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.
Prostate Cancer Survivor Reveals Leadership Approach to Treatment
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and prostate cancer patients need to become the ‘CEO’ of their treatment team. - September 15, 2011 - Risk Reduction Education, Inc.
Polaris’s Oncology Distress Management System Addresses Key New Accreditation Standards from the Commission on Cancer
Screening cancer patients for psychosocial distress is among the latest accreditation standards released by ACS. Polaris's Oncology Distress Management System can help cancer treatment centers meet this new requirement. - September 14, 2011 - Polaris Health Directions
21st Century Oncology Supports Drowning Prevention Efforts; Gift Will Assist Low-Income Children in Collier County
While drowning is undeniably tragic, it is also preventable. That’s why 21st Century Oncology is diving into a water safety initiative in Collier County with a recent donation of $20,000 to drowning prevention programs through the Safe and Healthy Children’s Coalition of Collier... - September 10, 2011 - 21st Century Oncology
Denver Furniture Dealer, Interior Concepts, Helps Battle Pediatric Cancer by Sponsoring the McDonald Hyundai Hope Charity Golf Tournament
Denver-based furniture company, Interior Concepts, announced their sponsorship of the 2011 McDonald Hyundai Hope Foundation Charity Golf Tournament benefiting Children’s Hospital in Denver. - September 08, 2011 - McDonald Hyundai
Together We Can Make a Difference - Come Join the Breast Cancer Awareness Initiative
KBI Medical Supplies - the most trusted name in online medical supplies is proud to announce the partnership with The Cancer Support Community – Pasadena for the month of September and October 2011. - September 08, 2011 - KBI Medical Supplies
A Road 2 A Cure is Proud to Announce K & G Cycles Has Come on Board as a Road 2 A Cure Sponsor
The Road 2 A Cure started out as a National Motorcycle Tour to raise awareness for Pancreatic Cancer and now that the successful tour is complete Road 2 A Cure is now on the road to accelerate change, inspire hope and change the lives of those affected by the 4th deadliest Cancer in America. - September 02, 2011 - Road 2 A Cure
South Nassau Communities Hospital Radiation Oncology Department Earns Prestigious Accreditation
The prestigious ACR-ASTRO accreditation is awarded only to facilities meeting specific Practice Guidelines and Technical Standards developed by ACR and ASTRO. - August 25, 2011 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
ImpactRx Announces Enhancements to BrandImpact Oncology
Data Capture Expanded to Directly Connect Biomarker Testing to Cancer Treatment - August 18, 2011 - ImpactRx, Inc
MoBiTec GmbH, Germany, is Offering Nuclear Receptor Fusion Proteins That Are of Importance to the Pharmaceutical Industry for FRET Interaction Studies
MoBiTec GmbH, Germany, supplier of research tools, introduces a collection of Nuclear Receptor-Ligand Binding Domain fusion proteins, carrying a GST tag, capable to bind a Europium-anti-GST antibody. With this the influence of fluorophore-labeled peptides on the ligand binding characteristics can be studied. E.g. the addition of a particular peptide might prevent the receptor from binding a ligand, thereby eliminating a response of a cell to a given stimulus. - August 17, 2011 - MoBiTec GmbH
Statement from Alaina Giordano Regarding Latest Developments in Custody Case
Alaina Giordano, the Durham mom fighting both Stage 4 breast cancer and to maintain custody of her two children, comments on the latest developments in her case. - August 13, 2011 - Alaina Giordano
UNIVEC Announces FDA Labeler Code Approval
UNIVEC announces FDA approval of Labeler Code. Univec, Inc. (UNVC) a specialty pharmaceutical company, announces it has been issued a FDA labeler code. This is the prefix for each National Drug Code (NDC) on products that is manufactured and distributed by Univec for the company’s Specialty... - August 09, 2011 - UNIVEC INC
Polaris’s Oncology Distress Management System to be Offered in Spanish
Polaris Health Directions is expanding its suite of solutions offered in Spanish to include its oncology distress management system. - August 04, 2011 - Polaris Health Directions
