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October 2026
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October 23, 2026Thoracic surgeon David Tom Cooke elected to American College of Surgeons Board of Regents
Surgeon David Tom Cooke has been elected to the Board of Regents of the American College of Surgeons (ACS), the organization's highest leadership body.
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October 14, 2026Record research funding for UC Davis School of Medicine
UC Davis School of Medicine secured record $439 million in external research funding— up 32% from the previous fiscal year.
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September 2026
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September 26, 2026UC Davis Health offers free mammograms during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
To improve access to screening this Breast Cancer Awareness Month, UC Davis Health is offering free screening mammograms for uninsured and underinsured individuals.
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September 24, 2026New UC Davis center seeks better brain tumor treatments for people and pets
The new UC Davis Translational Brain Tumor Center brings together the expertise of researchers at the UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine and UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center to improve cancer care in people and pets.
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September 15, 2026Northern Nevada-based Cancer Care Specialists joins UC Davis Cancer Care Network as affiliate
A new relationship between Cancer Care Specialists and UC Davis Health will give patients in Northern Nevada new access to specialized cancer care.
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September 03, 2026UC Davis cancer leaders selected for national AACI leadership roles
Primo “Lucky” Lara Jr. joins AACI Board of Directors; Edward Kim named chair-elect of Clinical Research Innovation Steering Committee
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August 2026
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August 20, 2026UC Davis Health expands cancer care services in Marysville, honors longtime oncologist
UC Davis Cancer Care Network is expanding cancer services in Marysville with new infusion chairs, added staff and advanced technology, bringing more world-class care closer to home.
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August 17, 2026Cancer center earns renewed ‘comprehensive’ designation
The National Cancer Institute recognizes UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center among the nation’s elite and awards nearly $18 million grant.
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August 14, 20263 UC Davis Health researchers awarded state grants to advance health equity through precision medicine
Three UC Davis Health researchers will soon begin projects to advance health equity, thanks to grants from the California Initiative to Advance Precision Medicine.
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August 04, 2026UC Davis Medical Center earns multiple rankings in latest U.S. News survey
UC Davis Medical Center is the No. 1 hospital in the Sacramento region and nationally ranked in six adult specialties by U.S. News & World Report.
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July 2026
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July 28, 2026Hyundai Hope on Wheels donates $100,000 to UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center
The Hyundai Hope on Wheels team visited UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center with a $100,000 check to help fight childhood cancer.
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July 23, 2026UC Davis Health launches effort to advance at-home cervical cancer screening
UC Davis Health and Teal Health have launched a pilot program to evaluate the benefits of at-home cervical cancer screening.
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July 01, 2026Discovery could help prevent cancer drug resistance before it starts
New UC Davis research provides key insights into cancer drug resistance and offers hope for the creation of more effective therapies.
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June 2026
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June 29, 2026Summer edition of Synthesis magazine available online
Synthesis magazine’s summer issue highlights innovative research, advanced cancer care and inspiring patient stories reflecting UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center’s commitment to curing cancer.
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June 26, 2026Bringing cancer clinical trials close to home
UC Davis Cancer Care Network launches first-of-its-kind breast cancer clinical trial, bringing innovative treatment closer to patients in rural and underserved communities.
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June 18, 2026International Day of Light highlights cancer research and community partnerships
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center hosted the International Day of Light, uniting cancer center researchers and their community partners.
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June 17, 2026Historic study looks at cancer risk in Asian Americans
ASPIRE study recruits Asian Americans in Sacramento to examine cancer disparities, risk factors, with the aim of improving prevention, screening and culturally tailored interventions.
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June 11, 2026New study looks at pesticide exposure and bladder cancer risk among Hmong farmworkers
UC Davis researchers partner with the Hmong community in Merced to study potential links between pesticide exposure, bladder health and cancer risk among Central Valley farmworkers.
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June 02, 2026UC Davis Cancer Care Network expands rural access with new oncology team at Marshall
UC Davis Cancer Care Network expands access in El Dorado County, adding oncologist and nurse practitioner to deliver treatments, clinical trials and compassionate care locally.
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May 2026
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May 21, 2026Cancer center lung experts help create new national guidelines for safe CT lung cancer screening
UC Davis Health experts helped develop national guidelines for post–CT lung cancer screening care, advancing early detection, safer treatment standards and patient outcomes.
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May 19, 2026Cancer center honors strength and hope on National Cancer Survivors Day, June 4
The cancer center marks National Cancer Survivors Day on June 4, celebrating survivors and providing cancer experts offering guidance, support and resources.
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May 14, 2026Cancer patient back to restoring power and his life
UC Davis clinical trial helped Bryan Mazza, a lineman and father of three, triumph over cancer with a bold new attitude that has him running ultra marathons.
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May 12, 2026Assistant Professor Alex Fauer receives UC award to advance cancer care for older adults
School of Nursing Assistant Professor Alex Fauer has received an early career recognition award to support his School of Nursing research on improving care for aging cancer patients.
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May 08, 2026Contrast-enhanced mammography offers clearer view of breast cancer
UC Davis Health expands contrast-enhanced mammography to two more clinics, offering clearer and faster breast cancer detection for patients.
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May 01, 2026First onco-nephrologist to join the cancer center
Onco-nephrologist Shuchi Anand joins UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, bringing new expertise in caring for cancer patients facing kidney complications from immunotherapy and other treatments.
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