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.
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
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