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.

Aleksander Vayntraub, MD Joins New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

Aleksander Vayntraub, 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 Aleksander Vayntraub, MD, has joined the team of radiation oncologists. He will be practicing at NYCBS sites in Setauket, Patchogue,... - July 06, 2022 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

PharmStars Announces Showcase Pitch Event for Spring 2022 Cohort

PharmStars Announces Showcase Pitch Event for Spring 2022 Cohort

PharmStars, the pharma-focused accelerator for digital health startups, announces the start of its Showcase Event on June 8, 2022. The digital health startups that participated in the 10-week accelerator program will make formal presentations to, and answer questions from, the pharma members of PharmStars. All of PharmStars’ seven members are participating in the Showcase Event. - June 08, 2022 - PharmStars

Jacqueline Schomber, PsyD Promoted to Director of Behavioral Health for New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

Jacqueline Schomber, PsyD Promoted to Director of Behavioral Health for New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the Nation's leading oncology practices, is excited to announce the promotion of Psycho-oncologist Jacqueline Schomber, PsyD to Director of Behavioral Health. Dr. Schomber will oversee the treatment of patients with emotional, mental, or... - June 06, 2022 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

Biopharma Industry Standout Robert Proulx Joins Advisory Board of Global Cancer Technology

Biopharma Industry Standout Robert Proulx Joins Advisory Board of Global Cancer Technology

Global Cancer Technology is developing innovative treatments for deadly diseases like cancer, with a current focus on glioblastoma and breast cancer. To date, Mr. Robert Proulx has held numerous Board positions, is a recognized thought leader in biopharma, and currently holds dual roles as the founder and CEO of Imagion Biosystems. - May 21, 2022 - Global Cancer Technology

First UK Clinical Trial of Argus Artificial Intelligence (AI) Gastrointestinal Software Begins

First UK Clinical Trial of Argus Artificial Intelligence (AI) Gastrointestinal Software Begins

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Trial has gone live with innovative pilot. - May 18, 2022 - EndoSoft

Global Surgical Expedition Set to Change Lives in Belize

Global Surgical Expedition Set to Change Lives in Belize

A team of ten volunteers with Global Surgical Expedition will travel to Belize City on Saturday, May 14th to complete upwards of 40 surgical procedures for urological and gynecological patients of this underserved country. The week-long surgical mission will take place at Karl Heusner Memorial... - May 15, 2022 - Global Surgical Expedition

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists and Episcopal Health Services Inc., Partner to Advance Comprehensive Cancer Care on the Rockaway Peninsula

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the leading oncology practices in the nation, has teamed up with Episcopal Health Services Inc. (EHS), the parent company of St. John’s Episcopal Hospital (SJEH), to build a new comprehensive cancer care facility over the next... - May 02, 2022 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

A Funky Night Out - House Party to Benefit Savage Support

A Funky Night Out - House Party to Benefit Savage Support

Savage Support, a volunteer-based Milwaukee nonprofit that provides practical aid to breast cancer fighters, is hosting their first in-person Annual Fundraiser since the Pre-Pan days. Friday, May 20 from 6-10 pm, DJ AD Entertainment from Chicago will spin records from the '70s & '80s at 1630 W. - April 29, 2022 - Savage Support Corp.

Sigma Chi Chapter at Cal State Pomona Makes History Raising Over $100,000 Two Years in a Row to Fight Cancer

The Sigma Chi Fraternity chapter at California State Polytechnic University Pomona raises over $104,000 for its philanthropy, Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake City, Utah. - April 12, 2022 - Theta Sigma Chapter Sigma Chi

Colorado Blood Cancer Institute and Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers Partner to Provide Cancer Patients Expert Care in Colorado Springs and Pueblo

Thanks to a longstanding partnership between the Colorado Blood Cancer Institute (CBCI) and Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers (RMCC), cancer patients in Colorado Springs and Pueblo now have access to expert care without traveling to Denver. Once a month, Dr. Tara Gregory, a hematologist/oncologist... - April 08, 2022 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center

Dulce Almanzar, MD Joins New York Health

Dulce Almanzar, MD Joins New York Health

New York Health (NY Health), the premier practice of primary and specialty care, is proud to announce that family medicine physician Dulce Almanzar, MD, has joined its team. She will be practicing at 1377 5th Avenue, Bay Shore, NY... - April 02, 2022 - New York Health

EndoSoft® Announces ISO 13485:2016 Certification

EndoSoft® Announces ISO 13485:2016 Certification

EndoSoft, a Leading Health IT Company, announced today that they received ISO 13485:2016 Quality Management System Certification for the design, development, integration, and support of Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) software products (Registered by SRI Quality... - April 01, 2022 - EndoSoft

