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Nataline Mary Sarkisyan (Armenian: July 10, 1990 – December 20, 2007) was an American teenager with recurrent leukemia. Her case became part of the health care reform debate in the United States in 2007 when Cigna HealthCare denied coverage for a liver transplant operation. The company later reversed its decision after a great deal of media attention to her story, but Sarkisyan died hours later.

Nataline Mary Sarkisyan (Armenian: July 10, 1990 – December 20, 2007) was an American teenager with recurrent leukemia. Her case became part of the health care reform debate in the United States in 2007 when Cigna HealthCare denied coverage for a liver transplant operation. The company later reversed its decision after a great deal of media attention to her story, but Sarkisyan died hours later.

Diagnosed with leukemia at age 14, Nataline Sarkisyan had health insurance coverage under the employer coverage of her parents. Physicians informed the family and insurance company, Cigna HealthCare, that patients in similar circumstances have a six-month survival rate of 65% after a liver transplant. The likelihood of success of the recommended procedure was questioned. Dr. John Roberts, chief of the transplant service at UC San Francisco (not the transplant center treating Sarkisyan), stated that his center generally does not accept a patient without a 50% or greater five year survival rate. Please DONATE TODAY to help children with cancer!

The statistical figures relating to AIDS and Cancer reveal an alarming picture. About 14.1 million new cases of cancer were reported globally in 2012, causing approximately 8.2 million deaths. In 2012, there were 1.6 million deaths from AIDS. Every day, a further 7,000 people are infected with HIV.

Skin cancer remains the most common form of cancer in the United States today. Thankfully, when melanoma is detected before spreading to the lymph nodes, the five year survival rate is 98 percent. In addition, squamous cell and basal cell carcinomas, the most common forms of this cancer, are also highly curable when caught early. For this reason, individuals should schedule regular visits with an Atlanta dermatologist to have their skin checked for pre-cancerous or cancerous changes.

Taconic Biosciences and Cellaria Biosciences announced that the two companies have entered into a scientific collaboration designed to facilitate and improve the utility of patient-derived xenografts (PDXs) in animal models for oncology and immuno-oncology research. Cellaria's novel methodologies for generating cells from patient tumors will complement Taconic's industry-leading portfolio of tissue humanized mouse models, which are well-suited as hosts for PDXs.

Nathan Crane is the creator of an empowering new film that explores the facts about finding the most effective and affordable cancer prevention and treatment methods worldwide.  CANCER:  The Integrative Perspective, is a feature film dedicated to sharing the best solutions for overcoming cancer.  Now, Crane has launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise production and distribution funds for this important documentary.

There is substantial medical evidence to support the fact that Bone Cancer Radiation Treatment is safe, effective and has a positive outcome for patients suffering from this acute medical condition. It plays a vital role in the therapeutic management of bone cancer patients and improving their quality of life. FDA has also approved this non-invasive therapy for treating patients and alleviating their painful symptoms.

The fight against cancer can be the worst there is. To hear this diagnose from the doctor's mouth is world shattering. Everything you know, all your life, is about to change completely. Unfortunately, this disease is so spread that almost all of us have a family member, friends, a colleague or someone we heard about, who is suffering from some form of cancer. Breast cancer is one of the most frequent forms of cancer affecting women worldwide. It does have a high rate of healing if tracked in a timely manner, but it will leave scars, like lack of hair and feeling unattractive. And we all know just how important it is for a woman to feel attractive and beautiful for her self-esteem and confidence.

King Athletic hopes to raise awareness on the vital research done by top scientists for the diagnosis and treatment of prostate and breast research through this donation initiative. The program is currently running for all King Athletic product purchases made on Amazon.com and the KingAthletic.com store. King Athletic's donation initiative is part of its social responsibility framework and the money raised are donated to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Ontario (CBCF) and the Prostate Cancer Canada foundation for research funding and other actions.

With May being National Skin Cancer Awareness Month, Soine Dermatology & Aesthetics commenced its own focused efforts to spread consciousness about how to guard against and stay safe from skin cancer. The month-long initiative began with an appearance by Soine Dermatology founder Dr. Erik Soine on the St. Tammany Parish Hospital Radio Network at WYLK 94.7. A board-certified dermatologist with deep roots in Louisiana, Dr. Soine helped listeners understand how to minimize the risks of skin cancer, recognize symptoms, and stay safe in the state's plentiful sun. Soine Dermatology's Skin Cancer Awareness campaign will continue throughout the month, with additional media appearances and other efforts to be scheduled.

According to Joe Way, Director of ACCA, "ACCA has also recently expanded into Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Michigan. We are now accepting car, truck, SUV, plane, real estate and cash donations in every state in the U.S."

