News & Views: Charity/disease awareness

As part of our mission to improve lives, Porterhouse is proud to support Action Bladder Cancer UK’s (ABC UK) campaign urging healthcare professionals to play an active role in raising vital awareness of this often-overlooked disease this month. Bladder cancer affects over 20,000 people every year in the UK [1] and over 610,000 people worldwide …

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At Porterhouse, we are proud to support Earth Day, and stand with the global community in support of renewable energy, sustainability, and a healthier planet for all. As a healthcare communications company, we understand the deep connection between environmental health and human health. That’s why we’re committed to doing our part—not just in words, but …

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  In the UK, March is Brain Tumour Awareness Month, an awareness campaign established in 2004 by member charities of Brain Tumour Research. As brain tumours kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer, the campaign raises vital awareness and funds in the hope of finding a cure for …

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At Porterhouse, we take great pride in the passion and dedication of our team members—both in their professional work and their personal contributions to meaningful causes. One of our Senior Medical Writers, Danielle Frodyma, was recently featured on her local news program in Omaha, Nebraska, for her impactful work in supporting children with cancer. Danielle …

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World Kidney Day (WKD) is a joint initiative between the International Society of Nephrology and the International Federation of Kidney Foundations aimed at raising awareness of the importance of kidney health and reducing the impact of kidney disease. This year, WKD is Thursday 13 March, with hundreds of events all over the world [1]. Since …

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Every person with cancer has a unique story. Perhaps one patient knew there was a problem but did not predict the extent of the illness before their diagnosis. Another patient’s diagnosis may have come seemingly out-of-the-blue. Despite their differences, each patient diagnosed with cancer is unexpectedly propelled into an alternate reality that they did not …

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  This week, Partnership Development Director at Porterhouse Medical, Mark Walker, will be attending WORLDSymposium 2025. WORLD stands for We’re Organizing Research on Lysosomal Diseases and is an international research conference that attracts 1000s of participants from around the world, who meet to learn more about the latest discoveries related to lysosomal diseases and the …

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  Monday 20 January marks the start of Cervical Cancer Prevention Week – an annual event established to raise awareness about cervical cancer and the importance of early detection, vaccination, and screening in saving lives. Among women, cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer and, staggeringly, around 90% of the deaths from cervical cancer …

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  December 3, marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD)—a globally recognized initiative by the United Nations to champion inclusivity, accessibility, and equal opportunities for people with disabilities, while celebrating their incredible contributions to society. At Porterhouse Medical, we’re proud to support this important day. Amanda Weber, our Associate Director of Medical Writing, shares …

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  Lung cancer is now the most prevalent cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, posing a major challenge for the medical and scientific community. To support Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Porterhouse Medical shines a spotlight on  lung cancer and how personalised medicine approaches, such as molecular phenotyping, represent a new beacon of hope for those with …

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  21 November is World Pancreatic Cancer Day. To  support this important campaign, Emily Tracey, a Senior Account Director at Porterhouse Medical, shares her experience with this devasting disease and explains why we must all learn the symptoms.   Demand better Take it on Turn It Purple #MISSED   Taken out of context, these are …

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  CAR T-cell therapy has emerged as a ground-breaking advancement in the treatment of cancer, offering hope to patients with certain types of cancers that are resistant to more conventional therapies. By genetically modifying a patient’s own T cells to recognise and attack cancer cells, this immunotherapy has demonstrated remarkable success, leading to long-term remissions …

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