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.
$23K Donation Supports South Nassau Communities Hospital's Breast Cancer Services for Underserved Women
According to the American Cancer Society there are about 2.9 million breast cancer survivors in the USA, including women who are still being treated. Underserved and minority women have the lowest survival and fastest-rising incidence rates. - February 08, 2014 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
The Cassata Family Foundation Teams Up with the NY Islanders & Make-a-Wish Foundation Help a Child Get His Wish to Go to Jamaica
The Cassata Family Foundation helps makes a 15 year old boy's wish come true. - January 31, 2014 - The Cassata Foundation
Aaron Rodgers Surprises Sisters at the Milwaukee Art Museum in Season Two of itsAaron.com
Season Two, Episode Three of itsAaron.com was released today. The video is part of the itsAaron.com project, a collaboration between Aaron Rodgers and attorney David Gruber that brings positive attention to inspirational individuals and worthwhile organizations making a difference in our community. - January 30, 2014 - Gruber Law
Prostate Cancer Roundtable Commends SSA for Inclusion of Hormone-Refractory Prostate Cancer in Diagnoses Eligible for Compassionate Allowances Initiative
The membership of the Prostate Cancer Roundtable today thanked the Social Security Administration (SAA) and Acting Commissioner Carolyn W. Colvin, for their announcement that a diagnosis of hormone-refractory prostate cancer would be included in the updated list of more than 200 diagnoses making... - January 23, 2014 - Men's Health Network
Gail L. Muszynski Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Gail L. Muszynski of Arlington Heights, Illinois has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the healthcare field. About Gail L. Muszynski Ms. Muszynski is a Yoga Instructor at both Wellness Place and Vivaki... - January 18, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
The Sandler-Kenner Foundation Receives $15,000.00 Donation from Woodall Foundation
The Woodall Foundation has donated $15,000.00 to support the Dallas-based non-profit, Sandler-Kenner Foundation. The generous grant from The Woodall Foundation was made possible by Martin Woodall the founder and chairman of the Woodall Foundation. He said, “I saw the good work Sandler-Kenner... - January 07, 2014 - Sandler-Kenner Foundation
Voicebrook’s Commitment to Customer Success Helps the Company Expand Its Leadership in Pathology Reporting
Voicebrook, Inc., the leader in Anatomic Pathology (AP) speech recognition and reporting solutions, is pleased to announce that it is currently implemented in 331 AP laboratories. VoiceOver® enhances workflow efficiency using its AP system specific command sets and VoiceOver® Personalities. - December 21, 2013 - Voicebrook, Inc.
Brain Tumor Surviving iPhone App Developer Needs Support for a Kickstarter.com Project
Brain Tumor survivor making a documentary about overcoming cancer and makng a iPhone app. - December 07, 2013 - DesmondsDrums.com
Dr. Tyvin A. Rich, M.D., FACR Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dr. Tyvin A. Rich, M.D., FACR of Fort Monroe, Virginia has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Dr. Tyvin A. Rich, M.D., FACR Dr. Rich has over 38 years experience in Radiation... - December 04, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Voicebrook Announces New Client Acquisitions
Voicebrook continues to be the industry leading choice for pathology departments using voice recognition. - November 22, 2013 - Voicebrook, Inc.