Everything Entertaining is wrapping up their 'Interested and Informed' series with their upcoming article featuring dentist Scott Tucker. He will be speaking at the Cancer Prevention Convention that has been scheduled to take place at Thompson Hall. Long time dentist and researcher, Tucker will be speaking on several recent journal articles as well as links to cancer in the dental field past and present.

Max stevens being a terminal cancer patient says he has waited almost to long to start this project he would like to explain in the text below why time is running out, for the help needed by the top 250 corporations, this includes the 50 largest fast food corporation. These corporations owe the majority of their business to the youth of the world. They have the opportunity to help us for as little as $10.00. Believe it or not, we have not received $1.00 from any of the billion dollar corporations as of this date.

Ascites is the buildup of fluid in the abdominal cavity that occurs in patients with certain diseases. Ascites caused by cancer is called malignant ascites and accounts for 10% of people with ascites. Malignant ascites appears most often in people with breast, colon, liver, gastrointestinal tract (stomach and intestines), and ovarian, pancreatic, and uterine cancers.

Looking for a new Easter outfit or wardrobe this spring? The Isabella Santos Foundation, a foundation for children with cancer, is excited to announce that the Lilly Pulitzer – SouthPark Mall store in Charlotte, NC, will be donating a percentage of a customer's purchase to help aid pediatric cancer research. To participate, those who go to make their purchase at the clothing store on Friday April 3rd need only to mention that they are there to support The Isabella Santos Foundation. The store will be open from 10AM-9PM, and all are invited to shop and socialize for a great cause. Additional details regarding this event can also be viewed on The Isabella Santos Foundation Facebook page.

UK hair transplant clinic, Fue Hair Clinics, have recently commented on the new methods the researchers at the University of West England (UWE Bristol) are planning to explore, which involves helping women through the distress of hair loss during chemotherapy.

The Arizona Myeloma Network (AZMN) will be hosting its 9th annual "Living with Myeloma" Conference on Saturday, March 21, 2015 from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The free conference will be held at the Chaparral Suites Ballroom located at 5001 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85250.

Chemotherapy and other key cancer treatments have so far only been effective in the elimination of cancer cells that are at the initial stages. Propanc Health Group Corp (PPCH) is a Company developing a revolutionary new drug, which in its trial stages, set to provide a lasting treatment option for advanced cancer cells. It will also prevent the re-growth of cancer cells through metastasis.

In his new #1 International Bestseller, Get Off The Cow Now: My Simple Cure for Cancer, Michael Foley shares his powerful story. He was a Technical/Executive Contract Recruiter with the Power Conversion industry working with high tech firms until late 2012, when he found out the news of cancer in his body. He had recently moved from the San Francisco Bay Area to Phoenix, AZ to take care of his Mother when he found he had to make the decision of his life between the removal of his prostate gland or becoming a Vegetarian/Flexitarian. Since he liked all of his body parts, he started studying both procedures.

Fry's Food Stores has donated $3,000 to the Arizona Myeloma Network (AzMN) as part of its "Sharing Courage Campaign."

Western Michigan University head football coach P.J. Fleck will take part in the upcoming Drive for Life event, which will raise funds for cancer research and survivors throughout the region.

Argan Oil has been making headlines for quite some time due to its cosmetic rejuvenation benefits; however, recently conducted testing noted by the National Center for Biotechnology Information indicates this substance may also hold potential in the world of cancer treatment. In honor of this discovery, Lizzie Brewis of LT Organics has launched the company's campaign to donate a portion of its Argan Oil product sales to North Carolina based charity, Vs. Cancer Foundation.

The CanDonate Hair Program is dedicated to offering natural-hair wigs free of cost to Quebec based children under the age of 16 that have been diagnosed with cancer. Since the launch of this program in 2005, it has been responsible for changing the lives of countless children. Their primary sponsor RL Moda Wigs helps CanDonate receive eight inches or more of hair donations. This is later turned into handmade wigs for young cancer patients. The objective of this hair donation program is to reduce the financial burden on parents while providing children with free natural wigs.

Sunshine Biopharma Inc. (OTCQB: SBFM), a pharmaceutical company focused on the research, development and commercialization of drugs for the treatment of various forms of cancer, announced today an agreement with Lonza, a leading development and manufacturing company, for the manufacture of its anti-cancer drug, Adva-27a. Lonza's expertise and experience in small molecule development and manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients, was an ideal fit for Sunshine's Adva-27a. Lonza's manufacturing capacity ranges from gram quantities for process validation to kilogram amounts for clinical trials and ton quantities for commercialization. Manufacturing will begin at Lonza's Nansha, China facility with the remaining key steps to be conducted in Lonza's high containment cytotoxic facility in Visp, Switzerland.