22 Year Breast Cancer Survivor Shines on the Catwalk to Bring Awareness to Genetic Testing

22 Year Breast Cancer Survivor Shines on the Catwalk to Bring Awareness to Genetic Testing

Crediting genetic testing and a persistent oncologist who kept recommending the testing at every checkup, Kathy is passionate about sharing the importance of genetic testing and how it saved her life. - April 01, 2022 - Say YES to Hope

Brandy Thibault Rocks the Runway to Illuminate Early Onset Colorectal Cancer

Brandy Thibault Rocks the Runway to Illuminate Early Onset Colorectal Cancer

Brandy says, “Finding my purpose after cancer was extremely important and I have used it to help others my age; to make them aware that early onset colorectal cancer awareness is crucial.” - March 31, 2022 - Say YES to Hope

Brave Stage 4 Survivor Graces the Runway to Create Awareness for a Rare Liver Cancer

Brave Stage 4 Survivor Graces the Runway to Create Awareness for a Rare Liver Cancer

Theresa Mullins, who you would never guess is living with a rare and dangerous liver cancer, rocked the Dallas Fashion Gala runway with her son, Joshua Ellis. - March 31, 2022 - Say YES to Hope

The Life Raft Group Welcomes New Executive Director

The Life Raft Group (LRG), a patient advocacy organization specializing in GIST (Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor) cancer, announced a change in leadership as Founder and Executive Director Norman Scherzer retires after over twenty years of service. Norman Scherzer has been Executive Director of The... - March 31, 2022 - The Life Raft Group

Kyle Clanton Brings Colorectal Cancer Awareness to the Catwalk Modeling Blue Shoes

Kyle Clanton Brings Colorectal Cancer Awareness to the Catwalk Modeling Blue Shoes

Early onset colorectal cancer is a burgeoning problem in the United States and one that deserves greater attention. Kyle Clanton and his wife, Arriane Emdad, recently created a conversation during the Dallas Fashion Gala by modeling the catwalk in blue, the official color for colorectal cancer. - March 30, 2022 - Say YES to Hope

Dora Enriquez Transforms the Runway to Shine a Light on Early Onset Colorectal Cancer

Dora Enriquez Transforms the Runway to Shine a Light on Early Onset Colorectal Cancer

"Hope cannot be shattered. When we keep hoping, we keep living," shares Dora Enriquez. - March 30, 2022 - Say YES to Hope

Knight in Shining Armor Sweeps Onto the Catwalk to Escort Stage 4 Cancer Survivor

Knight in Shining Armor Sweeps Onto the Catwalk to Escort Stage 4 Cancer Survivor

Clay Thrash, country musician, took to the catwalk to gallantly escort one of the courageous stage 4 models, JoAnna Huoni, down the runway. - March 29, 2022 - Say YES to Hope

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists & the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office Collaborate to Offer New Starts

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists & the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office Collaborate to Offer New Starts

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the leading oncology practices, has teamed up with The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office to offer formerly incarcerated individuals “A New Start.” Through The Sheriff's Transition and Reentry Team (S.T.A.R.T.) Resource Center,... - March 29, 2022 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

Experienced Hematologist and Medical Oncologist Harminder Sethi, MD joins Maryland Oncology Hematology

Experienced Hematologist and Medical Oncologist Harminder Sethi, MD joins Maryland Oncology Hematology

Dr. Sethi has over 18 years of experience, specializing in targeted and biological therapy. - March 29, 2022 - Maryland Oncology Hematology

Viki B. Zarkin Honored as a Woman of Distinction for Spring 2022 by P.O.W.E.R. - Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized

Viki B. Zarkin Honored as a Woman of Distinction for Spring 2022 by P.O.W.E.R. - Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized

Viki B. Zarkin of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania has been honored as a Woman of Distinction for the first quarter of 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... - March 29, 2022 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized

Say YES to Hope Brings Cancer Awareness to the Catwalk

Say YES to Hope Brings Cancer Awareness to the Catwalk

Advanced cancer survivors will shine a spotlight on living with cancer as they share their stories and bring HOPE to the runway during Dallas Fashion Gala. - March 25, 2022 - Say YES to Hope

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Appoints Jeryl Arocho Vice President of People Operations

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Appoints Jeryl Arocho Vice President of People Operations

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the Nation's leading oncology practices, is excited to announce the promotion of Jeryl Arocho, Corporate Recruiter/Director of Human Resources, to Vice President of People Operations. Arocho will focus on evaluating the people-related business... - March 22, 2022 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

Maryland Oncology Hematology Adds Experienced Gynecologic Surgical Oncologist James Barter, MD, FACOG to White Oak Cancer Center

Maryland Oncology Hematology Adds Experienced Gynecologic Surgical Oncologist James Barter, MD, FACOG to White Oak Cancer Center

