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.
Ali Naboush, MD Joins New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the nation’s leading oncology practices, is proud to announce the addition of board-certified hematologist-oncologist Ali Naboush, MD. Dr. Naboush will practice at NYCBS locations in Astoria, Bayside, and Valley Stream. https://nycancer. - March 13, 2023 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Author Susan Awe-Odigie’s New Book, "Beating Breast Cancer with an Attitude," Reveals the Key Element That, Along with Treatment, Aided in Her Battle with Breast Cancer
Recent release “Beating Breast Cancer with an Attitude,” from Covenant Books author Susan Awe-Odigie, follows the author's fight against breast cancer and how she kept a positive mindset through it all to help her in her battle. From her diagnosis to every round of treatment and surgeries, Awe-Odigie shows how focusing on the positive was an instrumental part in her survival. - March 08, 2023 - Covenant Books
Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialist Dodis Kohan, MD Joins NY Health
New York Health (NY Health), the premier practice of primary and specialty care, is proud to announce the addition of Dodis Kohan, MD, to its team of dedicated healthcare professionals. Dr. Kohan is a board-certified Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialist with over thirty years of experience in... - March 04, 2023 - New York Health
Author Josh Ciolkosz’s New Book, "Against All Odds," is a Heartfelt Story of Faith in the Face of Life's Most Difficult Moments as the Author's Son Battles Brain Cancer
Recent release “Against All Odds,” from Covenant Books author Josh Ciolkosz, follows the author's family as their infant son receives a devastating diagnosis of brain cancer. Through every hospital stay and treatment, the Ciolkosz family grows stronger in their faith that God will carry them through as their son shows courage and strength in the face of unimaginable odds. - February 21, 2023 - Covenant Books
Last Blade Standing Fights Cancer
Every season, Last Blade Standing gets bigger and better than the year before, but one part of the competition will always remain the same: the charity aspect. After competitors are chosen, Doc posts a list of potential charities, and the bladesmiths vote on which one they would most like to... - February 18, 2023 - Last Blade Standing Inc.
Accord Physicians Urology Joins New York Health
New York Health, the premier primary and specialty care practice, is pleased to announce that Accord Physicians Urology has joined its network of specialty care providers. Accord Physicians Urology is a comprehensive urology group located in Queens and Brooklyn at 107-15 Jamaica Ave., Queens, NY... - February 07, 2023 - New York Health
Cancer Diagnoses Turns Cinder Shine Back to Her First Love: Songwriting
After a 30-year detour as a fitness expert and author, Singer-Songwriter Cinder Shine’s terminal cancer diagnosis presented an opportunity to make music creation a source of healing. Cinder Shine found a community of like-minded artists who want to inspire. - January 31, 2023 - Cinder Shine
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Expands Cancer Care Network to Upstate Locations
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the leading oncology practices in the nation, and OneOncology, the national platform for independent community oncology practices, announce its plan to expand cancer care access to Orange County. The expanded footprint will provide patients... - January 30, 2023 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Joseph Safdieh, MD Joins New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the leading oncology practices in the nation, is pleased to announce that board-certified radiation oncologist Joseph Safdieh, MD, has joined its team of radiation oncologists. He will practice at 2236 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. “We... - January 23, 2023 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
50% of Homes in Colorado Have High Radon Levels - Help Protect Your Community During Radon Action Month
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has designated January as National Radon Action Month. This January, raise awareness about the risks of radon in your community — and teach others how to test their homes. Not only do half the homes in Colorado have high radon levels, but 1 in 3... - January 05, 2023 - Rocky Mountain AARST
New Cancer Care Facility Opens in Brooklyn
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the fastest-growing community oncology practices in the nation, today announced the opening of a new comprehensive cancer care practice in the Flatbush section of Brooklyn in collaboration with Memorial Medical Care, PC (MMC), a practice of... - January 03, 2023 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Jagmohan Kalra, MD Joins New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the nation’s leading oncology practices, is proud to announce the addition of board-certified hematologist-oncologist Jagmohan Kalra, MD. She will practice at 1055 Stewart Ave., Bethpage, NY 11714. “We are very excited to welcome... - January 02, 2023 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Rocky Mountain Chapter of AARST Prepares for Radon Action Month with Formation of Radon Action Coalition
