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.
CarWoo! Cares Supporting Susan G. Komen For The Cure at the World Series
San Francisco based CarWoo! (www.carwoo.com) is taking their vintage ’78 Chevrolet Camaro, freshly signed by Giants fans, to Game 5 of the World Series to continue raising money for the Susan G. Komen For The Cure Foundation. - November 02, 2010 - CarWoo
Women & Infants Breast Health Center Receives Donation from RI Pink Heals
The Rhode Island branch of the national organization Pink Heals will donate $5,000 to support the Patient Advocate Program at the Program in Women’s Oncology at Women & Infants Hospital. Pink Heals Rhode Island, a group launched in 2009 by a Coventry firefighter whose mother was battling... - October 27, 2010 - Women & Infants Hospital
New Oncologist Joins Women & Infants' Oncology Staff
Katina Robison, MD, has joined the staff at Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island as a gynecologic oncologist in the Program in Women’s Oncology. Dr. Robison will also serve as assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. Dr. - October 27, 2010 - Women & Infants Hospital
Surgeon Joins Women & Infants' Oncology Staff
Ashley R. Stuckey, MD, has joined the staff at Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island as a gynecologic oncologist and breast surgeon in the Program in Women’s Oncology. She will also serve as assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown... - October 27, 2010 - Women & Infants Hospital
IOION’s “Pink Out” for the Month of October in Honor of BCRF’s Race for the Cure
For the remainder of October IOION is now donating 50% of sales from their online PINK purchases to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. - October 26, 2010 - LYB Productions
NuU Unlimited Supported Local 18th Annual Cocktails for a Cause for Second Year
NuU Unlimited supported the 18th Annual Cocktails for a Cause, held Friday, October 15, 2010. NuU Unlimited employees attended the event for the second year in a row that has built notoriety and most importantly, benefit pediatric research conducted at Children’s Memorial Hospital and the... - October 23, 2010 - NuU Unlimited
The Cancer Market Outlook to 2015: Competitive Landscape, Market Size, Pipeline Analysis, and Growth Opportunities Now Available at ReportsandReports
Global cancer prevalence rates are on the rise owing to an aging population, changing lifestyle and increasing pollution. Prevalence data is significantly influenced by the increasing diagnosis and survival rates across the global market. - October 22, 2010 - marketsandmarkets
Breast Cancer Healing Launches Its Website BreastCancerHealingTips.com
Breast cancer is a disease that strikes women and is also the second leading cause of death. - October 16, 2010 - Breast Cancer Healing
Prevent Lung Cancer in October 2010 with Radon Awareness Week According to Radon Mitigation Company, Air Quality Control Agency
Radon gas has been identified by the World Health Organization as a leading cause of lung cancer. To address this problem, the United States government has declared October 17th-24th as "Radon Awareness Week." Company owner Jamey Gelina is asking the media to promote this cause. - October 15, 2010 - Air Quality Control Radon Mitigation Remediation
Pink and White Are Part of Fall’s Colors for New Rochelle-Based Business
A&N Heating Oil is pleased to announce they have joined the fight against breast cancer in a very visible way. A&N, a family owned and operated heating oil distributor based out of New Rochelle, New York, has recently painted one of it’s delivery trucks pink and white in hopes of... - October 15, 2010 - A&N Heating Oil
You Decide, William Hill Bingo Launches Breast Cancer Awareness Month Campaign
William Hill Bingo, who have raised a lot of money in aid of "Beast Cancer Awareness week" in the past, are launching their new campaign to raise money for Breast Cancer related charities. - October 15, 2010 - williamhill.com
Water-Jel Technologies Launches New Lactokine-Based Skincare System for Radiation Patients
Water-Jel Technologies, a world leader in advanced emergency burn care products, has announced the launch of its new breakthrough skincare program for radiation burn care called Radiaderm™ Advanced Skincare System with Lactokine™. - October 14, 2010 - Water Jel Technologies
NJ Snow Removal Company Offers Free Pre-Season Commercial Snow Removal Site Analysis
