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January 2023
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January 26, 2023How does obesity affect immunity, cancer and radiotherapy? It’s complicated!
Thanks to a $2.7 million National Cancer Institute grant, radiation oncologist Arta Monjazeb and his team will study how obesity makes tumors more resistant to radiotherapy.
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January 25, 2023Tumor microbiome linked to immunotherapy success in sarcoma patients
A new UC Davis study reveals the interaction between tumor microbiome and the immune system may be the secret to improving outcomes for sarcoma patients.
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January 20, 2023First-ever genetic map to identify causes of sarcoma
UC Davis sarcoma researchers are part of an international team of scientists working to uncover the genetics behind a deadly cancer that is more common in children.
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January 13, 2023Virtual Toy Drive raises more than $28K
The holidays were merrier for hospitalized kids at UC Davis Children’s Hospital, thanks to $28,989 that was raised during the 2022 Virtual Toy Drive.
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January 11, 2023Balcomb Greene painting graces cancer center lobby
Patients visiting the cancer center can now view inspiring oil painting as they await treatment thanks to a generous art donation from the wife of a pioneering UC Davis oncologist.
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January 10, 2023Winter issue of Synthesis magazine features canine contributing to cancer fight
Now available, the winter issue of Synthesis magazine, published by UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, reports on the latest in cancer research and breakthroughs.
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January 09, 2023Study finds increase in women 65 and older dying of cervical cancer
Findings from a UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center study prompt researchers to question current cervical cancer screening guidelines for older women.
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December 2022
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December 27, 2022UC Davis partners with Caring Cross and CIRM to develop immunotherapy for cancer patients
Immunologist William Murphy discusses CAR T-cell cancer therapy and his work with Caring Cross, CIRM and UC Davis researchers to find novel cures to leukemia and lymphoma.
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December 22, 2022Employee-inspired holiday meal giveaway for grateful cancer patients
Cancer is hard, especially for patients facing financial challenges. That’s why, for a second year, the cancer center is giving away holiday meal cards.
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December 14, 2022Nearly half of the deaths from 12 cancers due to tobacco; higher than previously reported
A new study looks at cancer deaths in California due to tobacco, sounding the alarm regarding the tragic loss of life caused by tobacco addiction.
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December 08, 2022UC Davis Health surgeons use FLIm imaging to detect head and neck cancer during surgery
UC Davis Health surgeons find FLIm, a novel optical imaging system, helpful in detecting primary cancer cells in head and neck cancer of unknown origin.
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December 07, 2022Interventional Pulmonology celebrates 100th robotic-assisted bronchoscopy procedure
The Interventional Pulmonology Program has completed its 100th robotic-assisted bronchoscopy procedure for minimally invasive peripheral lung biopsy, becoming the first hospital in the Sacramento region to reach this milestone.
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December 05, 2022
Canine cancer patient gets new lease on life while helping people fighting same disease
A partnership between UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center and UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine hopes to help cure cancer in both people and pets.
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November 2022
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November 30, 2022Cancer center appoints new associate director for Office of Community Outreach and Engagement
Laura Fejerman named new associate director for cancer center’s Office of Community Outreach and Engagement as Moon Chen heads new cancer screening program.
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November 17, 2022Quit Tobacco Program helps patients kick the habit with classes, support and counseling
The American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout – a day to challenge smokers to give up cigarettes for 24 hours – marks its 45th anniversary today. UC Davis has a Quit Tobacco Program to help patients and staff with group or individual counseling.
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November 15, 2022
Sacramento woman celebrates 100th clinical trial dose, cancer-free
A Sacramento woman celebrates the 100th dose of a clinical trial therapy that has left her cancer free. The Phase II clinical trial at UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center combines two immunotherapy drugs that lower toxicity and lengthen remission.
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November 07, 2022UC Davis gets $15 million to develop and assess AI for breast cancer detection, risk model
A team led by Diana Miglioretti, chief of biostatistics at UC Davis, won a $15 million NCI grant to develop models and use artificial intelligence to make breast cancer screening and surveillance more accurate and equitable.
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November 04, 2022National Radiologic Technology Week runs Nov. 6 – 12
The annual celebration recognizes the important work of UC Davis medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals.
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November 02, 2022November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center is marking Lung Cancer Awareness Month by encouraging screenings, especially for Black smokers and former smokers, who are 18% less likely to be diagnosed early as compared to white smokers or former smokers.
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October 2022
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October 21, 2022Study finds earlier mammograms for women with family history of breast cancer may not be needed
A UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center researcher helped lead a new study that may prompt medical experts to rethink when to start mammograms for women who have a mother, sister or daughter diagnosed with breast cancer.
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October 14, 202228th Annual Cancer Research Symposium draws big crowd
Students, faculty, and researchers attended the 28th Annual Cancer Research Symposium spotlighting life-saving science underway at UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center. Investigators competed in poster presentation sessions detailing innovative cancer research, with the top three teams winning prize money.
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October 07, 2022New Center for Experimental Therapeutics in Cancer advances promising treatments
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center has launched a Center for Experimental Therapeutics in Cancer to accelerate promising cancer therapies from the lab to the bedside. The idea is to advance precision medicine that leads to more effective, less toxic cancer therapies.
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October 05, 2022Smoking increases the risk of illness and viral infection, including type of coronavirus
New findings published in the Nicotine and Tobacco Research journal by UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer tobacco researchers may lead to urgent recommendations for doctors to help patients quit smoking as a way of countering COVID-19.
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October 04, 2022David Tom Cooke recognized for care and compassion in medicine
David Tom Cooke, UC Davis oncology surgeon and chief of the Division of General Thoracic Surgery, has received the 2022 Ethnic Physician Leadership Award. He was recognized for his work to improve community health and reduce health disparities in California.
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September 2022
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September 26, 2022Cancer center teams up with Panera Bread to fight breast cancer
The UC Davis Health Comprehensive Cancer Center has teamed up with Panera Bread for the Pink Ribbon Bagel campaign for the entire month of October.
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