US FDA puts Gilead Sciences blood cancer drug studies on hold
(Reuters) -Gilead Sciences said on Monday the U.S. health regulator placed a clinical hold on studies of its blood cancer drug, just a month after …
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FDA Approves NJ Pharmaceutical Company’s New Blood Cancer Treatment
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – New Jersey based Johnson & Johnson announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given approval for its antibody-based …
Bucco Welcomes “WITH Grace Initiative” to State House for Pediatric Cancer Advocacy Day
Sen. Anthony M. Bucco welcomed Grace Eline and the ‘With Grace Initiative’ to the New Jersey State House for Pediatric Cancer Advocacy Day.
Jackson cancer center tagged with antisemitic graffiti
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Law enforcement officials are investigating a possible hate crime at an Orthodox Jewish-operated cancer center in Jackson Township. Chai Lifeline Center …
Exclusive-US seeks new suppliers of highly used cancer drug methotrexate in short supply
By Julie Steenhuysen and Michael Erman (Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday it is seeking new suppliers to ease shortages …
AstraZeneca drug combo gets US nod to treat a type of prostate cancer
(Reuters) – AstraZeneca said on Thursday that a combination of its cancer drug Lynparza and abiraterone has been approved in the United States for the …
REVISED: Bucco and “WITH Grace Initiative” to Host Childhood Cancer Advocacy Day on June 20
Sen. Anthony Bucco and WITH Grace Initiative will host Childhood Cancer Advocacy Day to help advocate for the youngest cancer survivors, raise awareness for childhood cancer, and discuss ways to fund pediatric cancer research.
MEDIA ADVISORY (5/22): Bucco and “WITH Grace Initiative” to Host Childhood Cancer Advocacy Day in State House
Sen. Anthony Bucco and WITH Grace Initiative will host Childhood Cancer Advocacy Day to help advocate for the youngest cancer survivors, raise awareness for childhood cancer, and discuss ways to fund pediatric cancer research.
‘Bodies Are Cheap’: Green Beret Renews Fight For Compensation After Army Failed To Detect His Cancer
‘Bodies Are Cheap’: Green Beret Renews Fight For Compensation After Army Failed To Detect His Cancer Micaela Burrow on April 23, 2023 The Army denied …
Bergen County police officers raise money for cancer through “Borough of Beards”
Fifteen Bergen County towns recently came together for a heartwarming cause, as police officers from these towns grew beards for a fundraising campaign. The annual …
Johnson & Johnson Shells Out Nearly $9 Billion To Settle Cancer Allegations
Johnson & Johnson Shells Out Nearly $9 Billion To Settle Cancer Allegations Jason Cohen on April 5, 2023 Johnson & Johnson agreed to dole out …
‘Joe The Plumber,’ Who Famously Confronted Obama Over Taxes, Was Diagnosed With Cancer
‘Joe The Plumber,’ Who Famously Confronted Obama Over Taxes, Was Diagnosed With Cancer Alexa Schwerha on March 22, 2023 A fundraiser began for Joe the …
Canadian Health Org Recommends Breast, Cervix Cancer Screenings For Certain ‘Trans Women’
Canadian Health Org Recommends Breast, Cervix Cancer Screenings For Certain ‘Trans Women’ Laurel Duggan on March 14, 2023 The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) suggested that …
Barclays CEO Venkat completes treatment for cancer, in remission
LONDON (Reuters) – British bank Barclays said on Friday that its chief executive C.S. Venkatakrishnan has completed treatment for non-Hodgkin lymphoma, a type of cancer, …
Pentagon Papers whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg diagnosed with terminal cancer
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Daniel Ellsberg, the whistleblower who leaked the “Pentagon Papers” about the Vietnam War and exposed years of related U.S. …
U.S. Senator Casey has surgery for prostate cancer
(Reuters) – U.S. Senator Bob Casey underwent surgery for prostate cancer on Tuesday, his office said, adding that the procedure went well and should mean …
Committee Advances Singer/Bucco Bill that Would Increase Funding for Cancer Research
Legislation sponsored by Sens. Robert Singer and Anthony Bucco that provides more tax revenue from tobacco products to the NJ Cancer Research Fund was approved today by the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.
