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Cancer Institute Releases Latest Local Cancer Surveillance Report
The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute, a local community-based nonprofit organization, has released the latest report on cancer, “Cancer in Northeastern Pennsylvania: Incidence and Mortality for Common Cancers”. The report is available at: https://cancernepa.org/ This unique, locally focused report was compiled by Cancer Institute Vice President of Cancer Surveillance, Karen Ryczak, RN and Medical Director, Samuel Lesko,…
Read MoreHoliday Card Artist Request
Each year we highlight a local cancer survivor to share art for inclusion in our digital holiday card. We distribute the artwork to our email list and on our social media platforms. If you are interested in this opportunity, please email Amanda at amanda.marchegiani@cancernepa.org for more information.
Read MoreA Grateful Thank You to Paul J. LaBelle
Early this summer, we shared the heartbreaking news of Paul J. LaBelle’s passing. Paul and his family have been steadfast friends of the Cancer Institute for decades. Paul has donated this time and talent at the Spirit of Hope Celebration event hosted by the Spirit of Hope Board of Ambassadors. Paul and his wife, Sharon…
Read MoreSave the Date for the Spirit of Hope Celebration
The Spirit of Hope Board of Ambassadors have set the 13th Annual Spirit of Hope Celebration for Friday, November 14, 2025, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at Mohegan Pennsylvania. The Tribute to Courage Honoree is John “Slick” Baum. This cocktail party celebration includes an open bar, food stations, live music…
Read MorePartner Spotlight: The Wright Center for Community Health
This summer, NRCI had the opportunity to collaborate with The Wright Center for Community Health and Lackawanna Valley Dermatology to host a skin cancer screening for the community. Information related to skin cancer in multiple languages was given to participants, specifically risks for skin cancer, how to reduce skin cancer risk, how to do a…
Read MoreThe Board of Ambassadors Announce 2025 Tribute to Courage Honoree for Spirit of Hope Celebration
The Board of Ambassadors will honor John “Slick” Baum as the 2025 Tribute to Courage Honoree at their upcoming Spirit of Hope Celebration set for Friday, November 14, 2025, at Mohegan Pennsylvania. John “Slick” Baum is a retired USAF Lieutenant Colonel, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and leading business strategist. John enlisted in the USAF at 17…
Read MoreSt. Nicholas St. Mary’s Students Raises $900 for Northeast Regional Cancer Institute
St. Nicholas St. Mary’s School National Junior Honor Society students presented the Cancer Institute with a $900 check from their fundraising efforts. Students paid $3 for a dress down day and $1 to purchase various cancer ribbons to wear during the day to show support for someone affected by that type of cancer. Additional donations…
Read MoreSpirit of Hope Celebration Raises Over $48,000 for Northeast Regional Cancer Institute
The Spirit of Hope Celebration Board of Ambassadors presented the Cancer Institute with a $48,540 check from their 2024 Spirit of Hope event. “On behalf of the Ambassadors who truly exhibit the ‘Spirit of Hope’ we are thrilled to present you with these funds to help individuals receive early detection and free screenings,” said…
Read MoreWyoming Seminary College Preparatory School Raises Awareness for the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute
Wyoming Seminary College Preparatory School, together with the Smeraldi Family, hosted several colon cancer awareness fundraisers to support the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute’s (NRCI) colon cancer educational and awareness campaign, CASUAL Day. Students and teachers participated in a dress-down day on March 27th in addition to purchasing NRCI’s specially designed awareness t-shirts. The Wyoming Seminary…
Read MoreRiverside School District Raises $1,405 for Northeast Regional Cancer Institute
MOOSIC, PA – Riverside School District hosted a colon cancer awareness t-shirt fundraiser in March for students, teachers, and families in the school district to support the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute’s colon cancer education and awareness campaign, CASUAL (Colon Cancer Awareness Saves Unlimited Adult Lives) Day. This is the fourth year the district has hosted this…
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