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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.
Sep 27, 2024
Circadian disruption, gut microbiome changes linked to colorectal cancer progression
Among “12 amazing UC discoveries of 2024” recently compiled by UC News is a UC Irvine study from September that links inconsistent sleep habits to colorectal cancer.
Aug 26, 2024
Internationally recognized cancer expert joins UCI Health as cancer center deputy director
Internationally recognized cancer expert Dr. Miguel A. Villalona-Calero has joined the UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center as its deputy director and chief of the Division of Hematology-Oncology at the UC Irvine School of Medicine.
Jul 22, 2024 | UCI Health
Community open house celebrates new facilities at UCI Health ― Irvine
UCI Health hosted a vibrant open house on July 20 to celebrate the opening of the Joe C. Wen & Family Center for Advanced Care and the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center at the new UCI Health – Irvine complex.
Jul 19, 2024 | UCI Health
UCI Health first in region to use new CT imaging technology
UCI Health is the first in Southern California to offer photon-counting CT scans, providing higher resolution in less time. The first scans took place on July 16 at the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center in Irvine.
Jul 17, 2024 | UCI Health
UCI Health welcomes first patients to new Irvine cancer center
The UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center opened its second clinical hub on July 16, marking a significant milestone in cancer care for Orange County.
Jul 15, 2024 | UCI News
UC Irvine’s electronic patient-reported outcome tool reduces cancer care disparities
A University of California, Irvine research team has developed and implemented an intervention to enhance cancer care support services for racial and ethnic minority patients undergoing chemotherapy. The electronic patient-reported outcome tool is a web-based application that allows individuals to enter their health data into a smartphone, tablet or computer.
Jun 10, 2024
‘Cutting the cable’ between CD8+ T and T regulatory cells enhances checkpoint immunotherapy
“Our latest research reveals that CD8+ T cells, activated by PD-1 blockade to target melanoma, also interact with T regulatory cells, which subsequently dampen the immune response against the tumor,” said corresponding author Francesco Marangoni, UC Irvine assistant professor of physiology & biophysics.