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.
Mirror Biologics Announces Issuance of US Patent Covering Next Generation Therapeutic Vaccine Technology for Treatment of Cancer and Infectious Disease
Mirror Biologics, Inc., a private clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, today announces the issuance of US Patent No. 11,160,852, “Method of Vaccinating Using Allogeneic Cells,” covering methods for creating a next generation of therapeutic vaccines against cancers and infectious... - November 17, 2021 - Mirror Biologics, Inc.
Corinne E. Tobin, MD Joins New York Breast Imaging
New York Breast Imaging is pleased to announce the addition of Chief of Breast Imaging Corinne E. Tobin, MD, one of the most renowned and the first fellowship-trained breast imagers on Long Island. - November 15, 2021 - New York Breast Health
Julian Safir, MD Joins NY Breast Imaging
New York Breast Imaging is pleased to announce the addition of board-certified radiologist Julian Safir, MD. - November 15, 2021 - New York Breast Health
Virtual Conferencing is About to Change the Way Lymphedema Patients and Professionals Interact Says Canadian Lymphedema Framework
Despite the pandemic’s challenges to traditional gatherings, the 2021 National Lymphedema Conference is going ahead, online, taking advantage of developments in the field of virtual conferencing. Hosted by the Canadian Lymphedema Framework, and presented in collaboration with Wounds Canada, the event takes place Dec. 3-4, 2021 via a sophisticated and highly interactive virtual event platform. For more information, visit www.canadalymph.ca. - November 11, 2021 - Canadian Lymphedema Framework
Virginia Beach Marketing Firm Makes Strides Against Cancer
In the month of October, Myriad Provisions International raised money and participated in the Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. - November 09, 2021 - Myriad Provisions International
Joe Varecha Promoted to Vice President of Marketing 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 Joe Varecha, Senior Marketing Director, to Vice President of Marketing. Varecha will direct development, community relations, marketing, and advertising in... - November 09, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Michael J. Drabkin, MD Joins New York Imaging Specialists
NY Imaging Specialists is proud to announce the addition of Chief of Interventional Radiology (IR), Interventional Oncology for New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), and Executive Director of New York Interventional Radiology Specialists Michael J. Drabkin, MD. He is board-certified in... - November 09, 2021 - New York Imaging Specialists
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists and AdvantageCare Physicians Collaborate in Bethpage
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the leading oncology practices in the Nation, has once again teamed up with AdvantageCare Physicians (ACPNY), one of New York’s largest primary and specialty care practices, to provide state-of-the-art cancer care in Bethpage, New York. - November 02, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
New York Health: Urology Opens in Hewlett
New York Health (NYHealth) is proud to announce the opening of its brand new urology office at 1158 Broadway, Hewlett, NY 11557. Patients that were previously seen at 290 Central Avenue, Lawrence, NY 11559 will now receive their urological care in Hewlett. Board-certified urologists Dr. Sheldon... - November 02, 2021 - New York Health
Cristian Zanartu, 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 Supportive and Palliative Care Physician Cristian Zanartu, MD. He will be practicing at 12 East 86th Street, New York, NY 10028 and 2330... - November 02, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Viki B. Zarkin Recognized as a Woman of Distinction for the Third Quarter of 2021 by P.O.W.E.R.
