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.
Changes in the Field of Revision Rhinoplasty
There are many changes going on in the field of revision rhinoplasty that will impact patients and doctors alike in the near future. - April 30, 2008 - Institute for Rhinoplasty and Nasal Reconstruction
Boston University’s Center for Digital Imaging Arts (CDIABU) Partners with Children’s Hospital Boston on Animation Project Event
CDIABU 3D Animation students tackle an inspiring project in a 24-hour animation marathon. - April 30, 2008 - The Center for Digital Imaging at Boston University
LegalView Updates Readers with News of Potential Asbestos Exposure After a Power Plant Boiler Explodes on College Campus
LegalView reported on its mesothelioma blog an incident that has thousands of college students at risk for potential asbestos exposure after a boiler exploded in the campus power plant. The explosion not only left the students without hot water or heat in Wisconsin, but also put the students at risk for asbestos inhalation. - April 30, 2008 - LegalView
American Cancer Society Study CPS-3 Looks to New Jersey for Participants
Cancer Prevention Study Gives Residents Chance to Have Direct Impact on Cancer - April 19, 2008 - American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Rahway NJ
Sexual Dysfunction Common with Opioid Pain Relievers; Treatment Helps
Patients taking opioid analgesics for more than a month to relieve chronic pain can experience hormonal disturbances leading to sexual dysfunction. This paper from Pain Treatment Topics discusses the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of this problem. - April 15, 2008 - Pain Treatment Topics
LegalView Releases News on Asbestos Contaminated Housing Project Where Crews Hid Asbestos Leak with Dirt
LegalView reported on its mesothelioma blog about an asbestos contamination that occurred in Miami during the construction of an affordable housing project. The project, now likely to cost five times the original estimate, was contaminated after crews clearing the area hid an asbestos leak with piles of dirt. - April 13, 2008 - LegalView
Kidney Cancer Association Offers Free Support Groups
The Kidney Cancer Association offers free support groups to patients, survivors and their family members. Find a local group by visiting www.kidneycancer.org and click on Calendar of Events. - April 13, 2008 - Kidney Cancer Association
LegalView Updates Mesothelioma Blog Readers with News of the South African Ban on Mesothelioma-Causing Asbestos
LegalView, on its mesothelioma blog, recently reported an asbestos ban on the use, manufacture and processing of the cancer-causing contaminant. Asbestos was mined for decades in South Africa and since the 1960s mesothelioma cancer and related illnesses have been associated with inhalation of the deadly fibers. - April 05, 2008 - LegalView
Celebrating the Positive in the Face of Cancer: Survivors and Caregivers Are Invited to Share Their Stories in a New Book
A new web site, cancerjourneys.com, is seeking uplifting stories from people profiling how their experience with cancer taught a powerful life lesson that made their lives better in some way. The most touching and inspirational stories will be published in the book, Cancer Journeys, Healing Lessons in Life. - April 04, 2008 - Cancer Journeys
LegalView Reports About the Government's Rejection of a Monetary Request to Clean Up an Asbestos-Tainted Site
LegalView updated its mesothelioma blog to include news of the government denying federal funds to an area in Arkansas that was left tainted with asbestos after nearly 150 World War II structures were destroyed in a fire. The government rejected the requests from the town of Chaffee Crossing where citizens are currently at risk of contracting mesothelioma cancer. - March 31, 2008 - LegalView
The Sean Maxwell Project Presents a Diversity of Talents Fashion Show Supporting the Fight Against Breast Cancer. Special Performances by Diana DeGarmo of American Idol.
