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.
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
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
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.
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
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
South Nassau Communities Hospital Breast Cancer Doctor Appointed to Commission on Cancer
Christine Hodyl, D.O., FACS, has been appointed South Nassau Communities Hospital’s Cancer Liaison Physician to the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Commission on Cancer (CoC). Cancer Liaison Physicians are an integral part of cancer programs accredited by the ACS. The CoC is a consortium... - July 08, 2010 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
HCG Adds a New Dimension to Diagnosis; Myocardial Blood Flow for the First Time in Asia
HealthCare Global Enterprises Limited (HCG), South Asia’s largest cancer care network, today unveiled the PET Myocardial Blood Flow (MBF) System that offers clinicians a non-invasive method to determine true myocardial blood flow and accurately assess the need for revascularization procedures such as stenting and bypass surgery. - July 04, 2010 - HealthCare Global Enterprises Ltd.
Voicebrook Products Available on GSA Contract Through Contract Holder, Aprisa Technology, LLC
Aprisa Technology, LLC partners with Voicebrook, allowing Federal and State customers to buy Voicebrook’s solutions via GSA Contract. - June 30, 2010 - Voicebrook, Inc.
Life Coach Hueina Su Invited to Launch Mindful Wellness Coaching Program for Cancer Patients and Caregivers
Certified life coach, best-selling author and founder of Denville, NJ-based Beyond Horizon Coaching Hueina Su is invited to launch a stress management coaching and training program at Sparta Cancer Center. - June 30, 2010 - Beyond Horizon Coaching
Christian Guided Imagery for Cancer Patients? A New Technique Presented in Karen Tripp's God is Bigger Than Your Cancer Workbook Published by Fresh Water Press.
For decades, it’s been known that the power of the mind can impact the progression of cancer in the body.1 Likewise, multiple studies found that faith has a positive effect on physical health.2 What if the power of the mind was combined with the power of faith? Karen Tripp MS presents a... - June 21, 2010 - Fresh Water Press
American Cancer Society - Relay for Life of Clark, NJ: on a Mission to Save Lives
More Than 1125 Participants Expected at Annual Event to Celebrate Life and Remember Those Lost to Cancer. - June 06, 2010 - American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Rahway NJ
South Nassau Communities Hospital's Cancer Program Features Jamaica Native Surgical Oncologist
A specialist in surgical oncology, including head and neck surgery, Dr. Reid helped South Nassau’s Cancer Program earn the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Commission on Cancer (CoC) Outstanding Achievement Award. - May 27, 2010 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Prostate Cancer Institute Gives Men Get Easier Access to Care
A group of urologists and radiation oncologists working with 21st Century Oncology have come together to provide a comprehensive resource for information and treatment for men with prostate cancer in Southwest Florida. The Prostate Cancer Institute combines the thought and opinion leaders in... - May 27, 2010 - Prostate Cancer Institute
American Cancer Society - Relay For Life of Clark, NJ: Invites Cancer Survivors and Loved Ones to Create a World with More Birthdays and Less Cancer
American Cancer Society (Eastern Division) and Clark Township in Union County, New Jersey will host overnight event to fight cancer. In Honor of Cancer Survivors and to Remember Those Lost to the Disease. - May 20, 2010 - American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Rahway NJ
Cork & Fork Sponsors Community Breast Cancer Fundraiser
The owners and management of Cork & Fork, Inc., in conjunction with Peterson Management, Owner/Management Company of Virginia Gateway, take great pleasure in announcing a gala evening of food, wine, music, friendship, and simple pleasures, all to help fund and sustain the outstanding work of... - May 19, 2010 - Cork & Fork
Rabbit Healthcare Systems to Demonstrate Rabbit Integrated Systems in the EHR Lab at the 2010 ASCO Annual Meeting
Rabbit Healthcare Systems is one of eleven electronic health record (EHR) vendors selected to participate in the fourth American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) EHR Lab to be held June 5-7 at the 2010 ASCO Annual Meeting in Chicago. - May 18, 2010 - Rabbit Healthcare Systems
