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.
Does Race, Income Predict Prostate Cancer Outcome?
A patient’s socioeconomic status (income, martial status and race) has absolutely no impact on his outcome following curative radiation therapy for the treatment of prostate cancer, according to a new study from Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. The study is being presented Nov. 4 at the 51st Annual American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) meeting in Chicago. It is unique in that nearly 50 percent of patients in the analysis are African American. - November 06, 2009 - Henry Ford Health System
NuU Medspa Sponsors 17th Annual Cocktails for a Cause
NuU Medspa sponsored all level donations to benefit pediatric medical research at Children’s Memorial Hospital and the Children’s Memorial Research Center (CMRC). Through support and generous donations from local vendors and businesses, the CMRC met their goal of $200,000 in donations. - November 04, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
Preventative Brain Radiation for Lung Cancer Patients: The Benefits and Risks
A new study is taking a closer look at the benefits versus risks for lung cancer patients to undergo preventative brain radiation therapy as a means to stop cancer from spreading to the brain. Study results show that while preventative brain radiation for patients with non-small cell lung cancer... - November 04, 2009 - Henry Ford Health System
Carmel Pharma Introduces PhaSeal® Secondary Set (C60)
New Component Streamlines Safe Spiking, Priming and IV Bag Infusion with Hazardous Drugs - November 01, 2009 - Carmel Pharma
North American Seminars Inc. Presents "Unlocking the Mystery of Effective Rehabilitation for Multiple Sclerosis"
Multiple sclerosis can affect any area of the central nervous system resulting in a multitude of symptoms. This course, offered in limited engagement in 2010, will address the most current evidence based treatments available for Multiple Sclerosis. North American Seminars, Inc. presents this physical therapy continuing education course in Sacramento, CA and Las Vegas, NV in 2010 - October 31, 2009 - North American Seminars
Breast Cancer Patients Have Options, Yet Many Are Not Being Informed
Over 30,000 breast cancer survivors are being put at unnecessary risk of a breast cancer recurrence due to limited awareness of a genetic test that can determine if tamoxifen is the most effective treatment for them. - October 22, 2009 - Genelex Corp
Wisconsinmade.com Donates to Breast Cancer Recovery
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. For the 8th year in a row, during the last week of October (Oct. 21 - Oct. 31), Wisconsinmade.com will donate 10% of its sales to the Wisconsin-based Breast Cancer Recovery Organization. - October 21, 2009 - Wisconsinmade.com
Moms on a Mission: Will Moms of America be the Champions of Change?
Two moms, from opposite ends of the country, who have yet to meet, answer the call to action with an astounding "yes." - October 19, 2009 - Brad Kaminsky Foundation for Brain Tumor Research
Imerman Angels and NuU Medspa Connect for Cancer Support
NuU Medspa has donated to Imerman Angels, as well as attended silent auctions for support. Being a part of such a successful charity that is now ranked the largest one-on-one cancer support charity is certainly an honor in which we continue to donate and support. - October 16, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
ALPCO Introduces Immundiagnostik Bone Sialoprotein (BSP) ELISA to North America
ALPCO Diagnostics introduces Immundiagnostik's Bone Sialoprotein ELISA to North America. The BSP ELISA exhibits outstanding sensitivity and specificity for the underglycosylated or carbohydrate deficient Bone Sialoprotein. - October 15, 2009 - ALPCO
“Think Pink, Go Green” Beautorium Announces Support of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® North Jersey Affiliate
Fundraising and Education About the Health Benefits of Natural and Organic Beauty Products to Highlight the Campaign. - October 14, 2009 - Beautorium
Winter Hats! New Winter Fashion This Fall & Winter
Online Retailer Delights Budget-Conscious Fashion Enthusiasts with Trendy Winter Hats - October 09, 2009 - Fashion Scarves and Shawls
Doctor Donates Services to Raise Funds for Breast Cancer Research
Dr. Kevin Smith, clinic director with Red Apple Wellness will be doing free consultations and spinal screening examinations for anyone who makes a $20.00 donation to the Susan G. Komen foundation. - October 09, 2009 - Red Apple Wellness
