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.
Atlanta Resident Featured on Ellen's Holiday Special
Non-profit co-founder Keeli Simpson will be featured Wednesday night on Ellen’s Greatest Night of Giveaways. - December 10, 2019 - Join The Flock
Fusion Medical Staffing Celebrates Christmas with Angels Among Us, Helping Families with Pediatric Cancer
The holidays are a time of giving and making a difference in your community. That is not lost on Fusion Medical Staffing. This year, Fusion Medical Staffing has partnered with Angels Among Us, a local organization committed to helping families suffering from pediatric cancer. When a child is... - December 06, 2019 - Fusion Medical Staffing
CureTalks@UCSFCancer Puts Patients at the Center, with Live and Archivable Internet Radio Talk Shows Featuring Patients, Advocates and Leading Oncology Researchers
CureTalks, an internet radio and video podcasting service of TrialX, features leading physicians in conversation with patients, caregivers, and patient advocates. The University of California, San Francisco Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center (HDFCCC) is the most recent institution to... - December 04, 2019 - TrialX
Dr. Amishi Desai Joins New York Cancer & Blood Specialists in Suffolk
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS) is proud to announce Amishi Desai, MD to its team. Dr. Desai is board-certified in hematology-oncology, as well as internal medicine. As such, she covers a full scope of services, while also maintaining a particular interest in lung cancer. In... - December 03, 2019 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
CLL Society to Present Innovative Telemedicine Platform Study at American Society of Hematology Annual Conference
CLL Society co-founder and Medical Director Dr. Brian Koffman will present research results of the society's innovative telemedicine program at the prestigious American Society of Hematology annual meeting in early December. The program provides patients and caregivers access to HIPPA-compliant second opinions from renowned specialists in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), the most common adult blood cancer. - November 30, 2019 - CLL Society
New York Imaging Specialists Announces Grand Opening in Port Jefferson Station
New York Imaging Specialists announces the grand opening of its newest facility, at 1500 Route 112, Building 2A in Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776. New York Imaging Specialists features board-certified radiologists and the most modern imaging equipment. The ACR-accredited facility utilizes... - November 28, 2019 - New York Imaging Specialists
Dr. Varghese Cherian Joins New York Imaging Specialists
New York Imaging Specialists welcomes Varghese Cherian, MD, to its group of board-certified radiologists. Dr. Cherian will be practicing at New York Imaging Specialists’ newest facilities at 1500 Route 112, Building 2A in Port Jefferson Station and 640 County Road 39 in Southampton. Dr. - November 28, 2019 - New York Imaging Specialists
MITA Commends Lawmakers for Efforts to Establish Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT) Screening Coverage for TRICARE Beneficiaries
The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) today applauded a bipartisan and bicameral group of lawmakers for introducing the Better and Robust Screening Today Act (H.R. 5238/ S. 2944). Led by Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ), Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan... - November 26, 2019 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
Glitz and Glamour Replace the Ravages of Chemo and Cancer During a Special Showcase at SMGlobal Catwalk
Courage and beauty are evident as patients model on the runway during SMGlobal Catwalk. The models, who are in the midst of surgeries, chemo, and radiation beat cancer in every step they take. - November 08, 2019 - Say YES to Hope
Breast Cancer Survivor Launches Financial Cures Program
Dr. Wendy Labat Speaking on her new program: “Budgeting: Diagnosing Your Financial Health” at the Atlanta Small Business Expo November 14, 2019. - November 04, 2019 - The Financial Cures LLC
The Gateway Family YMCA Offers LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA
A physical activity and well-being intitiative for cancer survivors. - October 29, 2019 - The Gateway Family YMCA
EduCare Announces New Recurrent and Metastatic Breast Cancer Treatment Handbook
The 1st Edition of the Recurrent and Metastatic Breast Cancer Treatment Handbook is now available. This book is designed to educate women about treatments for recurrent and metastatic breast cancer, while also addressing the emotions that come with this diagnosis. - October 24, 2019 - EduCare
ABISA Engaged for Southeast Asia Cancer Hospital
ABISA, LLC, a leading independent healthcare consultancy, announced that the company has been engaged by a private entity to develop a strategy around building a cancer hospital in one of the countries in Southeast Asia. In addition to its longstanding U.S. client base, ABISA also has worked with... - October 23, 2019 - ABISA
