TESARO, Inc. , an oncology-focused biopharmaceutical company, today announced two niraparib presentations at the 2017 Society for Gynecologic Oncology Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer, March 12 to 15, 2017, in National Harbor, Maryland.
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What you probably didna t know about sunscreen
… digesting. Serotonin also helps reduce depression, regulate anxiety, heal wounds, stimulate nausea, and maintain bone health. Sunlight is also a source of vitamin D, which is produced in the skin after exposure to ultraviolet (UV) B rays and defends …
Michael Buble’s son Noah ‘doing very well’ after cancer treatment
Dario Lopilato, the brother of the singer’s wife Luisana Lopilato, said it was a “miracle” the three-year-old’s tumour was discovered that he he was responding well to treatment. “After these very long months Noah is doing well, very well,” Mr Lopilato told Argentine publication La Nacion.
The Cancer Foundation set to host Cocktails benefit in Athens
On March 18 at 7 p.m., the foundation will host Cocktails, where local supporters can come to celebrate the work the organization does. The eighth annual Cocktails event happens at the Cotton Press, 149 Oneta St. in Athens.
United Kingdom (UK) Proton Therapy Market Estimated to Raise with a Remarkable CAGR of 82% by 2021
The UK Proton Therapy Market is expected to grow with a CAGR of 82% in the future. The market is expected to grow 10 times from its current market in 2016.
Extended clinic hours ease burden for Alberta cancer patients
The provincial health minister announced patients diagnosed with cancer will have better access to care. Weekend and evening cancer treatments are now being made available.
Expanded service at Calgary’s Tom Baker Cancer Centre ‘very important’ to patients
… not been open, he said he would have gone untreated for at least two days which may have resulted in hospitalization. Health Minister Sarah Hoffman told reporters a growing number of people are being diagnosed with cancer in Alberta. The Alberta …
Global Cancer Institute to Launch Patient Navigation Program for Breast Cancer Patients in Brazil
… among women, with 14,206 deaths in 2013, and 57,960 estimated new cases in 2016. In 2012, the Brazilian Ministry of Health passed a law stating that treatment for cancer patients must start within 60 days of definitive diagnosis, but little has been …
Casting for Recovery to host Challis retreat
Casting for Recovery, a national support and education group for breast cancer survivors, will host its 11th annual Southern Idaho retreat June 2-4 in Challis. The event, which will be held at Living Waters Ranch, is a free three-day fly-fishing retreat for women affected by breast cancer.
Research into palliative care top priority for cancer patients, says study
London, Mar 9 : In the first ever study of its kind, researchers from the University of Surrey with funding from the UK Oncology Nursing Society surveyed cancer patients and nurses to help identify priorities for future research into oncology nursing and how it should be delivered. During the study patients identified palliative and end-of-life care as top areas for future examination with particular focus on models of end-of-life care in the community and access to specialist palliative care within oncology services.
Cancer survivor keeps positive attitude despite setbacks
Cancer survivor Ayn Lewandowski looks lovingly at a photo of her parents, Caroline and Stan Dickens, who she says have been there for her during her ongoing struggles. Ayn Lewandowski gives her mother, Caroline Dickens of Tehachapi, a big hug in happier times.
Clay For Cancer Event @ WSOI Raises Money for Cancer Assoc. of M.C.
The Weidner School of Inquiry’s BioArt class hosted the fifth Clay For Cancer night at PHS on Monday, March 6. Throughout the month, freshman students in Haley Church and Phil Koops BioArt classes have been busy creating the clay artwork. Each student created a one of a kind clay piece of art that was available for bid by silent auction during the evening.
Gleevec Keeps a Leukemia in Check for More Than a Decade: Study
… found. In the early days, Hochhaus explained, there was concern that Gleevec could eventually raise the odds of other health conditions, such as heart disease. He and his colleagues report the findings in the March 9 New England Journal of Medicine …
Memorial Sloan Kettering unveils art gallery at Monmouth County cancer center
However, Memorial Sloan Kettering officials said they still wanted to find more ways to help patients and their loved ones heal throughout the often-difficult cancer treatment process. So the cancer center recently unveiled an art exhibit featuring artwork from three local artists – Robyn Ellenbogen, Laura Petrovich-Cheney and Roddy Wildeman – to help in the aid in the healing process.
Keeping Abreast charity backing Kickstarter campaign for…
Sue Pringle founder of Mille Lingerie with her new Millie bra designed to be comfortable for women who have undergone breast reconstruction surgery. Picture: REBECCA LEWIS A Norwich charity is backing a fundraising campaign to develop a bra specially designed for women who have undergone breast reconstruction surgery.
Reducing risk of suicide in cancer patients
… suicide also is higher among cancer patients: twice that of the general population. That higher rate is troubling for health professionals. In an effort to intervene earlier, researchers are developing a list of risk factors for depression among …
Couple’s warning that not all car parks accept blue badges after receiving fine
A GRANDMOTHER whose first trip out after cancer treatment was blighted with a parking fine wants to make others aware of blue badge restrictions. Margot Box, 75, went out to go to the shops in Hereford for the first time for six months after undergoing treatment for bowel cancer.
Advaxis Announces FDA Acceptance of IND for Groundbreaking…
Advaxis, Inc. , a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing cancer immunotherapies, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has indicated the Investigational New Drug application for ADXS-NEO, a personalized neoantigen-targeted approach to cancer immunotherapy that is being developed in collaboration with Amgen , can proceed. This ground-breaking IND paves the way for bringing a new precision immunotherapy for the treatment of cancers into the clinic this year.
Richard L. Wang Named Chief Executive Officer of Fosun Kite…
Richard L. Wang Named Chief Executive Officer of Fosun Kite Biotechnology Co., Ltd., a Joint Venture to Lead Development of Axicabtagene Ciloleucel and Other Engineered T-Cell Therapies for Treatment of Cancers in China Kite Pharma, Inc., today announced that Richard L. Wang, Ph.D. will be appointed Chief Executive Officer of Fosun Kite Biotechnology Co., Ltd, the company’s 50/50 owned joint venture in China with Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. .The companies announced the formation of the joint venture in early 2017 to develop, manufacture and commercialize autologous T-cell therapies to treat cancer in China, including Kite’s lead cell therapy product candidate, axicabtagene ciloleucel.
Exercise more effective than meds at relieving fatigue for cancer patients
Exercise could be a more effective way of reducing cancer-related fatigue than medications suggests new research published this week in JAMA Oncology . Led by the Wilmot Cancer Institute at the University of Rochester in the state of New York, the study analyzed more than 11,000 patients across 113 unique studies that tested various treatments for cancer-related fatigue.
Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer Treatment Market Estimated to…
… patients, reimbursement scenario is also growing the market as government in developed countries spend a lot for the health sector. It is also considered one of the costliest cancer market in US generating a huge revenue to the pharmaceutical …
Hair today, gone tomorrow: Medina County Career Center to ‘do…
Rachel Snelly, seated, and Madison Likosar were among about 70 brave souls who agreed to shave their heads last year to raise money for childhood cancer research. The girls were students in the Medina County Career Center’s cosmetology program.
The ‘Informed’ Series, Hosted by Rob Lowe, Will Cover Lung…
The popular actor from numerous film and television roles has applied his talents to the world of public television as he hosts a show titled “Informed” with Rob Lowe. The public television series seeks to shine a light on some of the most important issues that face modern society today in an effort to educate the viewing audience.
The new Ortenzio Cancer Center
PinnacleHealth and community leaders gather for the official Ribbon Cutting of the new Ortenzio Cancer Center at PinnacleHealth West Shore Campus, 2035 Technology Parkway on August 11, 2014. The center will provide comprehensive oncology services in multiple specialty areas, including cancer risk assessment, womenaEUs cancer treatment, radiation oncology, medical oncology, infusion services and cancer clinical trials.
Cleveland Clinic opening new cancer center
The new Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Center will welcome patients March 6. The 377,000-square-foot facility, shown above, will house all outpatient cancer treatment services in one location, with the center’s medical and radiation oncologists, surgeons, nurses, genetic counselors, social workers and others working in one shared space to improve patient outcomes.
Study highlights potential tolerability of single fraction of HDR…
Results from a new prospective clinical trial indicate that high-dose-rate brachytherapy administered in a single, 19 Gray treatment may be a safe and effective alternative to longer courses of HDR treatment for men with localized prostate cancer. The study is available online in the International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics , the flagship journal of the American Society for Radiation Oncology .
WellSpan Oncology Services, Cancer Care Associates of York first in…
WellSpan Health announced today that WellSpan Oncology Services and Cancer Care Associates of York are the first in the United States selected to participate in an international research study to test the effectiveness of a specific drug combination to treat breast cancer. ” said Douglas Arbittier, M.D., vice president of WellSpan’s Oncology Service Line.
Jewelry designer aims to raise awareness of bladder cancer
As a committee member of the inaugural Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network Lecture & Luncheon on March 8, Kay is determined to help raise awareness for about fifth most common cancer. One in 42 people will be diagnosed with bladder cancer and the Palm Beach event was created to raise awareness and funds to help find a cure for the disease, which has some promising new treatment options and medical breakthroughs.
Breast cancer costs low-income U.S. women more jobs: Study
… in pink in support of breast cancer awareness month in Washington, Oct. 20, 2016. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas (Reuters Health) – Poor women undergoing breast cancer treatment are four times more likely to lose their jobs than their high-income peers, a new …
Ciattarelli launches attack on Murphy, Guadagno
Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli, who scaled back his campaign while undergoing cancer treatment, said Tuesday he’s now cured and he’s citing his treatment in a political attack on two opponents. Ciattarelli launches political attack on Murphy, Guadagno Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli, who scaled back his campaign while undergoing cancer treatment, said Tuesday he’s now cured and he’s citing his treatment in a political attack on two opponents.
Nicky Heath of the Yeleni Centre
A CARE company and complementary therapy centre in Hereford are joining forces to host a wellbeing day to raise funds for charity. The event, being organised by Kemble at Home and the Yeleni Therapy and Support Centre, will include a range of workshops and therapy experiences aimed at supporting general health and wellbeing – all for donations to the charity.
Number of children now beating cancer rises
… lies is high. “But further work is needed to follow-up the growing numbers of surviving, who may experience long-term health consequences related to their cancer treatment.”
Cancer agency encourages making sexual health a routine part of care
… Care Ontario is hoping to break down some of the barriers with new guidelines aimed at encouraging patients and health-care providers to have open discussions about sexual issues that can relate to cancer diagnoses and treatments. The guidelines are …
Sheldon M. Feldman M.D. Named Chief, Division of Breast Surgery &…
Sheldon M. Feldman, M.D., has been named chief of the division of breast surgery and surgical oncology, and director of Breast Cancer Services at Montefiore Einstein Center for Cancer Care , the clinical arm of the NCI-designated Albert Einstein Cancer Center. He will also join the faculty of Albert Einstein College of Medicine as a professor of clinical surgery.
Breast cancer charity celebrates fundraising success
THRILLED: Holly MacBeth, chairman of Somerset Breast Cancer Now with some of her staff at the University of West England recently THE chairman of a Somerset breast cancer charity said she was thrilled to discover the charity had raised nearly half a million pounds in the last 20 years. Somerset Breast Cancer Now has run fundraising events up and down the county to raise money for breast cancer treatment and raised more than A 30,000 in 2016 alone.
Boy could be asked to leave US before cancer treatment is complete
A 9-year-old boy who is in United States for special cancer treatment, could be asked to leave before his procedures are complete. A statement made on the family’s Twitter account reads: “Devastating news today that our immigration status only allows Alex to stay until April.
Priorities in Fertility Decisions for Reproductive-Aged Cancer…
Purpose: The Fertility Attitudes and Cancer Treatment Study aims at better understanding the reasons and priorities of young adult cancer patients making decisions for fertility preservation . Identifying the factors that center around a patient’s fertility decisions will support the development of educational tools for providers and improve clinical care to meet patients’ reproductive needs.
York councillor quits, prompting by-election
Julie Gunnell, who represents the Micklegate ward and served as Lord Mayor in 2013/14, is standing down at the end of March, triggering a by-election. She said changes in her personal life meant she no longer had the time to carry out her council duties properly.
When cancer treatments do more harm than good
When my 80-year-old father was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s disease, he was so weak that he could no longer walk, and his oncologist worried that chemotherapy might do more harm than good. But there was a new drug available, a “targeted therapy” that uses antibodies to destroy cancer cells while apparently leaving the rest of the patient’s cells alone.
Study reveals promising therapeutic approach that can be beneficial for older melanoma patients
Scientists at The Wistar Institute have shown that an anti-diabetic drug can inhibit the growth of melanoma in older patients by activating an anti-aging gene that in turn inhibits a protein involved in metastatic progression and resistance to targeted therapies for the disease. The study was published online in Clinical Cancer Research.