Viki B. Zarkin, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, has been recognized as a Woman of Distinction for the third quarter of 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of motivational speaking and life... - October 28, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
IDI Consulting Supports the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night Walk
Local IT consulting company spreads holiday hope for blood cancer patients for sixth consecutive year. - October 26, 2021 - IDI Consulting
Pilot and Bikers Race Against Clock in Life Saving Dash to Newcastle
Civil Air Support (CAS) and SERV Wessex (a member organisation of the National Association of Blood Bikes) have united once again to deliver time-critical blood stem cells from a healthy donor in Salisbury District Hospital to a waiting patient in Newcastle Upon Tyne. - October 22, 2021 - Civil Air Support
New York Cancer Radiation & Radiology Specialists Opens in Forest Hills
New York Cancer Radiation & Radiology Specialists announced the opening of its new radiation and radiology center in Queens. The state-of-the-art center is located at 92-37 Metropolitan Ave, Forest Hills, NY... - October 18, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
New York Health Opens New Office in Forest Hills
New York Health (NY Health) is proud to announce the opening of its new state-of-the-art urology center located at 92-37 Metropolitan Ave, Forest Hills, NY 11375. https://nyhealth.com/news/new-york-health-opens-forest-hills# Board-certified urologists Dr. Sheldon Pike and Dr. Natan Davoudzadeh... - October 18, 2021 - New York Health
Mary Crowley Cancer Research Welcomes New Chief Executive Officer, Jon Friedenberg
Jon Friedenberg brings a wealth of experience in healthcare leadership to his new appointment as Chief Executive Officer at Mary Crowley Cancer Research. - October 07, 2021 - Mary Crowley Cancer Research
The Fall 2021 Issue of P.O.W.E.R. Magazine Features Women Who Prove They Can Achieve Their Goals with Passion and Hard Work
P.O.W.E.R. Magazine’s Fall 2021 issue features amazing women who are proof that when you really want something, you can achieve it with passion and hard work. The Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized issues a quarterly digital and print magazine featuring their women of... - October 07, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists and AdvantageCare Physicians Collaborate in Valley Stream
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the leading oncology practices in the nation, has teamed up with AdvantageCare Physicians (ACPNY), one of New York’s largest primary and specialty care practices, to provide state-of-the-art cancer care services in Valley Stream. The new... - October 06, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists and AdvantageCare Physicians Collaborate in Staten Island
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the leading oncology practices in the nation, has teamed up with AdvantageCare Physicians (ACPNY), one of New York’s largest primary and specialty care practices, to provide state-of-the-art cancer care services to Staten Island. The new... - October 06, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
NY Imaging Specialists Brings the Future of Medical Imaging to Nassau County
NY Imaging Specialists today announced the opening of a brand-new comprehensive imaging center in Nassau County. The center includes advanced imaging technology, a women’s health center, an interventional radiology suite, and an adjoining New York Cancer & Blood Specialists medical... - October 04, 2021 - New York Imaging Specialists
Spa Sciences Offers Breast Cancer Awareness Bundle in Partnership with Young Survivor Coalition
Innovative skincare company launches breast cancer awareness bundle. - October 01, 2021 - Spa Sciences
Michael Todd Beauty Creates Pretty N’ Pink Bundle in Support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The skincare experts create Pretty N’ Pink tool bundle to raise awareness for breast cancer. - September 22, 2021 - Michael Todd Beauty
David A. Eagle, 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 esteemed physician and Chair of Legislative Affairs and Patient Advocacy David A. Eagle, MD. He will be practicing at 365 E Main St. Patchogue, NY 11772,... - September 17, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Ben Wallace Joins the 39th Annual Drive for Life Foundation Gala as Special Guest Speaker
Zeigler Automotive Group will be hosting the 39th Annual Drive for Life Foundation Charity Gala, alongside Greenleaf Trust, Brown & Brown Dealer Services, and Huntington Bank, on Monday, September 13, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. at the Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center. The event, which will feature special guest speaker and soon-to-be NBA Hall of Famer Ben Wallace, hopes to raise $750,000 this year in benefit the American Cancer Society and various local charities and organizations. - September 11, 2021 - Zeigler Auto Group
Mirror Biologics, Inc. Announces Initial Clearance for Phase II/III Clinical Trial (ALIVE) in Advanced Liver Cancer
Mirror Biologics, Inc, (“Mirror Biologics” or the “Company”), a clinical stage immunotherapy company specializing in the development, manufacturing and clinical translation of next generation therapeutic in-situ vaccine immunotherapy for cancer and infectious diseases where... - September 10, 2021 - Mirror Biologics, Inc.
