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.
Dr. Jahan Aghalar Joins NYCBS
Jahan Aghalar, M.D. joins New York Cancer & Blood Specialists as a board-certified medical oncologist-hematologist. Dr. Aghalar will be practicing at the Smithtown and New Hyde Park locations. nycancer.com/blog/2019/05/20/dr-jahan-aghalar-joins-nycbs/ A Long Island native, Dr. Aghalar... - June 11, 2019 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Sophia Edwards-Bennett, M.D., Ph.D., DABR Honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award and as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Sophia Edwards-Bennett, M.D., Ph.D., DABR of Lutz, Florida has been honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award and as a Professional of the Year for two consecutive years, 2018 and 2019, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding achievements and high level of success in the... - June 05, 2019 - Strathmore Worldwide
Get Complimentary Oral Cancer Screening by OralID at Dr. Kathuria's Dentistry
On World No Tobacco Day, Dr. Kathuria’s Dentistry is offering a complimentary oral cancer screening in association with OralIDTM. Dr. Kathuria’s Dentistry is a dental clinic located in East of Kailash, New Delhi, India. Established with an aim to bring a smile on a million faces, the clinic is dedicated to provide high-quality dental treatments. - May 24, 2019 - Dr. Kathuria's Dentistry
Cancer Rounds - World's First Comprehensive Virtual Cancer Hospital
It is a new concept aiming to provide everything on a single website; starting from the diagnosis stage, advising on the next set of tests required, second opinion by a board of oncologists including medical oncologists, surgeons and radiation oncologists, to providing a cancer dietician & counselor so that the patient stays on course without losing hope. This changes the overall treatment style and impacts outcomes in the cancer patient's life in a positive way. - May 23, 2019 - Cancer Rounds
Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at Swedish Medical Center Introduces Head and Neck Cancer Care Center
Leading cancer center partners with specialty physician practice to offer advanced treatment for benign and cancerous tumors of the head and neck. - May 22, 2019 - Swedish Medical Center
Rose Medical Center Partners with Solis Mammography to Deliver Excellent Patient Experiences
Solis Mammography, the nation’s largest independent provider of breast screening and diagnostic services, is pleased to announce a partnership with Rose Medical Center to make breast health screening and diagnostic services more convenient across the greater Denver area. The center, located... - May 22, 2019 - Rose Medical Center
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE's Swedish Medical Center Receives an ‘A’ for Patient Safety for the Spring 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
Swedish Medical Center was awarded an ‘A’ from The Leapfrog Group’s Spring 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. - May 21, 2019 - Swedish Medical Center
P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) Celebrates Their Awards Gala at the Mansion at Oyster Bay
Tonia DeCosimo, founder of P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) celebrated their Awards Gala at the Mansion at Oyster Bay in Woodbury, New York on May 16, 2019. This event was held to celebrate all women. Fifteen extraordinary women were chosen to be honored with... - May 21, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
IVI Launches Value Blueprints Research Brief Series; Series Explores Research and Methods to Improve Value Assessment
Briefs Highlight: Lung Cancer Patient Perspectives Are A Missing Piece of Value Assessment Puzzle; "Value of Hope" Offers Potential Enhancement to Next-Generation Value Assessment - May 20, 2019 - Innovation and Value Initiative
Teen Cancer America Announces New Advisory Council
Members Bring Influence, Visibility and Fundraising Expertise to TCA Mission Serving Teens and Young Adults with Cancer - April 25, 2019 - Teen Cancer America
SFATA Uncovers an Epidemic of Misinformation About Vaping
There’s an epidemic of misinformation about vaping in the United States. SFATA, the Smoke Free Alternatives Trade Association, wants to make sure you’re getting the truth – not just the fake facts. SFATA believes that while the FDA is busy giving adults and teens an epidemic of... - April 16, 2019 - SFATA
Microvascular Therapeutics Licenses Patents from Stanford University
Microvascular Therapeutics (MVT), a biotechnology company based in Tucson, AZ, has licensed two patent applications from Stanford University to support the development for detection of pancreatic cancer. - April 16, 2019 - MicroVascular Therapeutics LLC
Beads of Courage Announces Scarcelli Family Foundation Grant on National Siblings Day
Funds Will Support Siblings of Children Coping with Serious Illness - April 10, 2019 - Beads of Courage, Inc.
