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.
Samir Hanash, Program Head at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center to Give Keynote Speech at GTCbio’s 2nd Oncology Biomarkers Conference on Jan. 19-20 in Miami, FL
Dr. Samir Hanash, Program Head at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, WA will give the keynote address on the discovery and development of biomarkers at the 2nd annual Oncology Biomarkers Conference on January 19-20 in Miami, Florida. Dr. Hanash will present on findings from... - November 19, 2008 - GTCbio
The Breast Cancer Site’s Eighth Anniversary a Success, Money Raised for Free Mammograms
The Breast Cancer Site celebrated its Eighth Anniversary in October by funding 1,488 free mammograms for women in need, the highest total for any one month in 2008. The Breast Cancer Site’s visitors clicked more than 10 million times on the big pink button to pay for 742.8 free mammograms... - November 16, 2008 - GreaterGood
LegalView Informs Readers of Fake Documents for Asbestos Removal Workers Increasing Risks of Mesothelioma Among Americans
LegalView recently alerted readers to a disturbing report from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding thousands of asbestos removal workers who had falsified documents in order to obtain employment. Individuals who remove asbestos must receive authentic certification in order to correctly remove asbestos and decrease the risk of asbestos exposure among citizens. - November 14, 2008 - LegalView
Cigarette Smoking Increases the Risk of Breast Cancer in Some Women
Smoking increases the risk of breast cancer for women who carry mutations in the ataxia-telangiectasia gene. These carriers had the greatest excess cancer risk from age 65 through 80. - November 08, 2008 - Disease Insight Research Foundation
Detroit to Fight Cancer During American Cancer Society Relay For Life Event
Detroit is ready to Relay! Teams are forming for this year’s American Cancer Society 7th Annual Relay For Life of Detroit. The event will again be held on the campus of Marygrove College Saturday, June 20 – Sunday, June 21, 2009. All local churches, businesses, organizations, friends... - November 07, 2008 - Relay For Life Detroit - American Cancer Society
Prostate Cancer Treatment Option Facts
“Prostate Cancer Treatment Options – The Facts” is a comprehensive factual description of 17 mainstream prostate cancer treatment options that was premiered at the Prostate Cancer Research Institute’s annual international conference in Los Angeles on September 6th, 2008. - November 06, 2008 - Dattoli Cancer Treatment Center
The Tigerlily Foundation Founder Maimah Karmo Appeared on the "Oprah Winfrey" Show on Tuesday, September 30, 2008
On the Oprah Winfrey Show, Maimah Karmo, Founder of Tigerlily Foundation shares her experience with breast cancer and discuss how it changed her life at the age of 32. - November 04, 2008 - Tigerlily Foundation
LegalView Informs Americans of Potential Asbestos Dangers Lurking During Home Efficiency Remodels
LegalView reminded readers of the potential asbestos risks that exist when remodeling homes this winter season for more energy efficiency. Lurking in millions of American homes across the country is a potentially deadly contaminant known as asbestos that can be found in home insulation. - October 31, 2008 - LegalView
Ads Running Throughout the City Are Alerting New Yorkers That a Major Cancer is Now Preventable
“So Disfiguring, So Preventable,” the Message about Oral Cancer that is Dominating the City. - October 30, 2008 - OralCDx Laboratories
4th Annual Focus on Leukemia, Lymphoma & Myeloma Conference
This conference is for those whose lives have been affected by blood cancers. - October 20, 2008 - Sun Threadz
Local San Diego Man Fighting Cancer, with a Kayak? Devoted Kayaker Pledges to Paddle for Six-Weeks to Raise Money for Cancer
With October officially Breast Cancer Awareness Month, one man decided to take action to raise money to end cancer, by kayaking for six weeks straight. - October 12, 2008 - Fitness Together
Cameron, MO - Tumor Cluster Town Hall Meeting
Kansas City based law firm Peterson & Associates, P.C. (www.petersonlawfirm.com) is announcing a town hall meeting concerning the outbreak of brain tumors and various cancers in and around Cameron, Missouri being held Saturday, October 11 at 2:00 p.m. at the Countryside Hall, 11411 NE Highway... - October 11, 2008 - Peterson & Associates, P.C.
LegalView Reports Family's Loss of Father Who Died of Asbestos Diseases
LegalView informed readers of a former Exxon Mobil employee who recently died from asbestos-related conditions. The man's family has filed a lawsuit in the 136th District Court against the company alleging his employers knew of the dangers associated with the man's job, but did little to protect his health. - October 10, 2008 - LegalView
LegalView Reports Cancer Risk for St. Louis Residents After Unapproved Asbestos Removal
LegalView recently informed mesothelioma blog readers of improper removal of asbestos in St. Louis that may have left thousands of residents at risk for developing mesothelioma cancer. - October 03, 2008 - LegalView
Forbes Billionaire Naguib Sawiris, Pioneering Philanthropist Ola Ghabbour Honored by Egyptian Diaspora at New York Event
Naguib Sawiris, international entrepreneur from the Middle East who recently was the first private investor to enter North Korea, and Ola Ghabbour, wife of the steel magnate and the catalyst behind the recent building of the first state-of-the-art children’s cancer hospital in the Middle East, are being honored by leaders from the Egyptian diaspora at a NY event on October 18th. - October 02, 2008 - Coptic Orphans
Protein Kinase CK2: New Perspectives of an Old Kinase
Novel, efficient at low micromolar concentrations, and selective CK2 inhibitors [1-7] has been recently designed by OTAVA Ltd., a leading Ukrainian company. To discover new inhibitors, company’s researchers spanned computer-based molecular modeling with chemical synthesis of compounds which were further tested in vitro to investigate their ability to bind to and affect the activity of CK2. The binding modes of inhibitors that target the ATP-binding site of CK2 were also studied. - September 26, 2008 - OTAVA Chemicals Ltd.
Genomic Nanosystems Announces Exclusive Licensing Agreement to Sequenom for the Right to Use Digital PCR in Prenatal Testing and Mass Spectrometry
Genomic Nanosystems, LLC, today announced that it has granted an exclusive license to Sequenom, Inc. (Nasdaq: SQNM) for the right to use Digital PCR in noninvasive prenatal research and diagnostics on a technology, platform and sample independent basis, and has granted the exclusive right to use... - September 22, 2008 - Genomic Nanosystems
Colorectal Cancer Patient to Hike a 160 Mile Long Stretch of the Appalachian Trail
Colorectal Cancer Patient to Hike a 160 Mile Long Stretch of the Appalachian Trail in support of the Colon Cancer Alliance. - September 20, 2008 - Colon Cancer Alliance
Stop Smoking Now
Smokers are being offered two group sessions with a Licensed Psychologist to kick the habit. Dr. Hart has 28 yrs experience in the US and UK using CBT and hypnosis with addictions. - September 15, 2008 - Barry B. Hart, Ph.D.
Cancer, Diabetes, Aids, Autism and Numerous Other Treatments Within Reach by Discovery of 24 Human DNAs, According to Bob Ainuu Afamasaga
New Discovered 24 DNA Sequences from Initial 64 DNA Is Foundation of New “Human Genetic Code Periodic Table” Which Will Make Research for Cures and Treatments of Cancer, Diabetes, AIDS, Autism… Easy According to Bob Ainuu Afamasaga - September 10, 2008 - ALIV LLC
LegalView Informs Americans of Potentially Dangerous Risk of Asbestos Exposure in Home Attic Insulation
LegalView reported alarming details of an increased risk of mesothelioma cancer for millions of Americans, whose homes may be contaminated with asbestos. Homes build between the 1920s and the 1980s have been reportedly likely to contain asbestos riddled-insulation. - September 09, 2008 - LegalView
LegalView Informs Mesothelioma Blog Readers of Asbestos Still in Use in America
LegalView reported on the details of several thousand tons of asbestos still being used in the United States, even though the material has been highly associated with an incurable form of lung cancer. The U.S. Geological Survey reported on the use of asbestos in a 2005 study and found that asbestos was being used in several everyday products. - September 02, 2008 - LegalView
LegalView Reports Results of a Breakthrough Study Investigating Link Between Genetic Predisposition and Developing Mesothelioma Cancer
LegalView informed readers to the results of a scientific investigation studying the potential link between genetic components and developing mesothelioma cancer. Scientists determined that genetic responses occurred after a specific type of asbestos was introduced to cells within the lining of the lungs. - September 01, 2008 - LegalView
BCI Aircraft Leasing and Its President, Brian Hollnagel Supports Susan G. Komen Foundation’s Race for the Cure
Chicago-based BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc. (“BCI”) today announced it‘s partnership with the Chicagoland Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® in its annual Race for the Cure. - August 25, 2008 - BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc.
LegalView Recounts the Results of a Recent Mesothelioma Study That Reported High Survival Rates Among Patients Taking New Treatment
LegalView reported the results of an Italian study to its mesothelioma blog readers; the results detailed a positive outcome and increased survival rate for elderly pleural mesothelioma victims. The study, recently published in a British medical journal, used a combination of two medicinal treatments commonly prescribed separately. - August 16, 2008 - LegalView
The Center for Alternative Medicine is the Home of One of Phoenix’s Top Doctors
Dr. Micheal Leff has been recently recognized as one of Phoenix’s Top Doctors of 2008. The Center for Alternative Medicine is excited to welcome new patients who are seeking an alternative to traditional means of medicine. - August 06, 2008 - Center for Alternative Medicine
LegalView Offers Mesothelioma Blog Readers Details of Disconcerting Request to Decrease Asbestos Regulations from Industry
LegalView informed mesothelioma blog readers of an potentially troubling request by automotive, chemical and mining industries' paid researchers to "water down" asbestos regulations. The industry-hired scientists argued that asbestos is no longer as dangerous, even though several international health organizations have declared no safe level of the material. - August 03, 2008 - LegalView
Dr. Jamie J. LaViola, DMD, Introduces Innovative Oral Cancer Prevention Test to Lake Worth Dental Practice
OralCDx BrushTest™ is the Only Noninvasive Test of Oral Pre-cancer and Cancer. - August 01, 2008 - OralCDx Laboratories
LegalView Unveils Details of a Breakthrough Mesothelioma Cancer Early Detection Test for Mesothelioma Patients
LegalView reported a breakthrough test on its mesothelioma blog, which will allow early detection of mesothelioma cancer. Up to this point, the number one reason mesothelioma cancer kills a patient so quickly is due to the fact that it is often misdiagnosed. - July 30, 2008 - LegalView
LegalView Informs Mesothelioma Blog Readers of a Predicted Increase in Female Mesothelioma Victims
LegalView updated readers to an alarming prediction by researchers who said the number of female mesothelioma victims may increase within the next few years. Researchers said that asbestos in hair dryers that were previously unregulated may be the cause. - July 23, 2008 - LegalView
First Worldwide Live Telethon in Second Life: SLCN.TV teams Up with Relay for Life of Second Life for Cancer Awareness
SLCN.TV, a virtual world television network, will pair up with the American Cancer Society in what is believed to be the first live telethon event in Second Life during the fourth annual Relay for Life of Second Life. On Saturday, July 19, 2008, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. PST, the live telecast will... - July 16, 2008 - SLCN Press Room
Your Best Line of Defense Against Skin Cancer
Colleen Dougherty Bronstein has launched site 'Sun Safe Designer Clothing,' and has teamed up with the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania. The website features a newsletter on skin cancer and designs made from fabric that has been tested under license from ARPANSA, The Australian Government’s Radiation protection & Nuclear Safety Authority and is rated 50+ UPF. - July 15, 2008 - Sun Threadz
Amoena® USA Announces New Marketing Manager
Amoena®, the worldwide leader in post-breast surgery products announced the appointment of Malissa Magyar as Marketing Manager for Amoena USA Corporation effective July 1, 2008. - July 10, 2008 - Amoena
Switching from Cow’s Milk to Soymilk Lowers Cancer Risk
http://www.ananticancerdiet.com/Cancer_Fighting_Links.html (copy & paste) has a new article titled, “Why Avoid All Dairy Products?” Studies have shown that high blood levels of a group of peptides (short proteins) found in all animal milk, and collectively called, “Insulin-like Growth Factors,” or “IGFs,” have been linked to an increased risk of prostate and breast cancer. Diets rich in soy have been shown to lower IGFs in the blood, and to lower cancer risk. - July 09, 2008 - Robert Korczynski
Reading for Cancer - Novelist Donates Book
New novel by author Michael Raymond intended to launch a new fundraising concept - Read a book for Cancer. Revenues from sales are donated to Cancer Society and readers urged to donate as well and pass book along. - July 01, 2008 - Michael Raymond
LegalView Reports on Loophole That Excludes Home Inspectors from Checking for Mesothelioma-Causing Asbestos
LegalView updated mesothelioma blog readers with news of a loophole that enables home inspectors to bypass looking for traces of asbestos in order for inspectors to avoid liability. The loophole places homebuyers at risk for exposure to asbestos especially if any remodeling occurs. - June 29, 2008 - LegalView
BusinesSuites Rides Along with Texas 4000 for Cancer: Austin to Alaska
BusinesSuites sponsors cyclists making the 4,500 mile ride from Austin to Anchorage to raise money and awareness for cancer prevention, research, and treatment. - June 25, 2008 - BusinesSuites
LegalView Warns of the Increased Risk of Asbestos Exposure in Aftermath of Environmental Storms and Destruction
LegalView updated mesothelioma blog readers to the severe consequences that may exist in the aftermath of environmental destruction such as tornadoes or storms. LegalView specifically reminded Kansas victims to be aware of the risk for asbestos exposure associated with cleaning up debris after a severe storm season, which left homes and buildings damaged. - June 24, 2008 - LegalView
Mesothelioma Blog Updates Readers About a Naturally Occurring Treatment for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma Victims
LegalView recently used its mesothelioma blog to report on scientific research regarding a natural treatment for malignant pleural mesothelioma victims. Researchers released the report, which found certain types of immune cells in the body to be a top defense against the cancerous mesothelioma cells. - June 17, 2008 - LegalView
LegalView's Mesothelioma Blog Informs Readers of Recent Asbestos Fibers Reportedly Discovered on Local Chicago Beach
LegalView updated its mesothelioma blog informing readers of potentially deadly asbestos fibers found at a local Chicago beach. The Oak Street Beach was discovered to have amphibole asbestos, which is the most deadly type of asbestos and cause of mesothelioma cancer. - June 10, 2008 - LegalView
Nuu Medspa Join Chicago’s Top Eateries and Restaurants to Help Fund Cancer Research at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Nu U Medspa Donate Cutting-Edge Beauty Treatment
NuU Medspa prepares for summer 2008 with Summer Lovin’, Chicago’s Single Best Summer Event that will take place on Friday, June 20, 2008, from 6:30p.m. – 10:30p.m at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago, IL. Over 800 guests will donate their time to ring in the summer of... - June 06, 2008 - NuU Unlimited
American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Roselle Park - Opportunity for All to Make a Difference in the Fight Against Cancer
Candlelight Ceremony Honors Those Affected – While Caretakers Join Forces in Cancer Prevention Study. - June 04, 2008 - American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Rahway NJ
LegalView Posts Findings That Anti-Inflammatory Drugs May be Capable of Treating Mesothelioma
LegalView recently reported the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may have the ability to treat a variety of human cancers, including mesothelioma. A study released in the Journal of Translational Medicine reported that the NSAIDs may be responsible for anti-tumoral activity on mesothelioma cells. - June 02, 2008 - LegalView
LegalView Reports of Woman Allegedly Fired for Expressing Concerns with Asbestos-Tainted Flooring at Her Workplace
LegalView updated its mesothelioma blog with information of a woman who was allegedly fired for openly discussing her concerns with asbestos-tainted flooring. The woman, who works at a nursing home beauty salon, claims she was fired after she expressed anxiety with over her health because of potential asbestos exposure. - June 01, 2008 - LegalView
Galil Medical Names Karen Sarid CFO, COO and General Manager Galil Medical Israel
Galil Medical, a market leader in cryotherapy systems to treat cancer and non-cancerous tumors, today announced the appointment of Karen Sarid as Chief Financial and Operations Officer, and General Manager of Galil Medical Israel. "The addition of Karen Sarid as CFO and COO to our leadership... - May 28, 2008 - Galil Medical
LegalView Updates Mesothelioma Victims on a Push to Increase Federal Funding for Asbestos-Related Illnesses and Deaths
LegalView reported to https://www.pr.com/admin_releases_item.php?releaseid=86149 blog readers that several U.S. senators and lobbyists are supporting a push to increase federal funding for researching asbestos-related illnesses. The 2009 defense appropriations bill is at the epicenter for the cancer research because of the vast array of Navy men who are currently diagnosed with mesothelioma and at risk for the condition. - May 21, 2008 - LegalView
NuU Medspa Help Celebrate Life with Discovery Ball
NuU Medspa support Discovery Ball, an American Cancer Society event dedicated to educate, research and service cancer victims. Discovery Ball was held in the Skyline Ballroom at McCormick Place West on May 17, 2008. The Discovery Ball’s mission is to eliminate cancer as a major health... - May 20, 2008 - NuU Unlimited
3rd Annual American Cancer Society Coral Gables Relay for Life Silent Auction and Fashion Show
In joyous culmination and tasteful celebration of a successful Coral Gables Relay of Life 2008, this year they are hosting the Third Annual Relay for Life Silent Auction and Fashion Show. At 6:30pm on Thursday, May 22nd at the Venetian Pool in Coral Gables; survivors, family, friends, supporters, volunteers and community members will assemble to the theme of Old Havana. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Coral Gables American Cancer Society Relay for Life. - May 18, 2008 - Coral Gables Relay for Life
Carmel Pharma Introduces the Next Evolution of PhaSeal
Carmel Pharma, Inc. will introduce the new Injector N35 with ErgoMotion™ at the 33rd ONS Annual Congress in Philadelphia, PA. This new component employs the innovative and unique technology of ErgoMotion™ - a simple turn-key motion that provides easy access during hazardous drug... - May 16, 2008 - Carmel Pharma
LegalView Announces the Arrival of a Breakthrough Scientific Study Allowing Insight Into the Development and Progression of Mesothelioma Cancer
LegalView utilized its mesothelioma blog to report a new mouse model for mesothelioma that reproduces the human disease and provides scientists insights into the way the cancer develops and progresses. The mouse model is for human malignant mesothelioma and will likely lead to breakthroughs in treatments for mesothelioma cancer patients over time. - May 07, 2008 - LegalView