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Cancer Care
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November 06, 2025Big jump in women served by free mammograms during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
UC Davis Health’s free mammogram program quadrupled participation in two years, expanding access for uninsured women by adding a screening day and enjoying strong community partnership.
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October 27, 2025
Cancer center offers Lung Cancer Screening Day on Sat., Nov. 8
UC Davis Health is promoting early lung cancer detection during Lung Cancer Awareness Month, scheduling low-dose CT screenings for eligible patients.
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October 24, 2025UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center named among nation’s best for cancer care
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center was honored by Becker’s Healthcare for oncology excellence, innovation, research leadership and equity-focused care across Northern California.
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October 21, 2025Why women should start getting mammograms at age 40
It is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center is spreading the word about new guidelines urging mammograms starting at age 40.
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October 15, 2025Study finds higher risk of chronic illnesses among young cancer survivors
Adolescent and young adult cancer survivors face significantly higher risks of chronic conditions, highlighting the urgent need for proactive health management strategies.
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October 14, 2025Scientists gather to share cancer research findings
The 31st Annual Cancer Research Symposium was hosted by UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center last week, highlighting exciting new discoveries.
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October 07, 2025Teens in distress turn to tobacco but need more help to quit
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center study finds youth with mental health struggles are screened for tobacco use but rarely get advice on how to quit.
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October 03, 2025Genetic “Trojan horse” selectively kills cancer cells linked to Kaposi’s sarcoma
Cancer center researchers developed a safer, more targeted gene therapy to kill cancer cells linked to a common herpesvirus — potentially transforming treatment.
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October 02, 2025Advanced tissue imaging to improve prostate cancer surgeries
A new imaging technology that could help surgeons preserve the prostate function after prostatectomy, shorten the recovery time and avoid unneeded post-surgery radiation.
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October 01, 2025UC Davis Health is expanding access to free mammograms during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
UC Davis Health is offering free mammograms during Breast Cancer Awareness Month for women without health insurance.
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September 30, 2025UC Davis Health earns FACT accreditation for adult, pediatric stem cell transplant programs
The adult and pediatric stem cell transplant programs have received reaccreditation this month from the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy.
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September 26, 2025
UC Davis completes 100th prostate cancer procedure using high-intensity ultrasound
UC Davis Health is now a high-volume center to treat prostate cancer through advanced therapy using high-intensity focused ultrasound.
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September 23, 2025UC Davis Health to co-lead $16 million study examining AI’s role in reading mammograms
UC Davis Health is helping lead a national, multi-institutional $16 million research study to evaluate the impacts of AI on mammography.
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September 17, 2025Casino Mine Ranch winery hosts cancer center fundraiser
Fundraiser at Amador County winery Sept. 27 to benefit research at UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center. Tickets are available online.
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September 11, 2025
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
It is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and the UC Davis cancer center is urging eligible patients to get screened.
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September 08, 2025Summer issue of Synthesis is available online
The latest issue of Synthesis is online. Keep abreast of cancer center news and follow the progress being made in the fight against cancer.
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September 05, 2025Safeway Foundation helps UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center provide free mobile mammograms
Safeway Foundation has given the cancer center $32,000 to help fund free screenings for the uninsured onboard its mobile mammography clinic.
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August 15, 2025
‘A beacon for our community’: UC Davis Health unveils Folsom Medical Care Clinic
UC Davis Health has unveiled its new Folsom facility, which offers primary and specialty care and new services, including infusion, MRI and bone density scans.
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August 14, 2025Cancer center director named one of the 2025 Giants of Cancer Care
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center Director Primo “Lucky” Lara Jr. named among 2025 Giants of Cancer Care honorees
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August 07, 2025New hybrid imaging breakthrough could transform detection of cancer and other diseases
Funding from National Institutes of Health allows further testing of a powerful combination of imaging technologies that promise greater visibility of cancer and other diseases.
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