Study Finds 231 New Genes Associated with Head & Neck Cancer
A Henry Ford Hospital study has identified 231 new genes associated with head and neck cancer, one of the most deadly cancers responsible for 2.1 percent of all cancer deaths in the United States. Previously, only 33 genes were reported associated with head and neck cancer. “These new genes... - October 07, 2009 - Henry Ford Health System
Chemo Karaoke Launches - Music and Humor for Healing
One woman turns her battle with breast cancer into a CD of funny and inspirational songs. - October 04, 2009 - Chemo Karaoke
Gift Supports Breast Cancer Services for Underserved Women
The Long Island 2 Day Breast Cancer Walk (LI2DAY) has awarded South Nassau Communities Hospital’s Cancer Center with a $20,000 gift in support of its breast cancer screening, early detection/diagnosis, and follow-up treatment program for underserved and minority patients. This is the second... - October 04, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Bone Cancer Dogs Launches the Premier Online Resource for Dog Owners and Veterinarians
Yes, dogs can get bone cancer. Over 10,000 cases are diagnosed each year. When given this diagnosis, overwhelmed dog owners don’t know where to turn for help. Bonecancerdogs.org provides information, support and hope. - September 29, 2009 - Bone Cancer Dogs, Inc
North American Seminars Inc Introduces Cervical Spine Examination, Evaluation, and Intervention - A Neuromechanical Perspective
North American Seminars, Inc. introduces a new physical therapy continuing education course entitled Cervical Spine Examination, Evaluation, and Intervention - A Neuromechanical Perspective. This course is designed for physical therapy continuing education. - September 29, 2009 - North American Seminars
Rabbit Healthcare Systems to Demonstrate Rabbit EHR at the 2009 ASCO EHR Symposium: Harnessing the EHR: from Incentives to Sustainability
Rabbit Healthcare Systems is one of eight electronic health record (EHR) vendors elected to participate in a highlighted vendor demonstration event at the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s (ASCO) 2009 EHR Symposium: Harnessing the EHR: From Incentives to Sustainability, October 6-7 in San Francisco, CA. - September 26, 2009 - Rabbit Healthcare Systems
Shedding Light on Cancer Cells
A new technique now makes it possible to observe live cancer cells in action, allowing scientists to see how they differ from healthy cells - September 26, 2009 - Faculty of 1000
NuU Medspa Help Raise Awareness for Attack ACC Foundation, September 12, 2009
NuU Medspa joined the Attack ACC Foundation for their Third Annual 5 Mile Family Run/Walk on September 12, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. at Hickory Creek Junction (Rt. 30 Lincoln Highway - 1 mile west of Wolf Rd.). NuU Medspa donates their efforts and empathy to Attack ACC (Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma)... - September 22, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
New Cancer Organizer Helps Patients Manage Their Medical Information
To assist cancer patients with the day-to-day management of their illness, SteppingStone Journals provides an easy-to-use cancer organizer for patients to record vital medical information from cancer diagnosis through treatment and recovery. - September 19, 2009 - SteppingStone Journals
Research on Cancer Producing Enzyme Earns Prestigious Award
A study on a primary lung cancer-causing enzyme and an enzyme that stops its activity has been awarded the prestigious Murry Friedman Surgical Resident Competition Award by the Brooklyn and Long Island Chapter of the American College of Surgeons. The study was presented by surgical resident Anna... - September 17, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Tanya Marchiol of TEAM Investments Honors Breast Cancer Survivors with Tickets to Arizona Cardinals Home Games
Tanya Marchiol, real estate mogul and CEO of Phoenix-based Team Investments will award two tickets to Arizona Cardinals’ home games to breast cancer survivors in honor of their courageous battle. - September 17, 2009 - Team Investments
San Diego Professionals Against Cancer Extends Applications Period for 2009 Funding Requests to Friday, Sept. 30
Nonprofit hosts annual San Diego Festival of Beer to provide funding support to local cancer charities and organizations. - September 16, 2009 - San Diego Professionals Against Cancer
Congressional Event Hosted on Sept. 9 Will Support Awareness of Young Women, Breast Cancer & Wasserman Schultz' EARLY Act