NYCBS Welcomes Dr. Keith Brunckhorst to Its Oncology Team
Keith R. Brunckhorst, MD is a talented physician who is board-certified in medical oncology and hematology. He is experienced and well versed in the most cutting-edge cancer technology, with an impeccable work history and education. For Dr. Brunckhorst, patients come first. He pledges to treat each... - October 17, 2019 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
POWER Magazine for Professional Women Features Celebrities Jaclyn Smith and Suzanne Somers in Their Fall 2019 Issue Honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month
POWER Magazine-Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized features celebrities, A-listers and everyday hardworking women. Their fall 2019 issue highlights cancer survivors in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Celebrity and A-lister Cancer Survivors Highlighted in POWER... - October 16, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
IDI Consulting Raises Blood Cancer Awareness & Funds Through Light The Night Walk
Local IT consulting company participates in fourth year of fundraising efforts for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. - October 12, 2019 - IDI Consulting
NYCBS' CEO to Receive Humanitarian of the Year Award from the American Red Cross
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS) announced that their own CEO, Jeff Vacirca, MD, will be the 2019 American Red Cross Greater New York Region’s Humanitarian Award recipient. Dr. Vacirca will be honored on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019 at the 2019 Heroes Among Us Gala at the Ziegfeld... - October 10, 2019 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
"Drink for Pink" Breast Cancer Fund Raising Beer Introduced
Bald Man Brewing’s "Spirit In The Sky" Strawberry Rhubarb Ale in Select Retailers Now. - October 02, 2019 - Bald Man Brewing Company
P.O.W.E.R. Magazine Devotes the Fall 2019 Issue to Women Who Have Cancer and Survivors in Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
P.O.W.E.R Magazine has devoted the fall 2019 issue to women who have cancer and cancer survivors in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. The Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized and powerwoe.com are proud to feature these cancer survivors who did not allow their... - September 30, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Tonia DeCosimo Devotes the Fall 2019 Issue of P.O.W.E.R. Magazine to Women Who Have Cancer and Cancer Survivors in Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Tonia DeCosimo, founder and editor-in-chief of P.O.W.E.R Magazine has devoted the fall 2019 issue to women who have cancer and cancer survivors in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized and powerwoe.com are proud to showcase these... - September 26, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Ladies First Breakfast Comes to Atlanta from Washington, D.C.
Ladies First is an annual celebration to uplift and support women that are affected by cancer. - September 25, 2019 - I Will Survive, Inc.
AdvaMed, MITA, MDMA and a Broad Coalition of Stakeholders Urge Congress to Permanently Repeal the Medical Device Tax
The Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed), the Medical Device Manufacturers Association (MDMA), the Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) and a broad coalition of medical innovators, physician inventors, patient groups, and others sent a letter to congressional leadership... - September 24, 2019 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
VOS Digital Media Group Now Offering Health Content from Harvard Health Publishing
Harvard Health Publishing Provides Expert Health Information and Advice. - September 24, 2019 - Icaro Media Group
A Year After the Launch of Ayushman Bharat Yojana; Medical Devices, Pharma Industries in India Expected to Benefit Substantially: Whitepaper by Nexdigm (SKP)
In 2017, the Indian Government introduced a National Health Policy (Ayushman Bharat or Healthy India) that aims to offer universal health coverage and provide the foundation for equitable healthcare. In this paper, SKP examines the potential of the NHPS and attempts to study the impact it creates on healthcare accessibility along with opportunities created for various stakeholders in the industry. - September 22, 2019 - Nexdigm
Oncoheroes Biosciences Inc. and Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH Sign Exclusive Licensing Agreement for Volasertib
Oncoheroes Biosciences Inc (“Oncoheroes”) and Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH (“Boehringer Ingelheim”) have signed a worldwide, exclusive licensing agreement for volasertib, an investigational anti-cancer compound that was originally discovered and developed by... - September 19, 2019 - Oncoheroes Biosciences Inc.
