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Jan 26, 2022
UCI and CSU Fullerton partner to advance cancer health disparities research with a focus on diversity and inclusion
With a grant of more than $1.1 million from the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the UCI Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center (CFCCC) and California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) have established a collaborative partnership focused on addressing cancer disparities of the highest need in Orange County.
Dec 21, 2021
Virus-based sensor detects bladder cancer markers in urine
Researchers have made a virus-based biosensor that detects markers of bladder cancer in urine.
Nov 10, 2021
Ralph and Sue Stern gift to support cancer center at new UCI hospital in Irvine
In recognition of the family’s latest gift and their lifetime giving of more than $12.5 million to UCI Health, a cancer clinic floor located in the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center and Ambulatory Care building at the UCI Medical Center – Irvine will bear the names of Ralph and Sue Stern.
Oct 21, 2021
NPR Academic Minute - "Follow-Up Care for Young Adult Cancer Survivors"
On University of California, Irvine Week: Lifelong follow up care is critical for young cancer survivors. Joel Milam, professor of epidemiology, examines why.
Oct 20, 2021
NPR Academic Minute - "The Central Role of Social Support in the Health of Chinese and Korean American Immigrants"
Immigrants can thrive with a strong support network. Brittany Morey, assistant professor of health, society and behavior, explores why.
Oct 13, 2021
Survivor beats breast cancer, not once but twice
LeeAnn Brill first came to UCI Health in 2015 when she was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive cancer in her right breast.
Oct 06, 2021
UCI-led study finds psychological therapy reduces biobehavioral impact of testicular cancer
Psychological therapy reduces the adverse biobehavioral effects of testicular cancer in young adult survivors, according to a pilot study led by the University of California, Irvine.
Sep 27, 2021
John Wayne Cancer Foundation gift establishes new surgical oncology fellowship training program at UCI
A gift from the John Wayne Cancer Foundation will establish the John Wayne Cancer Foundation Endowed Chair in Surgical Oncology and also fund the UCI John Wayne Cancer Foundation Endowed Fellowship in Surgical Oncology at the UCI School of Medicine.
Sep 01, 2021
A Marine Bacteria Species Shows Promise for Curing an Aggressive Brain Cancer
Glioblastoma cells are especially adept at dividing quickly; an untreated tumor doubles in size in just two weeks.
Aug 23, 2021
Disparities Affect Care of Young Adult Childhood Cancer Survivors in LA
Young adult childhood cancer survivors (CCS) in Los Angeles face age and ethnic disparities leading to inadequate follow-up care, a survey study suggests.