Healthcare: Cancer - Press Releases

Local Company Pays It Forward to Family of Dying Cancer Patient

Tea party rental company, Sweet Tea Party Rentals, is paying it forward to the family of pancreatic cancer patient, Donna Mains. The company has committed to provide all the vintage tea ware for a special tea party planned for Donna on Sunday November 22, 2015.

Chesapeake Home Health Care Launches Its First Breast Cancer Awareness Event

Chesapeake Home Health Care, a leading pediatric nursing provider of services for special needs and medically fragile children and nursing-dependent young adults, hosted its first National Breast Cancer Awareness Day on October 16. The women-owned agency's staff dressed in pink wigs, clothing and ribbons to distribute brochures and other informative literature to members of the local community.

ImageFIRST LA Announces Launch of New Pink Comfort Care Patient Gown for Breast Cancer Awareness

When it comes to providing for patient comfort at hospitals and outpatient facilities alike, it can often be the little touches that make the biggest difference. Details that make patients feel as if healthcare professionals are truly considering their needs can greatly increase overall satisfaction with the care they have received. With this idea in mind, ImageFIRST LA, a provider of healthcare laundry services serving LA and surrounding regions, has announced the launch of a cozy pink plush robe-style patient gown, a new addition to their Comfort Care line and a nod to Breast Cancer Awareness month.

ImageFIRST Dallas Proud to Volunteer at the St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer on September 19

LogoImageFIRST Dallas, a renowned linen rental and laundry service provider, is proud to announce that they participated in the St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer on September 19th. Furthermore, this event took place the day after the company's first Annual Community Giving Day, where associates also spent time volunteering at the Dallas Park & Recreation Department.

ID Creator Launches Breast Cancer Awareness Month Promotion Including Free Awareness Lanyards

IDs are an essential part of the functioning of any business or large scale event, and are used at conferences as well as to gain access to offices during work hours. These ID cards can be difficult to source affordably through traditional channels, but fortunately ID Creator is on hand to allow people to create custom designed, eco-friendly ID cards and get the appropriate accessories for near wholesale prices. They have just created a promotion to support breast cancer awareness, by providing a free lanyard in the month of October.

ImageFIRST Partners with Cancer Treatment Centers of America

LogoAnyone who has undergone treatment for cancer, or has witnessed a loved one do so, knows that cancer treatment is a physically exhausting and emotionally taxing process. However, the correct attention to the patient experience can lessen these burdens so that patients have a higher chance of remission.

Seattle Plastic Surgeons Raise Breast Cancer Awareness with October Blog Series

Dr. Nicholas Flugstad and Dr. Michael Leff of Overlake Plastic Surgeons, a plastic surgery practice in Seattle, Washington, will be releasing a series of blogs during the month of October to help raise breast cancer awareness in support of Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day or BRA Day. By writing and distributing educational resources, Drs. Flugstad and Leff hope that readers will gain a better understanding of breast cancer and breast reconstruction as well spread awareness on BRA Day.

Dr. K. Roxanne Grawe Presented Proclamation for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

LogoProclamations are designed to generate awareness about significant occasions or recognize outstanding accomplishments in the lives of local citizens. As the Medical Director for Breast Services at Mount Carmel, Dr. K. Roxanne Grawe MD is pleased to accept the Breast Cancer Awareness proclamation from Westerville Mayor Diane Fosselman and Vice Mayor Kathy Cocuzzi. The presentation was made at the City Council meeting on October 6th, 2015.

Head and Neck Cancer Can Be Transmitted by Kissing; CBCD Reviews the Medical Evidence

Logo"Infected with the human papillomavirus (HPV)? The CBCD recommends taking Gene-Eden-VIR." - Greg Bennett, CBCD

Lift Away Cancer with Breast Cancer Awareness Fitness Clothing

In recognition of breast cancer awareness month in October, online fitness supply store Fitness Rebates (fitnessrebates.com) is offering a special t-shirt sale, with ten percent of proceeds going toward the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

Sportsamerica Sports Cards to Donate 10% of Every "Pink" Item Sold in October to the PA Breast Cancer Coalition

LogoSportsamerica Sports Cards, an online sports store, is happy to announce that they will donate 10% of every "pink" item sold this October to the PA Breast Cancer Coalition (PBCC). The PA Breast Cancer Coalition is an organization comprised of breast cancer survivors who have one goal: to find a cure for breast cancer. The organization is based in Lebanon, PA, and provides support to women diagnosed with breast cancer and their families, through the donations they receive.

World & Texas State Skydiving Records Set During Jump for the Rose "Pinkfest Mini Boogie" Breast Cancer Fundraiser

LogoJump For The Rose (JFTR) today confirmed that a group of five skydivers over sixty has achieved a world record at a breast cancer charity fundraiser the group recently sponsored. Bob Felt, Tom Ruprecht, John Benoit. Gary Greer, and James Parker, all of whom are over sixty years of age, jumped from 14,000 feet to create an unprecedented six-point formation in the skies above Rosharon, TX at the PinkFest Mini Boogie.

Public House National Harbor Announces Their "Coors for the Cure" Raffles

LogoOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and to help raise awareness and donations, Public House National Harbor will be hosting 4:00 PM raffles every Sunday. Known as their "Coors For The Cure" event, tickets are $2 each, or patrons can get 3 for $5. On Sunday, October 4, the restaurant will be holding a 50/50 raffle, and additional prizes for the next three raffles will include Redskins tickets, a 32 inch HD television and a National Harbor Experience Package. There will also be Coors Light specials offered during the raffles, and funds raised will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

Support Cancer Breakthrough to Save Millions of Lives

Crosetto's 3D-CBS technology is an advanced PET/CT. The breakthrough advantages of his 3D-Flow invention used in the 3D-CBS device have the capability to extract all valuable information from radiation emitted during medical examinations, have been recognized by scientists from CERN, FERMILab, SSC, universities, etc., at major PUBLIC scientific reviews, and have been demonstrated feasible and functional in hardware.

Cancer Surviving Starving Artist Bernie Habicht Seeks Funding Support via Indiegogo

LogoA former illustrator and fine artist, Bernie Habicht is currently seventy-six years old. He is a surviving cancer patient with forty-two radiation treatments and four heart stent operations. During the recent depression, Bernie suffered a loss of $220,000 in a restaurant business that had to close.

Sewing Community 'Jen's Friends' Set Up to Help Those with Breast Cancer: Remnant House Comments

Leading UK fabric suppliers, Remnant House, have recently commented on Jen's Friends, a group set up to help those suffering with breast cancer and other illnesses.

Houston Breast Cancer Survivor, 60, Among Senior Skydivers Attempting World Record Jump During "Pinkfest Mini Boogie" Fundraiser

LogoWhen Houston resident Marian Sparks was newly divorced, without insurance, and newly diagnosed with breast cancer, she received life-saving treatment from The Rose, a non-profit breast cancer treatment center. Since her recovery, the skydiver has helped raise nearly $85,000 for The Rose clinics through the charity she founded, Jump For The Rose (JFTR).

Ukrainian Kids Benefit Party in Los Angeles

Logo"Help Children of Ukraine Foundation" steps forward to help win children's health and education in Ukraine.

New Book Suggests Taking Breast Cancer off Your Menu

LogoThe new book, Take Breast Cancer off Your Menu, connects the dots between breast cancer prevention and nutrition. Not a commonly recommended balanced diet, but the foods that can actually make a difference. Author Hilda Glickman states that her goal is to bring to the attention of women everywhere all the recent research that shows the amazing power of ordinary foods to protect and save people from breast cancer.

Bel Air Restaurant Seeks Business Community Help for Kaufman Cancer Center Fundraiser

On Saturday, October 10, 2015, Main Street Oyster house will host an all-day fundraising event to raise cancer awareness and funds as part of their annual Wine and Oyster Festival, held inside and on the large parking lot adjoining the Bel Air restaurant.

Celebrate Sarcoma Awareness Month with Renowned Cancer Treatment Center

Know About New Treatment For Ewing's Sarcoma With renowned Cancer Treatment Center

Health Studies Reveal 'Ensure' and 'Boost' May Not Be Good for Cancer Patients

Ensure and Boost are the two most recommended liquid nutritional supplements to cancer patients by oncologists and nutritionists. However, due to certain ingredients they contain, more and more consumers and medical professionals are questioning their effects on health. Certain cancer patients claim they experience signs of minor discomfort within days of drinking Boost or Ensure. For instance, Rafael Delvix, co-founder of Cancer Effects and a nasopharyngeal cancer survivor, says "I cannot drink either of these nutritional drinks without experiencing certain allergic problems, regardless of the flavor."

Honolulu, Hawaii Neighborhood NatalineSarkisyan.com News: Childhood Leukemia Charity Founded by Krikor and Hilda Sarkisyan Launch NEW Fundraising Tab on HildaSarkisyan@Realtor.com for Local Philanthropist

LogoNataline Mary Sarkisyan (Armenian: July 10, 1990 – December 20, 2007) was an American teenager with recurrent leukemia. Her case became part of the health care reform debate in the United States in 2007 when Cigna HealthCare denied coverage for a liver transplant operation. The company later reversed its decision after a great deal of media attention to her story, but Sarkisyan died hours later.

Wichita, Kansas Neighborhood NatalineSarkisyan.com News: Charitable Organization Founded by Krikor and Hilda Sarkisyan Introduce NEW Fundraising Tab on HildaSarkisyan@Realtor.com for Local Donors

LogoNataline Mary Sarkisyan (Armenian: July 10, 1990 – December 20, 2007) was an American teenager with recurrent leukemia. Her case became part of the health care reform debate in the United States in 2007 when Cigna HealthCare denied coverage for a liver transplant operation. The company later reversed its decision after a great deal of media attention to her story, but Sarkisyan died hours later.

Arlington, Texas Community NatalineSarkisyan.com News: Charitable Foundation Founded by Krikor and Hilda Sarkisyan Announce NEW Donation Tab on HildaSarkisyan@Realtor.com for Local Donors

LogoNataline Mary Sarkisyan (Armenian: July 10, 1990 – December 20, 2007) was an American teenager with recurrent leukemia. Her case became part of the health care reform debate in the United States in 2007 when Cigna HealthCare denied coverage for a liver transplant operation. The company later reversed its decision after a great deal of media attention to her story, but Sarkisyan died hours later.