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.
Experimental Ovarian Cancer Vaccine Offers Hope for Cancer Patients
Sarasota Memorial Hospital (www.smh.com) has become the first site in the world approved to begin enrolling patients in an international clinical trial testing a personalized ovarian cancer vaccine for newly diagnosed women. Developed by Prima BioMed, the vaccine – Cvac – is designed to help patients’ immune systems prevent cancer from recurring after traditional surgery and chemotherapy. - February 02, 2012 - Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
Missouri Man Aims to Stomp Out Testicular Cancer 1 T-Shirt at a Time
With between 7500-8500 new positive diagnosis this year alone, Testicular Cancer is indeed a cause for concern. If caught early enough, there's a 90-100% survival rate. “That's where we come in,” says Pinegar. “We want to get people talking about this and make people realize this isn't taboo. “This is life-or-death serious.” - February 01, 2012 - Testicular Cancer Research Foundation
Advanced Cancer Therapeutics Chief Scientific Officer to Present Preclinical Data on Glycolysis Inhibitors at World Cancer Metabolism Summit
Advanced Cancer Therapeutics, LLC (ACT), a for-profit private company dedicated to bringing new anti-cancer therapies to market, today announced that Dr. Gilles Tapolsky, ACT’s Chief Scientific Officer, has been selected to present at the World Cancer Metabolism Summit to be held February 1 – February 2, 2012 in Washington, D.C. - February 01, 2012 - Advanced Cancer Therapeutics
New Website Offers Faster Access to Life-Saving Cancer Clinical Trials
www.rachelsregistry.com provides first-of-its-kind direct access to clinical trials by more than 50 leading cancer research facilities. - January 31, 2012 - Rachel's Registry
Virtual Job Summit for Postgraduate Life Scientists Opens February 1st
Bio Careers hosts it's second Virtual Job Summit for postgraduate scientists starting February 1st. The Summit is free for all Bio Careers Members, which comprise graduates and postdocs from the top 25% of graduate programs worldwide. - January 25, 2012 - Bio Careers
Health IT Startup TrialX Wins NCI’s Developer Challenge for Cancer App
TrialX, an NYC based health IT company was declared a winner of a developer challenge organized by the National Cancer Institute for its application, Ask Dory. Ask Dory helps cancer patients find and connect with clinical trials near them effortlessly. - January 25, 2012 - Applied Informatics
21st Century Oncology Physicians Offer Expertise to Oncologists
Drs. Mantz and Fernandez published in Radiation Therapy text. - January 18, 2012 - 21st Century Oncology
South Nassau Communities Hospital Cancer Surgeon Honored by Indian Physicians Association
Dr. Rajiv Datta, chair of the dept. of surgery and medical director of the Gertrude & Louis Feil Cancer Center at South Nassau Communities Hospital, was cited by the AAPIQLI for his leadership, accomplishments and excellence as a cancer surgeon. - January 15, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Enrolling with a Purpose
PinkPowerLadies.com offers insurance brokers a simplified process to add much needed products to a client’s portfolio while simultaneously promoting wellness. - January 12, 2012 - PinkPowerLadies.com
American College of Surgeons Selects Polaris Oncology for Its Best Practices Repository
Polaris Oncology Distress Management System has been included in the ACoS Best Practices Repository for its ability to support oncologists with psychosocial distress screening, monitoring and treatment referral. - January 12, 2012 - Polaris Health Directions
Three Time Cancer Survivor Pens Memoir About His Life and His Survival
Military veteran and cancer survivor, David Yates, is pleased to announce the release of his new book, Cancer Sucks: A True Story. If lightning doesn’t strike the same place twice, what are the odds that cancer would strike David Yates three times – and he would survive? David Yates... - December 09, 2011 - Author, David Yates
The Colon Club’s 2012 Colondar Represents the Spike in Young Colon Cancer Diagnosis
The annual calendar depicts twelve men and women diagnosed with colon cancer under age 50. - December 08, 2011 - The Colon Club
New Cancer Book Helping Children Understand the Effects of Cancer Treatment
"Mommy is Still Mommy: Cancer Can't Change That" is the latest children's book quickly becoming a favorite among cancer patients, hospitals and treatment centers. - December 07, 2011 - Mommy is Still Mommy: Cancer Can't Change That
Compass to Care Childhood Cancer Foundation Launches New Website Designed by EPIC
Nonprofit website designed by volunteers takes visitors on journey through childhood cancer travel challenges. - December 07, 2011 - Compass to Care
The Connect Realty Family Supports the Children's Tumor Foundation
On December 4th, 2011 Connect Realty team members will be running in the California International Marathon in support of Ava Lowell and the Children's Tumor Foundation. Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a debilitating progressive disorder that can cause tumors to grow anywhere in the body. NF affects 1 in... - December 02, 2011 - Connect Realty.com, Inc.
