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.
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
Maimah Karmo Receives Prestigious Congressional Black Caucus Leadership in Advocacy Award
At the 2010 Minority Quality Forum/CBC Health Braintrust Health Disparities Forum Event, Maimah Karmo, President of Tigerlily was Honored for her work impacting Young Women with Breast Cancer. - April 25, 2010 - Tigerlily Foundation
Landmark Lung Cancer Research Study Approves Only Site in Colorado
Denver CyberKnife obtains IRB approval as the only site in Colorado to participate in a phase IIII lung cancer trial comparing radiosurgery to surgery. - April 16, 2010 - Denver CyberKnife
The Cancer Market Outlook to 2014: Competitive Landscape, Market Size, Pipeline Analysis and Growth Opportunities Report Now Available on ReportsandReports
In the current environment, the successful oncology players of the future will be those that can anticipate protocol evolution and design the most relevant clinical trials. In recent years, biotech companies have fuelled innovation in oncology more than ever before. - April 15, 2010 - marketsandmarkets
Certified Oncology Nurse Gwendolyn Skeoch's New Release Guides Cancer Patients Through the Valley of Treatment; Published by Dog Ear Publishing
If you or someone you love is undergoing cancer treatment, explore this Dog Ear Publishing published book, which provides hope and encouragement as well as practical medical information. The first portion of the text provides a motivational view of the human aspect of cancer, while the second provides an overview of cancer and tries to take the myth out of chemotherapy. - April 15, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
Luxe Life Pink Carpet Beauty and Shopping Event, Comes to the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles, Sunday, April 25, 2010 from 11-3pm
Third Annual Charity Event Selects Susan G. Komen for the Cure® as 2010 Charity. Local Chapter to attend and various celebrities to attend to support important charity. - April 09, 2010 - Luxe Life Events
Now Live: The “Safe Handling Dance” Video to Benefit the ASHP Foundation
Get Steppin’ to Safety -- 100,000 Views Equals a Charitable Donation to Further the Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs. - April 09, 2010 - Carmel Pharma
Rabbit Healthcare Systems Announced New Agreement with Columbia Basin Hematology Oncology
Has completed the implementation phase for Medical Records and is scheduled Rabbit to go live at CBHO (Columbia Basin Hematology Oncology) in Kennewick, Washington with all systems on April 27. CBHO will use the systems in its’ new Cancer Center. - April 07, 2010 - Rabbit Healthcare Systems
Six Volt Featured at T.J. Martell Family Day Honoring the Jonas Brothers
The Jonas Brothers are being honored by the T.J. Martell foundation. - April 07, 2010 - Six Volt Band
Women & Infants is First Hospital in Nation to Provide Fertility Preservation for Childhood Cancer Survivors
The Program for Fertility Preservation at Women & Infants Hospital now offers options for fertility preservation in children, working in coordination with the Division of Oncology at Hasbro Children’s Hospital. - April 07, 2010 - Women & Infants Hospital
LI 2 Day Walk to Fight Breast Cancer Names South Nassau a Beneficiary
Since 2008, LI2DAY has donated a total of $51,500 to South Nassau in support of its breast cancer screening, early detection/diagnosis, and follow-up treatment program for underserved and minority patients. - April 03, 2010 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
South Nassau's Cancer Program Earns Prestigious Award from ACS Commission on Cancer
South Nassau is one of just five hospitals in New York and only 82 in the United States to receive the Outstanding Achievement Award. - April 01, 2010 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Lymphedema Depot Announces Spring Discounts
Lymphedema Depot, the Canadian importer and seller of Solaris lymphedema-care products, announced their discounts for spring, 2010 today. - March 26, 2010 - Lymphedema Depot Ltd.
