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A readily available gene test can help doctors know which lung cancer patients will benefit from target therapy. Colorado Matters: Gene test leads to targeted cancer treatment, Fred Hirsch, MD, PhD, Paul Bunn, MD and Yang Chen, MD interviewed
The collaboration between CU and CSU in cancer research was the subject of a Kathy Walsh story on News 4. Human, Animal Cancer Centers Toast Work Together.
Tim Byers, MD, talks about research showing cancer survivors are no more or less likely than anyone else to significant change their lifestyles (exercise and diet, specifically) and the need for cancer rehabilitation programs to help survivors become more active and healthy. Good behavior: Cancer survivors get motivated to change lifestyle, and reap the benefits
CURE magazine, Summer issue 2008
Tim Byers, MD, MPH, UCCC Deputy Director and Professor of Preventive Medicine and Biometrics at the University of Colorado Denver, was interviewed by national and local media outlets about his new study that shows being poor puts you at higher risk of dying from cancer. Poorer Patients have Poorer Survival After Cancer Diagnosis. Forbes online, 06/23/08.
Paul Bunn, MD, UCCC Director, was honored at an event on May 13. CU Cancer Center Says Goodbye to Dr. Bunn. (Denver Post, 06/10/08)
Richard Dickerman, a UCCC esophageal cancer patient, was interviewed in conjunction with cancer survivors day by Kim Christiansen at 9News. Living with Cancer and Celebrating . (06/07/08)
E. David Crawford, MD, interviewed with NBC News about the SCORE study on salvage cryoablation in recurrent prostate cancer. It ran in 50+ markets, including on Denver's Channel 4.
Wells Messersmith, MD, interviewed with MedNews Today at the ASCO meeting about Eloxatin and colon cancer. ASCO: Oxaliplatin (Eloxatin) Gives Survival Edge for Colon Cancer.
Laurie Gaspar, MD, interviewed with Channel 31 about Sen. Kennedy's Diagnosis.Colo. doctors researching Sen. Kennedy's diagnosis 05/20/08
Anthony Elias, MD, interviewed with the Longmont Times-Call about cancer cures depending on clinical cancer trials.Trials of Life: Cancer cures dependent on clinical testing 05/27/08
Cancer Center drive drums up new marrow donors: Aurora Sentinel, 5/14
Robert Sclafani, PhD on resveratrol in cancer CBS4
Andrew Thorburn, PhD, interviewed with KMGH-TV CH 7 (ABC) about advancements in cancer research in the last 20 years. The story aired this week during a special cancer series that ran on the morning news.
4/28, KMGH-TV CH 7 (ABC): Cancer’s latest: The last 20 years
Paul Bunn, MD, interviewed with KMGH-TV CH 7 (ABC) about the latest in research and treatments for lung cancer.
4/28, KMGH-TV CH 7 (ABC): The latest in lung cancer
Arthur Liu, MD, interviewed about a new treatment ‘vault’ at the University of Colorado Cancer Center that delivers targeted radiation therapy.
4/29, KMGH-TV CH 7 (ABC): New radiation machine with built-in CT scan
Paul Bunn, MD, interviewed with KMGH-TV CH 7 (ABC) about the 20th anniversary of the University of Colorado Cancer Center.
4/29, KMGH-TV CH 7 (ABC): University of Colorado Cancer Center celebrates 20 years
Tim Byers, MD, MPH, interviewed with KMGH-TV CH 7 (ABC) and prevention, detection and control of cancer and the REGAIN trial at the University of Colorado Cancer Center. A participant in the REGAIN study also interviewed as part of this story.
4/30, KMGH-TV CH 7 (ABC): Life after breast cancer
Karl Lewis, MD, interviewed with KCNC-TV CH 4 (CBS) about melanoma awareness and a patient of the University of Colorado Cancer Center who was diagnosed with Stage IV melanoma three years ago. Due to treatments and care at the cancer center, she is still alive today. The patient started an annual fundraising/awareness campaign at a local salon that coincides with Melanoma Monday, a national day of awareness. All proceeds are donated to UCCC for melanoma research.
4/30, KCNC-TV CH 4 (CBS): Woman battles skin cancer, raises money for cure
A new prostate cancer study at the University of Colorado Cancer Center was highlighted in a story on KMGH-TV CH 7 (ABC) about new developments in prostate cancer and clinical trials for prostate cancer patients.
5/2, KMGH-TV CH 7 (ABC): New prostate cancer treatment kills with heat
The University of Colorado Cancer Center is the lead institution in a nationwide clinical trial to determine if, following radiation, a freezing method can halt the advance of cancer in patients with recurring prostate cancer.
4/30, Newswise.com: Cancer center to lead new clinical trial in treating recurrent prostate cancer
Patient Navigators Boost Colon Screens in Urban Minorities
Two new studies make the case that more personal guidance and encouragement will help increase the numbers of low-income and minority patients getting recommended screening for colorectal cancer. Tom Denberg, MD, quoted. (HealthDay News) Read more >>>
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