News
October 2025
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October 15, 2025Study finds higher risk of chronic illnesses among young cancer survivors
Adolescent and young adult cancer survivors face significantly higher risks of chronic conditions, highlighting the urgent need for proactive health management strategies.
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October 14, 2025Scientists gather to share cancer research findings
The 31st Annual Cancer Research Symposium was hosted by UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center last week, highlighting exciting new discoveries.
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October 07, 2025Teens in distress turn to tobacco but need more help to quit
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center study finds youth with mental health struggles are screened for tobacco use but rarely get advice on how to quit.
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October 03, 2025Genetic “Trojan horse” selectively kills cancer cells linked to Kaposi’s sarcoma
Cancer center researchers developed a safer, more targeted gene therapy to kill cancer cells linked to a common herpesvirus — potentially transforming treatment.
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October 02, 2025Advanced tissue imaging to improve prostate cancer surgeries
A new imaging technology that could help surgeons preserve the prostate function after prostatectomy, shorten the recovery time and avoid unneeded post-surgery radiation.
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October 01, 2025UC Davis Health is expanding access to free mammograms during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
UC Davis Health is offering free mammograms during Breast Cancer Awareness Month for women without health insurance.
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September 2025
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September 30, 2025UC Davis Health earns FACT accreditation for adult, pediatric stem cell transplant programs
The adult and pediatric stem cell transplant programs have received reaccreditation this month from the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy.
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September 26, 2025
UC Davis completes 100th prostate cancer procedure using high-intensity ultrasound
UC Davis Health is now a high-volume center to treat prostate cancer through advanced therapy using high-intensity focused ultrasound.
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September 23, 2025UC Davis Health to co-lead $16 million study examining AI’s role in reading mammograms
UC Davis Health is helping lead a national, multi-institutional $16 million research study to evaluate the impacts of AI on mammography.
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September 17, 2025Casino Mine Ranch winery hosts cancer center fundraiser
Fundraiser at Amador County winery Sept. 27 to benefit research at UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center. Tickets are available online.
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September 11, 2025
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
It is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and the UC Davis cancer center is urging eligible patients to get screened.
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September 08, 2025Summer issue of Synthesis is available online
The latest issue of Synthesis is online. Keep abreast of cancer center news and follow the progress being made in the fight against cancer.
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September 05, 2025Safeway Foundation helps UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center provide free mobile mammograms
Safeway Foundation has given the cancer center $32,000 to help fund free screenings for the uninsured onboard its mobile mammography clinic.
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August 2025
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August 15, 2025
‘A beacon for our community’: UC Davis Health unveils Folsom Medical Care Clinic
UC Davis Health has unveiled its new Folsom facility, which offers primary and specialty care and new services, including infusion, MRI and bone density scans.
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August 14, 2025Cancer center director named one of the 2025 Giants of Cancer Care
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center Director Primo “Lucky” Lara Jr. named among 2025 Giants of Cancer Care honorees
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August 07, 2025New hybrid imaging breakthrough could transform detection of cancer and other diseases
Funding from National Institutes of Health allows further testing of a powerful combination of imaging technologies that promise greater visibility of cancer and other diseases.
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August 01, 2025UC Davis scholar’s prostate cancer research gets federal funding boost
UC Davis cancer researcher gets $480,000 grant to explore how blocking a gene activation will help stop prostate tumor growth and overcome resistance to treatment.
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July 2025
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July 29, 2025UC Davis Medical Center ranked as top hospital in the Sacramento region
UC Davis Medical Center is the No. 1 hospital in the Sacramento region and No. 7 in California, according to U.S. News & World Report.
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July 24, 2025UC Davis Health opens hemostasis gynecology clinic
UC Davis Health has opened a new clinic for patients with bleeding and thrombotic disorders who need specialized care to address menstrual-related concerns.
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July 23, 2025X chromosome switch offers hope for girls with Rett syndrome
Researchers developed a promising gene therapy that reactivates healthy but silent genes and could treat Rett syndrome.
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July 21, 2025July is Sarcoma Awareness Month; Shingle Springs Subaru helps with race for a cure
It's Sarcoma Awareness Month. Shingle Springs Subaru is honored by cancer center for raising support and money for research to fight the disease.
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July 15, 2025Orthopaedic Surgery receives over $2.2 million in research funding from defense department
More than $2.2 million in Department of Defense research funding is headed to Orthopaedic Surgery scientists to study bone and joint health.
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July 10, 2025New hope for patients with head and neck cancer
Cancer center scientists may have uncovered a breakthrough treatment for head and neck cancer using a common blood pressure medicine.
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July 02, 2025A single genetic mutation may have made humans more vulnerable to cancer than chimpanzees
An evolutionary change in an immune protein, Fas Ligand, makes it vulnerable to inactivation from a tumor-associated enzyme, plasmin. The insight may lead to better cancer treatments.
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July 01, 2025What does a career look like at UC Davis Health? Five retirees reflect
From a high school biology teacher turned medical dean, to a nurse who led through the pandemic, to a behind-the-scenes powerhouse with HEDI – this year’s retirees reflect the breadth of experience and dedication that define UC Davis Health.
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July 01, 2025Cancer center’s urologic oncology team expands
The surgery team for treating cancers of the urinary tract welcomes two new urologic oncology surgeons.
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June 2025
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June 24, 2025Making cancer less stressful for young patients and families
Pediatric patients and their families at UC Davis can get help with the cancer journey thanks to the nonprofit Keaton’s Child Cancer Alliance.
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June 20, 2025Wheat germ may boost immunotherapy in cancer patients
Wheat germ may help bolster the natural cancer-fighting abilities system in patients who are getting treated with immunotherapy.
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June 18, 2025UC Davis Health patient throws pitch for prostate cancer
UC Davis Health patient is a big hit at A’s game as he throws first pitch to raise prostate cancer awareness.
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June 16, 2025Restoring voices — and identity — with neuroengineering
Researchers are adapting technology for interpreting gestures and controlling robotic limbs to restore voices to those who have lost them after head and neck cancer.
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