Runnels Center Offers Spa Treatments for Cancer Patients, Past and Present
Aesthetician Aileen Moran receives COE certification; Mississippi’s only certified oncology aesthetician on staff; Runnels Center provides calming, rejuvenating spa treatments to those who have specialized need - August 02, 2011 - Runnels Center Outpatient Plastic Surgery & Clinic
Engeye Health Clinic in Uganda Seeks Aid for Ugandan Seven-Year-Old Girl with Treatable Cancer
Please Visit http://www.engeye.org to contribute to the Noeline Fund to send Noeline to the Mulago Cancer Institute in Kampala. - July 28, 2011 - Engeye
Oncologists Publish HPV Manual for Physicians
A pair of oncologists in the Program in Women’s Oncology at Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island recently co-authored a pocket-sized guide to the human papilloma virus (HPV) so physicians can make more accurate diagnosis and plan more effective treatment for women with the... - July 27, 2011 - Women & Infants Hospital
Coho Café Announces the Second Annual Passport to the Cure, August 3-6, 2011
Coho Café, Passport Unlimited, and “The Rack Warriors” join the fight against Breast Cancer on August 3rd-6th to raise funds and awareness for the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure™. - July 25, 2011 - Coho Cafe
Nashville Oncologist Dr. Jerry Michael Foster MD Expands Consulting Services
Dr. Jerry Michael Foster MD, a veteran medical practitioner in the greater Nashville, TN area announces a new transition. Using his many years of experience in the fields of internal medicine and oncology, Dr. Jerry Michael Foster MD will offer medical oncology consultation for personal and medico-legal review nationwide. - July 22, 2011 - Dr. Jerry Michael Foster MD
South Nassau Communities Hospital Cancer Surgeon Performs Robotic Assisted Lung Bilobectomy
The surgery was performed on a 63-year-old female patient who was an active smoker with a history of coughing up traces of blood, a common symptom of lung cancer. - July 22, 2011 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Second RI Swim Across America Event Planned
After a record-setting inaugural event last year, Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island and the national non-profit organization Swim Across America (SAA) have set the date for the second open water fundraising swim on Saturday, September 10 at 9 am. Swimming enthusiasts of all ages and... - July 22, 2011 - Women & Infants Hospital
Women & Infants Fellow Earns Award for Breast Cancer Research
A fellow in the Breast Health Center at Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island was one of 25 nationwide to earn a 2011 Breast Cancer Symposium Merit Award from The Conquer Cancer Foundation of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). The award, which recognizes researchers’... - July 22, 2011 - Women & Infants Hospital
Push Media Group Announces Former Miss Sprint Cup, Paige Duke, to Serve as Miss Sweetest Sundaes to Benefit Breast Cancer Awareness for 2011
After a huge success with their first pool party event in Dallas on May 15th, the Push Media Group team conducted a search for a Miss Sweetest Sundaes to help join them raise awareness and funds for the Tiger Lily Foundation. Today, the Push Media Group announces the first Miss Sweetest Sundaes, former Miss Sprint Cup Paige Duke. - July 21, 2011 - Push Media Group
New York Law Firm Now Accepting Cases Involving Diabetes Drug Actos
The diabetes drug Actos has been linked to cause a significant increase in the risk of developing bladder cancer. It remains on the U.S. market despite being pulled from both France and Germany due to these concerns. Due to these dangerous side effects, this drug must be handled with caution and any concerns should be reported to your doctor immediately. If you or a loved one has developed bladder cancer after taking Actos, call their law firm today to arrange a free case evaluation. - July 20, 2011 - Rudolph F.X. Migliore, P.C.
Voicebrook to Exhibit at the Association of Pathology Chairs 2011 Annual Meeting
Voicebrook to demonstrate alternative speech recognition workflows for Pathology laboratory reporting. - July 14, 2011 - Voicebrook, Inc.
Issa Trust Foundation & Couples Resorts Announces Formation of Their Seventh Medical Initiative
Leaders with the Issa Trust Foundation (www.issatrustfoundation.com) announced today a team of paediatric health professionals led by Dr. Stacy McConkey, University of Iowa Children’s Hospital serving children in Jamaica. - July 13, 2011 - Issa Trust Foundation
Doctor Named to National Committee
David Edmonson, MD, FACS, a breast surgeon with the Breast Health Center in the Program in Women’s Oncology at Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island, was recently named to the Communications Committee of the American Society of Breast Surgeons. - July 10, 2011 - Women & Infants Hospital
Hip-Hop Stars Release Song to Raise Funds, Awareness for Durham Mom
As a Durham, North Carolina cancer survivor and mother of two crusades to overturn a custody order that has outraged the world, a close friend from her childhood days in New Jersey has organized the recording and release of a hip-hop record to help fund the legal battle. - July 06, 2011 - Alaina Giordano
Fighting Cancer Never Tasted So Good
Today, there are many ways to become involved in the fight against cancer – everything from marathons to private donations – but did you ever think you could eat your way to a cancer-free tomorrow? John Wayne Cancer Institute’s Partners in Progress has put together a variety of mouth-watering, delectable eats and treats for the 2nd Annual Food Truck Round Up for Cancer Research from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on July 17 at the corner of 14th Street and Santa Monica Boulevard. - July 05, 2011 - John Wayne Cancer Institute’s Partners in Progress
Rose Paving Donates $5,000 to the Cancer Support Center
As part of its corporate community relations program, Rose Paving Company, headquartered in Bridgeview, IL, has donated $5,000 to the Cancer Support Center, a place of help, hope and healing in the Chicago Southland. Alan Rose, CEO, presented the donation on June 23. In attendance from the Center... - June 29, 2011 - Rose Paving Company
First Car Rental Supports Estee Lauder Pink Illumination Ball
First Car Rental donates car rentals in support of the Estee Lauder Pink Illumination Ball and breast cancer awareness. - June 25, 2011 - First Car Rental
Intervention Insights Publishes Conference Report: "Personalized Medicine-Promises and Perils for Community Oncology and Payers"
Intervention Insights, Inc., a company that offers a personalized medicine (PM) service for oncologists, released a report summarizing the workshops, presentations and survey results from its inaugural conference, Personalized Medicine: Promises and Perils for Community Oncology and Payers. This... - June 22, 2011 - Intervention Insights
South Nassau Communities Hospital Receives $3 Million Donation in Support of Its Cancer Program
In 2009, the Center treated a total of 1,326 patients, including 1,047 new cases and 279 cases with recurrent cancer or cancer in progression. South Nassau is a recipient of the prestigious ACoS Commission on Cancer Outstanding Achievement Award. - June 19, 2011 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Appeals Court Grants Temporary Stay in Giordano Custody Case
The North Carolina Court of Appeals today issued a temporary stay of the custody order involving the children of Alaina Giordano, the Durham woman who is battling Stage 4 breast cancer. Attorneys for Ms. Giordano on Tuesday filed the temporary stay motion with the court, stating that Ms. Giordano... - June 15, 2011 - Alaina Giordano
When Prompted, Many Cancer Patients Indicate They Want Treatment for Depression, Smoking
A clinical trial launched by Polaris Health Directions that is examining the impact of using a distress outcomes management system with cancer patients is off to a strong start. - June 09, 2011 - Polaris Health Directions
New Release of Corporate Wellness Magazine - Issue 23; Cancer Awareness Edition
Issue #23 of the Corporate Wellness Magazine has been released. Read the 23rd issue of the monthly magazine dedicated strictly to employee health, wellness, prevention and disease management at www.CorporateWellnessMagazine.com. - June 09, 2011 - Corporate Wellness Conference
District Court Judge Dismisses Stay Motion in Giordano Custody Case
Attorneys for Alaina Giordano will ask the Court of Appeals for a stay after today’s decision by District Court Judge Nancy Gordon to dismiss a motion that would have allowed Giordano’s children to stay in their hometown pending the outcome of the appeal of a custody order. Relying on... - June 08, 2011 - Alaina Giordano
The American Cancer Society Joins Forces with Township of Clark, NJ at Relay for Life to be Held on June 10th
