Latest brain cancer Stories
Voices Against Brain Cancer offers support to Heather Knies, a now cancer free mother who battled two brain tumors. New York, NY (PRWEB) January 19, 2013 On January 19, Voices Against Brain Cancer (VABC) congratulates Heather Knies, who beat two brain tumors and is now cancer free and the mother of a seven-month-old daughter. Knies was diagnosed with two brain tumors at age 24. ABC News states that while this is on the young side, doctors say that people can get brain cancer at any age,...
The Chris Elliott Fund's monthly Brains Matter Webinar Series will be sharing the latest advancements in brain tumor treatments while also connecting patients and caregivers with national specialists. This webinar series is part of the Chris Elliott Fund's plan grow our team of rockstar healthcare advocates. Seattle, Wash. (PRWEB) January 14, 2013 The Chris Elliott Fund (CEF) is pleased to announce the first of several webinars that will be offered monthly, and free of charge, by...
Bishop Emeritus John D'Arcy was diagnosed during the holiday season. Voices Against Brain Cancer responds to his fight against brain and lung cancer and offers their support. New York, N.Y. (PRWEB) January 12, 2013 On January 12, Voices Against Brain Cancer (VABC) responds to retired Catholic Bishop John D’Arcy’s brain and lung cancer diagnosis. D’Arcy was diagnosed with lung and brain cancer on December 29, according to a recent article from the San Francisco Chronicle, after...
The Chris Elliott Fund ended 2012 strongly in their mission to end brain cancer. In 2013 they have more educational programs, expansion goals, and greater awareness plans for an even bigger year. Seattle, Wa (PRWEB) January 10, 2013 The Chris Elliott Fund (CEF) is excited to announce the ending of a huge year for brain cancer and brain tumor education, awareness, advocacy and support. The brain cancer patient advocacy and services organization sent 2012 off with a bang adding several new...
Maria Parker, who has set four world speed records for long-distance bicycling in the past three years, including a new 24-hour world record of 469 miles, is taking on "the world's toughest sporting event" as a platform to raise money for brain cancer research. Parker's sister, Jenny Mulligan, recently received news that she had brain cancer and an estimated one year to live. Lumberton, NC (PRWEB) January 07, 2013 Parker decided to use her unique cycling ability to raise...
Following an article highlighting Greg Cantwell, a brain cancer survivor who is now mentoring others in the fight against cancer, Voices Against Brain Cancer offers a response. New York, NY (PRWEB) January 05, 2013 On January 5, Voices Against Brain Cancer (VABC) reacts to the efforts of cancer survivor Greg Cantwell, who is mentoring people who are fighting cancer. As a survivor of brain cancer himself, Greg Cantwell is familiar with the feeling of despair that can come with being...
The firm continues to investigate potential cell phone radiation lawsuits on behalf of people who developed cancerous brain tumors possibly associated with their use of mobile phones. New York, NY (PRWEB) December 16, 2012 Amid growing concerns of a possible connection between cell phones and brain cancer, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has endorsed The Cell Phone Right to Know Act, H.R. 6358, Bernstein Liebhard LLP reports. The Act, which is sponsored by Rep Dennis J. Kucinich...
Voices Against Brain Cancer, an NGO supporting innovative brain cancer research, holds an award contest on Facebook to recognize brain cancer scientists and social workers that have made significant strides in finding a cure. New York, NY (PRWEB) December 14, 2012 On December 14, Voices Against Brain Cancer (VABC)announced that they are hosting the 2012 VABC Awards – an online contest on their Facebook page that will award a grant to one neuro oncologist and one social worker that has...
Following an article revealing that the MLB figurehead was diagnosed with brain cancer over the summer, Voices Against Brain Cancer offers their support. New York, NY (PRWEB) December 15, 2012 On December 15, Voices Against Brain Cancer (VABC) responds to the news of Michael Weiner - Executive Director of the Major League Baseball Players Association – being diagnosed with brain cancer. According to an article in the New York Daily News, Weiner had a brain scan in July after...
The Ivy Center for Advanced Brain Tumor Treatment at Swedish discovers that an FDA-approved treatment for alcoholism may also work for brain cancer New funds from the Ivy Foundation will further this research SEATTLE, Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Swedish Medical Center announced today that the Ben and Catherine Ivy Center for Advanced Brain Tumor Treatment (Ivy Center) will receive an additional $2.5 million grant from the Ben & Catherine Ivy Foundation (Ivy...
