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.
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
Chefs Raise Nearly $150,000 for South Nassau Communities Hospital's Cancer Program
South Nassau Communities Hospital's Comprehensive Cancer Program is a recipient of the prestigious American College of Surgeons (ACS) Commission on Cancer (CoC) Outstanding Achievement Award. - May 12, 2011 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Essance is Sponsoring a Breast Cancer Fundraising Event
Inner Elements Yoga is bringing communities together to promote a fundraiser to benefit the studio owners sister with her healing journey from Breast Cancer. May 15th 2011, Reveal Beauty: A Healing Fundraiser for Kelley Rush at Inner Elements Yoga Studio, Portland, OR. Sunday, two workshops focus... - May 08, 2011 - Essance
Cancer Lecture for Hispanics Presented by 21st Century Oncology
Lecture on breast cancer and prostate cancer to be given entirely in Spanish. - May 07, 2011 - 21st Century Oncology
Flying for the Cure
A father and his 12 year old son are flying around the world in their self made airplane to raise awareness about childhood cancers. - May 02, 2011 - Flying for the Cure
South Nassau Communities Hospital Urges Residents to be Screened for Head & Neck Cancer
Award-winning actor Michael Douglas is urging Americans to get screened for head and neck cancer. South Nassau Communities Hospital will hold its Free Head and Neck Cancer Screening Day Friday, May 20, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in the hospital’s Conference Center A. - April 30, 2011 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
HealthSaaS Licenses Cloud Based Connected Outcomes Framework to Swedish Medical Center in White Labeling Deal
HealthSaaS today announced the licensing of their Connected Outcomes Framework to Swedish Medical Center in Seattle WA. Details of the white label project are not being disclosed at this time. Dr. Gordon Irving Medical Director of the Swedish Pain and Headache Center states, “Utilizing the... - April 27, 2011 - HealthSaaS, Inc
New Release Tells Teenager’s Heart-Wrenching Story of Battling Cancer; Book by Sean Waller, Released by Dog Ear Publishing
Tim Levine is on top of the world. The small but popular eighth-grader has just been invited to try out for the high school baseball team and two girls have asked him to the school dance. A devastating diagnosis, however, changes his life forever: He has cancer. Instead of following his baseball... - April 27, 2011 - Dog Ear Publishing
Mindful Wellness Expert Hueina Su Applies Muscle Testing to Demonstrate Connection of Negative Thoughts with Emotional and Physical Stress
Mindful wellness expert and life coach Hueina Su keynotes to breast cancer survivors on connection of negative thoughts and emotions with stress on the body using muscle testing. - April 26, 2011 - Beyond Horizon Coaching
Boston Microfluidics Contracts Affinity Life Sciences for Immunoassay Development and Protein Chemistry Services
Boston Microfluidics, Inc. and Affinity Life Sciences, Inc. have partnered to develop immunoassays and chemistry components related to Boston Microfluidics’ POC device. - April 22, 2011 - Affinity Life Sciences
The Russian American Dental Association’s Oral Cancer Awareness Program
RADA to Raise Knowledge About Oral Cancer Through Free Screenings and a Fundraiser - April 19, 2011 - Russian American Dental Association
Breast Cancer Wellness Coach and Motivatonal Speaker Hueina Su Keynotes on Taming Invisible Chaos and Relieving Emotional Stress for Cancer Survivors
Mindful wellness expert, inspirational speaker and life coach Hueina Su was the keynote speaker addressing the invisible chaos and root causes of stress to breast cancer patients and survivors at a breast cancer conference. - April 18, 2011 - Beyond Horizon Coaching
Compass to Care Childhood Cancer Foundation Launches “A Cup for a Child’s Cure”