Jamaican Author Releases New Children's Cancer Book
Andrea Nugent's path in battling epilepsy and cancer has led her to running a nonprofit group and writing a children's book. The Jamaican born author has published her first children’s book, "Mommy is Still Mommy: Cancer can’t change that!" - November 30, 2011 - Mommy is Still Mommy: Cancer Can't Change That
Fertility Preservation Network Sponsors Fall 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 16, 2011 - ReproTech, LLC
2012-2013 Grant Applications Available Through Susan G. Komen South Dakota
Funding Available in 2012 through South Dakota Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The South Dakota Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure is proud to announce the availability of grant funds for fiscal year 2012. Applications for breast cancer and breast health programs from nonprofit... - November 10, 2011 - Susan G Komen for the Cure South Dakota
CareSouth Health System Acquires Family Care Inc of Virginia
CareSouth Health System Inc., the largest privately held home health services provider in Georgia, announced today that it has purchased Family Care, Incorporated of Virginia. The company is a Medicare certified provider of home health and personal care services with locations in Richmond and... - November 03, 2011 - CareSouth Health System, Inc.
Queens NYC Rehab Center Invites Public to Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness at MasquerWalk A Thon by CFSCGOnline.com
The Queens Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare, a short term rehab institution managed by the Centers for Specialty Care Group, is inviting the community to join its annual MasquerWalk A Thon for Breast Cancer awareness. - October 30, 2011 - Centers for Specialty Care Group NYC Nursing Home
Long® Fence is Gold Sponsor of Komen Maryland Race for the Cure®
Long® Fence, one of the largest residential and commercial fencing contractors on the East Coast, was a gold level sponsor of the 19th annual Komen Maryland Race for the Cure® for their donation of temporary fencing to protect and separate pedestrian spectators and participants during the... - October 29, 2011 - Long Fence
Recent Medical Studies Show African American and Latina Women in the Inland Empire Highest At-Risk Group for Cervical Cancer
The City of Hope's Center of Community Alliance for Research and Education (CCARE) partnered with local health organizations including Healthy Heritage Movement to conduct health surveys regarding groups highest at risk for cervical cancer. African and Latina Americans in the Inland Empire ranked the highest at risk group for Cervical Cancer according to these studies. - October 27, 2011 - Healthy Heritage Movement, Inc.
FealGood Foundation, Singer-Songwriter Join Forces for Good on Crowdfunding Site, HelpersUnite.com
The FealGood Foundation teams up with singer-songwriter and crowdfunding site, HelpersUnite.com, to raise funds for 9/11 first responder cancer victims. - October 25, 2011 - Crowdnetic
Eleven CareSouth Homecare Professionals Agencies Named to 2011 HomeCare Elite
CareSouth Homecare Professionals today announced that 11 of its home health care divisions encompassing 33 locations and three of its managed agencies have been named to the 2011 HomeCare Elite™, a compilation of the top-performing home health agencies in the United States. CareSouth agencies... - October 21, 2011 - CareSouth Health System, Inc.
