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.
Voicebrook to Exhibit at American Pathology Foundation 2013 Spring Conference
Company to interface with customers, prospects, and partners at highly-focused industry leading event. - March 21, 2013 - Voicebrook, Inc.
MPI of Biochemistry, LDC and Qurient Close License Deal on a New Compound Against Metastatic Cancers
The Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry (MPIB), the Lead Discovery Center GmbH (LDC) and Qurient Co., Ltd have entered into a license agreement providing Qurient with world-wide, exclusive rights to a new kinase inhibitor for the treatment of metastatic cancer. The lead compound belongs to a... - March 14, 2013 - Lead Discovery Center GmbH
Global Next Generation Cancer Diagnostic Devices Market Forecast 2012-2016 by IndustryMonitor.co
New Market Research Report Added in IndustryMonitor.co Report Database Global Next Generation Cancer Diagnostic Devices Market 2012-20166 - March 11, 2013 - Industry Monitor
Bahamas Medical Center & Doctors Hospital Offer Cutting-Edge Treatment for Patients with Prostate Cancer
Doctors Hospital Health System, which includes Bahamas Medical Center and Doctors Hospital in Nassau, Bahamas, offers access to a potentially life-saving treatment for men with prostate cancer. - March 08, 2013 - Bahamas Medical Center
Emirati Females Make Up 30% of Cervical Cancer Cases in the UAE
HAAD research results say Cervical Cancer is the 4th common cancer amongst UAE females. - March 07, 2013 - Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions
“Fighter:” Asbestos Removal Worker Loses Bout with Cancer; NY Jury Awards $35 Million – Weitz & Luxenberg
Mass tort and personal injury litigation firm Weitz & Luxenberg, P.C. today announced a verdict in the case of Ivo John Peraica, an asbestos removal worker who died in December from cancer caused by asbestos. The New York Supreme Court jury that heard Peraica’s case returned its verdict... - March 05, 2013 - Weitz & Luxenberg
Beach Organics Recognized as One of 100 Most Admired Entrepreneurial Businesses
Beach Organics recognized as one of the 100 Most Admired Entrepreneurial Businesses by Space Coast Business. - March 05, 2013 - Beach Organics Skin Care
GHMI Partners with AnalizaDx to Bring Advanced Cancer Diagnostics to Africa
Simple blood-based cancer diagnostics and screening tests to enable early and effective treatment while reducing unnecessary procedures - February 27, 2013 - GHMI
Sengenics to Launch Global Biomarker Discovery and Clinical Trials Service Based on Oxford Gene Technology’s Patented Functional Protein Array
Sengenics today announced that it has signed an agreement with Oxford Gene Technology (OGT) to enable the launch of a global cancer biomarker discovery and clinical trial immuno-response monitoring service. The service will be based upon OGT’s proprietary full-length functional protein array... - February 25, 2013 - Sengenics
Mattie Miracle Sponsors Multidisciplinary Think Tank to Develop Psychosocial Standards of Care for Childhood Cancer
Mattie Miracle Cancer Foundation sponsored a multidisciplinary think tank for the development of standards of care for the psychosocial needs of children and families with childhood cancer. The Think Tank was held at the American Psychosocial Oncology Society's (APOS) 10th annual conference in February 2013. Mattie Miracle also received the APOS Outstanding Community Service Award for 2013 during the conference. - February 24, 2013 - Mattie Miracle Cancer Foundation
Studies Reveal Thyroid Cancer Cases Doubled in Last 20 Years: TestDiagnostics
The thyroid is a small gland that produces hormones, the T3 and T4 hormones. These hormones are transported in the blood and travel around the body to different parts of the body. The thyroid gland is located at the base of your neck and controls and regulates metabolism. - February 24, 2013 - Test Diagnostics
Polaris Releases Enhanced Version of Its Oncology Distress Management System
Polaris Oncology's new features reflect Polaris's continued commitment to ensure that the system best meets the needs of both cancer care teams and the patients they treat. - February 22, 2013 - Polaris Health Directions
Breast Cancer Surgeon at South Nassau Communities Hospital Named a Healthcare Hero
Since coming to South Nassau in 2007, Dr. Christine Hodyl has been a staunch advocate of breast cancer awareness initiatives and to promoting breast cancer screening and detection. - February 22, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
L+M Survivorship Care is STAR Program® Certified
Lawrence + Memorial Hospital has earned STAR Program® Certification from the Massachusetts-based Oncology Rehab Partners, leading experts in the field of survivorship care. By becoming STAR Program certified, L+M is leading the way by offering its patients excellent cancer rehabilitation... - February 20, 2013 - Oncology Rehab Partners
NextPath Launches OncoNav
OncoNav software helps oncology nurse navigators manage patient care quickly and efficiently allowing them to spend more time with their patients and less time entering data. - February 15, 2013 - NextPath
Greenwerkz Releases R4 Ultra-High CBD, Non-Psychoactive Strain as "Open Source"
Greenwerkz' high CBD/low THC strain genetics to become available to patients and medical marijuana centers (MMCs) in Colorado, free of charge. - February 14, 2013 - Greenwerkz
Polaris to Present Its Oncology Distress Management System at Upcoming APOS Conference
Polaris's senior research scientist, Tina Harralson, Ph.D., will discuss the NIH-funded research that is the foundation for Polaris Oncology, as well as case studies on integrating the system into the clinical workflow. - February 09, 2013 - Polaris Health Directions
The Special Event Company Partners with The Who’s Roger Daltrey to Launch UK’s Teenage Cancer Trust
CEO Sally Webb And Rock Legend Hope to Change Lives with Expansion of United Kingdom’s Teen Cancer Trust - February 02, 2013 - The Special Event Company
Fashion Designers Unite with Cancer Patients at PLITZS NYC Fashion Show Charity Fundraising Gala
Bringing awareness to cancers of the liver, fashion designers and cancer patients from across the United States have partnered to raise funds for YES! BeatLiverTumors.org. - January 27, 2013 - Say YES to Hope
New Research Report on Global Cancer Biomarkers Market 2012-2016 by MarketResearchReports
New Market Research Report Added in MarketResearchReports.Biz Reports Database Global Cancer Biomarkers Market 2012-2016. - January 25, 2013 - Market Research Reports.biz
Metastatic Breast Cancer Network Names Shirley Mertz New President
Shirley Mertz is the new President of the Metastatic Breast Cancer Network (MBCN) replacing former president Michele Przypyszny. Her priorities include MBCN's annual conference, targeting underserved areas and raising the group’s profile with metastatic breast cancer researchers. Mertz was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in 2003, 12 years after being treated for DCIS. - January 22, 2013 - Metastatic Breast Cancer Network
Penny Tration of Ru Paul's Drag Race Season 5 to Appear in Norfolk, VA for Pet Food Benefit
An upcoming drag queen, star of Ru Paul's Drag Race Season 5 on Logo, is coming to the Hershee Bar in Norfolk, VA for a benefit show for Mr. Wiggle's Pet Food Pantry. Admission is $5 or the same amount in non-perishable pet food. - January 09, 2013 - Eunia Biskit
New Research Report on Circulating Tumor Cells (CTCS) and Cancer Stem Cells (CSCs) 2013 Market Report by MarketResearchReports
New Market Research Report Added in MarketResearchReports.Biz Reports Database Circulating Tumor Cells (CTCs) and Cancer Stem Cells (CSCs) 2013 Market Report - January 04, 2013 - Market Research Reports.biz
New Research Report on Liver Cancer Global Clinical Trials Review, H2, 2012 by MarketResearchReports
New Market Research Report Added in MarketResearchReports.Biz Reports Database Liver Cancer Global Clinical Trials Review, H2, 2012 - January 02, 2013 - Market Research Reports.biz