Caregivers to Get Answers; Fearless Caregiver Workshop Set for Oct. 15 in Ft. Lauderdale, All Invited
Today's Caregiver magazine and Caregiver.com continues to educate and train family caregivers with its Fearless Caregiver Conference set for October 15 at St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Pompano Beach. This no charge event will answer family caregiver questions. - September 18, 2019 - Caregiver.com, Inc.
Delta 9 Summits Presents Medical Cannabis Patient Therapies and Wellness Summit, Industry Speakers Massachusetts State Representative and Patient Advocacy Alliance
Delta 9 Summits announces a First of Its Kind "Medical Cannabis-Based Therapies and Wellness" event Educating Healthcare Providers and Professionals. Hear from Mass State Rep. David LeBoeuf and Nichole Snow, Mass Patient Advocacy Alliance discuss House Bill H.3875 "An Act relative to insurance coverage of medicinal cannabis." - September 12, 2019 - Delta 9 Summits LLC
NRHI Hosts 3rd Annual National Affordability Summit in Minneapolis
Dr. Marty Makary, Susan Dentzer and more are joining NRHI on October 15-16 to discuss critical issues impacting today’s healthcare landscape. - September 12, 2019 - Network for Regional Healthcare Improvement
Night of the Robots Hosted by Swedish Medical Center
Robot-assisted surgery takes center stage in this hands-on, interactive night highlighting the latest advancements in robot-assisted surgery. - September 11, 2019 - Swedish Medical Center
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora Names Hallie Woods Chief Operating Officer
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) announced that Hallie Woods has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer for TMCA and Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital. Woods previously served as Chief Administrative Officer of Centennial Medical Center (CMC), a campus of The... - September 06, 2019 - The Medical Center of Aurora
Black Belt Community Foundation to Honor Leader in Fight Against Cancer, Dr. Ed. Partridge
The Black Belt Community Foundation (BBCF) will honor Dr. Ed. Partridge, the former Director of the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB as its Black Belt Legacy Award recipient for 2019 during its Black Belt Legacy Dinner and fundraiser on October 3, 2019 at 6pm at Birmingham’s... - September 05, 2019 - Black Belt Community Foundation
Providence Pink Classic Golf Tournament Will Have Early Date and Time This Year
After raising over $26,000 for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer in 2018, this year the Providence team’s keystone event will be held September 21, 2019 with a starting tee time of 8:30am. The annual fundraising 5K walk will be held on October 12, 2019 at Lake Mirror in Lakeland. - August 28, 2019 - ABD Development Company
Be The Difference Foundation Announces “Ovarian Cancer Awareness Weekend at Midwestern State University”
Volleyball Team and Men’s Soccer Team Host Awareness Nights and Fundraiser to Honor Women’s Basketball Coach Noel Johnson in Her Fight Against Ovarian Cancer - August 23, 2019 - Be the Difference Foundation
Neil Foley Joins NYCBS as a Physician Liaison
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS) proudly welcomes Neil Foley, a talented and experienced pharmaceutical representative to its city team as a physician liaison. Foley will bring over 21 years of experience of pharmaceutical expertise. He will be working out of NYCBS’ Bronx,... - August 20, 2019 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Jeremy Mutschler Appointed Senior Marketing Director of NYCBS
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS) is proud to announce the appointment of Jeremy Mutschler, an experienced marketing expert, as its Senior Director of Marketing. Mr. Mutschler will be overseeing NYCBS’ activities in marketing, advertising, promotions, events, and public... - August 20, 2019 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Tina Toulon Joins NYCBS as a Physician Liaison
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS) proudly welcomes Tina Toulon, an accomplished expert in sales and relationship building, as a physician liaison to its Long Island team. Ms. Toulon will be responsible for NYCBS’ Suffolk and Nassau Counties. Toulon holds skills in collaborative... - August 20, 2019 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Surprise Guest, Gavin DeGraw, Performs at NYCBS’ Grand Opening
New York Cancer and Blood Specialists (NYCBS) held a grand opening celebration for its newest treatment center in Port Jefferson Station, featuring a surprise performance by multi-platinum, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, Gavin De Graw. DeGraw, who lost his mother to pancreatic cancer in 2017,... - August 09, 2019 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
NYCBS Set to Open New 347 Treatment Center
