Supporting cancer research is good. It's important. It funds scientists and labs and countless "EUREKA!" moments in the lab that might help cancer patients. But research isn't the wole story. In fact, it's a very small part of the story. What happens...
Cancer Sucks. We Know.
The Lowdown on Cancer focuses on the impact of cancer on lives and on the things that give us hope. From the pain of learning you have cancer to innovative new treatments offered by the best and brightest, we’ll give you the Lowdown.
Yes, cancer sucks. But you are not alone. And we are not without hope!
CANCER FUND. More than Hope.
Save Second Base, The Innovators: Onco-liq
"We know that 50% of humans will have cancer at some time in their life." Well if that wasn't enough of a gut punch, wait for this statistic: Of those people with cancer, 50% will be diagnosed with advanced tumors. Which means treatment options may be...
Save Second Base, The Innovators: Telexos GmbH
Meet Telexos GmbH. Telexos develops products for the clinical cancer research market and for the personalized cancer diagnostics market. Their focus is on the detection and analysis of rare cells in the blood, in particular circulating tumor cells (CTCs)...
Bonnie & Kent: Husband and Wife Joined In Breast Cancer
Kent was traveling a lot for work, enjoying life with his wife, Bonnie, on the weekends. “Life was running smooth.” Then Kent discovered a lump in his breast, by his nipple. “Like any red-blooded American male, I ignored it!” It wasn’t until he noticed...
Save 2nd Base: A Closer Look At Breast Cancer
We asked which type of cancer warranted a deeper dive. You responded with Breast Cancer. And we listened. For women, breast cancer is the most common form of cancer, other than skin melanoma. The odds of developing breast cancer at some point in a woman's...
Why I Invested: Ann’s Story
“I’m sorry, but you have breast cancer.”
I survived stage 3 breast cancer. While being infused with this new, life-saving medication, I often thought, “How did this medication get to me?”
Crossing the “Valley of Death”: An Update on Reglagene
Join us for this special update from Reglagene, the first company in CANCER FUND's portfolio of investments. Reglagene is working to develop targeted cancer therapies, delivered via oral medication, that control cancer cells' ability to become...
The Innovator Pipeline: How CANCER FUND Supports Innovation
Research is only the first step when it comes to cancer innovations. But there are many more stops along the journey from lab to patient. And the catalyst behind it all? Funding, of course! Meet Jon Mengel from CANCER FUND, as he discusses the nearly 150...
Is Research Enough?
May is National Cancer Research Month, during which the American Association for Cancer Research partners with advocacy groups, cancer centers, and research institutions to raise awareness of the high-quality, innovative cancer research. But is it enough?...
Measure Twice, Cut Once: Cancer Diagnostics & Monitoring
Introducing our newest series, focusing on cancer diagnostics and monitoring. CANCER FUND Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ajay Bhatnagar, joins us to chat about the current state of cancer diagnostic tools and potential paths forward to improve cancer...
Regret: A Personal Story
We asked CANCER FUND founder and managing director, Anthony Bajoras, to share what drove him to start this impact venture fund. What do you regret today? What will you regret 10 years from now? 20? If you’re like me, your greatest regrets will be those...
Evaluating Early Stage Cancer Innovation Companies
Meet Greg O'Ryan Johnson, Venture Scout Associate. In his role at the CANCER FUND, Greg contributes by evaluating early stage companies through due diligence and analytical processes. Greg’s mission while at the CANCER FUND is to help entrepreneurs bring...
The Innovators’ Reality: The Need for Funding
The innovators we speak with all have one major thing in common - yes, they're part of the fight against cancer, but more pressing is that the only road to the finish line requires FUNDING. That's why CANCER FUND was formed. We invest in cancer...
Meet Our Chief Medical Officer: Ajay Bhatnagar, MD, MBA
Meet Ajay Bhatnagar, MD, MBA, CANCER FUND's Chief Medical Officer, a practicing radiation oncologist, and a diverse business investor. Learn about his involvement with CANCER FUND, and how we are unlike any other firm in the investment space. In his...
Anthony’s Story: A Look Behind The Curtain
It’s time to take a step back and pull aside the curtain to share with you the story behind CANCER FUND. Please join Ann as she speaks with CANCER FUND founder, Anthony Bajoras, for a very raw, emotional look at how this organization came to be, and how...
More Than Hope
The Lowdown on Cancer was created to inspire and empower individuals touched by cancer to take an active role in bringing innovation to patients. If you're part of our community, then you're likely familiar with co-founder Ann Low. We wanted to take a...
Introducing: “Is The Race For A Cure Stalled On A Treadmill?”
Join us for our next journey: Is The Race for a Cure Stalled on a Treadmill? We’re diving in to give you a better look at why and how the CANCER FUND was created, and what work we are doing to improve the lives of cancer patients and those who love them....
Thank You!
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the CANCER FUND! https://youtu.be/elvieEws3Y4
The Innovators: Reglagene
Meet Richard Austin, CEO/President of Reglagene, a company out to discover and develop low-cost and noninvasive therapeutic solutions that regain control of genes exploited by cancer to keep patients responsive to treatment....
The Innovators: OncoSynergy
In our latest series, “The Bitch Is Back,” we have heard from community members about “The Problem,” their struggles with cancer recurrence. We’ve heard from the expert, Dr. Rachna Shroff, to better understand how cancer recurrence happens and how...
The Bitch is Back
The second most feared words in cancer are “Your cancer is back.” Let’s dig deeply into cancer recurrence and see if we learn and find new hope. https://youtu.be/W-tSW40jN8E
A Shameless Plug for The CANCER FUND
The CANCER FUND is supporting The Lowdown and we have to shout them out! https://youtu.be/spgnrOZ6wWc
Let Your Voice Be Heard (we’re listening)
Your voice makes a difference in the innovation that CANCER FUND supports. Let’s talk about how to solve this access to care problem. https://youtu.be/GMsXMdnhkiw
Ann answers, “How stupid do you think we are?”
We get the opportunity to answer a tough question from a Facebook Friend (Thank you for asking, Susan!) https://youtu.be/wh9etXCf7zg
Access to Care – Community Forum
View our 9/17 Community Forum and learn how CANCER FUND is working to improve Access to Care! https://youtu.be/JC8nEenusEE
Why do most Cancer Innovations Fail?
What is the “Valley of Death” and how do companies get over it? https://youtu.be/sg3LNCSlEAo
What is CANCER FUND?
Since we have a lot people asking how they can support our mission, this video introduces you to our sponsor - CANCER FUND - and provides info on how you can help support cancer innovation. https://youtu.be/2EHypLhx0CQ