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John Regula was recently named the chair of the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute’s 23rd Annual Cancer Survivors Day- Honoring, Remembering, Sharing.

Campaign Thrives through Exceptional Community Support. Thousands of participants across several counties purchased 5,000 shirts and approximately 3,500 awareness pins as part of the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute’s 12th annual C.A.S.U.A.L. (Colon cancer Awareness Saves Unlimited Adult Lives) Day, held on March 26, 2015.

Registration is now open at https://cancernepa.org/newsevents/special-events/cancer-survivors-day/. Cancer Survivors Day is an annual dual-location event held in honor of all of the people from northeast Pennsylvania who are affected by a cancer diagnosis.  Each year members of the Family of Survivors – which include cancer survivors, their families, and friends, as well as caregivers and healthcare professionals –…

There is still time to get involved with the 9th Annual Nancy McCormick Memorial Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, May 23rd at 9AM at Dunmore High School. This event will occur rain or shine. You can register a team online here. Entertainment and Food will be provided by DJ Cadillac and What the Fork! There will also…

The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute recently recognized WNEP-TV for its support to the Cancer Institute’s annual colon cancer awareness campaign, C.A.S.U.A.L. Day (Colon cancer Awareness Saves Unlimited Adult Lives). C.A.S.U.A.L. Day is a dress down day held at the end of March to raise awareness about colon cancer in northeast Pennsylvania and spread the word about…

 Left to right: Bryan Frailey of Williamsport, Evan Frigoletto of Honesdale, Jack Ellis of Dallas, and Matthew Moran of Stoneham, MA, all members of TCMC’s Master of Biomedical Sciences (MBS) Class of 2015, have formed a team to raise money for “Buzz Off Cancer.” This event, hosted by Mick’s Barber Shop, 511 Main Street, Honesdale,…

Linda Hirjak, of Dickson City, has joined the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute as a registry staff assistant. She is responsible for maintaining the Cancer Registry, assisting the Vice President of Registry Services, as well as general administrative duties.

Free Skin Cancer Screening at TCMC in Scranton on Saturday 4/18 from 9am-Noon! Call 570-955-1313 to reserve your appointment today.

Taryn Matti, a senior at Lackawanna Trail High School, recently completed her senior project by raising money for the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute. Her senior project was called “Join the Pride Against Colon Cancer” to spread awareness about colon cancer which is a deadly yet preventable disease. Taryn’s project consisted of t-shirt sales and donations from her school and…

Danielle Zadzura, a senior at North Pocono High School, recently donated $663.14 to the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute as part of her senior project. Danielle arranged a cancer benefit at Kay’s Italian Restaurant in October 2014 where she was able to receive 10% of the proceeds from their sales. In addition to this, Danielle asked…