New Research Report on Anal Cancer Global Clinical Trials Review, H2, 2012 by MarketResearchReports
New Market Research Report Added in MarketResearchReports.Biz Reports Database Anal Cancer Global Clinical Trials Review, H2, 2012 - January 02, 2013 - Market Research Reports.biz
Make 2013 the Year Children Stop Dying from Sarcoma Cancer
Sarcoma is a particularly deadly cancer that effects people of all ages but one strain, Rhabdomyosarcoma, mainly targets children under the age of 15. According to statistics from the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, there are approximately 6000 new cases a year and the survival... - December 31, 2012 - Jareds Juggernaut To Cure Sarcoma
Tigerlily Foundation Hosted 4th Annual “EmPower” Ball
Event Highlighted Advocacy and Empowerment for Young Women Affected by Breast Cancer - December 23, 2012 - Tigerlily Foundation
Tigerlily Foundation Hosted First Annual Pink Boa 5k Run/Walk
The Tigerlily Foundation hosted its First Annual Pink Boa 5k Run/Walk to raise awareness about young women with breast cancer on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at Reston Town Center in Reston, Virginia. This year’s Pink Boa 5k Run/Walk set the tone for an inspirational morning with supporters and survivors. The event was hosted by Sarah Fraser of HOT 99.5, Anita Brikman of WUSA9, and Allyn Rose, Miss District of Columbia 2012. The event raised over $35K to support its programs. - December 23, 2012 - Tigerlily Foundation
The Cure Panel Talk Show Featuring Physicians in Conversation with Patients About New Treatments Creates National Interest
Cure Talk Blog initiates a unique and innovative internet radio talk show, the Cure Panel Talk Show focused on patient-expert interactions. Cure Panel has received an overwhelming response and have featured some of the top physicians of the nation. - December 16, 2012 - Applied Informatics
Charles W. Stiefel Appointed to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Board of Visitors
Pharmaceutical Executive and Philanthropist Charles W. Stiefel has been appointed to the Board of Visitors of M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. - December 11, 2012 - Charles Stiefel Philanthropy
Cancer Center at South Nassau Communities Hospital Awarded Accreditation with Commendation
South Nassau's Gertrude & Louis Feil Cancer Center is the only one on Long Island equipped with the Varian Novalis Tx™, da Vinci® Surgical System and Gamma Knife® Perfexion. - December 09, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Wright & McGurk Announces New Campaign to Help Actos® Patients Diagnosed with Bladder Cancer
Wright McGurk is reaching out to consumers who have developed bladder cancer after taking their prescription diabetes medicine, Actos®. Injured patients are encouraged to call Wright McGurk today. - December 06, 2012 - Wright & McGurk
Pinellas Cancer Treatment Center Marks 2,000th Patient Milestone
WellSpring Oncology, Pinellas cancer treatment center, patient shares his story about the difference in care. - November 30, 2012 - WellSpring Oncology
Fertility Preservation Network Sponsors Pancreatic Cancer Fundraising Events
ReproTech, Ltd., a cryobank specializing in long-term storage of human reproductive tissue (sperm, eggs, embryos and ovarian/testicular tissue), was a sponsor in recent fundraising events to benefit the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PANCAN). - November 21, 2012 - ReproTech, LLC
Living with Cancer and Jesus
The foundation for Ms. Graff’s book was a blog she created chronicling her journey with stage 3, muscle invasive bladder cancer. Along with the struggles and fear that come from cancer, Ms. Graff found great hope and peace in her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Her story tells of how God turned her fear into stronger faith, panic into peace, and assurance of His presence in times of hopeless abandonment. - November 17, 2012 - Kathy Graff
Dr. Dennis Birenbaum Says, "to Help Prevent Cancer Fries, Doughnuts, Sodas, Burned Meat and Hot Dogs Must Go!"
