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The Oncology Institute Physician, Dr. John Khoury, Receives 40 Under 40 in Cancer Award

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021

The Oncology Institute (TOI) is proud to announce that Dr. John Khoury was recently awarded the 40 Under 40 in Cancer award by the Association for Value-Based Cancer Care.

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  • The Oncology Institute (TOI) is proud to announce that Dr. John Khoury was recently awarded the 40 Under 40 in Cancer award by the Association for Value-Based Cancer Care.
  • Dr. John Khoury is a triple board-certified physician who joined The Oncology Institute in 2020.
  • The 40 Under 40 in Cancer Award is presented by The Lynx Group, Upstream Partners, the Association for Value-Based Cancer Care, NCODA, and Swim Across America.
  • Founded in 2007, The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation (TOI) is advancing oncology by delivering highly specialized, value-based cancer care in the community setting.

Olympic Swimmer Elizabeth Beisel to Make History as First Woman to Swim to Block Island

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Monday, September 20, 2021

BLOCK ISLAND, R.I., Sept. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Three-time Olympian, silver medalist and 2016 Team USA Captain, Elizabeth Beisel is poised to make history on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, when she swims from mainland Rhode Island to Block Island in her BLOCK CANCER SWIM.

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  • BLOCK ISLAND, R.I., Sept. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Three-time Olympian, silver medalist and 2016 Team USA Captain, Elizabeth Beisel is poised to make history on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, when she swims from mainland Rhode Island to Block Island in her BLOCK CANCER SWIM.
  • Elizabeth announced in January of 2021 the Block Cancer charity swim to encourage her father Ted Beisel, who was battling stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
  • One of Ted's last wishes was that Elizabeth complete the Block Cancer charity swim.
  • Elizabeth chose this swim to Block Island because while growing up in Rhode Island, swimming to Block Island was always something she dreamed of doing.

'WaveMakers' Docu-Series about Swim Across America Premieres July 8 to Share Stories of Hope in the Fight Against Cancer

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Thursday, July 1, 2021

That's close to 1.9 million new cases of cancer diagnosed just this year with an estimated 600,000 cancer deaths.

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  • That's close to 1.9 million new cases of cancer diagnosed just this year with an estimated 600,000 cancer deaths.
  • "WaveMakers showcases the Swim Across America community that is changing the face of cancer," noted Rob Butcher, CEO of Swim Across America.
  • Swim Across America, Inc. (SAA) is dedicated to raising money and awareness for cancer research, prevention and treatment through swimming-related charity events.
  • Founded in 1987, Swim Across America has granted more than $100 million that has funded cancer research and clinical trials.

Swim Across America Receives Additional $2 Million Donation from Merck to Accelerate Cancer Research

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Thursday, August 1, 2019

Mercks support of Swim Across America now totals $5 million including a $3 million charitable donation announced in 2017.

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  • Mercks support of Swim Across America now totals $5 million including a $3 million charitable donation announced in 2017.
  • The contributions allow Swim Across America to further expand its charity swim program to raise more funds for cancer research.
  • Merck employees celebrate a $2 million donation from Merck to Swim Across America.
  • Swim Across America hosts charity swims across the country and Mercks donation will help Swim Across America raise more money for cancer research.

Award Celebrates 40 of Oncology's Rising Stars and Emerging Leaders Under Age 40

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Monday, June 3, 2019

The Lynx Group is a rapidly growing global strategic alliance of medical communications and education companies.

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  • The Lynx Group is a rapidly growing global strategic alliance of medical communications and education companies.
  • Through its unique business model, The Lynx Group strives to provide pivotal and contemporary information and education for all stakeholders in healthcare.
  • Visit http://www.thelynxgroup.com for more information.
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    Swim Across America unites the swimming community by hosting benefit swims that raise money to fund life-saving cancer research and clinical trials.