The foundation’s inaugural event to be hosted by Starbucks at Comer Children’s Hospital at the University of Chicago on April 19, 2011 - April 17, 2011 - Compass to Care
The OC Breast Cancer Fundraiser – a Huge Success
Fighting together with OCBCF against breast cancer, a successful fundraiser took place with the sponsorship and contribution of CosmetiCare, the Newport Beach Plastic Surgery Center and Med Spa where Orange County breast reduction and reconstruction (for breast cancer survivors who have undergone a mastectomy) is one of their most honorable services. - April 16, 2011 - CosmetiCare
Governor Scott Names Local Physician to State Board of Medicine - Dr. James Orr is the Only Southwest Floridian to Serve on Board
Dr. James Orr, a local Florida physician, is appointed to the Florida Board of Medicine - April 15, 2011 - 21st Century Oncology
Buddy Up for Breast Health
21st Century Oncology launches program to promote Breast Health - April 14, 2011 - 21st Century Oncology
Breastpath Launches Interactive Website That Makes Breast Disease More Understandable
Askew has 35 years of experience as a pathologist, provides free consultation - April 13, 2011 - Breastpath.com
Breast Cancer Patients and Survivors Find Inspiration, Hope and Guidance Sailing Through Breast Cancer Journey at Breast Cancer Conference
Mindful wellness expert and life coach Hueina Su was the keynote speaker inspiring and guiding nearly one hundred breast cancer patients and survivors at a breast cancer conference. - April 12, 2011 - Beyond Horizon Coaching
Philadelphia Eagles’ Kurt Coleman & Dad Give New Face to Breast Cancer Awareness
NFL Safety and Ohio native, Kurt Coleman and his father, Ron Coleman are shining a light on male breast cancer, which is rare but effects nearly 2,000 men each year. - April 10, 2011 - Kurt Coleman
Dharamshila Cancer Hospital in India Pioneers in Performing Challenging Head and Neck Cancer Surgery
Department of Surgical Oncology at Dharamshila Hospital Research Centre has achieved another pioneering step by performing challenging Head and Neck Cancer Surgeries. - April 09, 2011 - Dharamshila Hospital and Research Centre
Take a Step to Find a Cure. Sign Up for the Minneapolis 5K Walk/Run for Lymphoma Cancer.
The Minnesota Chapter of the Lymphoma Research Foundation is holding its 7th Annual Lymphomathon 5K walk/run on June 11th at Lake Nokomis. Help them raise money to cure the lymphoma, the most common blood cancer in the United States. Sign up at www.lymphomathon.orgminnesota2011. - April 08, 2011 - Lymphoma Research Foundation
SmartNet Revitalizes Imaging Center in New Jersey by Improving Its Brand Identity as Bergen Imaging Center Maintains Superior Customer Care
Bergen Imaging Center, a women’s imaging specialists center located in Englewood, New Jersey, unveils a better identifiable logo and a more easily navigated website to provide patients with more ease in setting up and researching their mammography services. - April 01, 2011 - Organiq Media
Free House Cleanings for Arizona Cancer Patients
Arizona green maid service announces enhancement to cancer patient program. - March 26, 2011 - Planet Hugger
Radiation Oncology Resources Plan Challenge 2011 Sponsored by the AAMD
Radiation Oncology Resources (ROR) announces the third annual radiation treatment Plan Challenge as a program for the American Association of Medical Dosimetrists Annual Meeting on June 13, 2011. - March 22, 2011 - Radiation Oncology Resources
"LifeLine," Hosted by Joan Lunden, Helps Reveal the Dangers of Radiation Exposure
This potentially hazardous culprit of health issues is investigated and discussed… as well as ways to combat it. - March 19, 2011 - LifeLine
CSP Medical Store - IBt Bebig Unveils Its New MultiSource® HDR Afterloader
IBt Bebig (Reuters: IBTH.BR - Bloomberg: IBTB BB) announced that it had unveiled its new MultiSource® HDR (High Dose Rate) Afterloader. HDR brachytherapy is a form of radiation therapy in which the cancer is treated by irradiation at a short distance. Catheters are placed in or close to the... - March 17, 2011 - CSP Medical Store