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Study reveals hidden immune defense against cancer
Researchers at the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have found certain immune cells can still fight cancer even when the cancer cells lack an important protein that the immune system relies on to help track down cancer cells.
November 28, 2023
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3 min read
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Surgeon and thoracic surgical oncologist Dr. Bryan Burt named chief of thoracic surgery at UCLA Health
Burt also leads an NIH-funded research laboratory focused on understanding mechanisms of response and resistance to immunotherapy, and improving intraoperative margin assessment in thoracic malignancies.
November 28, 2023
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2 min read
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FDA approval of targeted therapy offers renewed hope for people with desmoid tumors
When Jon Fields, 33, was diagnosed with an extremely rare and potentially debilitating soft-tissue tumor in December of 2018, he didn’t know there were no standard treatment options or approved therapies for the type of tumor he had.
November 27, 2023
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5 min read
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Interpreting the 5 stages of grief through fashion
November 21, 2023
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7 min read
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UC launches lung cancer screening website to boost number of Californians testing early, when it can be most beneficial
November 20, 2023
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6 min read
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Experiences before and during med school guided John Horton’s path toward psychiatry and palliative care
November 17, 2023
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5 min read
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Hospitals serving large Black, Latino populations have fewer resources for cancer care
Among the nation’s hospitals, those that serve high numbers of Black and Hispanic patients are far less likely to have advanced medical equipment and critical services that have been shown to boost the quality and effectiveness of cancer care.
November 16, 2023
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3 min read
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AI model can help predict survival outcomes for patients with cancer
Investigators from the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model based on epigenetic factors that is able to predict patient outcomes successfully across multiple cancer types.
November 16, 2023
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4 min read
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Palliative care provides additional aid when facing serious illness
November 15, 2023
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4 min read
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Pioneering surgical approach is a lifesaver for New Jersey resident Andre LaPierre
LaPierre, a successful real estate broker who has been married to his wife, Judy, for 43 years and is the father of three and grandfather to eight, decided to look for a second opinion and found himself going nearly 3,000 miles west to UCLA Health.
November 14, 2023
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5 min read
Cancer
Low-dose CT screening can catch lung cancer early - but most people overlook it
November 8, 2023
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8 min read
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Scientists engineer potent immune cells for ‘off-the-shelf’ cancer immunotherapy
UCLA scientists have developed a new method to engineer more powerful immune cells that can potentially be used for “off-the-shelf” cell therapy to treat challenging cancers.
November 8, 2023
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3 min read
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Alone and going through cancer treatment – one woman’s advice from personal experience
November 7, 2023
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6 min read
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New strategy may halt tumors' aggressive response to glucose deprivation
UCLA-led study could potentially lead to new combination treatments for early-stage lung cancers
November 7, 2023
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3 min read
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Meet Dr. Ann Raldow: The role of radiation therapy in oncology and beyond
In this interview, Dr. Raldow discusses what interested her about the field and the role of radiation therapy in oncology and beyond.
November 1, 2023
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5 min read
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The teacher and the surgeon - and the friendly bet
October 30, 2023
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1 min read
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Antibody-drug conjugate helps patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer live longer, delaying disease progression
UCLA-led study shows a novel antibody-drug conjugate has the potential to be new therapy for patients with previously treated non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer
October 26, 2023
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4 min read
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UCLA urologists receive Young Investigator Award to help improve prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment
Two UCLA Health urologists have been awarded the Young Investigator Award from the Prostate Cancer Foundation to support work in improving the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. Adam Weiner, MD and Wayne Brisbane, MD are among twenty-eight researchers receiving the awards totaling $6.1 million.
October 26, 2023
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3 min read
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UCLA Health clinic helps ensure survivors of pediatric and adolescent cancer don’t get lost in transition
October 23, 2023
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8 min read