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Nov 22, 2024
Study shows multidisciplinary lung nodule programs streamline detection of early-stage lung cancers
UCI Health cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Hari B. Keshava led a study last year in which data from every patient screened in the lung cancer program between 2018-2022 was collected. Keshava spoke to OncLive about how the program led to greater detection of early-stage lung cancers.
Nov 19, 2024
UC awards $6 million to research aimed at reducing cancer among firefighters
Occupational exposures to carcinogens are a leading cause of cancer in firefighters, and cancer is the leading cause of death among firefighters. Yet research targeting firefighter cancers specifically has not placed the occupational experiences of firefighters at the center. The new California Firefighter Cancer Prevention and Research Program funds research co-led by California-based firefighters and UC researchers to address this critical research gap in order to reduce and prevent cancer. RGPO is excited to announce the eight funded awards.
Oct 17, 2024
Endometrial cancer surge in young women linked to obesity
Endometrial cancer has risen dramatically in recent years among women under 40, baffling reproductive health experts. UCI Health gynecologists compared two decades of data and now report that the alarming increase among younger women is strongly correlated with soaring obesity rates. They are calling for a concerted campaign to educate women and their doctors about the risk obesity poses for developing endometrial adenocarcinoma.
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Biological chemistry researchers have found a way to trigger an inflammatory immune response in cells with damaged DNA, a discovery that may lead to more effective treatments for cancer.
After 20 years of touring with Green Day, Jason Freese had to step away from his keyboard and saxophone last January to focus on beating lung cancer at the UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Internationally renowned UCI Health hematologist-oncologist Dr. Susan O’Brien has been honored with the Excellence in Scientific Service Award by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for her vast contributions to the field.
Jan 17, 2025
Nixon National Cancer Conference Fosters Discussion on Improving Communication, Utilizing Technology and Building Trust Within the Cancer Care Community
On January 15 and 16, 2025, the fourth annual Nixon National Cancer Conference convened at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum. … Panel 1: The Complexity of Cancer Care Today. Panelists: … Richard A. Van Etten, MD, PhD – Director of the UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. … Dr. Michael Stamos, Dean of UCI School of Medicine, spoke about the innovation in research and clinical trials happening at UCI School of Medicine.
Jan 10, 2025
Data science is accelerating UC medical research, diagnosis and treatment in California
The UC Health Data Warehouse is helping researchers to fast-track medical research and improve health outcomes. In 2024, six teams across UC’s health system followed data to notable findings that accelerated diagnosis and treatments while revealing how social determinants of health can impact access to care.