Rabbit Healthcare Systems Selected by Louisiana Oncology Associates
"We chose Rabbit because it is oncology-specific, its ease of use, and reputation. Rabbit has a great track record for transitioning medical practices from paper to electronic health records, and this was a big factor in our decision making process. We’re looking forward to a smooth transition this Summer!” - Nancy Lormand, Practice Manager, Louisiana Oncology Associates, Lafayette, LA - May 18, 2010 - Rabbit Healthcare Systems
Alcohol Consumption Associated with Increased Risk for Benign Breast Disease in Young Women - a Research at Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital found Adolescent females who drank frequently were more likely to develop benign breast disease, a predictor of increased break cancer risk. - May 14, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Canidae Pet Foods Supports Amgen Tour of California with Road Bike Raffle to Benefit Pet Cancer Research
To help promote Responsible Pet Ownership and healthy lifestyles, Canidae will conduct a raffle at the Amgen Tour of California to win a Felt F5 Team Bicycle with proceeds to benefit the fight against cancer in pets. - May 12, 2010 - CANIDAE Natural Pet Food Company
Hispanics Live in Areas with Limited Capacity for Colorectal Cancer Screening: A Research from Brigham and Women's Hospital
New research shows that Hispanics live in areas with more limited availability of colonoscopies and sigmoidoscopies for colorectal cancer screening. - May 12, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
HealthSaaS, Inc. Releasing Online Vertical Suite of Condition and Disease Specific Personal Health Records (PHR)
HealthSaaS today announced they are releasing an online suite of condition and disease specific Personal Health Record (PHR) services. The first to be released is PainPHR http://www.painPHR.com DiabetesPHR and SportsmedPHR will be available later this year. BreastcancerPHR and ProstatecancerPHR... - May 07, 2010 - HealthSaaS, Inc
Maryland’s Biggest Bash Hosts Pizza Dinner for Guests of Hackerman-Patz Pavilion
Approximately 45 Johns Hopkins cancer patients and their caregivers joined the members of Maryland’s Biggest Bash at the Hackerman-Patz Pavilion for a night of family, socializing and pizza. The goal of the event was to provide an opportunity for families to come together, share experiences... - May 07, 2010 - Maryland's Biggest Bash
Champions of Hope in the Battle Against Blood Cancer
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), Suncoast Chapter, Man & Woman of the Year Black Tie Gala is on May 22, 2010. - May 04, 2010 - The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Suncoast Chapter
Brown Bag Party - Party for a Cure
Brown Bag consultant, Shannon Coley, is passionate about romance and about the fight against cancer. Host a romance party Sunday through Thursday, and in addition to the 20% hostess rewards, 20% of the sales will be donated to the Relay For Life team of your choice. - May 03, 2010 - Brown Bag Party - Romance Parties By Shannon
South Nassau's Dr. Rajiv Datta Named a “Top Doctor” in Colon and Rectal Surgery
Rajiv Datta, MD, has been selected for inclusion in the 13th edition of Top Doctors: New York Metro Area. This is the third consecutive year that Dr. Datta will be included in the acclaimed guide from Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. - May 02, 2010 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Head and Neck Cancer Patients, Who do Not Respond to Other Treatment, highly Benefit from Photodynamic Therapy with Medicament Foscan® of biolitec AG
Patients with head and neck cancer, who are otherwise unresponsive to further treatment, can derive great benefit from treatment with photodynamic therapy (PDT) and Foscan®. This has been confirmed by researchers in a European author team led by the Nederlands Kanker Instituut - Antoni van... - May 01, 2010 - biolitec AG
National Brain Tumor Society’s 16th Annual Bay Area Brain Tumor Walk Raising Essential Funds for Brain Tumor Research
National Brain Tumor Society will host a fundraising walk and community day in San Francisco on Saturday, May 1, 2010. Over 2,500 will gather for a 5K walk through scenic Golden Gate Park to raise awareness and essential funds. - April 30, 2010 - National Brain Tumor Society
Archived Safe Handling Awareness Day CE Webinar Supported by Carmel Pharma Now Available
More than 1300 Participants Viewed Live Webinar Presentation on April 20. - April 26, 2010 - Carmel Pharma