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.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Celebrated at Living Waters Spa with Activities & Specials

Living Waters Spa a European-style clothing optional resort is celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October) with special rates for survivors as well as weekly events to promote breast health and breast cancer awareness. - September 12, 2007 - Living Waters Spa

Tigerlily Foundation Featured in the October Issue of Essence Magazine

Tigerlily Foundation (Tigerlily) is excited to be featured in the October issue of Essence magazine. In the issue, Tigerlily’s founder, Maimah Karmo is featured in the article titled, “We Beat Breast Cancer.” In the article, that features three other breast cancer survivors, Ms. - September 12, 2007 - Tigerlily Foundation

Rabbit Healthcare Systems Runs at Fast Pace

Austin, Texas-based company holds leadership role in EMR for oncology practices - August 28, 2007 - Rabbit Healthcare Systems

Jonna's Body, Please Hold Wins Film Festival

Jonna’s Body, Please Hold Honored by Long Beach Film Festival; Project Set to Screen in South Africa and Rhode Island - August 07, 2007 - Jonna's Body

Inaugural ‘Survivor Celebration Tour’ Announced

Coast-to-Coast Tour Benefiting Breast Cancer Survivors Backed by Under Armour, Dr. Travis Fox/Beat the Bogey Man, The Golf Nut Society and Xellent Swiss Vodka - August 04, 2007 - Eclipse Sports

Breast Cancer Conquered Without Toxic Drugs

Information on new treatments that selectively target cancer cells - July 30, 2007 - breastcancer2008.com

Candle Manufacturer is Donating Up to $10,000

For Every Body will select one woman with breast cancer to receive up to $10,000 in financial aid, and items donated by sponsors such as a car, groceries for a year, gasoline, and other items to help make her life easier. - July 26, 2007 - For Every Body

Small Businesses Can Make a Big Difference - “Help Fight Breast Cancer” with a Pink Yoga Mat

A socially conscious online business is helping to raise awareness and raise money to help the fight against breast cancer with its pink "Help Fight Breast Cancer" Yoga Mat. - July 25, 2007 - MatsMatsMats.com

Rabbit Healthcare Systems Chosen for ASCO Oncology Symposium

Austin, Texas, technology company among seven of 23 vendors invited to participate - July 24, 2007 - Rabbit Healthcare Systems

A New World Record for Cancer

To benefit cancer research, one person will attempt to break 10,000 wood boards in one hour, exceeding the current world record by over 6,000. - July 12, 2007 - Dragon E's Black Belt Academy

Dr. David Ornstein Launches His Web Site www.davidornsteinmd.com Dedicated to Patients with Urologic Malignancies (Prostate Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Kidney Cancer)

http://www.davidornsteinmd.com contains basic information on urologic malignancies (prostate cancer, bladder cancer, kidney cancer) with particular emphasis on treatment options using the DaVinci Robotic Surgical System. - July 03, 2007 - DavidOrnsteinMD.com

Candle Company Asks for Breast Cancer Stories

To expand its support of breast cancer awareness, a Utah based company is looking for one woman in the United States with breast cancer to highlight on their Web site and give aid to them emotionally and financially. For Every Body, a candle and air freshener manufacturer, plans to highlight one... - June 28, 2007 - For Every Body

MesoBlog.org – A New Path to Understanding Mesothelioma

One of the deadliest cancers to be discovered up till now is mesothelioma. Caused by asbestos it can take the victim’s life within 16-18 month after the first symptoms of mesothelioma show up. However, despite this horrifying truth about mesothelioma, it is possible to prevent and even treat... - June 06, 2007 - MesoBlog.org

Blog for Charity

Craigs-blogs.com, is donating $1.00 for every blog post in June. All proceeds will be given to The American Cancer Foundation. - May 23, 2007 - Craigs-blogs.com

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month - Free Screenings Available in Tampa - Florida is Number 2 in Melanoma Rate

This is Skin Cancer Awareness month. Free screening is available May 19th in Tampa and across the country via the Skin Cancer Foundation - May 16, 2007 - Advanced Film Solutions

Realtors Walk for Cancer Research in NYC

Realtors from RE/MAX Quality Homes in Teaneck, NJ participated in the 10th anniversary Revlon Run/ Walk for Womens Cancers. This event was held on May 5th, 2007 in Times Square. Helping the community and people in general is what this group of Realtors vowed to do last week at this event. They... - May 14, 2007 - Allegra House of RE/MAX Quality Homes

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month -Taking the Fight Indoors in Tampa

May is Skin Cancer Awreness Month. In Tampa Bay Advanced Film Solutions strongly supports the initiatives of Vista Window Films http://www.advancedfilmfl.com - May 06, 2007 - Advanced Film Solutions

New Research Presented by MD Anderson and University of Utah Verifies Dry Connections with PhaSeal

New evidence-based research was presented at ONS Congress by MD Anderson and the University of Utah which concluded only the PhaSeal System confined the drug, thus proving the prevention of drug exposure from preparation through administration of hazardous drugs. - May 05, 2007 - Carmel Pharma

New Medical Breakthrough: FDA Approved Device Can Turn Deadly Oral Cancer Into Treatable Cancer

A new breakthrough technology sets new oral tissue screening standards, enabling cancerous lesions to be diagnosed that may be undetectable under regular overhead white dental lights. The new device, VELscope, uses blue excitation light and a specialized filter to help dental professionals screen... - April 24, 2007 - Dentistry For Health New York, PLLC

NJ Teens Find Unique Ways of Raising $10,000 for Cancer Research

Captained by a 16 year old girl who has already received 4 National Awards for community service in her short life, this NJ Relay for Life teen team has become Flagship team with a fund raising goal of $10,000 to benefit the American Cancer Society. The teens have come up with creative fund raising ideas to reach their lofty goal. - March 25, 2007 - Kasey's Crew East

New Skin Cancer Info Through Free Online Seminars to Help Fight the Increasing Skin Cancer Epidemic

Flip A Coin...Did You Get Heads? This Means You Will Get Skin Cancer if You Live to Age 65… Most people do not realize the severity of the skin cancer epidemic. Although many people have some information about skin cancer, they don’t know all of the facts about preventing it. - March 25, 2007 - Kristin Apgar

Oldstone Title Agency Donates Thousands to Cancer Research Program

Donations are made from each 1st mortgage closing to Cancer Research Institute - March 07, 2007 - Oldstone Title Agency, LLC

Creating New Life Forms that May Help Eradicate Cancer Affecting Women

Instead of using the usual cancer-fighting modalities, surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation, researchers from a drug development company called Advaxis, have embarked on a novel approach to fighting cancer: Engaging the immune system to attack cancer in the same the way it would a flu vaccine, by... - February 27, 2007 - Advaxis

The V Foundation to Receive 2007 Expressions for Hope Proceeds

The V Foundation for Cancer Research has been named the beneficiary of Expressive Portraits Expressions for Hope 2007 fundraising effort. - February 19, 2007 - Expressive Portraits, Inc.

Michael Hamburger & His Liberty League International Team Raise $20,000 for Breast Cancer

Michael Hamburger & team raise $20,000 for Avon Breast Cancer Walk. - February 03, 2007 - Michael Hamburger

Cystectomy Surgery in India - Discounted Price for International Patients

Forerunners Healthcare Consultants are offering discounted prices for the Cystectomy Surgery packages to the International Patients over a limited time. Cost of the Cystectomy Surgery is much lower in India as compared to USA and UK-and the discount of up to 500$ on Cystectomy Surgery would be offered on these low cost surgery prices from for a limited period. - January 16, 2007 - Forerunners Healthcare Consultants

Minimally Invasive Techniques in Urology

Galil Medical is sponsoring Europe’s first ‘Advances in Minimally Invasive Techniques in Urology’ symposium. - January 08, 2007 - Galil Medical

Speaking of Women’s Health Honors Dr. Etta Pisano

Foundation Recognizes Doctor for Breast Cancer Research - December 12, 2006 - Speaking of Women's Health

Buy a Domain or Website and Help Fight Breast Cancer

Wally Websites to Give 100% of Profits to Breast Cancer Research - December 01, 2006 - Wally Websites

Leslie Ross M.M. Executive Vice President, FiftyOneSolution Inc. Launches Cervical & Ovarian Cancer Foundation

After the tragic loss of a very much loved and personal friend to Ovarian Cancer, Mr. Leslie Ross M.M. Executive Vice President of FiftyOneSolution.com and Executive Vice President of DollarMed Pharmaceutical Corporation founded The Kay -Ross Foundation to bring about more awareness, education and resources to address Cervical & Ovarian Cancer Outreach. - November 24, 2006 - FiftyOneSolution Inc.

Effective Treatments Help to Decrease Cancer Mortality Rate

An upcoming conference on Epigenetic Cancer Therapy will bring scientists together to discuss research that targets epigenetic processes for cancer therapy. - November 07, 2006 - GTCbio

Scientists Look to Treat Tumors with the Help of Man’s Best Friend

The aim of this conference is to provide an in-depth look at various model systems and their potential to accelerate drug discovery and development. Topics to be covered are Model Organisms as Research & Development Tools, Clinical & Preclinical Developments, Transgenic Model Organisms, Target Validation, Toxicology & Efficacy and Therapeutic Strategies for Specific Diseases. - November 04, 2006 - GTCbio

Digital Scrapbook Place Raises Money for Breast Cancer Awareness

Digital Scrapbook Place raises money for the Susan G. Komen Foundation for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in a new and innovative way. - October 28, 2006 - Digital Scrapbook Place

100 Years of Ermintrude - Raising Money for Breast Cancer Charity

100 Years of Ermintrude is an unusual and innovative audio story written and produced specifically for the Internet. For National Giving Week, all the proceeds from downloads are being donated to the breast cancer charity, Walk the Walk. The aim is to get to 10,000 downloads by the end of next week (29/10/06) and to raise £40,000. - October 21, 2006 - Wake The Tiger

Help Hammer Out Breast Cancer

Newly Certified Interior Redesigners, Graduates of Bakersfield-Based Training Course, Help Hammer Out Breast Cancer - October 14, 2006 - Blackmon Design

North Carolina Resident Needs your Pennies for Cancer Research

Cents for Cells campaign to benefit the International Myeloma Foundation. Multiple Myeloma Strikes 1,250 New Patients Each Month. - October 13, 2006 - CentsForCells

Boston Welcomes Hollywood Composer Misha Segal: Hitting the Money Note for The Crystal Ball, Predicting the Future of Lung Cancer Awareness, Prevention and the Cure

Hollywood composer Misha Segal performs at the first annual gala Crystal Ball to Benefit the Fight Against Lung Cancer, October 21, 2006 in Boston, co-hosted by the Lung Cancer Alliance. - October 08, 2006 - PrimaVista Records

Hearts for a Cure Cruise 2006

Cruise New York for charitable event. Melanoma Research Foundation raises money for cure. - October 04, 2006 - The Day Spa Association

Healing Therapies for Cancer, Diabetes, Hypertension, Auto-Immune Diseases, Among Topics at Salt Lake City Alternative Health Summit

Alternative Health Summit 2006 at South Towne Exposition Center, Salt Lake City, Utah on November 3-4, 2006 - September 17, 2006 - Alternative Medicine - Live!

24-Hour Stair Climbing Marathon? Local Non-Profit Steps Up to Fight Cancer

Step Up for the Cure is a Montreal-based non-profit that will hold its second annual stair climbing marathon next weekend in an effort to raise funds for the Cancer Research Society. The event will take place at Molson Stadium, September 9th and 10th, 2006. While the stadium is normally host to... - September 08, 2006 - LogoBee Logo Design

Dji Dieng, French Supermodel Supports the New Breast Cancer Prevention Campaign

French Supermodel Dji Dieng will support the new Breast Cancer Prevention Campaign for Switzerland and Germany. - September 04, 2006 - Dji Dieng Management

'Tis the Season for Donating

Summer's over, so what's next? The holidays and charity functions are hot on the horizon. For this small mom-owned company, Tee Pee for Me co-founders Leslie Head and Lori Brumbach say this is their biggest time of year for both. "This is the time of year we start getting busy... - August 31, 2006 - Tee Pee for Me, LLC

Hope Has no Boundaries Holiday Shopping Extravaganza

The Hope Chest for Breast Cancer proudly announces that their annual Shopping Extravaganza has found a home for 2006. The fourth annual event which benefits those touched by breast cancer throughout Minnesota will be held at the former Menards in Burnsville, MN. The event kicks off with... - August 31, 2006 - Hope Chest for Breast Cancer

Bert Vogelstein to Deliver a Keynote Address at GTCbio’s 3rd International Conference on Tumor Progression & Therapeutic Resistance

Bert Vogelstein to present on “Translational Implications of Colorectal Cancer Genetics” at GTCbio’s 3rd International Conference on Tumor Progression & Therapeutic Resistance. - August 29, 2006 - GTCbio

CytoCore, Inc. Announces New Cancer Screening and Treatment System on the Horizon

CytoCore, Inc., a biomolecular diagnostics screening company committed to bringing new cancer solutions to the market, has announced the development of a new screening and treatment system. CytoCore has developed the InPath™ System, a cervical/uterine cancer screening and treatment system... - July 24, 2006 - CytoCore

Seven Finalists Selected for The BioWest 2006 Venture Showcase Competition, Presenting World-Changing Technologies

Novel cancer drugs; innovative treatments for blood cancers and clotting; new ways to attack inflammatory and infectious diseases; ground-breaking compounds to treat osteoporosis and metastatic bone disease; pioneering devices for orthopedic surgery; commercializing biofuels from algae; and revolutionary wearable rehabilitation systems comprise the seven finalists in this year’s BioWest Veture Showcase competition. - July 11, 2006 - Colorado BioScience Association