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Yawkey Foundation Gives $50M to Dana-Farber Cancer Center
Acts of KindnessJun 13

Yawkey Foundation Gives $50M to Dana-Farber Cancer Center

The Yawkey Foundation just made its largest donation ever: $50 million to help Dana-Farber Cancer Institute build its first standalone hospital. This gift crowns a decades-long partnership that's already brought $35 million in support to cancer patients.

Google News - Charity Donation Million2 min read
Dana-Farber Wins Approval for $50M Cancer Treatment Center
Health & WellnessMay 14

Dana-Farber Wins Approval for $50M Cancer Treatment Center

Massachusetts just greenlit a cutting-edge cancer treatment facility that will bring advanced therapy to more patients. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute can now build a $50 million proton therapy center after addressing concerns about patient access.

Google: new treatment approved2 min read
Dana-Farber and Brigham End Dispute Over Cancer Care
Health & WellnessMar 10

Dana-Farber and Brigham End Dispute Over Cancer Care

Two of Boston's leading cancer care institutions have resolved their staffing disagreement, choosing collaboration over conflict. The agreement ensures physician assistants can continue working seamlessly between both hospitals to care for cancer patients.

STAT News2 min read
Cancer Survivor's Golf Event Raises $100K in Four Years
Community HeroesJul 6

Cancer Survivor's Golf Event Raises $100K in Four Years

Kevin Sullivan beat cancer in 2022 and started a charity golf tournament five months later. His annual event has now raised over $100,000 for childhood cancer research at Dana-Farber.

Google News - Cancer Survivor3 min read
Utah Cancer Center Offers New Hope for Advanced Cancer
Health & WellnessAug 29

Utah Cancer Center Offers New Hope for Advanced Cancer

Patients with advanced abdominal cancer who run out of treatment options now have access to a groundbreaking procedure in the Mountain West. Huntsman Cancer Institute becomes the first regional center to offer a minimally invasive surgery that could extend lives and ease suffering.

Google News - New Treatment2 min read
1,000 Cancer Survivors Light Up Rochester Ballpark
Community HeroesAug 2

1,000 Cancer Survivors Light Up Rochester Ballpark

Over 1,000 cancer survivors filled ESL Ballpark in a sea of yellow for Rochester's annual Survivors Night, celebrating resilience and research. A new partnership between Wilmot Cancer Institute and West Herr Auto Group promises to supercharge local cancer fundraising efforts.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
Cancer Institute Offers Free Immunotherapy Resources
Health & WellnessMar 1

Cancer Institute Offers Free Immunotherapy Resources

The Cancer Research Institute launched a patient resource hub connecting cancer patients with immunotherapy information and clinical trials. The platform features survivor stories and treatment guidance for those exploring cutting-edge cancer care options.

Google News - Cancer Survivor1 min read
NJ Cancer Survivors Bike 200 Miles to Raise $1 Billion
Community HeroesJul 14

NJ Cancer Survivors Bike 200 Miles to Raise $1 Billion

Two New Jersey cancer survivors are pedaling nearly 200 miles this August to support the hospital that saved their lives. Their ride is part of the world's largest athletic fundraiser, which has raised over $1 billion for cancer research.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
New Pancreatic Cancer Pill Shows 90% Control Rate in Trial
Health & WellnessMay 18

New Pancreatic Cancer Pill Shows 90% Control Rate in Trial

A daily pill called daraxonrasib helped control cancer in 90% of pancreatic cancer patients during early trials, offering new hope for a disease that has had few effective treatments. The drug targets genetic mutations found in over 90% of pancreatic cancers.

