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Molecular Alterations of Gliomas: A Former Harold Amos Scholar Researches Lethal Brain Tumors

September 12, 2013 | Story

Former Harold Amos scholar Kenneth D. Aldape, MD, researches the molecular alterations in gliomas, the most common and lethal tumors that originate in the brain. What he learns can lead to more individualized, and thus more effective, therapies.

Summer Sun Protection Advice from the Sunny Skies of Los Angeles

August 2, 2013 | New Public Health Post

The Los Angeles County Health Department recently warned residents to “practice summer sun smarts” to protect themselves from skin cancer, which at 1 million diagnoses per year is now the most common form of cancer among Americans.

Nurse Leader Combats Cancer Among African Immigrant Women

July 25, 2013 | Story

Ifeanyi (Ify) Anne Nwabukwu, winner of prestigious RWJF Community Health Leader award, is working to narrow health disparities.

High-Fat Dairy Linked to Higher Mortality for Breast Cancer Survivors

May 17, 2013 | Story

RWJF scholar conducts first study to examine effects of high- and low-fat dairy intake on breast cancer survival.

Recommended Reading: Are Mammograms More Hopeful than Helpful?

May 1, 2013 | New Public Health Post

A New York Times article raises the controversial question of whether the uber-awareness campaign about breast cancer led to more mammograms than were necessary.

Confusion Reigns: Cutting Through the Overload of Information on Cancer Prevention

March 15, 2013 | Human Capital Blog Post

Health & Society Scholar writes about research on how Americans make sense of information on the causes of cancer and ways to prevent it.

Grantee Invention Eases Stress for Children Battling Leukemia

December 6, 2012 | Story

An idea born out of the frustrations of a precocious toddler and a concerned mom helps hundreds of kids.

Advanced Cognitive Training for Breast Cancer Survivors

October 1, 2012 | Journal Article

Memory training and speed-of-processing training show promise for treating cognitive concerns in breast cancer survivors.

Helping Cancer Patients Choose the Most Effective Treatment

September 13, 2012 | Story

A Physician Faculty scholar creates guidelines for breast cancer patients struggling with the decision of a lifetime.

Cervical Cancer Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment Interventions for Racial and Ethnic Minorities

August 1, 2012 | Journal Article

Researchers conducted a systematic review of the research literature to determine which interventions improve cervical cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis or treatment for racial or ethnic minorities in the United States

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