At Capitol Hill Gathering, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz Will Speak on Young Women’s Breast Health and the EARLY Act immediately before President Obama’s Address to Joint Session of Congress on Health Care Reform. With momentum building for legislation that would fund the EARLY Act’s educational programs about young women and breast cancer, the Tigerlily Foundation will host a congressional reception Sept. 9 on Capitol Hill. - September 07, 2009 - Tigerlily Foundation
Fight Against Brain Cancer Hits the Greens and Raises Paddles for a Cure - Two Events, One Day
Brain cancer is the second leading cancer of people under the age of 20. 500 terminal cases of brain cancer will be diagnosed in the Seattle-Metro area alone this year. Funding is desperately needed for research and patient support services. - September 04, 2009 - Chris Elliott Fund for Glioblastoma Brain Cancer Research
Trinity Lace Wigs Free Give-a-Way
TrinityLacewigs.Com (TLC) is celebrating the launch of their new website with a free give-a-way. The company has announced it is embarking on a program to annually give away lace wigs. Through this program the company intends to donate these lace wig units to entrants with medically related hair loss. - September 02, 2009 - Trinity Lace Wigs
Rabbit Healthcare Systems Launches Health Information Exchange
Three real world interfaces facilitate the flow of vital patient information between patients, facilities and systems. Rabbit Healthcare Systems, the leading oncology electronic health records (EHR) and practice management system, today announced that it has launched the first phase of its health... - August 27, 2009 - Rabbit Healthcare Systems
Sonitrol Pacific Joins the Fight
The American Cancer Society 2009 Relay For Life of Portland took place July 18 and 19 at Willamette Park and the Sonitrol Pacific team made a major contribution to the fight against cancer. After months of fundraising, three Sonitrol Pacific teams took to the track and spent 18 hours walking,... - August 16, 2009 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
North American Seminars Inc. Introduces a Comprehensive Approach to Breast Cancer Management
North American Seminars Inc. introduces another course in its Cancer Rehabilitation series designed for physical therapists and occupational therapists. This two day course will give therapists everything they need to develop a comprehensive post breast cancer surgery rehabilitation program as well as protocols to develop an exercise program for all cancer patients. - July 23, 2009 - North American Seminars
Beckstrand Cancer Foundation's Board of Directors Elects New Officers
Beckstrand Cancer Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to improving and enhancing quality of life for cancer patients and their families, today announced that its Board of Directors elected new officers at a regular meeting on June 10, 2009. All of the Board’s members were present for the... - July 21, 2009 - Beckstrand Cancer Foundation
Weitz & Luxenberg Mesothelioma Cancer Lawyers Warn of Secondhand Asbestos Exposure
Secondhand asbestos exposure can lead to the development of asbestos cancers such as lung cancer and mesothelioma. For more information and a free online lawsuit review, visit www.weitzlux.com. - July 18, 2009 - Weitz & Luxenberg
Worldwide Cancer Support Group Launches on Twitter, by US Based Nonprofit, Out with Cancer
Out With Cancer, the national cancer survivor support and advocacy nonprofit, launches Twitter’s first, 24 hour, 7 day a week, cancer support group. - July 14, 2009 - Out With Cancer
Out With Cancer Organizes Worlds First Cancer Survivor Support Group on Twitter
Out With Cancer, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender cancer survivor support and advocacy nonprofit, held Twitter’s first international cancer survivor support group. - July 11, 2009 - Out With Cancer
Denver CyberKnife Aids in Colorado’s Economic Recovery by Creating 8 New Jobs
Denver CyberKnife, the state-of-the-art treatment device for cancer and tumors throughout the body has aided the economic recovery in Denver through the creation of 8 new jobs. Denver’s first CyberKnife was installed in late spring 2009 and was clinically operational in early June. Although... - July 08, 2009 - Denver CyberKnife
Weitz & Luxenberg Fentanyl Lawyers Offering Free Case Reviews
Fentanyl patches have been linked to the risk of a fatal overdose. The FDA has received reports of at least 120 deaths related to overdoses from fentanyl patches. Weitz & Luxenberg fentanyl lawyers are offering free fentanyl lawsuit reviews. - July 03, 2009 - Weitz & Luxenberg
