Cancer survivor

The National Children's Cancer Society Announces 2019-2020 Scholarship Recipients

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Monday, October 28, 2019
Oncology, National Children's Cancer Society, Cancer survivor, NCCS, Childhood cancer, Health

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Another remarkable group of childhood cancer survivors have been awarded scholarships through The National Children's Cancer Society's (NCCS) Beyond the Cure Ambassador Scholarship Program .

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  • ST. LOUIS, Oct. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Another remarkable group of childhood cancer survivors have been awarded scholarships through The National Children's Cancer Society's (NCCS) Beyond the Cure Ambassador Scholarship Program .
  • Representing schools across the country, the recipients continue to demonstrate the ability to overcome the difficult challenges of cancer with determination and motivation.
  • "We have known many of the recipients since they were very young and in the midst of their cancer battle," he continued.
  • The National Children's Cancer Society (NCCS), headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is a not-for-profit organization providing support to families making their way through the daunting world of childhood cancer and survivorship.

Clean Juice Debuts New Fall Menu, Continues Partnership With American Cancer Society

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Thursday, October 17, 2019
Oncology, Cancer, Health, RTT, Cancer survivor, American Cancer Society, Medical specialties, Breast cancer awareness, Breast cancer

In addition to the fall menu, which is now available at all locations, Clean Juice has partnered with the American Cancer Society to raise money for breast cancer programs throughout October.

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  • In addition to the fall menu, which is now available at all locations, Clean Juice has partnered with the American Cancer Society to raise money for breast cancer programs throughout October.
  • in most markets) sold to the American Cancer Society, a nationwide voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer.
  • The partnership between Clean Juice and the American Cancer Society began last year as a local initiative in Charlotte and has now grown into a national partnership involving Clean Juice's 80 locations nationwide.
  • Clean Juice has supported their franchise partners by providing unique testimonials from breast cancer survivors and connecting partners with local survivors and American Cancer Society representatives.

Stayhealthy and OncoGambit Join Forces to Improve Cancer Patient Outcomes

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Wednesday, October 9, 2019
RTT, Oncology, Health, Breast cancer, Cancer, Cancer survivor, Medicine, Breast cancer awareness

"We are eager to share this platform with the world - especially with those who are in need of it," added John Collins, CEO of Stayhealthy.

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  • "We are eager to share this platform with the world - especially with those who are in need of it," added John Collins, CEO of Stayhealthy.
  • Nearly 60% of all cancer survivors suffer from excess body fat, which makes our collaboration with OncoGambit all the more important.
  • This highly anticipated project is set to revolutionize survival care, especially with breast cancer survivors.
  • OncoGambit and Stayhealthy's project is a breakthrough step toward creating a solution to meet the need for an accessible, comprehensive survival care guide for cancer survivors.

Cancer as a Chronic Disease: Keys to Better Prevention, Coordination and Survivorship

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Thursday, October 3, 2019
Oncology, Professional services, Health, Insurance, Managed care, Health, Oncology, Medicine, RTT, Medical terminology, Prevention, Preventive healthcare, Cancer survivor, Cancer, War on Cancer

Using this technology-enabled systems approach, we track which patients need preventive screenings, ensure that the necessary tests are completed, and act on results quickly.

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  • Using this technology-enabled systems approach, we track which patients need preventive screenings, ensure that the necessary tests are completed, and act on results quickly.
  • Care navigators in accountable medical groups work on behalf of patients to coordinate appointments and execute on a patient-centered treatment plan.
  • Cancer survivorship is increasing but so is the number of cases that are diagnosed each year, due to age and lifestyle factors.
  • CAPP and the American Cancer Societys The State of Cancer report recommends earlier diagnosis, better prevention, management of lifestyle factors, and coordinated care as mandatory improvements to save lives for patients with cancer.

Nikomed Efforts Support Record-Setting Breast Cancer Mattress Drive in the Greater Philadelphia Area

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Thursday, October 3, 2019
Tempur-Pedic, Breast cancer, Mattress, Cancer survivor, Health, Medical specialties, Medicine

In total, 749 Tempur-Pedic mattresses and pink bags were donated to breast cancer patients, survivors and families from throughout the greater Philadelphia area.

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  • In total, 749 Tempur-Pedic mattresses and pink bags were donated to breast cancer patients, survivors and families from throughout the greater Philadelphia area.
  • Steve Epstein, President of Nikomed, commented, "The cause is near and dear to us, as two members of our team are breast cancer survivors."
  • "We are grateful for their kind and generous support, as the gift of a mattress, for many affected by breast cancer, also represents the enduring gift of sustained restful sleep.
  • UBCF provides grants to hospitals and community health centers to benefit patients and families coping with breast cancer.

Helsinn and Lyfebulb Announce Call for Applications for Third Annual Patient-Driven Innovation Summit & Award in Oncology

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Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Health, Articles, Medical terminology, Medicine, Oncology, Cancer survivor, Patient participation, Preventive healthcare, Patient, Cancer

The Summit is open to Patient Entrepreneurs building groundbreaking companies to advance the prevention, diagnosis, management or care of cancer.

