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Lung Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer Cancer Reseracher Receives Prestigious Scheele Award
Dr. Dennis Slamon, whose basic and clinical research led to the development of a new targeted therapy for breast cancer, has been awarded the prestigious Scheele Award in honor of his work. November 18 – Colon Cancer 101
UCLA oncologist Shahryar Ashouri, M.D., will focus on screening, prevention and treatment for colon cancer. Mary Hardy, M.D., integrative and internal medicine, will explore how to choose foods and supplements for cancer prevention or to enhance wellness during treatment. 7:00pm - 8:30pm Social Hall, The Santa Monica Synagogue at 1448 18th Street in Santa Monica. To RSVP, please call (800) 516-5323. Colon Cancer Screening More Effective Earlier in Day, Study Finds State awards $49.2 million to UCLA stem cell scientists to develop new therapies for disease National Media Cover Colonoscopy Study
A new UCLA/VA study reported that early-morning colonoscopies yielded more polyps per patient than later cases. The findings point to the need for more research in this area to possibly improve outcomes for colonoscopy procedures.
"Should You get a Colonoscopy Early in the Day"
"Early Morning Colon Cancer Tests work Best"
"Cancer Screening Smackdown Continues: Pap Smears and Colonoscopies Take a Hit"
"Early Morning Colonoscopies may Find more Polyps" Geriatrician Pens Column on Colon Cancer Screening
The November 19, Santa Monica Mirror published a guest column by Dr. James Davis, UCLA Geriatrician, on colon cancer screening.
"A Closer Look at Colon Cancer Screening" UPI, Trade Publications, Online Media Feature Ovarian Cancer Study
A study by Dr. Gottfried Konecny showed a leukemia drug had promising activity in ovarian cancer cells.
"Leukemia Med May also Fight Ovarian Cancer"
"UCLA Researchers Significantly Inhibit Growth of Ovarian Cancer Cell Lines"
"Leukemia Drug May Help Some Ovarian Cancer Patients"
"Drug Testing Proves Useful for Ovarian Cancer Patients" New York Times Reports on Colonoscopy Study
The New York Times on November 17 covered a UCLA/VA study reporting that early-morning colonoscopies yielded more polyps per patient than later cases. The findings point to the need for more research in this area to possibly improve outcomes for colonoscopy procedure.
"Screening: One More Reason to get up Early" Dr. Lauren Pinter-Brown was quoted November 16 in a Los Angeles Times column about the accuracy of a television drama's protrayal of treatment for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
"Brothers and Sisters: Misguided Cancer Treatment Plan" Breast Imaging Expert Talks About Screening on KPCC
Dr. Nanette De Bruhl was a guest November 17 on Pat Morrison's show on KPCC 89.3FM. The topic was the revised guidelines for breast screening using mammography. |