City and state health and environmental departments, nonprofits, radon awareness activists, and lung health organizations collaborate on how to raise awareness of the harmful effects of radon gas. - December 30, 2022 - Rocky Mountain AARST
Hafezi Capital Delivers Feasibility Study for Pediatric Oncology Center in Khartoum, Sudan
Hafezi Capital International Consulting developed a strong Feasibility Study for Sudan Children's Cancer Organization in Khartoum, Sudan. The study reviewed the number of cases within the region and develop an analysis for demands and financial viability for the project. - December 28, 2022 - Hafezi Capital LLC
Pain Institute of Long Island Joins New York Health
The Pain Institute of Long Island, a comprehensive pain management practice with locations in Patchogue, Port Jefferson, Port Jefferson Station, Riverhead, Rockville Centre, Woodbury, and Plainview, has officially joined New York Health’s (NY Health) growing network of specialty care... - December 20, 2022 - New York Health
Gail Louise Dempsey’s New Book, "Day 7," Follows Victor, Who Experiences a Low White Blood Cell (WBC) Count After Chemo and Receives Medication to Increase His WBC Count
Fulton Books author Gail Louise Dempsey, who has her doctorate in chemical engineering and works in drug development, has completed her most recent book, “Day 7”: a charming story of a young man who is able to overcome a side effect of his chemotherapy treatment with a special drug that... - December 09, 2022 - Fulton Books
Ramsey Asmar, MD Joins New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the nation’s leading oncology practices, is proud to announce the addition of board-certified hematologist-oncologist Ramsey Asmar, MD. He will practice at 2236 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205. “We are very excited to welcome... - December 01, 2022 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Morgan County Medical Oncology Practices Combine to Provide Comprehensive Cancer Care
Cancer Care Center of Decatur is joining Clearview Cancer Institute. CCI welcomes Dr. Naveen Lobo. - November 23, 2022 - Clearview Cancer Institute
Personalized Immune Therapy Shown to Extend Survival in Patients with Aggressive Brain Cancer
DCVax®-L Cancer Vaccine Trial at Sarah Cannon Research Institute at HealthONE Shows First Meaningful Survival Extension in Many Years - November 22, 2022 - HCA Healthcare Continental Division
Microvascular Therapeutics Receives Funds from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) for Its Brain Tumor Program
Microvascular Therapeutics (MVT), a clinical stage biotechnology company based in Tucson, AZ, was recently awarded a Phase I Small Business Innovation Research grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Emmanuelle Meuillet, Chief Scientific and Operating Officer at MVT said, “We are... - November 18, 2022 - Microvascular Therapeutics, Inc.
Shoals Medical Oncology Practices Combine
Clearview Cancer Institute (CCI) and the medical oncology division of North Alabama Cancer Center (NACC), formerly Northwest Alabama Cancer Care, are joining together in Florence and Muscle Shoals, Alabama. - November 17, 2022 - Clearview Cancer Institute
The Lynne Cohen Foundation Celebrates 20 Years of the Kickin’ Cancer! 5K in Brentwood, LA on Nov. 13
Los Angeles-based Foundation for women's breast and ovarian cancer prevention invites participants to walk/run/stroll in support of their cutting-edge preventive care clinic at USC on November 13, 2022. - November 08, 2022 - Lynne Cohen Foundation
National Minority Quality Forum’s Cancer Stage Shifting Initiative Launches Website Exploring the Future of Multi-Cancer Early Detection & Equitable Cancer Care
Exact Sciences and National Minority Quality Forum are leading the new #ShiftCancer initiative in support of the Cancer Moonshot Program. - November 02, 2022 - National Minority Quality Forum
CancerLife Announces a New Platform to Address Disparities of Care with Breast Cancer
CancerLife announces the results of a clinical trial where QoL was raised by 14.3% across all care settings, which proves it solution can address disparities of care. - October 29, 2022 - CancerLife
ARA Breast Radiologist Goes All Pink to Emphasize Importance of Mammography
It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month and many are working to bring attention to breast cancer and the importance of screening with mammography. However, Dr. Arthy Saravanan, head of the breast imaging section at ARA Diagnostic Imaging, is going the extra mile, in a bright pink car. Dr. - October 18, 2022 - ARA Diagnostic Imaging
Voicebrook and Gestalt Debuting Strategic Integration at Pathology Visions 2022
Now Available: VoiceOver PRO and PathFlow® integration to improve streamlined workflow for pathology laboratories. - October 17, 2022 - Voicebrook, Inc.
Mirror Biologics, Inc. Announces Additional $20 Million Investment to Close Out $30 Million Series A Investment Round
Mirror Biologics, Inc., a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company today announced the completion of the final $20 million tranche of its $30 million Series A investment round with Bradbury Asset Management (Hong Kong), Limited. Bradbury provided an initial $10 million tranche for this round in... - October 11, 2022 - Mirror Biologics, Inc.
Viki B. Zarkin Recognized as a Mentor of the Year for 2022 by P.O.W.E.R.(Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Viki B. Zarkin of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania has been recognized as a Mentor of the Year for 2022 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and great success in the fields of motivational speaking and life coaching. AboutT Viki B. - September 29, 2022 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
TriAct Therapeutics’ Novel TrxR1 Inhibitor Receives FDA Rare Pediatric Disease Designation for Treatment of Pediatric Diffuse High Grade Gliomas
TriAct Therapeutics, a private, late clinical-stage oncology therapeutics company, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted rare pediatric disease designation (RPDD) to its novel, proprietary TrxR1 inhibitor (iniparib), for the treatment of patients with... - September 28, 2022 - TriAct Therapeutics
AlēvCare Hospice Announces Partnership with Texas Tech UHSC School of Nursing to Provide Training for Tomorrow's Nurses
AlēvCare Hospice has partnered with the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Nursing to provide educational opportunities to their nursing students in the fields of hospice and end-of-life care. - September 14, 2022 - AlevCare Hospice
The Medical Center of Aurora Receives Prestigious Three-Star Rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
The Medical Center of Aurora has earned a distinguished three-star rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for its patient care and lung cancer resection outcomes. The three-star rating, which denotes the highest category of quality, places The Medical Center of Aurora among the elite... - August 31, 2022 - The Medical Center of Aurora
Dr. Kelly Johnson Joins New York Breast Health
New York Breast Health (NY Breast Health), a division of New York Cancer & Blood Specialists, is pleased to announce the addition of board-certified general surgeon and fellowship-trained breast surgical oncologist Kelly Johnson, DO. She will practice at 805 Northern Blvd., Great Neck, NY 11021. - August 30, 2022 - New York Breast Health
Grand Opening of Black-Owned Spa Providing Areola Repigmentation to Women Who Underwent Breast Mastectomy
Finally, there is a place in Palm Bay that specializes in meeting the needs of the breast mastectomy community and those left with all kinds of surgery scars. - August 27, 2022 - My G-Spa
PSL Family wCaregivers to Get Answers; Fearless Caregiver Workshop Sept. 22
Limited complimentary tickets are available for the Fearless Caregiver training. The 25th anniversary Fearless Caregiver Conference tour will come to the Port Saint Lucie Community Center Sept. 22. - August 26, 2022 - Caregiver.com, Inc.
The Brooklyn Cancer Center Opens in Downtown Brooklyn
The Brooklyn Cancer Center (TBCC), a partnership between New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the leading oncology practices in the nation, and The Brooklyn Hospital Center (TBHC), an independent community hospital in Fort Greene/Downtown Brooklyn, marked a major milestone today... - August 25, 2022 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Hospice Home Care Expands to Cover All of Los Angeles County
Every city in Los Angeles Country will be serviced by Hospice Home Care. The department that has been created will allow doctors, nurses, volunteers and other hospice care professionals to service thousands of patients in the Los Angeles area. - August 08, 2022 - Hospice Home Care
House Rx and QCCA Partner to Improve Medically Integrated Drug Dispensing at Community Oncology Clinics
House Rx, the platform for medically integrated dispensing of specialty medications, today announced a partnership with the Quality Cancer Care Alliance (QCCA) to provide QCCA-affiliated practices with an analytical snapshot of their in-office specialty drug dispensing operations, known as... - August 08, 2022 - House Rx
AVA Law Group Eyes Justice for Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Victims as House Bill Passes
If passed by the Senate, new legislation would allow those injured by contaminated water at Camp Lejeune a chance to have their cases heard in court. - August 03, 2022 - AVA Law Group, Inc.
NY Health Welcomes Urologist Raymond Khargi, MD
New York Health (NYHealth), the premier practice of primary and specialty care, is proud to announce the addition of board-certified urologist Raymond Khargi, MD. - August 03, 2022 - New York Health
Tim Wintz and Jarett Greenside Promoted to Senior Vice Presidents of Radiology for NY Imaging Specialists
NY Imaging Specialists announced today the appointments of Tim Wintz and Jarett Greenside to Senior Vice Presidents of Radiology. - August 02, 2022 - New York Imaging Specialists
Experienced Gynecologic Oncologist Albert J. Steren, MD, FACOG, Joins Maryland Oncology Hematology
An accomplished and respected Dr. Steren is a surgeon with over 30 years of experience in gynecology and gynecologic oncology, joins the Rockville division of Maryland Oncology Hematology. - August 01, 2022 - Maryland Oncology Hematology
Life Raft Group Holds Biennial Life Fest Convention July 29-31
The Life Raft Group will hold its 10th biennial Life Fest convention on July 29-31 at the Hyatt Regency, New Orleans, Louisiana. Life Fest is a unique event that provides an opportunity for patients with GIST (Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor) and their caregivers to gather in a forum where they have... - July 31, 2022 - The Life Raft Group
NY Health Appoints Vice President of Primary Care
New York Health (NYHealth) appoints Regina Primm as its Vice President of Primary Care. Primm has proven to be a prominent leader with more than a decade of experience working in healthcare. https://nyhealth.com/admin/regina-primm/ “I am honored to be given the opportunity to lead NY... - July 22, 2022 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Julia Harwood Promoted to Senior Vice President of Clinical Operations for New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS) announced today the appointment of Julia Harwood to Senior Vice President of Clinical Operations. https://nycancer.com/news/julia-harwood-promoted-to-senior-vice-president-of-clinical-operations-for-new-york-cancer-and-blood-specialists Harwood... - July 20, 2022 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Nick Giampaolo Appointed Senior Vice President of Operations for New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS) announces the appointment of Nick Giampaolo to Senior Vice President of Operations. Giampaolo will oversee expansion efforts in collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating... - July 20, 2022 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
House Rx Partners with Two Leading Oncology Clinics to Enhance Medically Integrated Dispensing of Cancer Therapies
House Rx, the platform for medically integrated dispensing of specialty medications for cancer care, rheumatoid arthritis and other complex medical conditions, announced, today, it has partnered with two leading oncology clinics — Cancer Care Associates of York and Pacific Cancer Care —... - July 18, 2022 - House Rx
Team Arnav Foundation to Hold 3rd Annual Event
Public announcement telling folks to participate in a local event whose proceeds help eradicate pediatric osteosarcoma. - July 09, 2022 - Team Arnav Foundation
Global Cancer Technology Successfully Concludes Glioblastoma Pre-Clinical Animal Studies with Impressive Results
Global Cancer Technology, a San Diego, CA biotechnology company, has successfully completed animal testing with GCT.GLIO.1, a PI3K selective inhibitor that can cross the blood brain barrier and modulate immune cell function. The company will advance the compound to Phase 1 clinical trials as a next step. - July 08, 2022 - Global Cancer Technology
George Sotos, MD Named Practice President of Maryland Oncology Hematology
Maryland Oncology Hematology (MOH), the largest independent oncology practice in Maryland and a member of The US Oncology Network, has elected George Sotos, MD as the new practice President. Dr. Sotos succeeds Dr. Joseph Haggerty as of June 1 and will serve a three-year term. Dr. Sotos practices... - July 06, 2022 - Maryland Oncology Hematology
Kalimullah Quadri, MD Joins New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the leading oncology practices in the Nation, is pleased to announce that Kalimullah Quadri, MD has joined the team of oncologists-hematologists. He will be practicing at 447 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217, and 121 Dekalb Avenue,... - July 06, 2022 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists