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Jan 24, 2024

UC Irvine-led study links biomarkers and chemotherapy-related gastrointestinal symptoms

A study led by University of California, Irvine researchers has revealed a connection between blood levels of omega-3 and the inflammatory biomarker interleukin-8 and greater chemotherapy-related gastrointestinal symptoms in breast cancer patients. These predictors may offer new targets for pre-treatment therapeutic approaches to preventing or mitigating symptoms.
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Jan 19, 2024

Films featuring cancer stories can scare patients. A 10-year study hopes to help doctors better assuage fears.

Arash Rezazadeh Kalebasty, associate professor in the Division of Hematology and Oncology in the Department of Medicine, and co-authors, reviewed more than 100 films to discern if there was a disconnect between what was portrayed in films versus what they saw in clinical settings.
Kassandra Gomez sitting on rock in front of hospital

Jan 18, 2024

Surgical first removes tumor without affecting fertility

Kassandra Gomez not only beat a rare case of vaginal cancer, her UCI Health surgeons like Dr. Jill H. Tseng, also made sure she’d still be able to have children.
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Dec 07, 2023

Routine post-treatment imaging of head and neck cancer patients may not be necessary, UCI-led study finds

UCI Health radiation oncologist Dr. Allen M. Chen and his co-authors reviewed the records of 501 patients who had radiation therapy at UCI Health between 2014 and 2022. Of those, they focused on 340 patients who had a negative scan indicating resolution of disease after completion of initial treatment. The study was published in JAMA Network Open.
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Nov 22, 2023

Orange County chef thanks his daughter, medical teams for his chance at beating cancer

The UCI Health medical team, including Stefan Ciurea, professor in the Division of Hematology/Oncology, and director of the UCI Health Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program at the UCI Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, helps an Orange County chef in his fight against cancer.
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Nov 21, 2023

What you need to know about male breast cancer

Dr. Israel De Alba, a hospitalist at UCI Health, spoke with Univision about breast cancer saying, “Breast cancer is much less common in men, [but] we can still get it and there are still risks. All men with [close family members] who have had breast cancer should consult with their physician. The ways of finding it are exactly the same as with women, through mammogram and ultrasound.”
Sora Tanjasiri and Marcelo Tolmasky posing with Gloria Castanon, CHERP scholar

Oct 27, 2023

Students Get Hands-On Opportunity in Cancer Disparities Research

A partnership with CSUF and UCI contributes to the enhancement of cancer health equity research in Orange County through the development of institutional capacities, support of meritorious joint cancer research pilot projects, and the provision of cancer research experiences and programs for underrepresented students.
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Oct 25, 2023

Pre-Treatment Chemo Improves Cervical Cancer Survival Outcomes

Krishnansu S. Tewari, MD, professor and chief of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, comments on this new study that suggests survival odds improve when women receive so-called induction chemotherapy before their standard treatment regimen.
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Oct 19, 2023

Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Cancer Prevention Researcher Dr. Sora Tanjasiri

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month, cancer prevention researcher, Sora Park Tanjasiri, DrPH, professor of health, society, and behavior at the UCI Program in Public Health, answers common questions about breast cancer screening guidelines that are meant to reduce the risk of dying from this disease that 3.8 million women in the U.S. live with.

Sunmin Lee

Oct 17, 2023

Sleep and Chronic Diseases

Sunmin Lee: "Multimorbidity is a word used to describe the onset of more than one chronic condition occurring at the same time. An example of this would be if a person had both diabetes and cancer. In general, someone with this condition would live an overall lower quality of life considering healthcare providers would have to treat different conditions."