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older man doing moderate exercise  - diabetes program - hyperglycemia
Cancer,
Healthy Lifestyle,
Science & Research

Eating Right, Exercise May Help Prostate Cancer Patients

Researchers have published the first study on aggressive prostate cancer and the adherence to eight World Cancer Research Fund lifestyle recommendations, with results showing a significantly decreased risk of the cancer associated with adherence to the recommendations. 
July 31, 2013   |  
3 min read
Robert Schiestl
Cancer,
Science & Research

UCLA Researchers Find Link Between Intestinal Bacteria and White Blood Cell Cancer

UCLA researchers have discovered that specific types of bacteria that live in the gut are major contributors to lymphoma, a cancer of the white blood cells that are part of the human immune system.
July 29, 2013   |  
3 min read
Joe Cohen at Taste For a Cure 2013
Cancer,
News about UCLA Health

Talent Agent Joe Cohen Joins Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation Board of Directors

Creative Artists Agency’s Joe Cohen joined the board of directors for the Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation, the fundraising arm of the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center.
July 22, 2013   |  
2 min read
Dr. Antoni Ribas UCLA
Cancer,
Science & Research
UCLA melanoma researcher Dr. Roger Lo
Cancer,
Science & Research

UCLA Cancer Researcher Receives Award for Outstanding Achievement in Cancer Research

Dr. Roger Lo has received the 33rd Annual American Association of Cancer Research (AACR) Award for Outstanding Achievement in Cancer Research.
May 24, 2013   |  
3 min read
Hematopoietic stem cells and blood plasma joined together
Cancer,
Science & Research

Method makes it easier to separate useful stem cells from 'problem' ones for therapies

Pluripotent stem cells can turn, or differentiate, into any cell type in the body, such as nerve, muscle or bone, but inevitably some of these stem cells fail to differentiate and end up mixed in with their newly differentiated daughter cells.
April 22, 2013   |  
4 min read
Woman drawing a geometric shape
Cancer,
News about UCLA Health

UCLA Simms/Mann Center Director Receives Outstanding Clinical Care Award

Anne Coscarelli was awarded the Outstanding Clinical Care Award for 2013 by the American Psychosocial Oncology Society in February.
April 15, 2013   |  
4 min read
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Cancer,
Science & Research

Breast cancer drug receives 'breakthrough therapy' designation from FDA

An experimental drug being investigated for the treatment of advanced breast cancer by researchers from the Revlon/UCLA Women's Cancer Research Program at UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center this week received "breakthrough therapy" designation from the U.S.
April 12, 2013   |  
4 min read
Pancreas illustration
Science & Research

Research suggests popular diabetes drugs can cause abnormal pancreatic growth in humans

Individuals who had taken a type of drug commonly used to treat Type 2 diabetes showed abnormalities in the pancreas, including cell proliferation, that may be associated with an increased risk of neuroendocrine tumors, according to a new study by researchers from UCLA and the University of Florida.
March 26, 2013   |  
5 min read
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Cancer

Bob's story - Same-day robotic-assisted prostatectomy

Same-day robotic-assisted prostatectomy at UCLA - Patient reports quick recovery: Back to work, the gym and golf in weeks
February 4, 2013   |  
3 min read
Patient Story - Brain Cancer, mother of 4 young children
Cancer

Brain Cancer, mother of 4 young children.

UCLA has been so wonderful for us, as we feel so much individual attention and more care from the doctors than the hospitals close to us, so it is worth the 2+ hour drive each time I have a doctor's appointment.
January 14, 2013   |  
4 min read
Breast Cancer Ribbon
Cancer,
Science & Research

Combination therapy with experimental drug improves outlook for breast cancer patients

A combination therapy using an experimental new drug shows significant promise for women with a common type of breast cancer in which estrogen causes their tumors to grow, researchers with the Revlon/UCLA Women's Cancer Research Program at UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center report.
December 5, 2012   |  
4 min read
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Cancer

David's Story - Prostate Cancer

Prostate Cancer Patient Story
October 4, 2012   |  
3 min read
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Cancer

Eddie's Story - Prostate Cancer

October 4, 2012   |  
2 min read
UCLA Health article
Cancer
Julian A. Martinez-Agosto
Cancer,
Science & Research

Tumor Suppressor Genes Vital to Regulating Blood Precursor Cells in the Common Fruit Fly, UCLA Stem Cell Scientists Find

UCLA scientists have shown that two common tumor suppressor genes, TSC and PTEN, are vital to regulating the stem cell-like precursor cells that create the blood supply in Drosophila, the common fruit fly.
September 5, 2012   |  
3 min read
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Cancer

John's Story - Bladder Cancer

Bladder Cancer Patient Story
July 19, 2012   |  
2 min read
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Cancer

Sally's Story - Bladder Cancer

Two summers ago, just before embarking on a visit to her native South Africa, Sally Dansey noticed blood in her urine, accompanied by painful urination.
July 19, 2012   |  
2 min read
UCLA Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation Donor Wall
Cancer,
News about UCLA Health

Four Los Angeles Business and Community Leaders Join the Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation Board of Directors

Four Los Angeles business and community leaders joined the board of directors for the Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation, the fundraising arm of UCLA’s Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center.
July 18, 2012   |  
3 min read
Thomas Graeber
Cancer,
Science & Research

Glucose Deprivation Activates Feedback Loop that Kills Cancer Cells, UCLA Study Shows

UCLA researchers have focused on the "Warburg effect" as a possible target for cancer therapies have examined how biochemical signals present in cancer cells regulate the altered metabolic state.
July 11, 2012   |  
3 min read