Dr. Dennis Birenbaum, head of the Texas Hematology / Oncology Centers PA, and an MD Anderson trained cancer physician, is an outspoken advocate of the delaying and even the prevention of certain cancers through smarter lifestyle and eating choices. Dr. Birenhaum states, “If you are like most... - November 09, 2012 - Texas Hematology Oncology Centers
Author, Epilepsy and Cancer Survivor Andrea Nugent Featured in Soon the Cure 2012 Campaign
EEW Online Magazine features Epilepsy and Breast Cancer Survivor Author Andrea Nugent in their Soon the Cure 2012 Campaign. - November 09, 2012 - Mommy is Still Mommy: Cancer Can't Change That
SurgicEye GmbH Announces Its Cooperation with EUROMedical Instruments SARL for the Future Development of 3D Radio-Guided Surgery
Intraoperative 3-D imaging for Radio-guidance of Tumors and Sentinel Lymph Nodes. SurgicEye®, the leading provider of intraoperative soft tissue imaging and navigation solutions, and Eurorad SA (France), is a high technology company specialized in R & D and production of mono and... - November 05, 2012 - SurgicEye GmbH
Mommy Has Breast Cancer Hosts Cincinnati’s First Ever Breast Cancer Awareness Basketball Tournament
Mommy Has Breast Cancer hosted its first annual Breast Cancer Awareness Basketball tournament on Sunday, October 28th from 3pm-9pm. The event, which was held at Taft High School, featured 6 basketball teams from around the Greater Cincinnati tri-state area and was well attended by more than 250+ young men and women eager for the excitement and entertainment of these competitive basketball squads. Awareness, Breast Health information and Hope were shared during this event. - November 04, 2012 - Mommy Has Breast Cancer
DeVoe Automotive to Donate Money for Breast Cancer Research
With October being breast cancer awareness month, DeVoe Buick and DeVoe Subaru is doing its part by donation $10 for each and every car service appointment in the month of October. - October 26, 2012 - DeVoe Subaru of Naples
Metastatic Breast Cancer Network Presents NCI's Dr. Patricia Steeg with the Ellen Moskowitz and Suzanne Hebert Leadership Grant Award
Dr. Steeg's call for a new approach to clinical trials could apply to diseases where the patients are diagnosed before they have full-blown metastatic disease. It could have implications for prostate, bladder and colon cancers as well as metastatic breast cancer. - October 24, 2012 - Metastatic Breast Cancer Network
Long® Fence is Diamond Sponsor of Komen Maryland Race for the Cure®
Long® Fence is a diamond level sponsor of the 20th annual Komen Maryland Race for the Cure®. The residential and commercial fencing contractor is donating temporary fencing to protect and separate pedestrian spectators and participants during the Hunt Valley, Maryland event. - October 20, 2012 - Long Fence
Free Educational Symposium on Cancers Significant to Women Powerful Women, Powerful Choices
"Powerful Women, Powerful Choices" is a complimentary half-day symposium being offered by local healthcare leaders 21st Century Oncology, Lee Memorial Health System and Naples Community Hospital. This second annual event will be held Saturday, November 10, from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon, at... - October 11, 2012 - 21st Century Oncology
Mango Madness Skin Care and Beach Organics Featured at Merritt Island Gala in Recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Anti-aging skin care product manufacturer Mango Madness Skin Care, Inc. and Cocoa, Fla. based Beach Organics Skin Care were featured Tuesday evening, October 9, at a tropical themed gala at the home of Lila and Keith Buescher on Merritt Island, Fla. More than 100 invited guests attended the event,... - October 10, 2012 - Mango Madness Skin Care
Cancer Patients Should Seek a Second Opinion. It Could Save Their Life.
Dr. Dennis Birenbaum: “Cancer Patients Should Seek A Second Opinion. It Could Save Their Life.” Dr. Dennis Birenbaum, head of the Texas Hematology / Oncology Centers, is an outspoken advocate of cancer patients seeking second opinions, even his own patients. He sees first-hand the... - October 10, 2012 - Texas Hematology Oncology Centers
Ronco Supports the Fight Against Breast Cancer
As part of its social responsibility program, throughout October, for every case of pink gloves sold, Ronco will donate 50 cents to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. - October 07, 2012 - RONCO
MUMC First in Georgia with New Breast Cancer Technology
Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) is the first facility in Georgia to acquire the INTRABEAM® system for intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT). The system will be offered to women with early-stage breast cancer. With IORT, radiation is delivered directly into the tumor bed during... - October 06, 2012 - Memorial Health
MyReviewsNow.net Promotes Nascar.com Breast Cancer Awareness Month Promotion
Shop online and business reviews website MyReviewsNow.net’s affiliate partner Nascar.com is offering specially-marked sports merchandise items during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. - October 04, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Denver Area Resident to Pedal 1,400 Miles to Detroit in an Effort to Raise Money, Awareness for Three Extraordinary Kids Battling Cancer, Illness
Denver business owner Marc DesRosiers has been training since December. An avid cyclist, he will leave this Sunday and muscle through approximately 100 miles/day to raise money for a nonprofit cause tagged ‘Lake Orion Loves,’ which will help three young kids from his hometown of Lake Orion, MI, fighting life threatening diseases. - October 04, 2012 - Sister Souls, Inc.
SignaBlok Awarded NCI Grant to Test New Approach to Lung Cancer Treatment
SignaBlok, Inc., a Massachusetts-based biopharmaceutical startup, has been awarded a grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to develop novel and first-in-class agents in lung cancer. - October 03, 2012 - SignaBlok, Inc.