Three Revolutionary Cancer Technologies to Crowdfund That Will Increase Survival Rates and Emotional Health of Women with Cancer
Recent Breakthroughs in Technology Have Allowed for an Innovative Approach to Increasing Survival Rates and Providing Support for Women with Cancer - November 19, 2013 - Alfred Mann Institute at the University of Southern California
Compass to Care Childhood Cancer Foundation Reaches Milestone of Supporting Children on 1000 Trips for Cancer Treatment
Compass to Care Childhood Cancer Foundation today announced they have reached the significant milestone of supporting 92 children on 1000 trips for cancer treatment. This announcement comes just three and a half years after the not-for-profit charitable organization launched in Chicago. - November 13, 2013 - Compass to Care
Working to Save Lives with the Working Person’s Store
A fundraising contest for the Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation. - November 08, 2013 - Working Person's Store
Local Cancer Patient to Share Story of HOPE at Rochester General Hospital During Innovative Cancer Treatment Seminar
Free Event for Patients, Caregivers and Medical Community - November 04, 2013 - Say YES to Hope
Empire Genomics and QuaDPharma Join Forces for Cancer Research Fundraiser
Two Buffalo-area CEOs roll up their sleeves to serve the community and give where they live. - October 31, 2013 - Empire Genomics
OncologyEducation.com Announces 2013 Best of Oncology East Conference
Annual Oncology Conference Takes Place November 29 in Toronto; Oncology Healthcare Practitioners Around the World Convene for the Latest Developments in Cancer Treatment - October 30, 2013 - OncologyEducation.com
Polaris Data Reflect the Scope of Distress Experienced by Cancer Patients
Findings of a recent analysis of data collected by the Polaris Oncology Distress Management System included: 35 percent of patients experienced at least moderate distress, and an additional 30 percent reported financial or insurance concerns. - October 30, 2013 - Polaris Health Directions
MB2 Raceway Sylmar/Thousand Oaks-Shave the Date!
MB2 Raceway combined efforts with Movember to raise awareness in the fight against Prostate & Testicular Cancer. Stop by your local MB2 Raceway to show your support by purchasing a bracelet or making a donation, it's time to start growing aware. - October 29, 2013 - MB2 Raceway Inc.
Apex Rehabilitation and Healthcare Hosts a Walk in Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Apex Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center sponsored a walk to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. - October 23, 2013 - Apex Rehabilitation and Care Center
Creative Community Rallies Support for Colleague: "Miketoberfest" to Feature Tours of Historic Department Store Benefiting Local Family Affected by Cancer
Landor employee Leslee Amann's husband Mike Amann is currently battling stage 4 neuroendocrine cancer. His friends and family are organizing Miketoberfest, which will feature live bands, DJs, locally-crafted merchandise and local food trucks. Mike is an owner of BLDG, a Covington, KY based design firm. Miketoberfest will be held this Friday, October 25, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. in the loading docks of the former Shillito's department store, now home to Landor Associates. - October 22, 2013 - Landor Associates
Doug Lane, CEO of Applied Integrin Sciences Inc., Will be Giving an Update on the Company’s Progress at the 19th Annual BIO-Europe Conference in Vienna on Nov 4-6, 2013
Doug Lane will share exciting news about his company’s latest development at the BIO-Europe Conference in Vienna on Nov 4-6, 2013. BIO-Europe is the largest partnering conference in Europe that attracts the global biotechnology industry and has become the ideal setting for the creation of... - October 21, 2013 - Alfred Mann Institute at the University of Southern California
Long® Fence is Diamond Sponsor of Komen Maryland Race for the Cure®
Long® Fence, one of the largest residential and commercial fencing contractors on the East Coast, is a diamond level sponsor of the 22nd annual Komen Maryland Race for the Cure® with their donation of temporary fencing to protect and separate pedestrian spectators and participants during... - October 18, 2013 - Long Fence
Attach-N-Wrap Think Pink for Prevention in October
Hundreds of organizations come together in October to raise awareness about a growing epidemic - breast cancer. It is estimated that 1 in 8 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. Of that amount, 39,000 will not survive the fight (National Breast Cancer Foundation). Attach-N-Wrap... - October 18, 2013 - Attach-N-Wrap
EnvyDerm Cosmetics Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month
EnvyDerm Cosmetics Elevates the Breast Cancer Movement and Kicks Off the 2013 Breast Cancer Awareness (BCA) Campaign with a Call to "Support the Early Detection of Breast Cancer." - October 16, 2013 - EnvyDerm
Laurel Bay Health and Rehabilitation Center Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Laurel Bay Health and Rehabilitation Center, a leading skilled nursing facility in New Jersey, spreads awareness of risk reducing activities for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. - October 11, 2013 - Laurel Bay Health and Rehabilitation Center