Grandview Outdoor is now performing snow removal site planning and analysis for commercial properties and is negotiating snow removal contracts for upcoming winter season. - October 12, 2010 - Grandview Landscape and Masonry
Beautiful Days in October
The Beautiful Day Foundation’s October Calendar: Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2010 - October 11, 2010 - Beautiful Day Foundation
New Jersey Landscape Designer Makes Commitment in Fight Against Breast Cancer
Grandview Outdoor offers donation to fight breast cancer with every signed contract during the month of October. - October 10, 2010 - Grandview Landscape and Masonry
“Shamanism and Cancer” on October 12 “Why Shamanism Now?” Radio Show with Host Christina Pratt
On her radio show "Why Shamanism Now? A Practical Path to Authenticity,” teacher, author, and founder of the Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing Christina Pratt talks about how shamanic practices can have a positive effect on cancer and the healing process, and the variety of ways shamanic healing has been part of successful recovery from a cancer diagnosis. - October 10, 2010 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
The Official Breast Cancer Awareness Flag Celebrates One Year Anniversary
Flying the Official Breast Cancer Awareness Flag is one way everyone can show support for the fight against the vicious disease that affects women, men and families throughout the world. - October 07, 2010 - Men For A Cause, United Against Breast Cancer
Internet Entrepreneur Jesse Willms Runs for the Cure
Edmonton Alberta local business man, Jesse Willms, participates in the 2010 CIBC Run for the Cure - October 06, 2010 - Jesse Willms
Dr. Scott Boden Gives Connecticut Woman the Gift of Hair after Bout with Cancer
Dr. Boden is a participating physician with the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgeons Operation Restore program, which helps people who have lost hair as a result of disease or trauma and lack the financial resources to have corrective hair restoration surgery. - October 06, 2010 - Hair Restoration and Aesthetic Medicine Center of Connecticut
HCG Bags Frost and Sullivan ‘Oncology Healthcare Provider Company of the Year 2010’ Award
HealthCare Global Enterprises Ltd (HCG), South Asia’s largest cancer care network with 18 state-of-the-art cancer treatment centers across South Asia, has bagged “The Frost and Sullivan Oncology Healthcare Provider Company of the year 2010” award for its innovative growth strategies and solutions adopted. - October 01, 2010 - HealthCare Global Enterprises Ltd.
Wisconsinmade.com Supports Breast Cancer Awareness with October Donation
WisconsinMade.com, an Internet specialty food and gift store, is donating 10 percent of its Internet sales to the Wisconsin Breast Cancer Coalition the week of October 11-20 to commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month and support the fight against breast cancer. - September 29, 2010 - Wisconsinmade.com
Physical Therapy Continuing Education Courses in New York State
Physical Therapy Continuing Education Courses presented in New York State by North American Seminars, Inc meet the re-licensure requirements of New York licensed physical therapists and physical therapy assistants. - September 25, 2010 - North American Seminars
Kenyan Teenage Opera Singer Successfully Treated for Rare Brain Tumor by HCG
Diagnosed with Pineal Gland Tumor, till date only 12 cases reported worldwide - September 25, 2010 - HealthCare Global Enterprises Ltd.
Voicebrook to Exhibit at CAP ’10 The Pathologists’ Meeting™
Voicebrook Licenses CAP electronic Cancer Checklists, Offering New VoiceOver® Template Options -- Voicebrook’s VoiceOver® to be Included on the CAP Diagnostic Work Station - September 24, 2010 - Voicebrook, Inc.
Breast Cancer Program for Underserved Women Receives $31,000 Gift
LI2DAY has awarded South Nassau Communities Hospital’s Cancer Center with a $31,000 gift in support of screening, early detection and diagnosis services for medically underserved and low income patients with suspected or confirmed breast cancer. - September 24, 2010 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
HealthCare Global to Establish Cancer Centre in Ghana
For over fifteen years, Health Care Global Enterprises (HCG) has been researching and defining the future of cancer care in India by designing, building and managing cancer centers with a steadfast vision to transform cancer care environment by bringing core clinical services to one central place. - September 23, 2010 - HealthCare Global Enterprises Ltd.