Walkers Unite in Spirit to Support Children Fighting Cancer and Blood Disorders
Information on the 2021 Maine Children's Cancer Program Walk - September 09, 2021 - Maine Children's Cancer Program
NuvOx Pharma Generates Positive Preclinical Data Showing NanO2TM Boosts the Efficacy of Immunotherapy in a Mouse Model of Triple Negative Breast Cancer
NuvOx Pharma, a biotechnology company based in Tucson, Arizona, has generated positive preclinical data showing that its lead drug, NanO2TM, boosts the efficacy of immunotherapy in a mouse model of triple negative breast cancer. Triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a particularly deadly form of... - September 09, 2021 - NuvOx Therapeutics
MedicaMetrix Announces CE Mark Approval for ProstaMetrix
This next-generation technology allows physicians to accurately measure the volume of the prostate gland using a minimally invasive medical device. - September 08, 2021 - Medica Metrix Inc.
NYCBS Open Cancer Center in Restored Brookhaven Town Landmark
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the leading oncology practices in the nation, proudly announces the opening of its newest comprehensive cancer center located at 501 Hawkins Ave, Lake Ronkonkoma, NY 11779. NYCBS physicians practicing at the new cancer center include... - September 07, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Prostate Cancer is the second leading cancer among men second only to skin cancer. - September 02, 2021 - International Robotic Prostatectomy Institute
Digital Applications for On-Body Devices Discussed at Wearable Injectors and Connected Devices Conference 2021
SMi Group reports: The latest innovations in digital health and on-body drug delivery for the pharmaceutical industry. - September 02, 2021 - SAE Media Group
Daniel Kyung, 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 oncologist-hematologist Daniel Kyung, MD. He will be practicing at 45-64 Francis Lewis Boulevard, Suite 202, Bayside, NY 11361. NYCBS CEO... - August 31, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Craig B. Larsen, MD Joins NY Breast Health
New York Breast Health (NYBH) announces the addition of Craig B. Larsen, MD, a fellowship-trained breast surgical oncologist. He will begin practicing at 2425 Eastchester Road, Bronx, NY 10469 on September 1. Dr. Larsen was inspired to practice breast surgical oncology because of his aunt. - August 31, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Alisa Sokoloff, 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 hematologist-oncologist Alisa Sokoloff, MD. She will be practicing at 215 East 95th Street, New York, NY 10128, beginning September 1. Dr. - August 30, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Sadia Riaz, 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 Sadia Riaz, DO. She will be practicing at 750 Old Country Rd, Riverhead, NY 11901 on September 1. “Dr. Riaz is... - August 30, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Cancer Expert Now Ranks No. 333 as Inc. Magazine Reveals Their Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies - the Inc. 5000
Inc. magazine revealed today that Cancer Expert Now (CEN) is No. 333 on its annual Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the United States. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment - its... - August 18, 2021 - Cancer Expert Now, Inc.
