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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
The California Firefighter Cancer Prevention and Research Program, co-led by UC researchers and firefighters, is funding eight new projects to address cancer risks in firefighters.
Oct 17, 2024
Endometrial cancer surge in young women linked to obesity
UCI Health researchers have found a strong link between rising obesity rates and the increase in endometrial cancer among women under 40, calling for greater awareness of the risk.
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