Latest Press Release on cancer

American College of Surgeons Voices Strong Support for American Cancer Society Screening Mammography Guidelines
Encourages women to partner with their physicians to determine when and how often to receive mammograms CHICAGO, Nov. 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American College of Surgeons (ACoS) today released comments strongly supporting current American Cancer Society ...

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LCA Releases 5th National Report Card on Lung Cancer
Notes Some Improvements, But Passing Grades Still Lacking WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, Lung Cancer Alliance (LCA) released its annual National Report Card on Lung Cancer, an overall assessment of efforts to reduce lung cancer's mortal...

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CPRIT’s First Round of Requests for Prevention Funding Exceeds Total Budget Amount
AUSTIN, Texas - CPRIT receives requests totaling over $28 million in response to its initial prevention funding opportunities. The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) announced today that 55 applications were received in response to CPRIT’s

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Stephen W. Wyatt, D.M.D, M.P.H., to Head CPRIT Prevention Review Council
AUSTIN, Texas - The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) announced today that Stephen W. Wyatt, D.M.D, M.P.H. will chair CPRIT’s prevention review council overseeing the selection of the agency’s prevention grants. Dr. Wyatt has an impressive public health ca

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CPRIT Responds to USPSTF Revised Mammography Screening Guidelines
AUSTIN, Texas - The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) announced today at its quarterly board meeting that it will continue to support mammography screening for women at average risk for breast cancer beginning at age 40. This comes in response to a recent United State

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California Minority Advocacy Groups Send Letter to Blue Shield of California Calling for an End to Discriminatory Practice that Denies Patients in Pain Access to Proper Medication
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- California minority advocacy groups including Healthy African American Families, The Wall/Las Memorias, Latina Breast Cancer Agency, Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program, and the Real Medicine Foundation today sent a letter to Bl...

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Susan G. Komen for the Cure's Nancy Brinker to Grapple with New Guidelines for Breast Cancer Screening, Mon., Nov. 23
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Ambassador Nancy G. Brinker, founding chair of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, will address the controversy over new federal breast cancer screening recommendations at a Speakers Newsmakers press conference in the Holeman Lounge at 12:00 p.m. on M...

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YM BIOSCIENCES REPORTS FIRST PATIENT IN PHASE I/II TRIAL OF JAK1/JAK2 INHIBITOR, CYT387 ENROLLED BY CYTOPIA
MISSISSAUGA, ON, Nov. 23 - YM BioSciences Inc. (NYSE Amex: YMI; TSX: YM), a life sciences product development company that identifies and advances a diverse portfolio of promising cancer-related products at various stages of development...

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LA County Helps Smokers Quit With Free Nicotine Patches and Gum
LOS ANGELES, CA -- 11/19/09 -- The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is encouraging residents to quit smoking for at least 24 hours as part of the American Cancer Society's 33rd annual Great American Smokeout. To help smokers with thei..

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Moffitt Cancer Center Awarded Nearly $19 Million in Recovery Act Grants
TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Moffitt Cancer Center has been awarded nearly $19 million in grants from the National Institutes of Health under the

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Esteemed Endorsements Recognize Promising Future of Breast-Specific Gamma Imaging (BSGI)
NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Nov. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Breast-Specific Gamma Imaging/Molecular Breast Imaging (BSGI/MBI) has been recognized and endorsed by two highly esteemed organizations for the fight against breast cancer: The Society of Breast Imaging (SBI) and the American College of...

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Advocate Lance Armstrong, Scientists Edward E. Harlow, Arnold J. Levine, and Marvin Zelen to Receive American Cancer Society Highest Honor for Outstanding Contributions to Cancer Fight
Society's Medal of Honor to be Awarded on November 19 LOS ANGELES, Nov. 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Cancer Society -- the nation's leading voluntary health organization and largest non-governmental investor in cancer research -- will present its high...

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Love, Set, Taste...Cure! Governors Towne Club Hosts A Most Unique Breast Cancer Fundraiser, Sunday November 22nd, 1 - 4PM
ACWORTH, Ga., Nov. 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A rare blend of events including an afternoon playing tennis paired with a refreshing wine tasting will set the stage for a most unique breast cancer fundraising taking place on Sunday, November 22nd from 1- 4PM in Acworth, Georgia.

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Med-Vision and Biologics Set to Co-Host a Cancer Management Workshop
TAMPA, Fla. - The healthcare planning team of Med-Vision has partnered with the premier cancer management company, Biologics, Inc., to present a Cancer Management Workshop on Dec. 8 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Tampa Club, 101 Kennedy Blvd., Suite 4200, Tampa. Continental

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Enzon Presents Data at 2009 EORTC Meeting
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. - Enzon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ENZN) presented data from its pipeline programs at the 2009 EORTC-NCI-AACR (European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer-National Cancer Institute-American Association for Cancer Research) annual meeting in Boston, Massac

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ImmunoCellular Therapeutics Issues Letter to Shareholders
LOS ANGELES - ImmunoCellular Therapeutics, Ltd. (OTCBB: IMUC) (IMUC), a biotechnology company that is focused on the development of novel immune-based cancer therapies, issued the following Letter to Shareholders today: Dear ImmunoCellular Therapeutics Shareholder:

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First-of-its-Kind Collaboration Among Advocacy Groups Provides Lung Cancer Patients Personalized Information About Clinical Trials
NEW YORK, Nov. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading patient advocacy organizations announced today that they are teaming up for the first time on an initiative to encourage patients with lung cancer to take charge of their diagnosis and learn about clinical trials, which are an important part of ...

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Smoking Contributes to Back Pain and Ineffective Surgical Treatments
CHICAGO, Nov. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Smoking cigarettes not only contributes to lung cancer and emphysema, it also leads to back pain and spine problems, according to recent studies and observations from leading neurosurgeons in Chicago. Dean Karahalios, MD, is encouragin...

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Vintage Tub & Bath and Cheviot Products Raise $10,500 for Breast Cancer Research
Online retailer, Vintage Tub & Bath, and clawfoot tub manufacturer, Cheviot Products, harnessed the power of customer product reviews to raise $10,500 for the American Cancer Society./I/P PMountain Top, PA (PRWEB) November 12, 2009 -- Online retailer, Vintage Tub & Bath, and cla...

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State Representatives Dwayne Bohac and John Zerwas Recognize Two Local Doctors at MD Anderson to Bring Attention to Lung Cancer Awareness Month in Texas
HOUSTON, TX -- 11/18/09 -- As part of an effort to increase awareness of lung cancer and its devastating effects on this state, State Representative Dwayne Bohac (R-Houston) and D..

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YM BIOSCIENCES ANNOUNCES NIMOTUZUMAB RESULTS IN ADVANCED TRIPLE-NEGATIVE BREAST CANCER MODEL PRESENTED AT AACR-NCI-EORTC MEETING
MISSISSAUGA, ON, Nov. 18 - YM BioSciences Inc. (NYSE Amex: YMI; TSX: YM), a life sciences product development company that identifies and advances a diverse portfolio of promising cancer-related products at various stages of development...

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Sunesis Reports Data From Nonclinical Studies of Voreloxin at AACR-EORTC-NCI Conference
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- 11/18/09 -- Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNSS) today reported data from two nonclinical studies of voreloxin at the AACR-EORTC-NCI Molecular Targets and Cancer Therapeutics Conference, which is being held in Bos..

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Despite U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendations, the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. Will Continue to Recommend Mammograms for Women Under 50 and Breast Self-Exams
FRISCO, TX -- 11/18/09 -- The fight against breast cancer faces a new challenge as the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) announced Monday their recommendation aga..

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Maryland Woman Thankful for Wyeth Verdicts
POTOMAC, Md., Nov. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- In addition to family, friends and health, cancer survivor Diane Wisneski has added Philadelphia jurors to her Thanksgiving gratitude list. "They heard the facts and made the just choice. I am so thankful to them," ...

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Radiation Breakthrough Gives Breast Cancer Patients Hope in Single Dose
Cancer Treatment Centers of America will be First in Country to Offer New Technology from Italy PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- A radiation breakthrough to treat breast cancer patients in one day, as opposed to the current average of six weeks, has arrived...

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