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Scranton FORCE support group will hold its next meeting on Thursday, January 30th at 6:30 p.m. at Northeast Radiation Oncology Center (NROC) in Dunmore.  Individuals who have a family history of breast and/or ovarian cancer are encouraged to attend.

Members of the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute Board of Ambassadors recently met for a wrap-up discussion of the Spirit of Hope Celebration.  During the meeting, the group presented the Cancer Institute with a check for nearly $45,000. The Board of Ambassadors, a group of community volunteers, hosted the second annual Spirit of Hope Celebration in…

The Blue Ribbon Foundation of Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania has awarded a $5,000 grant to the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute to support its Colorectal Cancer Screening Project.  The project is part of the Cancer Institute’s Patient Navigation Program. The Patient Navigation Program helps individuals who are uninsured or underinsured access direct cancer-related health care services…

A new support group to help children coping with the cancer of a loved one begins January 25th at The Commonwealth Medical College in Scranton.  It will be held from 10a.m. to 12p.m. All children ages 5-18 are encouraged to attend.  Therapy will include art, drama, music, and yoga.  There is no charge to the family.  Please register…

Stephanie Earl, of Fleetville, has joined the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute as Patient Navigator Staff Assistant.  She is responsible for supporting the Community-based Patient Navigation Program at the Cancer Institute, as well as other community and patient services programs. Stephanie received her bachelor’s degree from East Stroudsburg University in Community Health Education with a focus…

Universal Printing Company LLC in Dunmore recently supported the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute’s Holiday Greeting Card.  The card features a holiday wreath created by cancer survivor, Christine Stickle Esposito from Mountainhome.  It was sent to more than 600 Cancer Institute partners and supporters at the start of the Holiday Season.  In gratitude for their generous support, the…

Mary Finan Sewatsky, MD and Karen Saunders were recently named co-chairs of the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute’s 11th Annual C.A.S.U.A.L. (Colon cancer Awareness Saves Unlimited Adult Lives) Day. Dr. Sewatsky, of Pittston, is the Chief Medical Officer at Moses Taylor Hospital and an affiliate faculty member at The Commonwealth Medical College.  Dr. Sewatsky serves on…

The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute would like to recognize Dr. Cynthia Mailloux for her six years of service on the Board of Directors.  Dr. Mailloux, who serves as the chairperson of the Nursing Department at Misericordia University has been an active member of the Board of Directors since 2007.  The Cancer Institute is grateful for…

Former Scranton Chamber of Commerce President and local artist Austin Burke, left, holds a poster he painted “A Scranton Times Christmas” depicting the annual Thanksgiving Eve tower lighting, that is being sold with proceeds going to the “Judi H Rock On” fund, benefitting the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute.  The poster can be purchased for $20…

Michael Moran of Clarks Summit and Maura Phillips Staback of Eynon were recently recognized by the Association of Fundraising Professionals NEPA chapter at its National Philanthropy Day Luncheon as “Outstanding Volunteer Fundraisers.”  The brother and sister team are the co-founders of the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute’s C.A.S.U.A.L. (Colon cancer Awareness Saves Unlimited Adult Lives) Day.…