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Ginger Borges

Dr. Borges Inducted into Clinical Excellence Society Inaugural Class

Recognized as a champion for her patients during the induction ceremony, it is of paramount importance to Virginia Borges, MD, MMSc, that her patients are on an equal playing field for the opportunity to receive care, regardless of who they are or where they are in life.”

Hatim Sabwaay

Funding Award Will Improve Testing of Cancer Therapies

Hatim Sabaawy, MD, PhD explains why a key initial funding award is the first step in the fulfillment of a mission. The project focuses on immunotherapies for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), which represents about 80% to 85% of all diagnosed lung cancers. About 350 people in the United States die from lung cancer each day, mostly from NSCLC.

Ginger Borges

Virginia Borges, MD, Discusses Advances in Breast Cancer

For 20 years, Dr. Borges has led the CU Cancer Center’s Young Women’s Breast Cancer Translational Program, and provides insight as to why breast cancer in younger women and in the first 5 to 10 years after pregnancy often are more aggressive than other breast cancers.

Wells Messersmith

Wells Messersmith, MD, Distinguished Faculty Honoree

The Distinguished Faculty Professionalism Award recognizes faculty who consistently demonstrate exemplary professional behaviors, providing service to the community, demonstrating dedication to lifelong learning, and who contribute to the teaching, service, and administrative activities of their department and the CU School of Medicine.

Chris Lieu

How Dr. Lieu's Research Helps Fuel His Clinical Care

When asked about his philosophy in caring for patients, Dr. Lieu describes three pillars: Providing compassionate care, cutting edge care, and multidisciplinary care. And always understand that the patient is your responsibility.

Chris Lieu

Hepatic Arterial Infusion Pump in Colon Cancer Treatment

Available primarily at specialized cancer centers, the HAI pump has been a lifesaver for some, but not all patients with colorectal cancer that spreads to the liver and researchers are still working to understand who will benefit most from the treatment.

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Launch of Innovative Program to Support Working Cancer Patients

Dr. Messersmith acknowledges the physical and emotional challenges caused by cancer are only exacerbated by financial stress when patients are unable to work which is why the WeCanWork project has such great potential.

Sarcoma_Wilky

Latest Advances in Sarcoma Treatment & Patient Care

Because Sarcoma is a rare and unique disease, Dr. Wilky discusses the importance of partnering with researchers and clinicians across different disciplines to ensure patients receive a customized treatment plan and specialized care.

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