Woodworkers Unite to Fight Cancer for the American Cancer Society
TheWoodWhisperer.com is proud to announce the 1st Annual Woodworkers Fighting Cancer event to support the American Cancer Society. Throughout the month of March, Wood Whisperer Guild members will be embarking on the first ever online “Guild Build”. The project that more than 100 members... - March 19, 2010 - The Wood Whisperer
New Device Optimizes Targeting of Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer
The temporary, implantable balloon prostate immobilizer, “increases the effectiveness of leading-edge, external beam radiation technologies such as Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) by preventing the prostate from moving at the time radiation is delivered to the cancer,” said Dr. Mullen. - March 18, 2010 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Breast Cancer Survivors Who Take Aspirin Have Half the Risk of Dying from the Disease
New research shows women who take aspirin after a breast cancer diagnosis lower their risk of a recurrence and death from the disease. - March 12, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Anderson-Mcqueen Family Tribute Centers Supports the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life
Anderson-McQueen Family Tribute Centers has donated all net proceeds from their annual Tree of Memories event, $2,565.00, to the American Cancer Society in support of Relay for Life. “The Trees of Memories event helps families remember their loved ones during the holiday season,” said... - March 04, 2010 - Anderson-McQueen Family Tribute Centers
Breast Cancer Insight Announces the Completion of It's New Content Rich Information Website
www.breastcancerinsight.com has just announced that it’s beta test development has completed and the content rich, advertising-free web site has launched. This truly unique web site is written on a basic reading level so that people all over the world can understand important medical problems... - March 04, 2010 - Breast Cancer Insight
ProTen Services Bring Radon Tee World Trek to Bath
National radon specialists, ProTen Services, who are supporting the CanSAR Radon Tee World Trek 2010, have added Bath to the list of destinations the Tee has visited. - February 20, 2010 - ProTen Services
Pelicans, Coconuts & Butterflies Launches Resource-Rich Website to Support Healing and Promote Natural, Less-Invasive Treatment Methods
Billions of dollars are spent every year on cancer research and treatments that refuse to respect a basic tenet of the Hippocratic Oath: First Do No Harm. Ani Kaspar announced today that her resource-rich website, www.PelicansCoconutsandButterflies.com, launched to support wellness and to promote a... - February 19, 2010 - Pelicans, Coconuts & Butterflies
Dr. Diab Joins HealthONE, Opens New Oncology Practice
Colorado Integrative Cancer Care, the Denver Metro’s only integrative oncology practice, is now located at The Medical Center of Aurora. - February 10, 2010 - The Medical Center of Aurora
Carmel Pharma to Sponsor the Return of National Safe Handling Awareness Month in April 2010
Annual campaign increases education about/awareness of hazardous drug exposure through complimentary CE programs and safe handling initiatives. - February 04, 2010 - Carmel Pharma
Biomarker Discovery Grant Deadline Extended
RayBiotech, Inc., today announced that they are extending the deadline for submitting applications for its Biomarker Discovery Pilot Grant program. RayBiotech will now accept applications for the pilot grants through February 22nd, 2010. “The last-minute surge in interest in the grant program has been overwhelming,” said Brett Burkholder, Director of Marketing & Business Development for RayBiotech, Inc. - February 02, 2010 - RayBiotech, Inc
SteppingStone Journals Cancer Organizer Now Available as eBook
SteppingStone Journals releases eBook version of its popular cancer medical organizer through its website. - January 30, 2010 - SteppingStone Journals
