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The summer 2024 issue of Synthesis magazine is available. The biannual magazine of UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center shares news about advanced treatments, promising scientific discoveries and efforts to reach out to the community.
This issue’s cover story features a grateful cancer patient who fulfilled a bucket list wish thanks to his medical team. His Mount Everest trek inspires others to pursue their dreams no matter the challenge.
Readers will also learn about the link between cancer and poverty. Our new report shows that lung, liver, stomach and cervical cancer rates are causing an unfair cancer burden for people in marginalized areas. In another article, learn why what people eat, or have access to eat, can affect their risk of cancer. That’s also why we have a new Foods that Fight Cancer project to tell you about.
There’s no reason you can’t have fun — and even “compete ”— while taking a swing at raising money for cancer research. Find out about the Sunday on the Green golf fundraiser, which was started by a patient and his wife.
We also introduce you to the wife of a U.S. Marine who tells us that his sense of duty inspired him to give back after receiving treatment for a cancer that, after a gallant fight, eventually took his life. He lives on, however, with his generous and enduring gift.
These stories and many more can be found in the latest issue of Synthesis. Sign up to receive a free subscription to the print version of Synthesis.
Questions or comments? Contact Synthesis editor Stephanie Winn at stawinn@ucdavis.edu.
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center is the only National Cancer Institute-designated center serving the Central Valley and inland Northern California, a region of more than 6 million people. Its specialists provide compassionate, comprehensive care for more than 100,000 adults and children every year and access to more than 200 active clinical trials at any given time. Its innovative research program engages more than 240 scientists at UC Davis who work collaboratively to advance discovery of new tools to diagnose and treat cancer. Patients have access to leading-edge care, including immunotherapy and other targeted treatments. Its Office of Community Outreach and Engagement addresses disparities in cancer outcomes across diverse populations, and the cancer center provides comprehensive education and workforce development programs for the next generation of clinicians and scientists. For more information, visit cancer.ucdavis.edu.