Google News - New Treatment3 min read
Tanzania Upgrades Cancer Institute After Patient Crisis
SolutionsApr 17

Tanzania Upgrades Cancer Institute After Patient Crisis

President Samia Suluhu Hassan ordered Tanzania's Ocean Road Cancer Institute to maintain its advanced PET-CT scan machine, ensuring cancer patients continue receiving quality care. The directive follows a major 2022 hospital upgrade sparked by witnessing patients struggling with unavailable, expensive medicines.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
FDA Approves First Pancreatic Cancer Drug Targeting RAS
Health & WellnessAug 27

FDA Approves First Pancreatic Cancer Drug Targeting RAS

A new drug nearly doubles survival time for people with metastatic pancreatic cancer by targeting a gene mutation scientists once thought was impossible to block. The breakthrough offers hope for one of the deadliest cancers.

Google News - New Treatment2 min read
New Pancreatic Cancer Pill Shows 90% Disease Control Rate
Health & WellnessMay 18

New Pancreatic Cancer Pill Shows 90% Disease Control Rate

A breakthrough drug for pancreatic cancer has stunned researchers by controlling disease in 90% of patients who had already tried chemotherapy. The daily pill targets gene mutations found in nearly all pancreatic cancers, offering hope where treatment options have been scarce.

Fox News Health2 min read
New Cancer Drug Shrinks Tumors in 62% of Lung Cancer Patients
Health & WellnessApr 28

New Cancer Drug Shrinks Tumors in 62% of Lung Cancer Patients

A promising new pill shrank tumors in nearly two-thirds of lung cancer patients and 40% of pancreatic cancer patients in early trials. The results exceeded expectations and could offer fresh hope for people facing these difficult diagnoses.

Google News - New Treatment2 min read
Ghana Expands Free Cancer Care on World Cancer Day
Health & WellnessFeb 5

Ghana Expands Free Cancer Care on World Cancer Day

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.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Brighton Woman Urges Cancer Talks on World Cancer Day
Community HeroesFeb 5

Brighton Woman Urges Cancer Talks on World Cancer Day

A Brighton breast cancer survivor is breaking the silence around cancer by sharing her story and encouraging open conversations. Her early detection and connection with other survivors shows the power of awareness and community support.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
Israeli Scientists Find New Hope for Prostate Cancer
Health & WellnessJun 3

Israeli Scientists Find New Hope for Prostate Cancer

Researchers at the Weizmann Institute discovered why half of prostate cancers resist treatment and identified a potential solution already approved by the FDA. The breakthrough could transform care for 700,000 men diagnosed with this cancer type annually.

Google News - New Treatment2 min read
Prisca Githuka Turns Breast Cancer Into Global Advocacy
Health & WellnessFeb 8

Prisca Githuka Turns Breast Cancer Into Global Advocacy

After surviving breast cancer, Prisca Githuka founded Pink Hearts Cancer Support Foundation to help others navigate their own cancer journeys. On World Cancer Day, she's sharing her story to prove that a cancer diagnosis doesn't have to be the end.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
Lung Cancer Drug Shows Promise Against Ovarian Cancer
Health & WellnessFeb 12

Lung Cancer Drug Shows Promise Against Ovarian Cancer

Mayo Clinic researchers discovered that brigatinib, a lung cancer drug, may help ovarian cancer patients overcome treatment resistance when combined with existing therapies. The breakthrough could transform care for women facing one of the deadliest cancers.

Google News - New Treatment2 min read
Cancer Trial: 100% Remain Cancer-Free After 3 Years
Health & WellnessMay 5

Cancer Trial: 100% Remain Cancer-Free After 3 Years

Every single patient in a groundbreaking bowel cancer trial remains cancer-free nearly three years after treatment, flipping the script on standard care. The experimental immunotherapy worked so well that more than half showed no cancer by surgery.

Fox News Health2 min read
Cat Cancer Study Unlocks Hope for Human Breast Cancer
Health & WellnessFeb 22

Cat Cancer Study Unlocks Hope for Human Breast Cancer

Scientists discovered striking genetic similarities between cat and human cancers that could lead to life-saving treatments for both species. The breakthrough creates a powerful new path for developing cancer therapies.

Phys.org3 min read

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