The American Cancer Society Hosts Bark For Life of Mercer County, NJ: a Canine Event to Fight Cancer – All Members of the Family Can Make a Difference
The American Cancer Society is holding its second annual "Bark For Life of Mercer County, NJ" on Saturday, October 19, 2013. All members of the community, including canine companions and caregivers are invited to be part of the fight against cancer. - October 11, 2013 - American Cancer Society - NJ Central Region
Health Professionals NYC Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Health Professionals NYC, a Leading Combined Urgent Medical Care and Dental Pros Center in New York, Spreads Awareness of Risk Reducing Activities for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. - October 11, 2013 - Health Professionals NYC
Beach Terrace Care Center Welcomes Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Beach Terrace Care Center, a leading skilled nursing facility in Long Beach, New York, spreads awareness of risk reducing activities for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. - October 11, 2013 - Beach Terrace Care Center
The Frank Cassata Family Foundation Hosts Its 6th Annual Charity Golf Outing
The Frank Cassata Family Foundation Hosts Its 6th Annual Charity Golf Outing at Woodside Country Club in Muttontown, NY. - October 10, 2013 - The Cassata Foundation
Oceanside Care Center Supports October Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Oceanside Care Center, a premier skilled nursing facility in New York, helps spread awareness of risk reducing activities for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. - October 10, 2013 - Oceanside Care Center
Putnam Ridge Proudly Celebrates Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Putnam Ridge, a leading skilled nursing facility in New York, spreads awareness of risk reducing activities for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. - October 10, 2013 - Putnam Ridge
Voicebrook to Exhibit at CAP ’13 – The Pathologists’ Meeting™
Company Set to Demonstrate New Structured Results Entry Module - October 09, 2013 - Voicebrook, Inc.
New Cancer Center Offers Holistic Approach to Patient-Centered Care
MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper improves the patient experience, easing the treatment process and promoting healing through a design that combines high-powered efficiency and effectiveness with special touches that meet patients’ needs. - October 09, 2013 - Francis Cauffman
Local Business, FACES Mobile Spa, Needs Support to be Eligible for $250,000 Grant from Mission Main StreetSM Grants. Help FACES Mobile Spa Help Cancer Patients by Voting
FACES Mobile Spa, a local mobile spa service expanding to serve those suffering from Cancer, has applied for a $250,000 grant from Chase as part of a newly launched program, Mission Main Street Grants. FACES Mobile Spa submitted a questionnaire outlining a business plan that will result in growth of the business and receive 250+ votes to be eligible for a grant. Customers, fans and community members can show support for Ms. Aranda and her business by voting at www.MissionMainStreetGrants.com - October 08, 2013 - FACES By Liliana Spa
YES! Returned to Emmys to Sharing HOPE and Awareness for People Living with Liver Tumors
Group of cancer patients experiences a day without cancer on the red carpet at The 65th Primetime Emmy Awards. - October 05, 2013 - Say YES to Hope
Uniform Advantage Supports Making Strides This October
To continue support of October’s breast cancer awareness month, Uniform Advantage will donate $1 for every new Facebook page “like” received during the month of October. The donation proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) Making Strides organization. This... - October 04, 2013 - Uniform Advantage
Pull the Cork on Cancer
Braman Winery to honor survivors, families, friends and supporters. - October 03, 2013 - Braman Winery
The Grout Medic Offers Special Discount to Raise Money for Breast Cancer Research
The Grout Medic announces fundraising drive in October for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. - September 28, 2013 - The Grout Medic
One Man's Mission to Take a Pinch Out of Breast Cancer One Hat at a Time
Former hip hop producer, Jason Pinchoff, lost his mother to breast cancer early in life and has created an Urban Fashion Movement that shows solidarity and support for everyone who has or has had a loved one afflicted with the disease. Jason's fashion label PINCH NYC donates 10 percent of the sale of each their hats to his non for profit org. Bring a Voice. Pinchoff has legendary rappers such as Ice T, Chubb Rock, and Dana Dane publicly supporting his inspiring movement. - September 27, 2013 - PINCH NYC
Dignity Kids Inc. Sponsors "Wishing for Mommy" Breast Cancer Fundraiser
The fundraiser "Wishing for Mommy," sponsored by Dignity Kids Inc. will raise funds for children of mothers with breast cancer. The grant money will go towards fulfilling a special wish that the child has for their mother. A minimum of The campaign runs from September 1 - November 15, 2013. - September 27, 2013 - Dignity Kids, Inc.
