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A Charlotte brewery founder is turning grief into giving with a 24-hour rowing marathon that sends 100% of proceeds to local cancer survivors. Teams will gather March 7 to honor a beloved nurse who dedicated her life to helping others.
Scientists have developed an mRNA therapy that protects cancer patients from painful radiation burns, a side effect that affects up to 95% of patients and can force treatment delays. The breakthrough could transform cancer care for millions.
Young cancer patients in Las Vegas now have an underwater adventure waiting for them during medical visits. The new "Under the Sea" exam room turns clinical appointments into treasure hunts complete with hidden symbols and colorful marine life.
A new state-of-the-art cancer treatment facility is coming to Denton, Texas, bringing cutting-edge radioligand therapy closer to patients across the Southern United States. The 46,000-square-foot plant will create hundreds of specialized jobs while expanding access to revolutionary cancer care.
Memorial Sloan Kettering researchers developed an AI system that reviews medical safety incidents 29 times faster than humans while matching expert accuracy 88% of the time. The breakthrough helps hospitals learn from mistakes faster and protect more patients.
A magical Andrea Bocelli concert in Lexington just helped complete a $5 million promise to build Kentucky's largest cancer treatment center. The December 2025 performance raised funds that will bring all cancer care services under one roof by 2027.
A new Hope Lodge opening in San Antonio this October will provide 14,000 free nights of lodging annually for cancer patients traveling for treatment. The 40-suite facility addresses a critical need for the 7,500 patients who travel more than 50 miles each year to receive life-saving care in the city's Medical Center. #
Nigeria is deploying mobile screening vans to bring free cancer care to rural areas and displaced communities, targeting over 2 million underserved Nigerians. The initiative addresses a crisis where 72,000 people die annually from cancer, often due to late diagnosis and limited access to treatment.
A new medical trust fund in Ghana has already helped 33 people afford critical cancer treatment, with plans to expand nationwide next year. The program focuses on expensive, high-burden cancers and aims to train 100 specialized nurses to support patients across the country.
Global music star Bad Bunny donated $100,000 to support cancer patients at a Puerto Rico oncology hospital through his Good Bunny Foundation. The gift is part of his broader work helping underserved communities across the island where he grew up.
A groundbreaking study found that lung cancer patients who received immunotherapy before 3 p.m. lived nearly a year longer than those treated later in the day. This simple timing shift could revolutionize how doctors schedule cancer care.
Ghana's Medical Trust Fund is partnering with the Armed Forces to build a comprehensive cancer treatment facility that will bring advanced care closer to patients. The collaboration aims to strengthen cancer care delivery across the nation through specialized treatment, diagnostics, and research services.
Ghana announced major funding initiatives to make breast cancer treatment more affordable and accessible for all citizens. The Ministry of Health brought together leaders to create practical solutions for reducing the crushing financial burden cancer patients face.
Tanzania is transforming into a regional cancer care powerhouse, with international experts praising its rapid progress in bringing advanced treatment closer to millions of East Africans. A new $12 million radiotherapy center opening this September will help patients access world-class care without leaving the continent.
Namibia is bringing life-saving cancer care closer to home for rural communities. Two new centers opening this month will offer screening, treatment, and support without forcing families to travel hundreds of miles to the capital.
A generic medication used in cancer care has received FDA fast-track approval as the first new autism treatment in years, offering families like the Wilsons of Las Vegas a fresh path forward. Seven-year-old Christopher is among the first Nevada children trying leucovorin, dubbed "the little bottle of hope" by parents seeking answers.
Andhra Pradesh is bringing comfort to cancer patients with new palliative care centers in five major hospitals, plus home screenings for women hesitant about cervical cancer tests. The state is also making cancer treatment more accessible with 23 day-care chemotherapy centers closer to patients' homes.
When a Virginia Beach charity gala was canceled by snow, organizers turned 500 prepared gourmet meals into hope for homeless shelters across Hampton Roads. The Hampton Roads Cancer Care Foundation transformed disappointment into a community blessing.
A groundbreaking study found that cancer patients who received immunotherapy before 3pm lived an average of 28 months, compared to just 17 months for those treated later in the day. This simple timing shift could transform cancer care worldwide.
A breakthrough study shows lung cancer patients who received treatment before 3 p.m. lived nearly twice as long as those treated later in the day. This simple scheduling change could transform cancer care without adding any cost.
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