News
January 2026
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January 26, 2026Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Program now CCS-approved
The Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Program at UC Davis Health is now a fully approved California Children’s Services Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Center.
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January 21, 2026Inspiring the next generation of cancer fighters
UC Davis Health has launched a unique program at Sheldon High School to motivate students to pursue cancer-related professions.
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January 13, 2026First in region advanced CT scanner now deployed at UC Davis Health 48X Complex
Photon-counting CT helps doctors spot heart disease and cancer earlier with sharper scans and less radiation.
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December 2025
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December 22, 2025UC Davis expands clinical trials to rural communities
Rural patients can now join clinical trials at hospitals in Truckee, Chico, Marysville and Cameron Park, thanks to the UC Davis Cancer Care Network
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December 15, 2025Genetic testing saves lives — many don’t know they carry an inherited cancer risk.
UC Davis Health has launched a study to identify barriers preventing Latina breast cancer survivors from accessing or understanding genetic testing and counseling.
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December 11, 2025Program helps kids reintegrate into school after cancer battle
Children returning to school after a long illness get a reliable ally: A child life specialist who attends class to support their re-entry.
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December 09, 2025Cancer center earns National Pancreas Foundation Center of Excellence designation
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center earned a National Pancreas Foundation Center of Excellence designation. The honor recognizes its expert care, leading-edge research and commitment to patients with pancreatic cancer.
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December 03, 2025New research shows species-specific ‘shedding’ may distort conventional testing of cancer drugs targeting TIGIT
A new study finds that TIGIT, an immune checkpoint receptor targeted by cancer immunotherapy drugs, triggers different responses in macaques and humans.
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November 2025
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November 26, 2025High risk of metastatic recurrence among young cancer patients
Study of 48,000 AYAs finds nearly 1 in 10 develop metastatic recurrence after non-metastatic cancer, highlighting urgent need for tailored survivorship care and early detection strategies.
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November 19, 2025‘The Sister Act’: How family and faith helped a young woman beat Hodgkin’s lymphoma
Bound by blood, bone marrow and bravery, two sisters celebrate one triumphant transplant.
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November 17, 2025New drug developed at UC Davis offers hope to bladder cancer patients
UC Davis Health researchers have developed a new drug with the potential to reduce chemotherapy side effects and spare patients from bladder removal surgery.
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October 2025
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October 27, 2025
Cancer center offers Lung Cancer Screening Day on Sat., Nov. 8
UC Davis Health is promoting early lung cancer detection during Lung Cancer Awareness Month, scheduling low-dose CT screenings for eligible patients.
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October 24, 2025UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center named among nation’s best for cancer care
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center was honored by Becker’s Healthcare for oncology excellence, innovation, research leadership and equity-focused care across Northern California.
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October 21, 2025Why women should start getting mammograms at age 40
It is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center is spreading the word about new guidelines urging mammograms starting at age 40.
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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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