Nov 19, 2024

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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.

Nov 01, 2024

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Startlingly few childhood cancer survivors receive recommended screenings

A recent study led by Joel Milam, a professor of epidemiology & biostatistics found that fewer than 40% of childhood cancer survivors undergo recommended screenings for the late effects of treatment.

Oct 29, 2024 | UCI Health

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Turning grief into hope: Mike Kirby makes $1 million donation to fight triple-negative breast cancer

The Suzette Kirby Breast Cancer Research Fund has supported research by Devon Lawson, PhD, associate professor of physiology and biophysics, and Kai Kessenbrock, PhD, associate professor of biological chemistry.

Oct 17, 2024

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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.

Oct 17, 2024

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NIH Boosts Cancer Health Disparities Research through All of Us

The NIH is funding four partners to use All of Us data to advance precision cancer prevention and care.

Oct 16, 2024 | UCI Health

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UCI Health offers breakthrough ultrasound treatment for liver cancer

Dr. Nadine Abi-Jaoudeh and her team used the Edison histotripsy system to perform the first noninvasive ultrasound treatments at UCI Medical Center.

Oct 08, 2024

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Measuring cholesterol to understand breast cancer risk can be tricky

Researchers found that high levels of bad cholesterol and high total cholesterol levels were related to a higher risk of breast cancer.