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Cancer Care
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September 20, 2023Sickle cell patient rings the bell to celebrate milestone
Ten-year-old sickle cell patient Cameron Bowers Woods was the first sickle cell patient to ring the bell, a tradition that marks the end of treatment, at UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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September 18, 2023Engineered bone marrow shows promise as cancer treatment
The development of engineered bone marrow is revolutionizing research and treatment for osteosarcoma, the most common malignant bone cancer in children.
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September 15, 2023Cancer center recognized nationally for excellence in surgical oncology care
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center named Surgical Quality Partner by American College of Surgeons.
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September 14, 2023Julie Dang named to Cancer Health’s 25: Champions of Health Equity
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center researcher Julie Dang is honored by Cancer Health magazine for her efforts to address cancer health disparities.
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September 13, 2023Record external funding supports UC Davis School of Medicine research
UC Davis exceeded $1 billion in external research funding in the fiscal year 2022–23. The School of Medicine contributed 40% of this amount, achieving a new research funding record.
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September 13, 2023Ovarian cancer treatment is making strides but early diagnosis still key
The cancer center is using Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month to help women learn about prevention and detection as well as a new clinical trial and treatments.
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September 11, 2023
‘Mammovan’ rolls into Oak Park to bring breast cancer screening to women in community
Instead of coming to a clinic, a clinic came to the community. Free mobile mammograms were provided to low-income women in Oak Park.
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September 08, 2023National Cancer Institute awards UC Davis hematologist a prestigious research grant
UC Davis hematologist Brian Jonas awarded the National Cancer Institute Research Specialist Award (R50) to further his leadership in NCI-funded cancer research.
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September 06, 2023New study spotlights radiation exposure from medical imaging for children with Down syndrome
Down syndrome can mean more X-rays — and more radiation exposure — for children already at increased risk of cancer.
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August 25, 2023UC Davis renews national accreditation by Commission on Cancer
The Commission on Cancer, a quality program started by the American College of Surgeons in 1922, has renewed UC Davis’ accreditation
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August 25, 2023Cancer center researcher awarded grant to study lethal cancers in firefighters
Research at UC Davis to uncover the potential causes of cancer in firefighters is getting a boost from a California climate action grant.
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August 24, 2023Gene therapy study identifies potential new treatment for liver cancer
Gene therapy with microRNA-22 produced better survival outcomes than the current FDA-approved drug for liver cancer and without noticeable toxicity in new mouse study.
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August 18, 2023Childhood cancer survivors paint handprints on car as thank you for help with cancer fight
Childhood cancer survivors painted “high five” on the electric Hyundai Hope On Wheels after it delivered a $100,000 check to UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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August 10, 2023Cancer researcher gets federal funding to test immunotherapy in drug-resistant prostate cancer
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center scientist receives $1.4 million federal grant to boost efforts finding a breakthrough treatment for late stage, drug-resistant prostate cancer.
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August 08, 2023Canine Tumor Genome Atlas maps DNA in pets to help people with cancer
Cancer center launches joint research data bank with UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. Samples collected from pets with cancer may help unlock the mystery of cancer in people.
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August 02, 2023Radiology announces new medical physics chief and vice chair for clinical research
The Department of Radiology announced two new leadership appointments to help enhance innovation and advance imaging technologies.
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July 31, 2023National kidney cancer study shows promising results
Results from a national clinical trial testing a new anti-cancer drug show that people with kidney cancer lived longer after taking the therapy following surgery.
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July 28, 2023Today is World Hepatitis Day
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center is marking World Hepatitis Day by sharing updated CDC guidelines urging everyone over 18 to be screened for hepatitis B.
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July 26, 2023Cancer center partners with oncologists in the Philippines on latest treatments
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center leaders recently traveled to the Philippines to collaborate with doctors at Makati Medical Center on the latest oncology treatments.
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July 19, 2023Cancer center gets its own ‘hugabox collection’
Helping raise money for sarcoma research is now easier (and more fun) with the new UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center “hugabox collection.”
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