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  • The Summit is open to Patient Entrepreneurs building groundbreaking companies to advance the prevention, diagnosis, management or care of cancer.
  • Patient Entrepreneurs include cancer patients, cancer survivors, or those having a close relative or loved one with cancer.
  • About Helsinn Investment Fund S.A., SICAR
    The Helsinn Investment Fund is focused on investments in areas of high unmet patient need.
  • Lyfebulb is a chronic disease-focused, patient empowerment platform that connects patients and industry to support user-driven innovation.

Helsinn and Lyfebulb Announce Third Annual Patient-Driven Innovation Summit & Award in Oncology to be held during the 14th Monaco Biennale of Oncology 2020

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Thursday, August 29, 2019
Oncology, Cancer survivor

The Lyfebulb-Helsinn Innovation Summit will be held at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco on January 29th and 30th, 2020, culminating in the announcement of the 2020 Award winner on January 30th, during the 14th Monaco Biennale of Oncology.

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  • The Lyfebulb-Helsinn Innovation Summit will be held at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco on January 29th and 30th, 2020, culminating in the announcement of the 2020 Award winner on January 30th, during the 14th Monaco Biennale of Oncology.
  • The Summit is open to Patient Entrepreneurs building groundbreaking companies to advance the prevention, diagnosis, management or care of cancer.
  • Patient Entrepreneurs include cancer patients, cancer survivors, or those having a close relative or loved one with cancer.
  • All candidates are invited to submit applications through the Lyfebulb-Helsinn Innovation Summit & Award website , where more information regarding eligibility and key criteria is available.

More Than 5 Million Cancer Survivors Experience Chronic Pain, Twice the Rate of the General Population

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Thursday, June 20, 2019
Oncology, Medicine, Health, Pain management, Cancer survivor, Chronic pain, St. Luke's–Roosevelt Hospital Center, Chronic condition

NEW YORK, June 20, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- More than 5 million cancer survivors in the United States experience chronic pain, almost twice the rate in the general population, according to a study published by Mount Sinai researchers in JAMA Oncology in June.

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  • NEW YORK, June 20, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- More than 5 million cancer survivors in the United States experience chronic pain, almost twice the rate in the general population, according to a study published by Mount Sinai researchers in JAMA Oncology in June.
  • They found that about 35 percent of cancer survivors have chronic pain, representing 5.39 million patients in the United States.
  • "This study provided the first comprehensive estimate of chronic pain prevalence among cancer survivors," said corresponding author Changchuan Jiang, MD, MPH, a medical resident at Mount Sinai St. Luke's and Mount Sinai West.
  • "These results highlight the important unmet needs of pain management in the large, and growing cancer survivorship community."

Cancer Survivorship: A Lifelong Journey

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Tuesday, June 4, 2019
Oncology, Cancer, Medical specialties, Health, St. Baldrick's Foundation, Childhood cancer, Cancer survivor, Cancer research, War on Cancer

In recognition of Cancer Survivors Month, the St. Baldrick's Foundation, the largest private funder of childhood cancer research grants, is raising awareness about the challenges and life-threatening conditions faced by childhood cancer survivors, highlighting the fact that survivorship is a lifelong journey, and issuing a call to support research to find more effective and less toxic treatments.

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  • In recognition of Cancer Survivors Month, the St. Baldrick's Foundation, the largest private funder of childhood cancer research grants, is raising awareness about the challenges and life-threatening conditions faced by childhood cancer survivors, highlighting the fact that survivorship is a lifelong journey, and issuing a call to support research to find more effective and less toxic treatments.
  • The most common causes of death for childhood cancer survivors are the return of their primary cancer, another cancer, and heart and lung damage.
  • As the largest private funder of childhood cancer research grants, the St. Baldrick's Foundation is leading the charge to take childhood back from cancer.
  • Join us at StBaldricks.org to help support the best childhood cancer research, no matter where it takes place.

June is Cancer Survivors Month: AscellaHealth Helps Improve Outcomes, Lower Costs with High-Touch Specialty Pharmacy Solutions

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Monday, June 3, 2019
Health, Hospitals, Mental health, Oncology, Pharmaceutical, Other Health, Managed care, Oncology, Health, Healthcare reform in the United States, Cancer survivor, Specialty pharmacy, Articles, Medicare, Pharmacy, Life sciences

AscellaHealth a specialty-focused pharmaceutical management companyserving commercial, Medicare and Medicaid segments, supports June as National Cancer Survivor Month and June 4, 2019 , National Cancer Survivors Day, by acknowledging the ongoing challenges of cancer survivorship.

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  • AscellaHealth a specialty-focused pharmaceutical management companyserving commercial, Medicare and Medicaid segments, supports June as National Cancer Survivor Month and June 4, 2019 , National Cancer Survivors Day, by acknowledging the ongoing challenges of cancer survivorship.
  • The cancer pipeline is ripe with innovative therapeutic options, with emerging combinations of medicines holding particular promise for cancer patients.
  • These patients require a strategic approach to specialty pharmacy that is designed to improve outcomes and care coordination.
  • The most recent figures show an estimated 15.5 million cancer survivors in the United States, which is expected to increase to 20.3 million by 2026.