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Coronavirus Updates

We are following the latest developments with COVID-19 and the recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  Read more
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National report on cancer offers hope, outlines challenges

Lisa A. Carey, MD, FASCO, says the report shows significant progress in some areas, but also outlines important shortcomings, especially in eliminating cancer-related racial disparities. Read more
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Studies find combination chemotherapy beneficial and cost-effective in sub-Saharan Africa

Matthew Painschab, MD, and colleagues report that a five-drug combination chemotherapy provided curative benefit in people diagnosed with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and is also a cost-effective option in Malawi. Read more
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Study estimates costs of treating and living with metastatic breast cancer will more than double between 2015 and 2030, due to increase in cases among younger women

Stephanie Wheeler, PhD, MPH, and Justin Trogdon, PhD, are co-authors of a study building upon previous metastatic breast cancer research on medical and productivity costs. Read more
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Amelio awarded $2.5 million NIH grant to research salivary gland cancer

Antonio Amelio, PhD, received a grant to research the molecular mechanisms that control tumor cell differentiation in mucoepidermoid carcinomas, the most common type of salivary gland cancer. Read more
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Renowned breast cancer researcher Troester named Komen Scholar

Susan G. Komen has appointed UNC Lineberger’s Melissa Troester, PhD, to this year’s class of Komen Scholars. Read more
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