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS) will announce the grand opening of its newest treatment facility, at 49 Route 347, in Port Jefferson Station on Monday, July 29th, 2019. Located on Long Island’s scenic North Shore, the center will feature the most advanced cancer treatment on... - July 27, 2019 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
MITA Applauds Congressional Effort Urging Coverage for Dense Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT) Screening for TRICARE Beneficiaries
Bipartisan group of 51 lawmakers urges TRICARE to cover DBT screening to enable more effective, less costly cancer detection. - July 23, 2019 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
Be the Difference Foundation Announces Runway for Hope
A Luncheon and Fashion Show Benefiting Mary Crowley Cancer Research. - July 18, 2019 - Be the Difference Foundation
MITA Applauds Introduction of H.R. 3772, The Medicare Diagnostic Radiopharmaceutical Payment Equity Act of 2019
The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA), along with the Council on Radionuclides and Radiopharmaceuticals, Inc. (CORAR) and the Society of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging (SNMMI), today applauded Representative Scott Peters (CA-52), George Holding (NC-2) and Bobby Rush (IL-1)... - July 17, 2019 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
Patients, Physicians, and Industry Leaders Hold Briefing to Discuss the Importance of Expanding Access to Diagnostic Radiopharmaceuticals
The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA), along with the Council on Radionuclides and Radiopharmaceuticals, Inc. (CORAR) and the Society of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging (SNMMI), today hosted a briefing on Capitol Hill with clinicians, advocates and industry representatives... - July 17, 2019 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
Dr. Nicole Carreau Joins New York Cancer and Blood Specialists’ Central Park Oncology Team
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS) welcomes oncologist, Nicole Carreau, MD to its practice. Dr. Carreau will be practicing at 12 East 86th Street, Central Park. “I wanted to join a large, well-respected group practice,” said Dr. Carreau. “I will bring expertise in... - July 16, 2019 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
New York Cancer and Blood Specialists Welcome Dr. Robert Hendler to Its Oncology Team
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists welcomes oncologist, Robert Hendler, MD. Dr. Hendler will be practicing at the Smithtown and Setauket locations. “NYCBS provides everything we need as physicians so that we can focus on providing the most comprehensive, effective care for our... - July 11, 2019 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Dr. Nakul Singhal Joins NYCBS’ Nassau and Queens Teams
Oncologist, Nakul Singhal, MD has joined New York Cancer & Blood Specialists and will be accepting new patients at our Bayside and New Hyde Park locations. It has been Dr. Singhal’s life-long passion to study medicine. Dr. Singhal notes that being a physician allows him to combine his... - July 11, 2019 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Be the Difference Foundation Announces Wheel to Survive Colorado Event
An Indoor Cycling Fundraiser to Benefit Ovarian Cancer Research. - July 11, 2019 - Be the Difference Foundation
Be The Difference Foundation and Judy’s Mission to End Ovarian Cancer Announce Wheel to Survive Houston Event
An Indoor Cycling Fundraiser to Benefit Ovarian Cancer Research - July 11, 2019 - Be the Difference Foundation
Tigerlily Foundation Hosts Historic Young Women’s Metastatic Breast Cancer Disparities Listening Summit
Tigerlily Foundation is leading the charge to make an impact on MBC related concerns and young women of color, by hosting the first ever Metastatic Breast Cancer Disparities Listening Summit on March 20, 2019. This unique forum gave young women of color a platform that was different from the norm - they voiced their needs as the experts, while industry, healthcare and policymakers listened. - June 28, 2019 - Tigerlily Foundation
South Nassau Communities Hospital Earns NAPBC Re-Accreditation
To achieve the re-accreditation, South Nassau demonstrated its compliance with standards to provide the best possible care to patients with diseases of the breast. - June 16, 2019 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Dr. Christi Kim of New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Appointed as Member of SGO Clinical Practice Committee
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Christi Kim to the Clinical Practice Committee of the Society of Gynecological Oncology (SGO). The SGO is a premier non-profit organization advancing the research and education of gynecologic cancers. Moreover,... - June 15, 2019 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists