Healthcare: Cancer - Press Releases

Independent Online Service for Cancer Second Opinions Launched

That's what a new online service is hoping will attract patients. In this increasingly conflicted and controversial online environment, information about cancer and cancer treatments is not only confusing, it's dangerous. Every pundit with an agenda to push forward has advice for the unfortunate person that receives a cancer diagnosis.

The Isabella Santos Foundation Looks Forward to Their Annual Fun Run in September

LogoThe Isabella Santos Foundation is a cancer-fighting organization dedicated to Isabella Santos, a young girl who passed away in 2012 while battling Neuroblastoma, a rare form of childhood cancer. This foundation is based in Charlotte, North Carolina and has donated over $1,000,000 during the last six years for Neuroblastoma research and other charities that fight children's cancer. They are looking forward to their 9th Annual Fun Run in Charlotte, NC on September 24th, 2016 to celebrate Isabella's life and help save others.

Goody Tickets Supports American Cancer Society's Shave to Save Auction

LogoThe annual 2015 Shave to Save Benefit and Auction fundraiser for the American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge Kansas City Community was supported by a donation from Goody Tickets. The four Field Plaza tickets to a 2015 Royals game were donated to the 2015 Shave to Save auction by Goody Tickets to help raise funds for the event. Donations to the annual event directly benefit cancer patients and their families who stay at the Hope Lodge Kansas City Community.

The Isabella Santos Foundation Is Holding Their Annual Fun Run in September

LogoThe Isabella Santos Foundation is a foundation based in Charlotte, North Carolina, for children with cancer. This foundation was started in memory of Isabella Santos, a young girl who battled and succumbed to Neuroblastoma. Her dream is to fight cancer for other children through the funds raised in her memory. She dreamed of a world with "No more cancer." The Isabella Santos Foundation wants to help make that dream come true. They are holding events this September, including the annual 5K/10K race and the annual Fun Run in Charlotte, NC, to raise money for pediatric cancer research and local children's charities.

Goody Tickets Contributes to American Cancer Society Cattle Baron's Ball

LogoThe American Cancer Society Cattle Baron's Ball was supported through a ticket donation from Goody Tickets last year. The June 13th Cattle Baron's Ball event was held for Kansas City's American Cancer Society and is the largest annual gala held for the society. At the western themed annual event, patrons bid on live and silent auction of items provided by Goody Tickets and other donors. Funds raised from the ball go directly to help achieve the American Cancer Society's mission, to eliminate cancer.

Actinium Pharmaceuticals Applauds CancerCare for Launching the First Ever Acute Myeloid Leukemia Awareness Month

Actinium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.("Actinium" or the "Company"), a biopharmaceutical Company developing innovative targeted payload immunotherapeutics for the treatment of patients with advanced cancers, applauds CancerCare for their work to make June 2016 the first ever Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) Awareness Month. Throughout AML Awareness Month, CancerCare will feature educational information for the AML community that can be accessed via CancerCare's website (www.cancercare.org/amlaware) as well as social media efforts to raise awareness for AML.

Head Band of Hope - An Organisation That Changes Lives

For every headband the organisation sells, a headband is donated to a child diagnosed with cancer. The headbands are sold in online stores and across 300 stores in USA and Canada.

Americans Are Encouraged to 'Get on Their Bike' and Take Part in the Great Cycle Challenge in June

Children's Cancer Research Fund is encouraging cyclists of all abilities to get on their bikes and set themselves a personal challenge during the month of June, with a view to raising as much as possible to help their fight to put an end to cancer in children.

Isabella Santos Foundation Honors Susan Sears with 4th Annual Isabella Santos Award

LogoThe Isabella Santos Foundation is a North Carolina-based neuroblastoma foundation. Established in honor of the life of Isabella Santos, a young girl who bravely battled neuroblastoma, the Foundation continues to spread awareness about the disease and raise funding for research towards treatments and a cure. With regular events like one of the most popular local 5K runs in Charlotte, NC, and strong ties to local charitable organizations, the Foundation has a strong presence in the Charlotte, NC community. This year, the Foundation honored Susan Sears, whose community impact resonates with the Foundation's mission.

Become a Sponsor of the Isabella Santos Foundation's 9th Annual 5K/10K for Kids Cancer

LogoEarlier this year, The Isabella Santos Foundation, a nonprofit based in Charlotte, NC that raises awareness and funds for neuroblastoma research, announced the date of its upcoming annual 5K/10K and Fun Run. The event will take place on Saturday, September 24th, 2016 at Ballantyne Corporate Park in Charlotte, NC. The Foundation is proud to announce that this fun-filled day of activities and entertainment will be sponsored by MetLife, and that there is still time for local organizations to become sponsors of the race.

Rafsunflowersofdestiny.com Is Hosting an Awareness Event to Invite Donations

In an effort to create awareness about sarcoma cancer and help patients in dealing with the condition, Sunflowers of Destiny Foundation is planning an event on 2nd April. All those who are interested in the same can visit the below mentioned website for details. The entity aims to garner the attention of people and organizations who wish to donate for their cause.

La Crème Sponsors Fashion Gala for Cancer Stricken Student

Amidst an audience of three hundred, La Crème Modeling/Acting LLC, New Jersey's number one modeling agency, presented its 2016 NJ Fashion Week Gala at the Doubletree Hilton, Newark, NJ. The benefit, sponsored in part by Ray Catena Mercedes Benz, raised awareness around Ependymoma in support of Melody Bialkowski, an inspiring La Crème student who was diagnosed with this rare form of brain cancer four years ago.

Raven A. Fecunda's Sunflowers of Destiny Foundation Unveils Helpful Services

Raven A. Fecunda's Sunflowers Of Destiny Foundation has unveiled several services that can benefit patients of Sarcoma cancer, and their families who are grappling with its effects too.

The Joseph Bograd Team Is Hosting the American Cancer Society Gala

LogoThe Joseph Bograd team, ranked the number one producer by RE/MAX for the end of year 2015 listings in Bucks County real estate, is collaborating with Kalikhman & Rayz and Net Cost Market to host the American Cancer Society Gala. The event is sure to impress and will serve to benefit the American Cancer Society by enlisting the donations of all who attend.

The Isabella Santos Foundation Announces Date of Annual 5K/10K for Kids Cancer

LogoFor the past eight years, the Isabella Santos Foundation, a non-profit in Charlotte, NC, has held its Annual 5K/10K for Kids Cancer in memory of Isabella Santos, a young girl who battled Neuroblastoma for most of her life. Each year, participation in the event has grown exponentially, raising more money and awareness in service of eliminating childhood cancer once and for all. The Isabella Santos Foundation has just announced the date of its 9th Annual 5K/10K for Kids Cancer, slated to be the biggest event yet.

Fundraiser Seeks Support for Family of Dying Veteran

LogoJeff Mears was diagnosed with cancer in 2015 and he is losing the fight. A GoFundMe fundraising campaign is underway to help his family after he is gone.

Recent Study: Breast Cancer Therapeutics in Major Developed Markets to 2021

LogoBreast cancer, a malignant neoplasm, is the second most common cancer and the most common cancer in women worldwide, accounting for 16% of all female cancers, making the disease exceedingly prevalent. The number of women diagnosed with breast cancer has increased over the past few decades, but the number of deaths has declined due to earlier diagnosis and better treatment options.

New Tool for Detecting and Measuring Aggressiveness of Prostate Cancer

LogoScientists in Ireland have developed a technique they hoped would be a more reliable and accurate method to detect prostate cancer, in findings recently published by the peer-reviewed open access scientific journal Advances in Modern Oncology Research (AMOR).

La Creme to Host Fashion Gala Benefiting Cancer Stricken Student

La Crème Modeling/Acting LLC2, New Jersey's number one modeling agency, will sponsor a fashion gala supporting a worthy cause on Feb. 20, 2016. The gala, a subdivision of New Jersey Fashion Week, will benefit Melody Bialkowski, an inspiring La Crème student with a rare form of brain cancer.

Rare MPN Cancer Awareness and Support Project Seeks to Crowdfund Its Work

When, in 2009, David Wallace was first diagnosed with Polycythemia Vera, he was puzzled by the rare blood cancer that he had just been told he had. This is one of the three MPNs – Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (the other two being Essential Thrombocythemia and Myelofibrosis), which are a closely related group of blood cancers where the bone marrow cells that produce the body's blood cells function and develop abnormally.

Isabella Santos Foundation Supports the Community Blood Center of the Carolinas

LogoAlthough the holidays have ended, the spirit of goodwill still pleasantly lingers, and many community members in North Carolina may be asking themselves what they can do to help those in need. One cause always worth supporting is awareness of and research to cure childhood cancer. The Isabella Santos Foundation, one of Charlotte, NC's non-profit organizations, works tirelessly to fight Neuroblastoma in the memory of Isabella Santos, a young girl who battled the disease throughout her short life.

ImageFIRST Miami Participates in 4th Annual Sari Center Golf Classic

LogoImageFIRST Miami, a linen and laundry services provider that offers high-quality patient apparel, staff and nurse uniforms, and more in and around West Palm Beach, FL, is happy to announce that they participated in the 4th Annual Sari Center Golf Classic. This year, the event took place on a gorgeous Saturday morning in November, on the Rees Jones Course at Breakers West County Club.

Jump for the Rose Tops $100,000 in Donations to Houston's the Rose Breast Cancer Clinic

LogoJump For The Rose (JFTR) today presented The Rose breast cancer clinic with a check for $17,865.00 at the clinic's annual holiday party. With that donation, the Houston-based group of skydiving enthusiasts has surpassed $100,000 in total funds raised for the clinic, which provides screening, diagnostic and treatment to breast cancer patients regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay.

A Good News for Cancer Patients

Families that struggle due to the daunting task of coping with a cancer patient may be glad on hearing that Oran Trading Company has announced that with the sea cucumber they supply, cancer patients can hasten the cure of their disease. They quote the example of the daughter of Peter Tu who got well after consuming sea cucumber regularly.

ImageFIRST Pittsburgh Honors Breast Cancer Awareness Month by Announcing the Launch of Their Pink Plush Robe-Style Gown

LogoImageFIRST Pittsburgh, an organization that provides laundry and linen services in and around Pittsburgh, PA, is proud to announce that, this past October, they introduced their new Pink Plush Robe-Style Gowns. What's more, this gown was also released in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Furthermore, for every client who rented a gown, the company made a donation to the Susan G. Komen® foundation, a well-known national breast cancer organization dedicated to providing funds to aid breast cancer research and education.