News
December 2024
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December 20, 2024UC Davis researchers help decode the cause of aggressive breast cancer in women of color
Cancer center researchers may have uncovered the specific biomarker that causes Black women to get triple-negative breast cancer at higher rates than other women.
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December 17, 2024
Newly available surgery gives lymphedema patients new hope
The Center for Lymphatic Disease at UC Davis Health earns designation as a Lymphatic Education and Research Network Surgery Center of Excellence.
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December 04, 2024Health Net grant for UC Davis Stem Cell Program to improve access to CAR T-cell therapy
UC Davis Health’s Stem Cell Program received a grant from Health Net to improve cancer patients’ access to life-saving CAR-T therapies and clinical trials.
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November 2024
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November 22, 2024UC Davis Health is first in the region to launch unique bladder cancer clinical trial
A new clinical trial is available for bladder cancer patients in Northern California who previously faced few treatment options.
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November 21, 2024Cancer center to host first-ever Global Oncology Symposium Dec. 12
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center will host its inaugural Global Oncology Symposium. The Dec. 12 event focuses exchanging ideas and addressing cancer disparities worldwide.
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November 19, 2024Dogs get head and neck cancers, too
Cancer center scientists are collaborating with veterinary oncologists to roll out a new cancer clinical trial in canines that may help humans with the disease.
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November 18, 2024
Support hospitalized kids during virtual holiday toy drive
Want to make the holidays brighter for sick and injured children treated at UC Davis Children’s Hospital? Donate a toy.
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November 15, 2024UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center names physician-in-chief
David Tom Cooke is now the permanent physician-in-chief of UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center after serving in an interim capacity for the past year.
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November 01, 2024How understanding the secrets of herpesviruses helps fight cancer
Herpesviruses stay dormant in the body until they take over normal cell functions to replicate and cause disease. UC Davis Health researchers are learning about herpesvirus strategies and reversing them to help prevent cancer cells from growing.
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October 2024
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October 25, 2024UC Davis Health offers Lung Cancer Screening Day on Saturday, Nov. 9
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and UC Davis Health is making it easy for eligible patients to get screened.
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October 22, 2024New Head and Neck Malignancies Innovation Group launched
Cancer center creates innovation group to take on head and neck cancers. Diverse team of scientists and clinicians come from both Davis and Sacramento campuses.
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October 17, 2024Scientists come together to share cancer research findings
The cancer center holds its 30th Annual Cancer Research Symposium to share the latest scientific discoveries and give students a chance to present their work.
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October 15, 2024HEALIX study aims to reduce cervical cancer rates and health disparities
The cancer center joined Peach Tree Health clinics to examine cervical cancer rates in underserved women and study whether HPV testing and vaccines can help.
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October 09, 2024Ta Ta Totes bring TLC to breast cancer patients undergoing clinical trial treatments
Grateful patient gives back by creating Ta Ta Totes containing helpful items to make treatment easier for women undergoing breast cancer clinical trials.
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October 01, 2024Free mammograms during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Free mammograms are available to encourage uninsured or underinsured females over 40 to get screened during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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September 2024
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September 24, 2024Black surgeons from across the nation meet and network at UC Davis Health
UC Davis Health’s commitment to advancing health equity was on full display while hosting the annual scientific meeting of the Society of Black Academic Surgeons.
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September 23, 2024Orthopaedic Surgery supports pediatric patients through cancer diagnosis, treatment
The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery raises awareness during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
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September 20, 2024Stroke rates increasing in those with sickle cell disease, despite treatment efforts
The incidence of stroke is on the rise for people with sickle cell disease, despite a major effort to encourage guidelines that could improve outcomes.
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September 17, 2024
Life-saving stem cell transplant program revitalized
UC Davis Health’s pediatric stem cell (bone marrow) transplant program is rejuvenated under new leadership.
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September 16, 2024New tumor models provide insights into deadly sarcomas
Researchers at UC Davis and UCLA have created models for four sarcoma subtypes using stem cells. The findings may lead to new therapies.
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September 11, 2024School of Medicine leads in external research funding for UC Davis
The UC Davis School of Medicine received $400 million in external research awards in fiscal year 2023-24. These federal, state and industry awards fund cutting edge medical and health research.
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September 04, 2024Prostate cancer cases expected to surge in the next 15 years
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Experts warn the number of cases is expected to rise sharply in coming years. Fortunately, treatment advances are increasing.
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September 03, 2024False-positive mammogram results discourage some women from future screenings
A false-positive mammogram may deter women from future screenings, according to a new study. But staying on schedule remains key to early detection of cancer.
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August 2024
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August 23, 2024Handprints on Hyundai bring Hope On Wheels
Local Hyundai dealerships raise money to help with childhood cancer research. Kids give thanks with handprints in paint on a white SUV.
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August 21, 2024Same-day, in-home urgent care now available to cancer patients
Cancer patients can now receive urgent care at home to help relieve common symptoms and side effects of treatment.
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