MUMC Breast Surgeon Recognized for Outstanding Performance
Raymond Rudolph, M.D., MPH, FACS, a breast surgeon at the Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute (ACI) at Memorial University Medical Center, received an Outstanding Performance Award from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC). He is one of only 39 physicians... - September 23, 2010 - Memorial Health
Friends for Life, a Seattle Children’s Guild, Increases Pediatric Oncology Research Fundraising and Raises Awareness About Childhood Cancer
Friends for Life, a Seattle Children’s Hospital Guild, announces the new 2010 hand-blown glass ornament and reminds everyone that Seattle Children’s conducts ground-breaking childhood cancer research. Ornaments will be sold at the upcoming Friends for Life Fallfest at Finaghty’s Irish Pub and Restaurant in Snoqualmie, Wash. on Sat., Sept. 25 from 11 am until 6 pm. The event features the band Recess Monkey which performs at 2 pm. For more information, please visit http://www.FriendsGuild.org. - September 22, 2010 - Friends for Life
Internet Entrepreneur Jesse Willms Donates $25,000 to the Breast Cancer Research Fund
Internet marketing leader turned philanthropist Jesse Willms donated $25,000 to the Breast Cancer Research Fund today. “I am proud to support the Breast Cancer Research Fund in their goal to help find a cure for this dreaded disease,” Willms said. “More than 1.5 million women a... - September 17, 2010 - Jesse Willms
Educated Patient Board Announces Results of US Healthcare Patient Education Research
Through the formation of an executive committee charged with reexamining how health care education is being handled in America, Educated Patient has identified wide gaps in patient and family health support. Reviewing the quality and efficiency of an overworked US Healthcare System was paramount in identifying a new approach to revitalize a historically underserved market. - September 14, 2010 - Educated Patient, LLC
Cantor Fitzgerald Family Proves That Hope Triumphs Over Multiple Tragedies
Justin’s Hope Fund, a restricted fund for research at Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation will be added to the list of beneficiaries of Cantor Fitzgerald’s 2010 Charity Day on Monday, September 13th. Charity Day was created as Cantor Fitzgerald, the worst hit company, re-built... - September 13, 2010 - Children's Brain Tumor Foundation
Cancer Vaccines to Generate $ 7.7 Billion by 2015
This report concentrates on the cancer vaccines market, including antigen/adjuvant vaccines, whole cell tumor vaccines, dendritic cell (DC) vaccines, viral vectors and DNA vaccines, & idiotype vaccines - September 11, 2010 - MarketResearch.com
21st Century Oncology Offers Complimentary Screenings for Prostate Cancer
21st Century Oncology along with participating Prostate Cancer Institute urologists in Lee and Collier Counties are offering complimentary prostate cancer screenings September 13 and October 31 in honor of National Prostate Cancer Awareness month. - September 11, 2010 - 21st Century Oncology
South Nassau’s 5K Run/Walk & Multi-Cultural Health Fair is One Healthy Way to Start the Day
Free health screenings for cardiac risk factors including cholesterol, Body Mass Index (BMI), and blood pressure will be offered, as well as screening for prostate cancer (PSA). Complimentary refreshments will be provided. - September 09, 2010 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Pizza Republica to Host American Cancer Society Charity Event
Greenwood Village restaurant committed to the battle against cancer. - August 23, 2010 - Pizza Republica
Polaris Begins Commercial Development of Mental Health Assessment System for Oncology
After a successful pilot period, Polaris Health Directions, in collaboration with the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, is now developing a behavioral health assessment system for use with cancer patients. - August 14, 2010 - Polaris Health Directions
HCG Adds HIFU, a Minimally Invasive Procedure, to Treat Prostrate Cancer
State-of-the-art acoustic ablation technique reduces prostrate cancer treatment to one sitting. - August 14, 2010 - HealthCare Global Enterprises Ltd.
