News
May 2024
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May 01, 2024The myth about melanoma and skin cancer in people of color
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Our experts share information about risks, prevention and symptoms for people of all skin tones.
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April 2024
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April 30, 2024Pediatric surgeon receives Hartwell Foundation award for biomedical research
Pediatric surgeon Erin Brown has been selected for a Hartwell Individual Biomedical Research Award. She’ll use the funds to develop stem cells to improve neuroblastoma treatment.
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April 29, 2024Breast CT scanner invented at UC Davis is closer to commercialization
A new breast cancer screening option using computed tomography (CT) invented at UC Davis may be cleared for FDA clinical trials.
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April 23, 2024New study points to racial and social barriers that block treatment for multiple myeloma
Socioeconomic factors are preventing some patients from accessing common treatment to stop progression of multiple myeloma.
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April 19, 2024New study confirms community pharmacies can help people quit smoking
New study by UC Davis researchers shows how pharmacies may provide crucial access to tobacco cessation tools that help people successfully quit smoking.
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April 18, 2024Four School of Medicine researchers elected as AAAS fellows
Four UC Davis School of Medicine faculty members are among 10 UC Davis newly elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
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April 15, 2024HPV vaccine protects against cancers, genital warts
April is STD awareness month. We talked with our chief of pediatric infectious diseases about the HPV vaccine and how it prevents cancer.
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April 12, 2024Surgeons use collarbone to create new upper arm for young cancer patient
When Sydney Engle was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, her parents put their trust in UC Davis Children’s Hospital and R. Lor Randall.
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April 10, 2024UC Davis Health launches novel digital health program to expand colorectal cancer screening
Reminders for colorectal cancer screening, and the screening itself, are becoming more convenient, thanks to a new digital health project.
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April 09, 2024Sunday on the Green tees off to fund blood cancer research
The annual Sunday on the Green golf fundraiser is May 5. The event raises money for blood cancer research at UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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April 05, 2024Free cancer screening day to mark Head & Neck Cancer Awareness Month
Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month is being observed with a free cancer screening day for the public on April 13 at the student-run Shifa Clinic.
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March 2024
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March 14, 2024Christie Brinkley and skin cancer: Basal cell carcinoma explained
Dermatologist Daniel Eisen explains the basics of basal cell carcinoma following Christie Brinkley’s news that she was treated for this type of skin cancer.
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March 08, 2024Colon and rectal cancer on the rise in young adults
Colon and rectal cancer are on the rise among young adults. Screenings now start at 45. During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, one young mother has a message.
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February 2024
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February 29, 2024UC Davis Health team uses AI to predict risk of liver cancer
A team at UC Davis has developed a machine-learning model that can better predict which patients are at greater risk to develop hepatocellular carcinoma.
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February 23, 2024St. Baldrick’s ‘Brave the Shave’ set for March 11 at Mulvaney’s B&L
Time to ‘Brave the Shave’ March 11 at Mulvaney’s B&L for the St. Baldrick’s annual fundraiser to benefit childhood cancer research.
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February 20, 2024TB vaccine shrinks liver cancer tumors in mice
Could the TB vaccine be a new immunotherapy for liver cancer? A new study found that the century-old vaccine reduced tumors and extended survival for mice with liver cancer.
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February 15, 2024UC Davis medical school ranked among the nation’s best for NIH research funding
The Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research ranked UC Davis School of Medicine among the nation’s leading medical schools in terms of NIH grants. The school had a record of $209 million in NIH funding.
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February 13, 2024UC Davis Health performs world’s first endoscopic, ultrasound-guided biopsy with new needle
Endoscopy team members successfully performed the world’s first endoscopic, ultrasound-guided core biopsy of a pancreatic tumor, collecting larger than normal core of tissue.
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February 08, 2024Researchers Identify Protein Linked to Metastasis in Pancreatic Cancer
UC Davis researchers have pinpointed a protein linked to metastatic pancreatic cancer that could lead to new drug therapies.
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February 07, 2024Cancer center first in region with prostate cancer therapy
The cancer center is first in the region to use high-intensity focused ultrasound to treat prostate cancer while reducing recovery time and side effects.
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February 06, 2024Toby Keith’s death shines spotlight on stomach cancer
The cancer center’s interim physician-in-chief answers questions about stomach cancer after the tragic death of country music legend Toby Keith.
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February 05, 2024
Spirit Halloween donations top $1 million for UC Davis Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Department
With this month’s donation of $90,600, Spirit Halloween contributions since 2011 have topped the $1 million mark for UC Davis Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Department.
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January 2024
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January 25, 2024The winter issue of Synthesis magazine is now available
The winter 2024 issue of Synthesis magazine is here, bringing the latest news from UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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January 11, 2024UC Davis students join campaign to raise lung cancer awareness
Cancer center participates in cross-country White Ribbon Relay led by college students to raise awareness about lung cancer.
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December 2023
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December 27, 2023UC Davis earns Comprehensive Breast Imaging Center accreditation
Division of Breast Radiology earns national accreditation from American College of Radiology.
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