Cancer Pathways Building Coast-to-Coast Summer Connections for Kids Impacted by Cancer
In its 20th year, the Seattle-based nonprofit organization Cancer Pathways decided to be more adventurous in reaching kids and teens affected by cancer. Since 2003, Cancer Pathways’ Camp Sparkle has been held in person at various sites throughout Washington state, including Seattle, Tacoma,... - August 17, 2021 - Cancer Pathways
Meytal Fabrikant, MD Joins New York Cancer & Blood Specialists in Lake Ronkonkoma
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the Nation’s leading oncology practices, is pleased to announce the addition of board-certified oncologist-hematologist, Meytal Fabrikant, MD. She will be practicing at 501 Hawkins Ave, Lake Ronkonkoma, NY... - August 03, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
New York Health Welcomes Dr. Razia Jayman-Aristide
New York Health (NY Health) is proud to announce that board-certified Internal Medicine physician Razia Jayman-Aristide, MD MS-HPPL FACP, has joined its team of physicians and will serve as Chief Medical Officer. She will be practicing at 701 Route 25A, Suite B, Mount Sinai, NY 11766. Dr. - August 03, 2021 - New York Health
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists and AdvantageCare Physicians Collaborate to Advance Comprehensive Cancer Care in Brooklyn
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the leading oncology practices in the nation have teamed up with AdvantageCare Physicians (ACPNY), one of New York's largest primary and specialty care practices, to provide state-of-the-art cancer care services to Brooklyn. Today, the cancer... - August 02, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Kevin Sing, MD Joins New York Cancer & Blood Specialists in Queens
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the Nation’s leading oncology practices, is pleased to announce the addition of board-certified oncologist-hematologist Kevin Sing, MD. He will be practicing at 87-14 57th Road, Suite A, Elmhurst, NY... - August 02, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Ryan Holstead, MD Joins New York Cancer & Blood Specialists’ Manhattan Team
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the Nation’s leading oncology practices, is pleased to announce the arrival of hematologist-oncologist Ryan Holstead, MD. Dr. Holstead will be accepting new patients starting August 2, at NYCBS’ Manhattan locations, in Central Park, 5th Avenue, and the Upper East Side. - August 02, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
David Zagzag, MD, Ph.D. Recognized as an Honored Member for 2021 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
David Zagzag, MD, Ph.D. of Rego Park, New York has been recognized as an Honored Member for 2021 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and high level of success in the medical field. About David Zagzag, MD, Ph.D. David Zagzag, MD, Ph.D. is a... - July 29, 2021 - Strathmore Worldwide
Malaysia Thailand Collaboration to Increase the Affordability and Accessibility of Cancer Drugs in Thailand Through Local Manufacturing
Strategic collaboration between Malaysia and Thailand has been announced for technology and knowledge transfer to develop R&D and manufacturing of prescription drugs in the initiative to help millions of cancer patients in ASEAN region. - July 28, 2021 - Oncogen Pharma (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
NuvOx Pharma Announces Issuance of New Patent Covering a New Method of Treating Cancer Utilizing Lead Drug Candidate NanO2TM
NuvOx Pharma, a privately-held clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Tucson, Arizona, has further expanded its patent portfolio in oxygen therapeutics with the issuance of US Patent No. 10946097, “Fractionated radiotherapy and chemotherapy with an oxygen therapeutic,” describing... - July 23, 2021 - NuvOx Therapeutics
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Announces Appointment of President
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the Nation’s leading oncology practices, is excited to announce the appointment of Todd O’Connell to the position of President. nycancer.com/blog/2021/07/15/new-york-cancer-blood-specialists-announces-appoin/ Todd O’Connell... - July 15, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
New Physician Joins Expanding Cancer Practice in Suffolk County
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the Nation’s leading oncology practices, is pleased to announce the addition of hematologist-oncologist Evan Diamond, MD. He will be practicing at 5 Cuba Hill Road, Greenlawn, NY... - July 12, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Mirror Biologics, Inc. Announces Initiation of AlloStim® Phase IIB Clinical Trial (STIMVAX) in Patients with Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Mirror Biologics, Inc. (“Mirror Biologics” or the “Company”), a clinical stage immunotherapy company specializing in the development, manufacturing and clinical translation of next generation therapeutic in-situ cancer vaccines in which the active ingredients are living... - July 09, 2021 - Mirror Biologics, Inc.
Drucker Diagnostics Aligns with Northern Optotronics Inc. (NOI) to Enhance and Expand Sales and Post Sales Service in Canada
Northern Optotronics Inc. (NOI) will begin to market and service Drucker Diagnostics’ world leading line of clinical centrifuges in the Canadian market. The alignment combines NOI’s deep understanding of the Canadian market with Drucker’s carefully designed medical centrifuges. - July 08, 2021 - NOI
Tigerlily Foundation Receives Grant to Support Breast Cancer Advocacy Training Program
Tigerlily Foundation awarded $700k grant by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation to launch community-based patient advocacy program to dismantle systemic barriers and end disparities for Black women facing breast cancer. - June 30, 2021 - Tigerlily Foundation