Executive Producer Sean Maxwell is producing a Fashion Show in Atlanta, Georgia to bring together a diversity of talents to support a worthy cause. Portions of Ticket Sale Proceed Profits will be going to help in the fight against Breast Cancer. The non-profit charity organization to receive the proceeds will be the Georgia Breast Cancer Coalition Fund. Diana DeGarmo of American Idol is one of many talents performing to support this worthy cause. - March 26, 2008 - The Sean Maxwell Project
LegalView Informs Readers of Mentally Disabled Individuals Hired to Cleanup and Dispose of Toxic Asbestos-Containing Materials
LegalView recently informed its readers that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in Washington had allegedly hired a mentally disabled crew to tear down an air route traffic control center, which contained toxic levels of asbestos. Investigations are underway to determine why the FAA used the crew. - March 23, 2008 - LegalView
LegalView Reports on Prominent Montana Democrat's Demand for Funds to Cleanup Asbestos-Ridden Town
One of Montana's top Democrats has demanded that the federal government allocate funds to clean up an asbestos-ridden town housing a former vermiculite mine. Libby, Montana is the site of the former W R Grace & Co mine, declared a Superfund site by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). - March 15, 2008 - LegalView
Safety Stressed in Updated Guidance on Methadone for the Relief of Chronic Pain
Essential guidance for practitioners on safely prescribing methadone for patients with chronic pain, along with special instructions for patients on how to avoid methadone adverse events or overdose, are available in two new documents exclusively from Pain Treatment Topics. - March 13, 2008 - Pain Treatment Topics
LegalView Reports Mine Safety and Health Administration's Reduction of Asbestos Permissible Exposure Allowances by Nearly 95 Percent
LegalView alerted mesothelioma blog readers of lowered asbestos exposure allowances, which were amended by the Mine Safety and Health Administration recently. The new limits were reduced by 95 percent of original limits and could increase the number of mesothelioma cancer reports among mine workers. - March 12, 2008 - LegalView
LegalView Reports Information About Asbestos Removal Falsified by School Official
LegalView recently updated its mesothelioma blog with information about a school official who had falsified records and reports regarding asbestos removal in local New York schools. - March 05, 2008 - LegalView
CreditCardPresent.com Plans to Give $36,000 to Charity
CreditCardPresent.com, A newly established compnay in the personal finance sector Has just announced a plan that aims to give away over $36000 to charity. Mainly the Amercan Cancer Assosiation. David Starikov, the founder and CEO of creditcardpresent.com is determined to help stop cancer. David's... - March 01, 2008 - CCP
Glucosans Reduces Blood Sugar Naturally
Blue Sparrow announces the availability of Glucosans. Glucosans is a natural dietary supplement used to reduce high blood sugar lower risk of complications that arise from high insulin levels and obesity. - February 26, 2008 - Bue Sparrow Medical Devices
Hair Extensions and Weaves That Help Hair Grow Longer and Stronger Are Offered at TheSecretMane Salon
Hair health and growth expert, Charlene Blacer, applies and maintains hair extensions that result in healthier hair and more hair growth - February 21, 2008 - HelpMe2Stop.org
LegalView Mesothelioma Blog Reports That Asbestos Exposure Slows Hurricane Katrina Cleanup in New Orleans Parish
Cleanup from Hurricane Katrina continues to be slow because of possible asbestos exposure. In a New Orleans parish, officials have determined to use a controlled burn rather than to demolish and move debris to a landfill, which could increase the potential for asbestos contamination. - February 20, 2008 - LegalView
Cancer is Something We do, Not Something We Get
StopDoingCancer.com - a not-for-profit web site where Nick talks candidly about his battle against cancer. - February 17, 2008 - StopDoingCancer
Legalview.com Informed Its Mesothelioma Blog Readers About the Hazards of Linoleum Flooring in Older Homes, Which May be a Risk for Asbestos Contamination
LegalView.com informed its mesothelioma blog readers about the hazards of linoleum flooring in older homes, which may be a risk for asbestos contamination. According to the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), extreme caution should be taken when removing linoleum that was sold in the 1970s and 1980s and placed in older homes. - February 11, 2008 - LegalView
LegalView Updates Readers About Potential Exposure to Cancer-Causing Dust When Harvesting Firewood in Asbestos-Ridden Areas
LegalView continues to update its mesothelioma practice area with relevant information for readers and most recently, blog readers were informed of the potential for exposure to deadly asbestos dust when individuals harvest timber in asbestos-laden areas. - February 11, 2008 - LegalView
Argonaut Ventures to Auction Premium Medical Domain Names
Cancer, Arthritis, Depression, and Menopause Domain Names Offered for Sale. - February 09, 2008 - Argonaut Ventures
Meet Olympic Skate Champion, Peggy Fleming at The Ridgefield Playhouse, as She Discusses the Importance of Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle
Peggy Fleming will discuss health issues as part of the Adam Broderick Salon & Spa Series for Women and Girls and the Danbury Hospital Living Well Series at The Ridgefield Playhouse. Ms. Fleming is an Olympic athlete, having won the Gold medal in Grenoble, France (the only one for the US that year), so fitness and health are part of her daily lifestyle. - February 08, 2008 - Ridgefield Playhouse
Dallas Nutritionist Has Success with Unique Treatments for Cancer Patients
Dr. June Meymand, founder of The Healing Arts Cancer and Wellness Center, reports that she has achieved remarkable success with a set of uniquely devised, all-inclusive treatments for her cancer patients who experience a substantial increase in quality of life and longevity as a result of her... - February 06, 2008 - Dr June Meymand's Healing Arts Cancer and Wellness Center
Breakthrough Breast Cancer Therapy from Europe
The Foundation of Women for Breast Cancer Truth opens a website on the latest advances in breast cancer treatment. - January 31, 2008 - breastcancer-cured.com
LegalView Blog Notifies Readers of a New Experimental Asbestos Cleanup and Removal Method
LegalView's mesothelioma blog recently alerted readers of an experimental asbestos removal trial that is being used as an allegedly cheaper and safer method. LegalView provides information on asbestos removal as well as treatments and jury verdicts. - January 30, 2008 - LegalView
All Wired Up Jewelry Offers Unique Handcrafted Pendant in Support of Breast Cancer Awareness
All Wired Up Jewelry, makers of uniquely handcrafted 14-karat gold-filled and sterling silver wired jewelry, announces the design of an exquisite pink pendant, with a portion of the proceeds being donated to support breast cancer awareness and the fight against breast cancer. Mark and Karen... - January 21, 2008 - All Wired Up Jewelry
Y90 Microspheres Education and Support Offers Straight Talk About Treating Liver Tumors Webinar
Dr. Charlie Nutting presents "Yttrium 90 Radioembolization (SIR-spheres or Therasphere) of Hepatic Malignancies" - January 20, 2008 - Y90 Microspheres Education and Support
Groundbreaking Medical Device Helps Woman Win Battle Against Cancer
IntraOp Medical has reported that the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute (The James) in Columbus, Ohio, has successfully treated a liposarcoma patient using the innovative cancer-fighting device, the Mobetron. - January 18, 2008 - IntraOp Medical
A Glimmer of Hope Foundation Donates $110,000 to Magee-Womens Research Institute
A Glimmer of Hope Foundation, a Pittsburgh based non-profit organization that supports breast cancer research, today presented a check in the amount of $110,000 to the Magee-Womens Research Institute. The donation was presented by Glimmer of Hope Foundation president, Diana Napper, Pittsburgh... - January 18, 2008 - A Glimmer of Hope Foundation
Loss of Mother to Cancer Prompts New Awareness Ribbon
New awareness ribbon design spells out “Life” to promote the hope and positive approach necessary for fighting deadly diseases like cancer and AIDS. - January 16, 2008 - VMK Innovations, Inc.
Anavex 7-1037 Demonstrates Chemotherapeutic Potential Without Toxic Side Effects for the Treatment of Colorectal Cancer, Other Types of Solid Tumors
ANAVEX 7-1037 has been shown to kill human HCT116 colon cancer cells in advanced pre-clinical studies. - January 16, 2008 - Anavex Life Sciences Corp.
Cancer Educational Services Organization Launches New Website
Cancer Educational Services Organization Launches New Website. - January 12, 2008 - Galvanek & Wahl Advertising Agency
Regional Cancer Center in Southwest Washington Chooses Rabbit Healthcare Systems
Oncology practice with six locations installs Rabbit’s EMR software - January 08, 2008 - Rabbit Healthcare Systems
Genetic Cancer Risk Assessment Now Available by Phone
Huron Valley Genetic Consulting (HVGC) has expanded to include a cancer genetics division. The goal of HVGC’s new cancer division is to offer genetic cancer risk assessment to individuals who do not have access to large medical centers and trained genetics professionals. HVGC will do this by... - January 03, 2008 - Huron Valley Genetic Consulting
Big Pharmas to Present at GTCbio’s 3rd Imaging in Drug Development Conference in March 2008
Presenters from GSK, Pfizer, Abbott, Schering-Plough, Bristol-Myers Squibb, GE, Siemens, NIH and more to speak at GTCbio’s 3rd Imaging in Drug Development conference on March 17-18, 2008 in San Diego. Presenting organizations at the 3rd Imaging in Pre-clinical & Clinical Drug Development... - December 21, 2007 - GTCbio
Tigerlily Foundation Featured in the Cure Today/San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium Newsletter
Tigerlily Foundation (Tigerlily) is proud to be featured in the Cure Today/30th San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium newsletter. “The objective of the SABCS is to provide state-of-the-art information on the experimental biology, etiology, prevention, diagnosis, and therapy of breast cancer... - December 16, 2007 - Tigerlily Foundation
Sources for Human Hair Wigs Are Challenged Due to Changing Economic Conditions in the Far East
The declining US dollar, and outsourcing of US jobs has created a boom in Far East economies. Traditionally the world's source for human hair, Asian women can now afford to keep their own hair and embrace American beauty standards. This may leave those who use human hair wigs for medical or cosmetic reasons in a bind in 2008. - November 20, 2007 - WigSalon.com
Radiation Found to be More Effective Than Surgery at Preventing Second Larynx Cancers
Researchers from Loyola University Medical Center have recently demonstrated that radiation prevents second larynx cancers in patients who are initially treated for an early larynx cancer. - November 19, 2007 - Gopal Sachdeva
Live Continuing Education for Pharmacists on the Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs
Carmel Pharma, manufacturer and distributor of PhaSeal, announced that they are sponsoring a live, accredited continuing education (CE) seminar during this year’s 42nd Annual ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition in Las Vegas, NV in December. - November 09, 2007 - Carmel Pharma
Lifetime TV's "Faces of Breast Cancer" Features Portrait by f8 Photo Studios
Jonathan Kaz and Cara Galati of f8 Photos Studios in Raleigh know exactly what the face of breast cancer looks like. They’ve seen it on their own mothers. So they were especially pleased recently when they learned that Lifetime TV’s online “Faces of Breast Cancer” campaign... - November 08, 2007 - f8 Photo Studios
Touraine Lynch, President of Spinning for Life, Writes Congressman to Seek Aid for Cancer Projects
Touraine Lynch is the Founder and CEO of Spinning For Life and is a cancer survivor and Army veteran. Touraine Lynch is pursuing the Leukemia and Lymphoma Societies mission by advocating for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. She is taking action to help promote and get the word out on this... - November 01, 2007 - Spinning for Life
New Hair Enhancers Are More Comfortable Than Wigs
This new design for wigs is called a hair enhancer because it really is not a wig, though it looks like one. Hair enhancers are lighter than wigs, and are effective for women who have little or thinning hair, but are not bald. - October 25, 2007 - WigSalon.com
Founder and CEO Touraine Lynch is Proud to Announce Spinning for Life Website Launch on 1 November, 2007
Ex-Military Soldier (Age-33) turns cancer illness into an inspiration of life - Spinning For Life. - October 21, 2007 - Spinning for Life
Jennifer M. Long, a Clinical Research Specialist for Norwalk Hospital, Has Been Named Princeton Premiers Honored Member in Healthcare
Jennifer M. Long, a clinical research specialist for Norwalk Hospital, has been named Princeton Premiers Honored Member in Healthcare. Jennifer holds a Masters Degree in Art from New York University and is a proud member of the Oncology Nursing Society as well as the honor society of Sigma Pheta... - October 18, 2007 - Princeton Premier
Carat Doing Its Best in Fight Against Breast Cancer
Jeweler's family hit hard by cancer; not going to lie down and take it. - October 13, 2007 - E.R. Sawyer Jewelers
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Unveils Paint the Town Pink Products
Wick-edly Sent Soap and Candle Company launches a Paint the Town Pink product line to raise money and awareness during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. - September 26, 2007 - Wick-edly Sent Soap and Candle Company
Elizabeth Jekot MD Breast Imaging Center in Richardson, TX Recently Voted One of the top 5 Most Influential Women’s Centers to Watch in 2007 by Imaging Technology News
Local Breast Cancer Doctor and Breast Cancer Survivor Available for Interviews During October's Breast Cancer Awareness Month - September 20, 2007 - The Elizabeth Jekot MD Breast Imaging Center