Dr. Barter is an accomplished surgeon and clinical researcher who will provide state-of-the-art treatments and minimally invasive surgical options to patients in the region. - March 15, 2022 - Maryland Oncology Hematology

Colon Cancer Screening Rates in African American Communities are Low, but Second Generation FIT by Pinnacle BioLabs is Improving Adherence

Colon Cancer Screening Rates in African American Communities are Low, but Second Generation FIT by Pinnacle BioLabs is Improving Adherence

Medical inequality and racial disparities in the United States of America is real, and combined with a cancer who preys on African Americans at disproportionately high rates is devastating black communities. Preaching colonoscopy to a disadvantaged population - a population that has less access to quality healthcare than their white counterparts, a population that is historically under or uninsured, is at a minimum not helpful, and at worst negligent. - March 11, 2022 - Pinnacle BioLabs

The Life Raft Group, a Non-Profit Supporting Patients with GIST Cancer, Welcomes New Leadership to the LRG Board of Directors

The Life Raft Group (LRG), a patient advocacy organization focusing on GIST (Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor) cancer, announced today changes in their Board of Directors’ leadership. - March 03, 2022 - The Life Raft Group

Healthy Hope - Documentary Film Premieres at the Amelia Island Film Festival

Healthy Hope - Documentary Film Premieres at the Amelia Island Film Festival

The documentary "Healthy Hope" will makes its premiere Saturday, February 25, 2022 at the Amelia Island Film Festival in Florida. The film is about the research being done on the cancer fighting & curative properties of the Muscadine Grape. Doctors from NC State, Wake Forest University, Howard University, Morgan State University, and Johns Hopkins University talk about the results they have seen in their studies. - February 25, 2022 - CLINNEAM LLC

The Life Raft Group, a Non-Profit Supporting Patients with GIST Cancer, Welcomes New Member of Their Medical Advisory Board

Dr. Neeta Somaiah of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Joins The Life Raft Group Medical Advisory Board - February 24, 2022 - The Life Raft Group

2022 Women in Oncology Awards

2022 Women in Oncology Awards

The Women in Oncology Awards are presented annually to outstanding women who have made remarkable contributions to the lives of those fighting cancer. The winners of the 2022 Women in Oncology Awards are Karen Kelly, MD, FASCO, Elizabeth A. Mittendorf, MD, PhD, and Rachna T. Shroff, MD, MS. - February 23, 2022 - Cancer Expert Now, Inc.

Stephanie Curtin, MBA Promoted to Vice President of Operations for New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

Stephanie Curtin, MBA Promoted to Vice President of Operations for New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the Nation's leading oncology practices, is excited to announce the promotion of Stephanie Curtin, MBA, Regional Director, to Vice President of Operations. nycancer.com/news/stephane-curtin-vp-operations Curtin will be in charge of NYCBS's... - February 08, 2022 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

OncDoc - Same-Day Oncology Appointment Virtual Oncology Consultations Just a Tap Away

OncDoc is an exciting new online platform for cancer and blood disorder patients to communicate with medical oncologists and hematologists. Lengthy physician appointment wait times have always been an issue in the U.S. healthcare system. According to a 2017 survey by Merritt Hawkins, the average... - February 04, 2022 - RangeLight Health

February Marks the Official Launch of National Self-Check Month; an Invaluable Reminder That Touching Yourself Could Help Save Your Life
Contigo Health Partners with Cancer Expert Now to Offer Expert Medical Opinion (EMO) Services

Contigo Health Partners with Cancer Expert Now to Offer Expert Medical Opinion (EMO) Services

Cancer Expert Now is elated to join the Contigo Health ECEN Passport services suite, now allowing members access to our cutting-edge EMO offering. - February 02, 2022 - Cancer Expert Now, Inc.

Dr. David P. Mangiameli Joins New York Breast Health

Dr. David P. Mangiameli 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 surgical oncologist Dr. David P. Mangiameli. He will practice at 365 E Main Street, Patchogue, NY 11772. “We're very excited to expand breast... - February 01, 2022 - New York Breast Health

Nagwa Saleh, MD Joins New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

Nagwa Saleh, MD Joins New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the Nation’s leading oncology practices, is pleased to announce the addition of board-certified radiation oncologist Dr. Nagwa Saleh. She will practice at 365 E Main Street, Patchogue, NY 11772. “Dr. Saleh brings extraordinary... - February 01, 2022 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Joins the Medical Society of the State of New York

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Joins the Medical Society of the State of New York

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the Nation’s leading oncology practices, is pleased to announce its membership with the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY). “NYCBS is thrilled to be a member of the MSSNY,” said David Eagle, MD, Chair of... - January 26, 2022 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

Carlos Ng Promoted to Vice President of Information Technology for New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