Best® Medical International Launches Initiative to Ease Isotope Shortage
Best® Medical International is purchasing four cyclotrons from Best® Cyclotron Systems, Inc as an alternative to Technetium 99m. - June 27, 2009 - Best Medical International
Trinity Lace Wigs Promises to be a Hair Raising Experience Thus Fulfilling a Mission to Help Others at the Same Time
During these tough economic times and faced with unemployment one woman decides to open a business. Not just any business, but a mission to help women, men and children who suffer from hair loss due to various medical conditions; including our military members wounded and burned from wartime incursions. She offers a realistic hair replacement system that elevates people's self-worth and esteem. - June 17, 2009 - Trinity Lace Wigs
North American Seminars, Inc. Is Looking for Medical Professionals and Medical Content Writers and Researchers
North American Seminars, Inc. is expanding and looking for medical professionals to assist in the creation of educational material and present live education training across the United States and Europe. - June 16, 2009 - North American Seminars
Devil's Ridge Golf Club to Host 3rd Pretty In Pink Golf Tournament
For the third year in a row, the Devil’s Ridge Ladies Golf Association of Devil’s Ridge Golf Club in Holly Springs, NC, will devote funds raised during its 12th annual golf tournament to the Pretty In Pink Foundation (www.prettyinpinkfoundation.org), a charitable organization based in... - June 12, 2009 - Pretty In Pink Foundation
North American Seminars Inc. Has Expanded Its Travel Offering for Medical Professional Course Attendees
North American Seminars Inc. has expanded its travel services for course attendees to include additional discounts on hotels, rental vehicles and airline bookings. Extended services can be booked directly on www.healthclick.com when registering for a course. - June 10, 2009 - North American Seminars
HealthSaaS.net Becomes a “Front Runner” with the Release of HealthSaaS.net v4.1
HealthSaaS.net today announced it will launch a new application using Microsoft SQL Server 2008, earning the company Front Runner status from Microsoft Corp. HealthSaaS.net in combination with Microsoft SQL Server 2008 helps enable healthcare providers, research organizations, and payors, improve... - June 02, 2009 - HealthSaaS, Inc
Medimix International to Showcase Services and New Online Medical Community at ASCO AGM - May 30-June 1st
Medimix International, a leader in global healthcare marketing research for life sciences industry, announced today that it will be exhibiting at the 45th AGM of the American Society of Clinical Oncology in Orlando, Florida (May 29-June 2, 2009). With over 26,000 professionals from 128 countries attending the ASCO event, Medimix’s presence will have a dual purpose: to extend an invitation to these experts to become part of its new online community and to showcase its services. - May 22, 2009 - Medimix International
American Cancer Society - Relay for Life of Clark Joins Nationwide Movement to Celebrate "25 Years of Hope"
Event scheduled on June 12th to Honor Survivors and Remember Those Lost to Cancer. - May 21, 2009 - American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Rahway NJ
A More Direct Delivery of Cancer Drugs to Tumors
Researchers at BWH engineer nanoparticles for targeted delivery of chemotherapeutic drugs. - May 20, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
MedSource Awarded Services Contract for a Phase I Acute Myelogenous Leukemia and Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Clinical Trial
Houston-based Contract Research Organization (CRO) to manage three-year Phase I study - May 17, 2009 - MedSource
VABION Launches New Chemo Brain eBook Guide
Ph.D. Cancer Survivor reveals program used to recover from chemo brain - May 16, 2009 - VABION, LLC
FDA Calendar Updates for AZN, MIPI, MELA, IMGN
While there are still significant upside catalysts for the stock starting with the finalization of the pixantrone NDA filing in June and priority review ruling by the FDA, the risk/reward is drastically different at current levels compared to a earlier reports. - May 12, 2009 - BiomedReports.com
LI 2 Day Walk to Fight Breast Cancer Names South Nassau a Beneficiary
South Nassau Communities Hospital has been named a beneficiary of the 2009 Long Island 2 Day (LI2Day) Walk to Fight Breast Cancer. All of the money raised by LI2Day is donated directly back to Long Island community-based grassroots organizations. - May 08, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau