCs) 2013 Market Report - January 04, 2013 - Market Research Reports.biz
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New Market Research Report Added in MarketResearchReports.Biz Reports Database Anal Cancer Global Clinical Trials Review, H2, 2012 - January 02, 2013 - Market Research Reports.biz
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New Market Research Report Added in MarketResearchReports.Biz Reports Database Liver Cancer Global Clinical Trials Review, H2, 2012 - January 02, 2013 - Market Research Reports.biz
Make 2013 the Year Children Stop Dying from Sarcoma Cancer
Sarcoma is a particularly deadly cancer that effects people of all ages but one strain, Rhabdomyosarcoma, mainly targets children under the age of 15. According to statistics from the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, there are approximately 6000 new cases a year and the survival... - December 31, 2012 - Jareds Juggernaut To Cure Sarcoma
Tigerlily Foundation Hosted 4th Annual “EmPower” Ball
Event Highlighted Advocacy and Empowerment for Young Women Affected by Breast Cancer - December 23, 2012 - Tigerlily Foundation
Tigerlily Foundation Hosted First Annual Pink Boa 5k Run/Walk
The Tigerlily Foundation hosted its First Annual Pink Boa 5k Run/Walk to raise awareness about young women with breast cancer on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at Reston Town Center in Reston, Virginia. This year’s Pink Boa 5k Run/Walk set the tone for an inspirational morning with supporters and survivors. The event was hosted by Sarah Fraser of HOT 99.5, Anita Brikman of WUSA9, and Allyn Rose, Miss District of Columbia 2012. The event raised over $35K to support its programs. - December 23, 2012 - Tigerlily Foundation
The Cure Panel Talk Show Featuring Physicians in Conversation with Patients About New Treatments Creates National Interest
Cure Talk Blog initiates a unique and innovative internet radio talk show, the Cure Panel Talk Show focused on patient-expert interactions. Cure Panel has received an overwhelming response and have featured some of the top physicians of the nation. - December 16, 2012 - Applied Informatics
Charles W. Stiefel Appointed to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Board of Visitors
Pharmaceutical Executive and Philanthropist Charles W. Stiefel has been appointed to the Board of Visitors of M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. - December 11, 2012 - Charles Stiefel Philanthropy
Cancer Center at South Nassau Communities Hospital Awarded Accreditation with Commendation
South Nassau's Gertrude & Louis Feil Cancer Center is the only one on Long Island equipped with the Varian Novalis Tx™, da Vinci® Surgical System and Gamma Knife® Perfexion. - December 09, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Wright & McGurk Announces New Campaign to Help Actos® Patients Diagnosed with Bladder Cancer
Wright McGurk is reaching out to consumers who have developed bladder cancer after taking their prescription diabetes medicine, Actos®. Injured patients are encouraged to call Wright McGurk today. - December 06, 2012 - Wright & McGurk
Pinellas Cancer Treatment Center Marks 2,000th Patient Milestone
WellSpring Oncology, Pinellas cancer treatment center, patient shares his story about the difference in care. - November 30, 2012 - WellSpring Oncology
Fertility Preservation Network Sponsors Pancreatic Cancer Fundraising Events
ReproTech, Ltd., a cryobank specializing in long-term storage of human reproductive tissue (sperm, eggs, embryos and ovarian/testicular tissue), was a sponsor in recent fundraising events to benefit the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PANCAN). - November 21, 2012 - ReproTech, LLC
Living with Cancer and Jesus
The foundation for Ms. Graff’s book was a blog she created chronicling her journey with stage 3, muscle invasive bladder cancer. Along with the struggles and fear that come from cancer, Ms. Graff found great hope and peace in her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Her story tells of how God turned her fear into stronger faith, panic into peace, and assurance of His presence in times of hopeless abandonment. - November 17, 2012 - Kathy Graff
Dr. Dennis Birenbaum Says, "to Help Prevent Cancer Fries, Doughnuts, Sodas, Burned Meat and Hot Dogs Must Go!"
Dr. Dennis Birenbaum, head of the Texas Hematology / Oncology Centers PA, and an MD Anderson trained cancer physician, is an outspoken advocate of the delaying and even the prevention of certain cancers through smarter lifestyle and eating choices. Dr. Birenhaum states, “If you are like most... - November 09, 2012 - Texas Hematology Oncology Centers
Author, Epilepsy and Cancer Survivor Andrea Nugent Featured in Soon the Cure 2012 Campaign
EEW Online Magazine features Epilepsy and Breast Cancer Survivor Author Andrea Nugent in their Soon the Cure 2012 Campaign. - November 09, 2012 - Mommy is Still Mommy: Cancer Can't Change That
SurgicEye GmbH Announces Its Cooperation with EUROMedical Instruments SARL for the Future Development of 3D Radio-Guided Surgery
Intraoperative 3-D imaging for Radio-guidance of Tumors and Sentinel Lymph Nodes. SurgicEye®, the leading provider of intraoperative soft tissue imaging and navigation solutions, and Eurorad SA (France), is a high technology company specialized in R & D and production of mono and... - November 05, 2012 - SurgicEye GmbH
Mommy Has Breast Cancer Hosts Cincinnati’s First Ever Breast Cancer Awareness Basketball Tournament
Mommy Has Breast Cancer hosted its first annual Breast Cancer Awareness Basketball tournament on Sunday, October 28th from 3pm-9pm. The event, which was held at Taft High School, featured 6 basketball teams from around the Greater Cincinnati tri-state area and was well attended by more than 250+ young men and women eager for the excitement and entertainment of these competitive basketball squads. Awareness, Breast Health information and Hope were shared during this event. - November 04, 2012 - Mommy Has Breast Cancer
DeVoe Automotive to Donate Money for Breast Cancer Research
With October being breast cancer awareness month, DeVoe Buick and DeVoe Subaru is doing its part by donation $10 for each and every car service appointment in the month of October. - October 26, 2012 - DeVoe Subaru of Naples
Metastatic Breast Cancer Network Presents NCI's Dr. Patricia Steeg with the Ellen Moskowitz and Suzanne Hebert Leadership Grant Award
Dr. Steeg's call for a new approach to clinical trials could apply to diseases where the patients are diagnosed before they have full-blown metastatic disease. It could have implications for prostate, bladder and colon cancers as well as metastatic breast cancer. - October 24, 2012 - Metastatic Breast Cancer Network
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