Role of YAP in Cancer Revealed Using EGFR Phosphorylation Array
A study, published in the December 2009 issue of Nature Cell Biology, identified amphiregulin (AREG) as the key effector molecule in YAP-mediated proliferation of breast epithelial cells. Since AREG is a a diffusible, secreted factor, it represents a new potential drug target for cancer. Two antibody arrays from RayBiotech were instrumental in this discovery; one is a unique array detecting phosphorylation of EGFR family receptors at multiple sites. - January 29, 2010 - RayBiotech, Inc
Courtney’s Courage Celebration and NuU Medspa House Public for Aplastic Anemia
On Saturday, January 23, 2010, NuU Medspa convened for Courtney’s Courage Celebration to support the Lowe Family and their daughter’s battle with Severe Aplastic Anemia in Zimmerman, MN. Aplastic Anemia is a blood disorder in which the body's bone marrow doesn't make enough new blood... - January 27, 2010 - NuU Unlimited
Ithaca Athlete to Participate in 7-Day, 155-Mile Australian Outback Foot Race; Celebrates with $20,000 Fundraiser for Cancer Resource Center of the Finger Lakes
Cancer’s impact on 3 friends; services provided by Cancer Resource Center; acceptance as race participant, all foster desire to raise funds and awareness. - January 18, 2010 - Cancer Resource Center of the Finger Lakes
NewsRx Publishes Encyclopedia of Breast Cancer, 2009: An encyK Resource for Patients & Professionals
NewsRx, a 25-year-old publisher and international news organization headquartered in Atlanta, has published a new encyclopedia on breast cancer -- Encyclopedia of Breast Cancer, 2009: An encyK Resource for Patients & Professionals. More information is at... - January 15, 2010 - NewsRx
Barbara’s Friends 15th Anniversary Celebration Set for Jan. 31
Barbara’s Friends, the Southwest Florida Children’s Hospital Cancer Fund, will celebrate a special milestone this month – its 15th anniversary - with an event on Jan. 31, 2010 from 12 noon – 3:30 p.m. at the Miromar Design Center, 10800 Corkscrew Road, Estero, Fla. Founded... - January 10, 2010 - Lee Memorial Health System
Not Just Any Old Day® Partners with Tigerlily Foundation by Donating Proceeds of Anniversary Calendar Key
October has become well known as the month for donations to fight breast cancer. But, breast cancer is a 365 day of the year disease. In October 2009, Not Just Any Old Day® joined the fight against breast cancer by launching its line of Silver plated Calendar Keys marked with a PINK stone. - December 29, 2009 - Tigerlily Foundation
Premier Corporate Housing Donates Christmas Gifts to Ben Taub Hospital in Houston
Premier Corporate Housing made a generous donation of toys and books to the Ben Taub Hospital on Tuesday. Matt Reynolds, Director of Business Development delivered the gifts to the hospital, which is a member of the Harris County Hospital District. - December 24, 2009 - Premier Corporate Housing
Direct Oncology Foundation Seeks $100,000 to Sequence Genome of Cancer-Proof Mouse
Direct Oncology Foundation and Livly, both California non-profit corporations, seek funding to sequence the genome of cancer proof mice developed at Wake Forest University. - December 23, 2009 - Direct Oncology Foundation
HealthSaaS.net Signs Reseller and Integration Agreement with BioSign
HealthSaaS.net and BioSign Technologies Inc. (CNSX:BIO) today announced they have entered into an alliance agreement that enables HealthSaaS.net to resell BioSign products and integrate patient driven data into the HealthSaaS.net Personal Health Record (PHR) treatment management service. - December 11, 2009 - HealthSaaS, Inc
SleepRestfully.com Announces Online Live Chat Now Available
SleepRestfully.com of Houston, Texas, a leading distributor in the sleep therapy and oxygen equipment and supplies, announces the addition of Live Chat to their list of services. On December 1, 2009 Phillips Respironics required all on line providers of products not to advertise any price below a... - December 10, 2009 - Sleep Restfully, Inc.
Innovative V Foundation Wine Celebration Fundraiser Gains Three New Team Members - Board Represents Seasoned and Widely Varied Talents Across Many Sectors
Contributions to U.S. Charities continued to decline in the first half of 2009, but The V Foundation Wine Celebration is extremely optimistic for the coming year. The 2009 event raised more than $2.2 million dollars for cancer research, and will add three new high-profile members to its Board of Directors this month: Brett Hurt, CEO of Bazaarvoice, Jeff Kuhlman, Chief Communications Officer for Audi of America and Robert Stone, an intellectual property litigator with Quinn Emanuel. - December 09, 2009 - V Foundation Wine Celebration
Genesis Creations Introduces I Am Hathin: David Rouzzo Fights Back Against Cancer
"Hathin," "Hathin: Resurrection" and "I Am Hathin" are the three big titles in David Rouzzo's Hathin series as of right now. At the release of his third book, titled "I Am Hathin," David Rouzzo announced that the purchases of his books would help to fight... - December 09, 2009 - Genesis Creations and Publications
Trinity Lace Wigs Announces Recent Contest Winners
TrinityLacewigs.Com (TLC) recently announced the winners of their Free Lace Wigs Give-a-way. The company has confirmed that it will annually give away lace wigs through a new program it has established. Through this program the company will donate lace wigs to entrants with medically related hair loss. - December 02, 2009 - Trinity Lace Wigs
North American Seminars Inc. Opens Its 2010 Continuing Medical Education Course Sponsorship Program
North American Seminars Inc. is now accepting medical facilities that wish to host continuing medical education courses at their medical facility in 2010. This program allows a facility to showcase its operation and capabilities to the medical community as well as reduce their overall costs to educate their physical therapy and occupational therapy team members. In 2009 over 45 facilities hosted over 250 live training events. - November 25, 2009 - North American Seminars
Bodhi Body Integrative Medical Centers Educates with New State-of-the-Art Digital Imaging That Can Detect What a Normal Mammogram Cannot
Bodhi Body seminar to educate women on breast health aligned with Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging being scheduled for December 4. - November 25, 2009 - Bodhi Body Integrative Medical Centers
Martha Stewart Invites Founder of Bake for Hope to Participate in Martha’s 1st Annual Pie Contest Show
Bake for Hope founder, Lisa Pederson, of grass-roots charity event, gets invited to participate on Martha Stewart’s 1st Annual Pie Contest show airing this holiday season. - November 20, 2009 - Cause Good
The Dirty Dozen to be Filmed for the Lance Armstrong Foundation
In the 27th year of its running, The Dirty Dozen will be filmed live, by local film group Global Ride Productions, creators of virtual cycling DVDs. All profits from the sale of the DVD will go to the Lance Armstrong Foundation for the fight against cancer. Local music talent is also being sought for the soundtrack to the DVD. The race takes place on November 28, 2009. - November 19, 2009 - Global Ride Productions
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura Presents "Frankly Speaking About Colorectal Cancer" Dec. 19
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura will host a free workshop for people affected by cancer entitled: Frankly Speaking About Colorectal Cancer with Heinz-Josef Lenz, MD, FACP. The program will explore colorectal cancer treatment, side-effect management and psychosocial aspects of the illness. - November 18, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Oral Cancer Now More Deadly Than Cervical Cancer - New Technology Offered by Dr. Mariana Conant's Dental Office Helps in Detection
Local Fairfield, CT dentist, Dr. Mariana Conant, announces the add-on of an important new tool in the detection of oral cancer. - November 17, 2009 - Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in Fairfield
CuraBase to be Presented at the AACR-NCI-EORTC Molecular Targets and Cancer Therpeutics Conference in Boston
Targeted Therapeutics Consulting, Inc. announced today that its lead product, the cancer drug development database CuraBase®, will be introduced to the scientific community at the AACR-NCI-EORTC Molecular Targets and Cancer Therpeutics Conference in Boston on Monday, November 16. Dr. W. Michael... - November 14, 2009 - Targeted Therapeutics Consulting, Inc.
Brittany's 2nd Annual Angel Gala Set for November 22, 2009
Brittany’s Battle, Inc. will host their 2nd Annual Angel Gala. The event is an annual fundraiser for the NC non-profit whose mission is to support families battling cancer. They also raise money for lung cancer research. - November 12, 2009 - Brittany's Battle, Inc.
New Book About Surviving Cancer: Lessons to Help You Win Your Battle
Given three months to live, he survived his cancer, and learned lessons that can help other cancer victims to face the many ordeals ahead. - November 10, 2009 - Seward Publishing