Perimeter Medical Imaging, Inc. Announces 510(k) Clearance by FDA
Perimeter Medical Imaging, Inc. (“Perimeter Medical”) announced today that the company received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market the second generation of their platform imaging tool used in the evaluation of human tissue microstructure by... - April 09, 2019 - Perimeter Medical Imaging Inc
Survivors Ask FDA to Ban Textured Breast Implants Due to Rare Cancer Link; Dr. Neil J. Zemmel, Richmond Aesthetic Surgery, Respected Plastic Surgeon Agrees
A Plastic Surgeon who diagnosed one of the earliest known cases of Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma says the risks are too high with textured breast implants. - March 27, 2019 - Richmond Aesthetic Surgery
Henderson Libraries' Local Author Showcase to be Dedicated to Linda Stiles Fox on March 23, 2019
Long time, local author, Linda Stiles Fox will be remembered this Saturday as the Henderson Libraries' Local Author Showcase will be dedicated in her memory. The event is being held this Saturday, March 23, 2019 at the Paseo Verde Library in Henderson, NV. Linda lost her battle with Carcinoid Cancer November 27, 2018. - March 20, 2019 - Linda Stiles Fox Books
Leona W. Ayers, M.D. Commemorated as a Top Executive for Two Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Leona W. Ayers, M.D. of Dublin, Ohio has been commemorated as a Top Executive for two consecutive years, 2018 and 2019, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding achievements and high level of success for over 40 years in the fields of medical research and... - March 19, 2019 - Strathmore Worldwide
The Only Combat Veteran Ran Charity Serving Families Impacted by Breast Cancer
Combat Veteran, Anisa Palmer, hosts the 8th Annual Gala: A Night of Fashion to raise funds in order to help families impacted by breast cancer at The Gathering Spot. - March 18, 2019 - I Will Survive, Inc.
A New Dimension Approach to Peptide Separation by Prof. Xindu Geng from Oasis Publishers
Peptide separation is currently a very active research area that has broad applications in proteomics study of therapeutic peptides, analysis of complex synthetic peptide crude mixtures, and optimization of peptides conditions in on-line comprehensive two-dimensional reversed phase liquid... - March 14, 2019 - Oasis Publishers
Non-Invasive Screenings for Colorectal Cancer Should Encourage More Americans to Pursue Routine Testing, Advocates Say
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, an ideal time for payers to recognize the value of CT Colonography to patients and the healthcare delivery system. - March 13, 2019 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
MITA Applauds Inclusion of Breast Density Notification Requirement in Federal Spending Bill
The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) today applauded the inclusion of a provision in a recent federal spending bill that would require mammography providers to include breast density information in reports to patients and providers. This information is crucial to ensuring... - February 25, 2019 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
DynaGrace Enterprises is Helping People Breathe Cleaner Air
It’s more than dust. The employee who works in a dusty environment is exposed to a deadlier form of dust, silica. DynaGrace Enterprises, a WOSB and GSA Vendor, have been chosen to be a distributor of the Nanozen DustCount 8899, a real-time, wearable, respirable dust monitor. Instantaneous reporting makes compliance with OSHA Respirable Crystalline Silica standard easy. - February 25, 2019 - DynaGrace Enterprises
Milestone in Cancer Stem Cell Research by Beljanski Foundation
Research Shows Pao Pereira, a Natural Plant Extract, Inhibits Cancer Stem Cells. - February 08, 2019 - The Beljanski Foundation
Be The Difference Foundation Hosts Indoor Cycling Even in Support of Ovarian Cancer Research and Women Battling the Deadly Disease
Be The Difference Foundation invites Dallas and Fort Worth community members to sign up for their annual “Wheel to Survive” event on Sunday February 24 at the JCC of Dallas, 7900 Northaven Road, Dallas, TX 75230. Participants can register online at www.wheeltosurvive.org. “Wheel... - February 06, 2019 - Be the Difference Foundation
Perthera, Inc. Announces the Appointment of Gary L. Gregory as Chief Executive Officer, President and Board Member
Mr. Gregory is recognized as a proven executive leader with big company capabilities and a keen start-up mindset, and his achievements include executing a successful IPO, driving substantial revenue & earning multiples for a publicly traded company, marshalling medical technologies through positive M&A efforts, and generating $50M+ in corporate financing efforts. - February 04, 2019 - Perthera, Inc.