“Lord of the Dance” Flatley treated for “aggressive” form of cancer
DUBLIN (Reuters) – Irish-American dancer Michael Flatley has undergone surgery for an “aggressive” form of cancer and is under medical care, a statement on the …
Democratic U.S. Senator Casey diagnosed with prostate cancer
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Bob Casey, the senior U.S. senator from Pennsylvania, on Thursday announced he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and will undergo surgery …
Mersana signs deal with Merck KGaA for cancer therapy development
(Reuters) – Mersana Therapeutics Inc said on Thursday it had signed a deal for developing cancer drugs with Germany’s Merck KGaA that has the potential …
State police visit boy with cancer, bearing holiday gifts
New Jersey State Troopers visited a young man recovering from cancer this week. When troopers from Troop “D” Tactical Patrol Unit learned Tyler Wisniewska was …
U.S. FDA approves Ferring Pharma’s first gene therapy for bladder cancer
(Reuters) -The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved Swiss drugmaker Ferring Pharmaceuticals’ first gene therapy for treating adult patients with a type of …
Park plans announced at Jersey Shore superfund site claimed to spark cancer cluster in children
TOMS RIVER, NJ- The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection announced today that a park will be created at the former Ciba-Geigy Superfund site, which …
No shave November raises $15,000 for firefighter battling cancer
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – You might have seen officers from the Manchester Police Department with a little fuzz on their faces in November, but it …
Cancer diagnoses lag after screenings fall during pandemic, U.S. study finds
By Shawana Alleyne-Morris (Reuters) – Screenings for a variety of common cancers have not returned to pre-pandemic levels, potentially leading to diagnoses later in the …
U.S. FDA approves AstraZeneca’s lung cancer drugs
(Reuters) – Drugmaker AstraZeneca said on Friday its lung cancer drugs Imfinzi and Imjudo have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) …
New U.S. cancer drug prices rise 53% in five years -report
By Deena Beasley (Reuters) – The annual price of a newly-launched cancer drug in the United States averaged $283,000 last year, a 53% increase from …
Hungry Howie’s Partners With National Breast Cancer Foundation for Its Twelfth Annual Love, Hope & Pizza
National Pizza Franchise Donates Proceeds to Fight Against Breast Cancer Through National Fundraising Efforts Through October 28 Madison Heights, MI (-) Hungry Howie’s, the originator …
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Brings Back Pink Big Yellow Cup to Support Breast Cancer Awareness
A portion of the proceeds from every Tribute Cup sold in October will be donated toward providing first responders with mammography screenings and other breast …
Newk’s Eatery Donates More Than $288,000 to Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance
Newk’s Cares continues to be OCRA’s leading contributor, raising more than $1.9 million for ovarian cancer research since 2014 Jackson, MS (-) Lori Newcomb, co-founder …
Edible Supports Breast Cancer Awareness with Time After Time Roses
Leading gifting brand continues cancer philanthropic efforts Atlanta, GA (-) October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Edible® is showing its support with its Time …
Pink ribbon and Breast Cancer Campaign celebrate 30th anniversary
By Alicia Powell NEW YORK (Reuters) – The pink ribbon symbol of breast cancer awareness is now 30 years old. Co-created by businesswoman Evelyn Lauder, …
Katie Couric reveals breast cancer diagnosis
(Reuters) – Former NBC “Today Show” co-host Katie Couric announced Wednesday that she underwent treatment for breast cancer. The 65-year-old Couric revealed the diagnosis on …
Newk’s Cares Supports Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month on Lori’s Day
Newk’s Eatery to donate 20% of Sept. 27 sales to the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance Jackson, MS (PRESS RELEASE) Newk’s Eatery is honoring the life …
Cancer victims urge court to end J&J bankruptcy roadblock to lawsuits
By Dietrich Knauth (Reuters) – People suing Johnson & Johnson over the company’s talc products urged an appeals court on Monday to revive their claims, …
