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Rise in Colon Cancer Among Younger Populations
According to Dr. Chris Lieu, colon cancer is becoming the number one cancer-related issue in younger populations, with The American Cancer Society expecting more than 150,000 people to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2024.
How a Passion for Research Can Improve Patient Care
Dr. Baiyee discusses how her love of research has not only allowed her to improve patient care but also advance medicine. "It’s not just about taking care of patients, as far as their disease, but more holistically. My goal is to make this really, really hard experience as tolerable as possible and to offer them all the support we have"
Research Seeks Enhance Cellular Immunotherapy
Dr. Davila was recently awarded the Anschutz Acceleration Initiative Grant, he sits down to discuss his aim to enhance all forms of cellular immunotherapy has been awarded the Anschutz Acceleration Initiative Grant.
Discussing the Merits of Second Opinions with Dr. Messersmith
Dr. Messersmith discusses the ways in which a second opinion can boost patient confidence in the diagnosis and treatment recommendations.
TORI; Advancing Cancer Research Through Collaboration
The Thoracic Oncology Research Initiative (TORI), led by Dr. Sharon Pine, brings together investigators from multiple departments and centers across the CU Anschutz Medical Campus to advance lung cancer research.
Discussing the Impact of a Stage 4 Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis
Dr. Lieu discusses what a stage 4 colon cancer diagnosis means for patients and treatment methods.
Discussing the Importance of Clinical Trials in Breast Cancer
Clinical trials over the years have resulted in new drugs that prolong life and prevent cancer from spreading and Dr. Diamond discusses their importance and impact in breast cancer research.
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Dr. Camidge Honored By IASLC
Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, received the Daniel C. Ihde Lectureship Award for Medical Oncology from the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer. The award is named for the influential lung cancer researcher and former longtime deputy director of the National Cancer Institute.