21st Century Oncology Among World’s First to Offer TrueBeam™
New radiation delivery system accelerates treatment for cancer with unprecedented speed and accuracy. - August 14, 2010 - 21st Century Oncology
Educated Patient Announces Opening of Tampa Bay Patient Education Center
Educated Patient just announced the opening of their first Patient Education Center in the Tampa Bay, FL area. Over 100 classes ranging from cancer, diabetes, mental illness to cardiovascular disease will be available to patients and their families. - August 13, 2010 - Educated Patient, LLC
Rabbit Healthcare Integrated EHR Systems Begins Implementation in Tennessee
"UCCC selected Rabbit for several reasons. First, because it parallels the typical medical chart making its use more intuitive and thus easing our transition. Second, by using a fully integrated system, streamlining the workflow, eliminating paperwork and overall redundancies, our efficiencies and productivity will be substantially improved." Mark Hendrixson, MD UCCC, Crossville, TN. - August 13, 2010 - Rabbit Healthcare Systems
Prediction of Prostate Cancer Progression Possible with Hyperspectral Imaging
A study conducted by scientists at ChemImage Corporation, in partnership with a well-known U.S. medical research and treatment center, revealed that Raman Molecular Imaging (RMI), a type of hyperspectral imaging, has potential in predicting the progression of prostate cancer. Blinded samples from... - August 11, 2010 - ChemImage Corporation
Rabbit Healthcare Systems Has Been Selected by Central Illinois Hematology Oncology Center
"CIHOC chose Rabbit because it offers the single best offering for our practice needs. We like Rabbit's one database solution that will produce the improved efficiencies and productivity we seek to help improve patient care. Our goal is to be on the cutting edge of technology and position ourselves for growth. The opportunity to work closely with a vendor that will adapt to our practice pattern was very compelling." - Edem Agamah, MD, CIHOC, Springfield, IL. - August 07, 2010 - Rabbit Healthcare Systems
Society for Translational Oncology Names Inaugural Executive Director
The Board of Directors of the Society for Translational Oncology (STO), after an extensive search, is pleased to name Ms Gabriella (Gabby) Cruze, CCMEP, as its inaugural Executive Director. “Ms. Cruze is an experienced CME professional and will focus on the growth of STO’s physician... - August 05, 2010 - Society for Translational Oncology
Chiropractic First, LLC Outlines Some of the Ways to Naturally Prevent Cancer
Chiropractic First, LLC is now offering a series of summer workshops, focusing on the body's innate ability to heal itself. The focus of these workshops will be on spinal care, weight loss, and nutrition in a natural healing environment. - August 01, 2010 - Chiropractic First, LLC
Trinity Lace Wigs "Stand Up to Cancer" with Free Hair Shaving for Cancer Patients
Local (San Antonio, TX) salon owner offers free hair shaving services for cancer patients in show of support. Many cancer survivors shared with Stephanie Anderson of Trinity Lace Wigs that the thought of ultimately losing their hair during chemotherapy was devastating, but the act of shaving their heads during chemo gave them a sense of control; this free service was birthed out of that sentiment. - July 30, 2010 - Trinity Lace Wigs
NuU Unlimited Support the Skyline Soiree Benefit, American Cancer Society
Skyline Soiree, a benefit for the American Cancer Society 2010, was a huge success from volunteers and donors who participated in the June 2010 event. The American Cancer Society is the largest community-based health agency internationally. The Skyline Soiree took place at Millenium Park last month. - July 28, 2010 - NuU Unlimited
The Funny Side of Lung Cancer – Thomas Palfy’s Latest Book Published
Thomas Palfy, writer-photographer, creator of several Australian travel-photo books contracted lung cancer. He decided not to despair but to create a light hearted, witty account of his experiences in the hospital. At the same time he is encouraging people not to give up when facing adversity in life. - July 25, 2010 - Thomas Palfy
The Breast Cancer Site Offers Visitors a Way to Win a $2,500 Grant for Their Favorite Charity
Visitors to The Breast Cancer Site can win a $2,500 grant for their favorite charity by entering the Stories of Inspiration Contest. Based on The Breast Cancer Site’s popular Stories of Hope page, where cancer survivors and their families tell their stories, the contest focuses on the... - July 14, 2010 - GreaterGood
South Nassau Communities Hospital Names Renowned Surgeon Director of Urologic Oncology
South Nassau Communities Hospital continued the expansion of its cancer program, naming David A. Silver, M.D, FACS, director of urologic oncology. Dr. Silver is a leading surgical oncologist and pioneer in robot-assisted surgery. - July 09, 2010 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
South Nassau Communities Hospital Names Manager of Radiation Oncology Services
Kyongah Hwang has been named manager of South Nassau's Center for Comprehensive Radiation Services and Long Island Gamma Knife® Center. She previously served as a senior radiation therapist at Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, NJ. - July 09, 2010 - Mount Sinai South Nassau