More than 1000 Union County, New Jersey Residents are expected to participate in the community event to fight cancer. - June 05, 2011 - American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Rahway NJ
Radiation Oncology Resources Presents the 3rd Annual ROR Plan Challenge at the 36th Annual Meeting of the AAMD
Are you ready to be challenged? Radiation Oncology Resources will be unveiling the results of the 3rd Annual Plan Challenge and will be co-hosting an interactive Contouring Challenge with Standard Imaging at the at the 36th Annual Meeting of the AAMD. - June 04, 2011 - Radiation Oncology Resources
21st Century Oncology Physician Presents New Treatment for Prostate Cancer to the American Urological Association
Dr. Constantine Mantz, chief medical officer of 21st Century Oncology, presented an emerging treatment for early stage prostate cancer at the American Urological Association annual meeting in Washington D.C. on May 15 and 16. More than 20,000 surgeons, urologists, radiation oncologists and... - June 04, 2011 - 21st Century Oncology
Giordano Asks Court for Stay in Custody Case
The children of Alaina Giordano -- a Durham cancer survivor who is battling Stage 4 breast cancer -- would be moved to Chicago June 17 without the intervention of the judge in the original custody case. - June 02, 2011 - Alaina Giordano
AmpliVox® Sound Systems “Pink Podiums” Raise Breast Cancer Awareness at Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® Events
AmpliVox Portable Sound Systems Raises Breast Cancer Awareness Through Donating Specialized Pink Podiums to Breast Cancer Awareness Groups. - June 02, 2011 - Amplivox Portable Sound Systems and Lecterns
Brown’s Marketplace Holds Spirit Message Forum Benefit for Cancer Patient Patty Huff on June 4th
Brown’s Marketplace will be holding a Spirit Message Forum to benefit cancer patient Patty Huff, the event will be held on June 4th at 2 PM. Famed Medium Lois G. will be holding the event, Lois G. has been trained by two renowned mediums James Van Praagh who produces the Ghost Whisperer and... - June 01, 2011 - Brown's Marketplace
Changing Your Hairstyle Can Benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation
Jazzy Girls Beauty Boutique launches iRock My Pink, an educational campaign and national tour to support their newly formed partnership with the Susan G. Komen Foundation. - May 27, 2011 - Jazzy Girls Beauty Boutique
HRC Fertility Performs First Collaborative Fertility Preservation Surgery
Dr. Bradford Kolb works with oncologist to preserve fertility in a young woman with ovarian cancer. - May 25, 2011 - HRC Fertility
Breast Cancer Survivors Don’t Have to Live Without Breasts
Bill ensures that women know their rights for reconstructive surgery - May 24, 2011 - Columbus Institute of Plastic Surgery
YES and George Washington University Hospital Hosted Innovative Cancer Treatment Seminar
An educational event held on May 18, 2011 at George Washington University Hospital Auditorium for local patients, caregivers, and professionals that discussed options, resources, and hope for patients with either primary liver cancer or cancer that has spread to the liver. - May 23, 2011 - Say YES to Hope
Beckstrand Cancer Foundation Partners with Skinn Cosmetics, Unveils Butterfly Kiss Lipgloss Fundraiser to Benefit Student Patients
Diamond Sparkle Gloss Soothes Lips, Raises Awareness and Funds for College-Bound Teens with Cancer. - May 20, 2011 - Beckstrand Cancer Foundation
The PhaSeal® System Helps Comply with New Legislation
Using PhaSeal Contributes to a Reduced Exposure Potential for Healthcare Workers - May 19, 2011 - Carmel Pharma
Local Volunteers Host Alex’s Lemonade Stand During National Lemonade Days
The Crowne Plaza Philadelphia West to host lemonade stand to raise funds and awareness for childhood cancer. - May 19, 2011 - Crowne Plaza Philadelphia West
South Nassau Communities Hospital to Host Forum on Healthcare Needs of Women
The forum's seminars will focus on lung cancer in women, advances in breast cancer screening, women’s overall health and surgery options for gynecologic oncology patients, and advancements in the detection and treatment of colon cancer in women. - May 18, 2011 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Mattie Miracle Praises Legislation Introduced by Van Hollen and McCaul Addressing Psychosocial Needs of Kids with Cancer
DC-Based Non-Profit Congratulates Reps. Van Hollen and McCaul for Introducing Legislation Calling for Greater Support of the Psychosocial Needs of Children and Families Dealing with Childhood Cancer. - May 13, 2011 - Mattie Miracle Cancer Foundation