AgniTEK Technology Solutions Announces Fundraiser for Local Breast Cancer Support Group
AgniTEK Technology Solutions has launched a new fundraising effort for a The Pink Alliance, a Bryan/College Station based Breast Cancer Support Group. As you're probably aware, October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. AgniTEK Technology Solutions created pink mousepads with computer shortcut keys... - October 21, 2011 - AgniTEK
Advanced Cancer Therapeutics CEO to Present Preclinical Data on Cancer Metabolism Drug at MidAmerica Healthcare Venture Forum
Advanced Cancer Therapeutics, LLC (ACT), a for-profit private company dedicated to bringing new anti-cancer therapies to market, today announced that Randall B. Riggs, President & CEO, has been selected to present at the 9th Annual MidAmerica Healthcare Venture Forum to be held at the... - October 20, 2011 - Advanced Cancer Therapeutics
21st Century Oncology Physician Presents New Data for Prostate Cancer to the National Association on Alternative Non-Surgical Treatments
Dr. Constantine Mantz, chief medical officer of 21st Century Oncology, presented new research at the 53rd annual American Society of Radiation Oncology meeting in Miami, Florida, this month. Dr. Mantz’s research combines stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) and the Calypso System in order to... - October 19, 2011 - 21st Century Oncology
Educational Symposium on Cancers Significant to Women Attracts Hundreds
Powerful Women, Powerful Choices. - October 19, 2011 - 21st Century Oncology
Prostate Cancer Coalitions Emphatically Reject the Proposed “D” Prostate Cancer Recommendation of the U. S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)
From The National Alliance of State Prostate Cancer Coalitions and The California Prostate Cancer Coalition The National Alliance of State Prostate Cancer Coalitions and the California Prostate Cancer Coalition emphatically reject the proposed “D” Prostate Cancer Recommendation of the... - October 15, 2011 - California Prostate Cancer Coalition
National Clinical Trial for Treatment of Advanced Prostate Cancer Available in Southwest Florida
21st Century Oncology offers clinical trials in Southwest Florida. - October 15, 2011 - 21st Century Oncology
Centers for Specialty Care Group Rehab Centers in New York Participate in Wyckoff Hospital Cancer Survivor Picnic
Centers for Specialty Care Group, a network of rehab centers in New York, contributed to the annual Wyckoff Hospital Cancer Survivor Picnic by providing free beauty makeovers and gifts to survivors and other guests. - October 13, 2011 - Centers for Specialty Care Group NYC Nursing Home
GMPCS Connects Martina McBride with Toll-Quality Voice via Mobile BGAN
GMPCS supports Martina McBride as she conducts radio and print interviews using satellite phone technology across country on Amtrak in her campaign for breast cancer awareness and new album release: ELEVEN. - October 12, 2011 - Network Innovations
WILEX Inc. and ALPCO Diagnostics Sign Marketing and Distribution Agreement for North America
WILEX AG announces that its wholly owned US subsidiary WILEX Inc., Cambridge, MA, USA, entered into a exclusive co-marketing and distribution agreement with American Laboratory Products Company Inc., (ALPCO Diagnostics) Salem, NH, USA, for the commercialization of the Serum HER-2/neu ELISA test in North America. - October 10, 2011 - ALPCO
Polaris’s Oncology Distress Management System’s Alcohol Screens May Help Improve Outcomes
Studies on screening and brief interventions in health care settings for alcohol misuse show a positive effect, including improved treatment adherence and clinical response among patients with chronic diseases, and a strong potential for decreasing health care costs. - October 08, 2011 - Polaris Health Directions
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, 2011 - RONCO
Giving New Lease of Life to Cancer Patients
Dharamshila Hospital And Research Centre, India’s first and only NABH accredited Cancer Hospital, provides excellent facilities for early detection, Staging, Radiation, Surgery, Chemotherapy, Palliative Care, Rehabilitation, Teaching, Training and Research. - October 06, 2011 - Dharamshila Hospital and Research Centre
First Online Job Fair for Graduate Level Scientists Opens
Over 500 Life Scientists Registered The Virtual Job Summit hosted by Bio Careers (www.biocareers.com) opened today with more than 500 graduate level life scientists registered for the event. All of the recruits hold degrees from Medical/Graduate Schools ranked among the top 15%. At the Summit,... - October 05, 2011 - Bio Careers
Sheehan Personal Training Will Hold Their Monthly Information Session on October 26, 2011. The Topic This Month Will be Understanding Cancer - The Prevention & Cure.
On October 26, 2011, at 6:00 PM, Tom and LeAnna Sheehan will be conducting their free monthly information session. This is open to the public and registration is necessary due to limited seating. If you have ever been close to someone who has suffered from this devastating disease, they highly recommend viewing this provocative presentation. This will not be mainstream information and their goal will be to provide information as to what is causing cancer and the potential for a cure. - October 04, 2011 - Sheehan Personal Training
Free Educational Symposium on Cancers Significant to Women
"Powerful Women, Powerful Choices" is a complimentary seminar being offered by 21st Century Oncology, Lee Memorial Health System and Naples Community Hospital. The seminar will be held Saturday, October 15, from 9:00 A.M. to 12 Noon, at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point, in Estero. - October 02, 2011 - 21st Century Oncology
South Nassau Communities Hospital Receives Donation in Support of Breast Cancer Services for Underserved Women
There are about 2.5 million breast cancer survivors in the U.S., including women still being treated. Underserved and minority women have the highest mortality, lowest survival, and fastest-rising incidence rates for breast cancer in the U.S. - October 01, 2011 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
NiteTimeToys.com Announces Second Annual "Spreading Good Vibes" Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser
Online sexual health retailer, NiteTimeToys.com to donate 10% of proceeds beginning today and throughout the month of October to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, while offering a 10% discount and free gift to customers. - September 30, 2011 - NiteTimeToys.com
NanoSort, Inc. Awarded Nearly $500k from the NCI to Advance the Detection and Capturing of Circulating Tumor Cells Using Two Distinct Novel Approaches
The National Cancer Institute (NCI), has awarded biomedical device start-up NanoSort, Inc. a 2 year, $297,000 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant and a 9-month, $198,000 contract. NanoSort will develop devices to detect circulating tumor cells (CTCs)—an emerging target in cancer... - September 30, 2011 - NanoSort
Mango Madness Skin Care to Donate $1.00 Per Sale for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Mango Madness Skin Care, a leading manufacturer and seller of paraben free skin care products, will donate $1.00 from every sale on its website to breast cancer research during October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month. - September 29, 2011 - Mango Madness Skin Care
Woman’s Courage to Start a Business in the Recession Now Giving Back to the Community
Wornbyacelebrity.com is giving a pancreatic survivor the chance to live her dream to be a model. She will being flying in from another state to also speak at the event. - September 27, 2011 - Wornbyacelebrity.com
Jeff Lichtenstein Honored as Charitable Leader of the Month for Work with Women's Cancer Charity
Highlighting the charitable efforts of Florida Realtor, Jeff Lichtenstein. - September 27, 2011 - Jeff Realty
Health IT Expert, Diptesh Patel, to Share Innovative Technology to Improve Health Care at the Fifth Annual Health 2.0 Conference
ZarpZ.com will assist patients with a terminal illness to create legacy material (messages, photos, videos) that patients can share with friends or loved ones on a Future date. ZarpZ launches their website at Health 2.0 in San Francisco today. - September 27, 2011 - ZarpZ
Delaware Breast Cancer Awareness Month - John Wingate Insurance
John Wingate Insurance out of Delaware is supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month and it's the perfect time to learn about the importance of safeguarding your loved ones' financial futures. - September 27, 2011 - John Wingate
Touch Transforms to Make Immediate, Visible Differences for Those Suffering from Breast Cancer
The power of touch will immediately transform millions of lives during Breast Cancer Awareness Month and beyond. From Sept. 20 through Nov. 5, celeb-fave skin care line Skin Authority unites with the top names in resorts and spas for the inaugural Touch Transforms™ initiative. Touch... - September 22, 2011 - Skin Authority
Prostate Cancer Survivor Reveals Leadership Approach to Treatment
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and prostate cancer patients need to become the ‘CEO’ of their treatment team. - September 15, 2011 - Risk Reduction Education, Inc.
Polaris’s Oncology Distress Management System Addresses Key New Accreditation Standards from the Commission on Cancer
Screening cancer patients for psychosocial distress is among the latest accreditation standards released by ACS. Polaris's Oncology Distress Management System can help cancer treatment centers meet this new requirement. - September 14, 2011 - Polaris Health Directions