Carlos Ng Promoted to Vice President of Information Technology for New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the Nation's leading oncology practices, is excited to announce the promotion of Carlos Ng, Senior Director of Information Technology Infrastructure (IT), to Vice President of IT. “Carlos’s exceptional performance and dedication... - January 06, 2022 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

Donato A. Antonecchia Promoted to Senior Director of Supply Chain for New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

Donato A. Antonecchia Promoted to Senior Director of Supply Chain for New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the Nation's leading oncology practices, is excited to announce the promotion of Donato A. Antonecchia, Director of Supply Chain, to Senior Director of Supply Chain. “We're incredibly fortunate to have such a strong bench of talented... - January 06, 2022 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

Shreya P. Goyal, MD Joins New York Cancer & Blood Specialists in Brooklyn

Shreya P. Goyal, MD Joins New York Cancer & Blood Specialists in Brooklyn

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the leading oncology practices in the Nation, is thrilled to announce the addition of hematologist-oncologist Shreya P. Goyal, MD. She will be practicing at 447 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11217, and the Brooklyn Cancer Center at 121 Dekalb... - January 04, 2022 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

Dr. Minh-Phuong Huynh-Le Joins New York Cancer & Blood Specialists in Brooklyn

Dr. Minh-Phuong Huynh-Le Joins New York Cancer & Blood Specialists in Brooklyn

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the leading oncology practices in the Nation, is thrilled to announce the addition of board-certified radiation oncologist Dr. Minh-Phuong Huynh-Le. She will be practicing at 121 DeKalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11201. “We are pleased to... - January 04, 2022 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

Karan Josan, MD Joins New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

Karan Josan, MD Joins New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the Nation’s leading oncology practices, is pleased to announce the addition of hematologist-oncologist Karan Josan, MD. Dr. Josan will be practicing at 365 E Main St, Patchogue, NY 11772 and 375 E Main St, Suite 21, Bay Shore, NY... - January 04, 2022 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

Nolyn Nyatanga, DO Joins New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

Nolyn Nyatanga, DO Joins New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the Nation’s leading oncology practices, is pleased to announce the addition of board-certified hematologist-oncologist Nolyn Nyatanga, DO. She will be practicing at NYCBS’s offices at 1055 Stewart Ave, Bethpage, NY 11714 and 260... - January 04, 2022 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

The Brooklyn Cancer Center Advances Radiation Oncology

The Brooklyn Cancer Center Advances Radiation Oncology

Expands Patient Access to Advanced Radiation Therapy Treatment Services - January 03, 2022 - The Brooklyn Cancer Center

Anthony Peterson Promoted to Vice President of Business Development for New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

Anthony Peterson Promoted to Vice President of Business Development for New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the Nation's leading oncology practices, is excited to announce the promotion of Anthony Peterson, Regional Director, to Vice President of Business Development. Peterson will develop, manage and direct the execution of business development... - December 22, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

Jim Matera, MSRTT Promoted to Vice President Operations Radiation Oncology for New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

Jim Matera, MSRTT Promoted to Vice President Operations Radiation Oncology for New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

Port Jefferson, NY, December 21, 2021- New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the Nation's leading oncology practices, is excited to announce the promotion of Jim Matera, MSRTT, Director of Radiation Therapy West, to Vice President Operations Radiation Oncology. “Jim’s... - December 22, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

Dr. Stephen Petteruti of Intellectual Medicine Donates 100% of "No Show" Fees from 2021 to Adoption RI for Christmas Gifts

Dr. Stephen Petteruti of Intellectual Medicine donates $3,000 to Adoption RI to raise awareness this holiday season. - December 16, 2021 - Intellectual Medicine

Mirror Biologics, Inc. Announces Close of a $14 Million Financing Round

Mirror Biologics, Inc. Announces Close of a $14 Million Financing Round

This Funding will be Used, in Part, to Launch an Asian Phase II/III Randomized Controlled Registration Trial for Advanced Liver Cancer in Q1/2-2022. - December 09, 2021 - Mirror Biologics, Inc.

Tarun Wasil, MD Joins New York Cancer & Blood Specialists in Lake Success

Tarun Wasil, MD Joins New York Cancer & Blood Specialists in Lake Success

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the Nation’s leading oncology practices, is pleased to announce the addition of board-certified hematologist-oncologist Tarun Wasil, MD. He will be practicing at 1 Delaware Drive, Lake Success, NY... - December 01, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

Priority Payments Local Joins the Fight Against Breast Cancer

Priority Payments Local Joins the Fight Against Breast Cancer

Central, NJ Based Payment Processor & Financial Technology Company, Priority Payments Local donates proceeds of campaign to Susan G. Komen. - November 17, 2021 - Priority Payments Systems Local

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