EventSeekers International Presents - Fashion Meets Art And Jazz, a Classic Black and White Event
EventSeekers International will host this noteworthy special event full of style and music at the Historic Academy of Medicine, an evening to highlight the best in fashion, classic photography and live jazz. Thursday, October 10, 2013 at 6 to 9 PM. Special performance by Reggie Hines, award winning artist from IAM CRE8TIVE Live Awards 2013, will provide the jazz flavor of the day. Jim Alexander Photography and Matthew Weaver Collection will top off the Event. - September 25, 2013 - EventSeekers International
Gail L. Muszynski Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Gail L. Muszynski of Arlington Heights, Illinois has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Gail L. Muszynski Ms. Muszynski is a Yoga Instructor at Wellness Place in Palatine,... - September 25, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network Launches Improved, Redesigned Website
Leading Non-Profit Organization Offers Comprehensive Collection of Bladder Cancer Information. - September 25, 2013 - Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network
SignaBlok Achieves Key in Vivo Proof of Concept for Treatment of Cancer and Sepsis
Novel First-in-Class Peptide Inhibitor of TREM-1 Modulates the Inflammatory Response and Shows Promise for Treatment of Cancer and Sepsis - September 18, 2013 - SignaBlok, Inc.
ReproTech Sponsors Twin Cities Pancreatic Cancer Fundraising Event
ReproTech, Ltd., a cryobank specializing in long-term storage of human reproductive tissue (sperm, eggs, embryos and ovarian/testicular tissue), was a sponsor for the Twin Cities PurpleRide to benefit the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PANCAN) - September 18, 2013 - ReproTech, LLC
EduCare Announces New Breast Cancer Survivorship Care Plan Packets
EduCare Inc., a dedicated breast health education company has just released their latest product: Breast Cancer Survivorship Care Plan Packets. - September 13, 2013 - EduCare
Spa Logic Pop Up Salon in Dupont Circle Park
A Community Day of Music and Salon Fun To Benefit Locks of Love - September 12, 2013 - Spa Logic
Uniform Advantage Donates $1 per Scrub Top to Childhood Cancer
Uniform Advantage announced today that they are donating $1 for every “Go Grey” print scrub top and scrub jacket they sell to the American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO) as part of their ongoing efforts to support Childhood Cancer awareness. The ACCO was founded in 1970 by a... - September 11, 2013 - Uniform Advantage
Uniform Advantage Donates $1 Per Scrub Print to Breast Cancer Awareness
In support of October’s Breast Cancer Awareness month, Uniform Advantage announced that they will donate $1 from the proceeds of 7 different pink ribbon scrub tops and jackets to the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF). These 7 items will be comprised of 3 different scrub prints:... - September 09, 2013 - Uniform Advantage
South Nassau’s Center for Breast Health Earns National Accreditation
The center earned the accreditation following a rigorous on-site evaluation to demonstrate that it is in complete compliance with standards established by the NAPBC for treating women who are diagnosed with breast disease. - September 06, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau