Cancer survivor

Third Virtual Forum to Address Racial Disparities in Breast Cancer Survivorship

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Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Oncology, Breast cancer, Cancer survivor, Medical specialties, Health, Clinical medicine

b'ATLANTA, April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Atlanta-based nonprofit TurningPoint Breast Cancer Rehabilitation will host the third in a series of four virtual forums addressing the subject of "Racial Disparities in Breast Cancer Survivorship," one week from today on Wednesday, April 21, from 7 8:30 p.m. ET.\n"The goal in hosting this series of virtual forums is to discuss the magnitude and causes of racial disparity in breast cancer survivorship and propose solutions to improve health equity," said Dr. Marilyn Pink, Executive Director at TurningPoint Breast Cancer Rehabilitation.

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b'ATLANTA, April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Atlanta-based nonprofit TurningPoint Breast Cancer Rehabilitation will host the third in a series of four virtual forums addressing the subject of "Racial Disparities in Breast Cancer Survivorship," one week from today on Wednesday, April 21, from 7 8:30 p.m. ET.\n"The goal in hosting this series of virtual forums is to discuss the magnitude and causes of racial disparity in breast cancer survivorship and propose solutions to improve health equity," said Dr. Marilyn Pink, Executive Director at TurningPoint Breast Cancer Rehabilitation.
"This particular forum our focus for this forum will focus on taking a look at national strategies for change.
Rehabilitation and exercise significantly reduce these issues, increase quality of life, and decrease breast cancer recurrence, but very few women and men receive this care.
The lack of access to specialized breast cancer rehabilitation care is magnified in minority patients, resulting in even greater health inequity.\nDr.

Greenwich LifeSciences CEO to Participate on Cancer Panel and to Present at Benzinga Biotech Conference

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Oncology, Health, Clinical trials, Research, Science, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Breast cancer, Cancer survivor, Cancer, Clinical medicine, Medical specialties, Medicine, Breast surgery, Breast Cancer and HER2/neu Positivity, Greenwich LifeSciences, Inc.

Mr. Patel will also participate in a live 15 minute virtual presentation at 12:35 pm EST to Benzingas small-cap investors followed by Q&A.

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Mr. Patel will also participate in a live 15 minute virtual presentation at 12:35 pm EST to Benzingas small-cap investors followed by Q&A.
For more information, please visit the conference website at:
One in eight U.S. women will develop invasive breast cancer over her lifetime, with approximately 266,000 new breast cancer patients and 3.1 million breast cancer survivors in 2018.
Greenwich LifeSciences is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of GP2, an immunotherapy to prevent breast cancer recurrences in patients who have previously undergone surgery.
For more information on Greenwich LifeSciences, please visit the Companys website at www.greenwichlifesciences.com and follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/GreenwichLS .

Cancer can't wait: Canadian Cancer Survivor Network (CCSN) tells provinces to prioritize COVID-19 vaccination of cancer patients to save lives

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Monday, March 15, 2021

Medical specialties, Oncology, Vaccination, Cancer survivor, Caregiver, Medicine, Cancer, Immunization, Clinical medicine

OTTAWA, ON, March 15, 2021 /CNW/ -It is critical that provinces and territories prioritize cancer patients and their caregivers during the second phase of COVID-19 vaccine distribution.

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OTTAWA, ON, March 15, 2021 /CNW/ -It is critical that provinces and territories prioritize cancer patients and their caregivers during the second phase of COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
Unfortunately, the pandemic response has inadvertently negatively impacted the lives of cancer patients and survivors.
The Canadian Cancer Survivor Network commissioned two Leger surveys on COVID-19 disruption of cancer care in Canada, the most recent in December 2020.
The Canadian Cancer Survivor Network therefore calls on the National Advisory Committee on Immunization as well as the provinces and territories to explicitly include cancer patients and caregivers in Phase 2 immunization plans.

LUNGevity Announces Two Virtual Survivorship Conferences to Help People Live Well with Lung Cancer

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Oncology, Cancer survivor, Lung cancer, Cancer, Health, Medical specialties, Medicine

Both conferences will feature inspirational speakers, key experts on practical issues of cancer survivorship, and peer-to-peer sessions to help attendees learn how to live well with lung cancer.

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Both conferences will feature inspirational speakers, key experts on practical issues of cancer survivorship, and peer-to-peer sessions to help attendees learn how to live well with lung cancer.
These tools help people living with lung cancer take control of their life and wellness to improve their quality of life.
"There have been tremendous advancements in the treatment of lung cancer," says Andrea Ferris, president and CEO of LUNGevity Foundation.
HOPE Summit and COPE Summit give people a roadmap to lung cancer survivorship by providing information and tools to live well with lung cancer."

Program Update: The National Children's Cancer Society 2021-2022 Beyond the Cure Ambassador Scholarship Application Deadline is March 31

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021

Oncology, Pediatric cancers, Cancer survivor, National Children's Cancer Society, Childhood cancer, Medicine, Health care

ST. LOUIS, March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The National Children's Cancer Society (NCCS) is accepting applications for the 2021-2022 Beyond the Cure Ambassador Scholarship Program.

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ST. LOUIS, March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The National Children's Cancer Society (NCCS) is accepting applications for the 2021-2022 Beyond the Cure Ambassador Scholarship Program.
The Beyond the Cure Ambassador Scholarship Program will award 58 college scholarships to childhood cancer survivors who have demonstrated determination in rising above the difficulties of cancer.
This program plays an important role in recognizing the challenges of surviving childhood cancer and the need for assistance after treatment.
To apply for the 2021-2022 Beyond the Cure Ambassador Scholarship by the deadline of March 31, or meet previous recipients, please visit the NCCS website .

Scott Hamilton to Speak at Sixth Annual LifePath Hospice Event

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Health, Oncology, Caregiving, Hospice, Cancer survivor, Scott Hamilton

TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Chapters Health Foundation and the Hospice Women of Philanthropy are proud to announce Olympic Champion, Cancer Survivor/Activist and Eternal Optimist Scott Hamilton will be the featured speaker at the sixth annual Spring Soiree.

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TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Chapters Health Foundation and the Hospice Women of Philanthropy are proud to announce Olympic Champion, Cancer Survivor/Activist and Eternal Optimist Scott Hamilton will be the featured speaker at the sixth annual Spring Soiree.
"So happy to see this amazing Hospice Women of Philanthropy event achieve new heights."
Proceeds from the event support programs and services of LifePath Hospice.
After losing his mother to cancer, then becoming a survivor himself, Hamilton turned activist, launching the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation (Cancer Alliance for Research, Education and Survivorship).

Outcomes4Me Teams Up with Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center to Help Manage Cancer Survivorship

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Friday, February 5, 2021

Cancer organizations, Oncology, Medical specialties, Vanderbilt University, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, Cancer survivor, National Comprehensive Cancer Network, NCI-designated Cancer Center, National Cancer Institute, National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship

Outcomes4Me and VICC will work to develop and pilot a first-of-a-kind integrated survivorship platform for providers, nurse practitioners and patients that automatically creates and updates the survivorship care plan.

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Outcomes4Me and VICC will work to develop and pilot a first-of-a-kind integrated survivorship platform for providers, nurse practitioners and patients that automatically creates and updates the survivorship care plan.
Survivorship care planning has been recognized for over a decade as critical, including in a seminal 2005 National Academy of Medicine report, From Cancer Patient to Cancer Survivor.
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center provides compassionate care, evidence-based prevention, pioneering research, community engagement and survivorship support.
Designated a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute and a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, Vanderbilt-Ingram is at the forefront of discovery.

New Coalition Launches Bid for Cancer Patients Bill of Rights and Multiyear Cancer Care Is Different Platform

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Thursday, February 4, 2021

Despite remarkable advances in cancer science creating more effective treatments and cures, too many cancer patients continue to suffer from a lack of access to specialty care.

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Despite remarkable advances in cancer science creating more effective treatments and cures, too many cancer patients continue to suffer from a lack of access to specialty care.
The Cancer Patients Bill of Rights recognizes that cancer patients should receive appropriate, timely and equitable access to expert cancer care.
City of Hope breast cancer survivor Kommah McDowell hailed the Cancer Patients Bill of Rights.
Cancer Care Is Different is a coalition-based campaign effort with the goal of adopting a cancer patients bill of rights and raising awareness of the need to improve cancer care delivery in California.

Brandon Student Awarded Northwestern Mutual's Childhood Cancer Survivor Scholarship

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Monday, December 21, 2020

Oncology, Childhood cancer, Cancer survivor, Cancer, Medical specialties, Clinical medicine, Medicine

As part of these efforts, Brandon residentHarry Heiberger has been selected as a 2020 recipient through the company's Childhood Cancer Survivor Scholarship program.

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As part of these efforts, Brandon residentHarry Heiberger has been selected as a 2020 recipient through the company's Childhood Cancer Survivor Scholarship program.
The scholarship program was developed to alleviate the financial strain on families that often results from expensive cancer treatments by helping to fund school tuition and fees.
Forty-three students, the largest cohort to date, have each been awarded a $5,000 renewable scholarship (for a total of $10,000) through this year's program.
Since 2012, Northwestern Mutual's Childhood Cancer Program has focused on advancing childhood cancer research, providing family and patient support and serving as a resource to families managing the long-term effects of cancer treatment.

Plymouth Meeting Student Awarded Northwestern Mutual's Childhood Cancer Survivor Scholarship

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Monday, December 14, 2020

Oncology, Cancer survivor, Childhood cancer

As part of these efforts, Plymouth Meeting residentRaquel Baskin has been selected as a 2020 recipient through the company's Childhood Cancer Survivor Scholarship program.

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As part of these efforts, Plymouth Meeting residentRaquel Baskin has been selected as a 2020 recipient through the company's Childhood Cancer Survivor Scholarship program.
Forty-three students, the largest cohort to date, have each been awarded a $5,000 renewable scholarship (for a total of $10,000) through this year's program.
As a survivor, Raquel is committed to lending herself in ways that will ultimately help find a cure for childhood cancer.
Since 2012, Northwestern Mutual's Childhood Cancer Program has focused on advancing childhood cancer research, providing family and patient support and serving as a resource to families managing the long-term effects of cancer treatment.