Amgen says Lumakras cuts risk of lung cancer progression by 34%
By Deena Beasley (Reuters) – Amgen Inc’s Lumakras pill reduced the risk of disease progression in patients with advanced lung cancer by 34% compared with …
Gilead’s Trodelvy extends breast cancer survival by 3.2 months -study
By Deena Beasley (Reuters) – Gilead Sciences Inc’s Trodelvy extended by 3.2 months the survival of patients with advanced stages of a common type of …
Cherry Hill Firefighters Show Support for 4-Year-Old Battling Cancer
CHERRY HILL, NJ – Firefighters from the Cherry Hill Fire Department stopped by a lemonade stand in the neighborhood to support a 4-year-old boy and …
Trump former aide and son-in-law Jared Kushner writes he had thyroid cancer
By Steve Holland WASHINGTON – Jared Kushner, a former senior aide to then-President Donald Trump who is married to Trump’s daughter, Ivanka, wrote in a …
Joe Biden Says He Has Cancer; Staff Later Clarifies Statement
President Joe Biden has cancer. The President made the claim this week in an effort to derail the oil industry and oil refineries in his …
Localpoorloozers Concert, BBQ and Pig Roast to benefit Jersey Shore Musician with Cancer
LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Are you looking for something to do today? Check out the 30th-anniversary bash of Localpoorloozers at VFW Post 10118 Lacey Township …
New Mexico US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer Advocate Urges a Navy Veteran or Person in New Mexico Who Now Has Lung Cancer and Who Prior to 1982 Had Significant Exposure to Asbestos in The Navy or At Work to Call the Law Firm of Danziger & De Llano-Compensation May Exceed $100,000
SANTA FE, N.M., July 15, 2022 — The New Mexico US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer Advocate is urging the family of a Navy Veteran or …
Orion raises outlook after Merck deal on developing prostate cancer drug
(Reuters) -Finnish drug maker Orion on Wednesday raised its full year outlook after it signed a collaboration agreement with Merck aimed at developing a prostate …
U.S. appeals court revives Roundup weedkiller cancer lawsuit
By Brendan Pierson NEW YORK – A federal appeals court on Tuesday revived a lawsuit by a Georgia man claiming Bayer AG’s Roundup weedkiller caused …
US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer Urges the Family of a Navy Veteran-Person Who Now Has Lung Cancer anywhere in the USA To Call the Legal Team at Danziger & De Llano If Before 1982 He Had Exposure to Asbestos in the Navy or At Work-Compensation May Exceed $100,000
WASHINGTON, July 11, 2022 — According to the US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer Advocate, “If your husband or dad had substantial exposure to asbestos in …
Chula Vista Woman Sentenced for Attempting to Avoid Prison for Fraud Conviction by Faking Cancer
SAN DIEGO – This morning, Ashleigh Lynn Chavez was sentenced to serve 24 additional months in prison for obstruction of justice by forging doctors’ notes …
US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer Advocate Has Endorsed the Legal Team at Danziger & De Llano To Assist a Navy Aircraft Carrier Veteran Who Now Has Lung Cancer To Get Compensated If They Had Significant Navy Asbestos Exposure Before 1982
WASHINGTON, June 27, 2022 — The US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer Advocate has endorsed the remarkable legal team at the law firm of Danziger & De Llano to …
Bristol Myers must face $6.4 billion lawsuit over delayed cancer drug
By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK – A U.S. judge on Friday refused to dismiss a $6.4 billion lawsuit accusing Bristol Myers Squibb Co of delaying …
Novartis wins U.S. approval for targeted cancer drug combination
FRANKFURT – A targeted oral drug combination by Novartis won U.S. approval for use in a wide range of advanced solid tumours that are driven …
US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer Advocate is Urging a Navy Veteran or Person with Recently Diagnosed Lung Cancer to Call the Lawyers at Danziger & De Llano if Before 1982 They Had Navy Asbestos or Workplace Asbestos Exposure-Compensation Might Top $100,000
WASHINGTON, June 20, 2022 — The US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer Advocate says, “We are by far the top ranked source on the Internet for …