Immunotherapy has been a major advancement in cancer therapy, but it is not effective for all patients. In some instances, it can even cause tumors to “hyperprogress.” Researchers from the Rogel Cancer Center have found a mechanism for why a subset of patients’ tumors grow, rather than shrink, when faced with immunotherapy.
Paul Swiecicki, M.D., has been named the inaugural associate medical director for the Oncology Clinical Trials Support Unit at the Rogel Cancer Center. The appointment was effective Jan. 1, 2023.
Diversity, equity, inclusion and justice are a crucial part of the Rogel Cancer Center’s mission, from Community Outreach and Engagement programs addressing health care disparities to hiring processes and leadership development. Now, diversity is a new requirement from the National Cancer Institute for its Cancer Center Support Grants, a chapter they refer to as the Plan to Enhance Diversity. In submitting the CCSG renewal last year, Rogel leadership provided a detailed outline of how we will support a diverse workforce.
The External Advisory Board (EAB) for the Leiomyosarcoma SPORE is chaired by David Tuveson, M.D., Ph.D., Cancer Center Director, and Roy J. Zuckerberg Professor of Cancer Research at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Our program includes 3 projects, 3 cores (administrative core, biospecimen and data analysis) and 2 programs (Career Enhancement and Developmental Research)
Cigarette smoking could lead to almost half of cancer deaths. So, quitting smoking is one of the best preventive measures for not only cancer, but other chronic diseases.
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Cancer screening is key to not only preventing cancer, but also in detecting cancer early. Here’s your checklist:
A person’s genetic makeup is out of your control. However, understanding your genetics, the environment you live and work in along with knowing your family’s health history can be beneficial in lowering your risk of cancer before diagnosis.
According to the National Cancer Institute, study’s have shown that excess body fat can be a contributing factor in many cancers — like breast, colorectal and uterine.
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