Innovation and Value Initiative Releases Open-Source Model for Assessing Value of EGFR+ Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment Sequences
IVI Calls for Stakeholder Community Input During Public Comment Period. - January 31, 2019 - Innovation and Value Initiative
Announcing Protectival - A Natural Way to Boost the Immune System and Enhance Cellular Health
After 15 year of research in collaboration with renowned Oncologists and Scientists, LifeBiotic is launching Protectival, a natural product boosting immunity and cellular health. - January 26, 2019 - Lifebiotic
Padres Pedal The Cause Reaches $10 Million Raised for Local Cancer Research
$2.9 million raised in 2018 brings grand total to more than $10 million since 2013. - January 25, 2019 - Padres Pedal The Cause
HCA/HealthONE’s Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center Opens New Infusion Center
HCA/HealthONE’s Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center is pleased to open its new Infusion Center. The new center offers 21 adult patient rooms - 11 infusion bays, five private rooms and five dedicated apheresis (the removal of blood including red blood cells, plasma and stem cells for... - January 24, 2019 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
Janis I. Soucie Shares Her Story of Being a Teenager When Her Mother Passed from Cancer
Author loses mother to ovarian cancer in 1999 and she finally decides to share her story. - January 24, 2019 - Janis I. Soucie
Leona W. Ayers, M.D. Honored as a Most Influential Business Professional for 2019 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Leona W. Ayers, M.D. of Dublin, Ohio has been honored as a Most Influential Business Professional for 2019 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding achievements and high level of success for over 40 years in the fields of education and medical research. About Leona W. - January 16, 2019 - Strathmore Worldwide
Brilliant Research on Four Preclinical Models May Help in Identifying Cancer Cells Crosstalk in Mesothelioma by Dr. Daniel Pouliquen from Oasis Publishers
Daniel Pouliquen’s research paper is titled, “Characterization of increasing stages of invasiveness identifies stromal/cancer cell crosstalk in rat models of mesothelioma.” Pouliquen obtained his PharmD and a specialized degree in Clinical Biochemistry in 1984. Following a... - January 08, 2019 - Oasis Publishers
Unraveling the Mystery of Cause & Cure of Cancer by Dr. Shaoqing Lai from Oasis Publishers
Until now, all we know is that cancer is a disease of genes and molecules. Researchers across past decades, however, have transfigured our understanding of cancer but not regarding its cause & growth in large part. The application and development of the techniques of molecular biology might... - December 11, 2018 - Oasis Publishers
Delta Dental of Kansas Announces $250,000 Grant to Support HNC Living Programs for Head and Neck Cancer Patients
Delta Dental of Kansas partners with HNC Living Foundation to help head and neck cancer patients get back to living life fully. A grant of $250,000, the largest the HNC Foundation has ever received, will make a dramatic difference in the oral health of Kansans living with head and neck cancer. - December 08, 2018 - HNC Living Foundation
Be the Difference Foundation to Raise Money for 12 Ovarian Cancer Clinical Trials
Be The Difference Foundation has launched its 12 Clinical Trials for Christmas campaign, an effort to provide clinical trials for 12 women battling ovarian cancer. Be The Difference Foundation’s 12 Clinical Trials for Christmas campaign not only raises money to cover the cost of a clinical... - December 07, 2018 - Be the Difference Foundation
HCA/HealthONE’s Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Oncology Patients Receive Handmade Quilts from Aurora Police Officers, Adams County Sheriff and Cops Fighting Cancer
For the third year in a row, Aurora Police Officers, Adams County Sheriff Officers and Cops Fighting Cancer visited the Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at HealthONE’s Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center (P/SL), in partnership with the Colorado Blood Cancer Institute, to pass out... - November 29, 2018 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
A New Cancer Research by Gilles Pages Boosts Further Study on Sunitinib: Promotes Lymphangiogenesis from Oasis Publishers
The research on “Sunitinib Stimulates Expression of VEGFC by Tumor Cells and Promotes Lymphangiogenesis In Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinomas” was conducted by Maeva Dufies, Sandy Giuliano, Gilles Pagès and team. According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), cancer is defined... - November 22, 2018 - Oasis Publishers
urCBD to Launch This Black Friday; Highest Quality CBD Products Shipped Directly to Your Door Each Month
urCBD has announced the launch of its unique, high-CBD, full spectrum distillate oils. urCBD is proud to state that their CBD products will contain no traceable amounts of THC and are derived from farm bill compliant industrial hemp. - November 21, 2018 - urCBD
A Landmark Research on Human Proteasome for Pathogenesis of Multiple Myeloma and Neurodegenerative Diseases
A team of researchers from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School (Boston, USA) and Peking University (Beijing, China) led by Dr. Youdong Mao have brought about a landmark research that provides the sharpest 3D “motion picture” of human 26S proteasome functioning in atomic... - November 19, 2018 - TheScientificNews
HCA/HealthONE’s Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center and Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children Receive Seventh Consecutive “A” Grade in Leapfrog Hospital Safety
Presbyterian/St. Luke’s (P/SL) and Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children (RMHC) has earned its seventh consecutive "A" grade from The Leapfrog Group for Fall 2018. Assigned to more than 2,600 hospitals across the nation twice annually, the Hospital Safety Score is the gold standard... - November 09, 2018 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
Aptitude Health Announces an Organizational Redesign to Better Deliver to Life Sciences Companies the Oncology and Hematology Insights They Need Most
Transformation of business structure and leadership team; Axess Oncology and TRM Oncology rebrand to Aptitude Health; All client accounts and services merge into one new operating company; New solutions improve collaboration between life science partners and clinicians to positively impact patient outcomes - November 09, 2018 - Aptitude Health
Fertility Preservation Network Sponsors 2018 Cancer Fundraiser Event Teams
ReproTech, Ltd., a cryobank specializing in long-term storage of human reproductive tissue (sperm, eggs, embryos and ovarian/testicular tissue), was proud to sponsor local staff in multiple 2018 cancer research fundraisers. - November 09, 2018 - ReproTech, LLC
HCA/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Receives an "A" for Patient Safety
HCA/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center was awarded an "A" from The Leapfrog Group’s Fall 2018 Hospital Safety Grade. The designation recognizes Swedish Medical Center’s efforts in protecting patients from harm and meeting the highest safety standards in the United States. - November 08, 2018 - Swedish Medical Center
Medlantis and VEITHsymposium™ Sign Global Promotion Agreement for World’s-First Endovascular Surgical “Internet Point of Care CME” for Video
On Oct. 10th 2018, Medlantis, a pioneer in digital multi-media education for physicians, technologists and nurses, signed a joint promotion agreement with VEITHsymposium™, the world’s leading academic medical conference and content creator for endovascular and vascular surgery. - November 08, 2018 - Medlantis Inc.
HCA/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Hosts Shave Off Event for Prostate Cancer Research
Swedish Medical Center, located in Englewood, Colorado, joins Bishops Cuts/Color Highlands Ranch to raise money for prostate cancer research through the TUCC Foundation. - November 01, 2018 - Swedish Medical Center
HealthONE’s Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center Opens Enrollment for a Prospective Multicenter Study on Functional Outcomes Following Metastatic Bone Cancer Surgery
HealthONE’s Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center’s (P/SL) Institute for Limb Preservation, in partnership with the Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute (Sarah Cannon), opened enrollment for a prospective multicenter study on functional outcomes following metastatic bone cancer... - October 31, 2018 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
GeBBS iCode Assurance Selected by Leading NYC Cancer Center
GeBBS Healthcare Solutions, Inc., a leading technology-enabled provider of Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) and Healthcare Information Management (HIM) Solutions, announced today that Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center has selected their iCode Assurance™ SaaS solution to help enhance... - October 31, 2018 - GeBBS Healthcare Solutions
Freestyle Digital Media Releases Award-Winning "Quality Problems" on DVD During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron Allen’s Entertainment Studios, will release the DVD of the cancer-themed, award-winning festival favorite "comedy," "Quality Problems." DVD is available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and other online... - October 16, 2018 - Metamorfic Productions LLC
American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) Launches "Empowerment Exchange" in Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) in Rockville, MD is urging women with disabilities to ask themselves when is the last time they were screened for breast cancer. Breast cancer is a major public health concern for all women, including women with disabilities. Women with... - October 16, 2018 - American Association on Health and Disability
3rd Annual 1000 Pink Lights Walk
This annual event for Breast Cancer Awareness features thousands of lights around the pond path. Representative Rosemary Brown will be in attendance. - October 10, 2018 - Saw Creek Estates