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Drug Shows Potential as Safe and Effective for Chronic Leukemia, Mantle Cell Lymphoma Kristie Blum, MD Clinical results published online in NEJM show ibrutinib significantly prolongs survival in all classes of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) patients, even those at high-risk of rec 6/19/2013
Study Shows How the Nanog Protein Promotes Growth of Head and Neck Cancer A protein called Nanog helps the renewal of healthy embryonic stem cells. This study shows that Nanog also promotes cancer stem cell proliferation in head and neck cancer and shows how it promotes th 6/18/2013
Metabolic Molecule Drives Growth Of Aggressive Brain Cancer Genomic research has shown that glioblastoma, the most dangerous type of brain cancer, has four subtypes. This study examines two of the subtypes and identifies an abnormal metabolic pathway that dri 6/13/2013
JEGS Foundation Donates $10 Million To New Cancer Hospital At Ohio State COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Coughlin family who own JEGS Automotive Inc., one of the largest and most successful automotive equipment companies in the nation and a record-breaking racing team, recently made 6/7/2013
Ohio State Cancer Expert Appointed to National Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee COLUMBUS, Ohio –Steven Clinton,MD, PhD, program leader of molecular carcinogenesis and chemoprevention at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and R 6/5/2013
Cytomegalovirus Might Speed Brain Cancer Growth Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infects most middle-aged Americans, and it is often associated with an aggressive form of brain cancer; whether it plays a role in the cancer is unknown; This study indicates th 6/5/2013
The Compound in the Mediterranean Diet that Makes Cancer Cells ‘Mortal’ Scientists Design ‘Fishing’ Technique to Show How Foods Improve Health COLUMBUS, Ohio – New research suggests that a compound abundant in the Mediterranean diet takes away cancer cells’ “superpow 5/22/2013
March of Dimes, Leading Ohio Research Centers and Hospitals Launch New Collaboration to Understand and Prevent Prematurity Three major Ohio universities and four hospitals have joined with the March of Dimes Foundation to establish a new collaborative research program aimed exclusively at finding the unknown causes of pre 5/21/2013
Victoria’s Secret Angels Get a Glimpse at a Cancer-free World Five Victoria’s Secret Angels got an insider’s view of one of the world’s newest and most innovative cancer hospitals – Ohio State’s new James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, opening 5/21/2013
Ohio State Expert Helps Explore How Sunlight May Affect ADHD Patients COLUMBUS, Ohio – Researchers are interested in exploring how sunlight, sleep and screens (like those on computers and TVs) may affect those with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), say Watch 5/16/2013
Pelotonia Fundraising Contributes To 11 New Cancer Research Grants At Ohio State COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James) announced 11 new Idea Grants award 5/14/2013
Study Identifies Possible New Acute Leukemia Marker Treatment Target Clara D. Bloomfield, MD Molecular markers are needed to guide the treatment of people who have acute leukemia and whose leukemic cells have normal-looking chromosomes. This study found that high lev 5/13/2013
World Renowned Oncology Surgeon Recruited to Ohio State Raphael Pollock, MD, PhD, to lead Ohio State’s Division of Surgical Oncology COLUMBUS, Ohio – Raphael E. Pollock, MD, PhD, known and respected worldwide as a gifted cancer surgeon and researcher 4/30/2013
Big-Data Analysis Identifies Prognostic RNA Markers in a Common Form of Breast Cancer Carlo Croce, MD Determining a breast-cancer patient’s prognosis can be difficult because breast tumors contain many genetic differences and there are many subtypes; This study combined and analyze 4/29/2013
Media Advisory: James Cancer Hospital to Offer Free Skin Cancer Screenings COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC–James) and the Ohio State University Wexner M 4/29/2013
Media Advisory: OSU James Offering Free Head and Neck Cancer Screenings COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC–James) is offering free head and neck cancer 4/22/2013
New Agent Might Control Breast-Cancer Growth and Spread Flavia Pichiorri, PhD Altered levels of molecules called microRNA play an important role in many cancers, but efforts to treat cancer by altering those levels have been unsuccessful. This study sh 4/22/2013
Ohio State Cancer Researcher Receives International InBev Baillet LaTour Health Prize COLUMBUS, Ohio – The InBev-Baillet Latour Fund has awarded its 2013 Health Prize to Dr. Carlo Croce, professor and chair of the department of molecular virology, immunology and medical genetics 4/18/2013
Ohio State Lung Cancer Researcher Receives Landon Foundation-AACR Innovator Award COLUMBUS, Ohio – Lung cancer expert David P. Carbone, M.D., Ph.D., who leads the thoracic oncology center at the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital an 4/12/2013
Ohio State Cancer Researcher Honored With AACR Princess Takamatsu Lectureship COLUMBUS, Ohio – The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) honored Dr. Carlo Croce, professor and chair of the department of molecular virology, immunology and medical genetics and di 4/11/2013
Cancer Expert Comes to Ohio State to Focus on 'Precision Cancer Medicine COLUMBUS, Ohio – Physician scientist Dr. Sameek Roychowdhury, MD, PhD, who specializes in translational genomics -- the development of molecular- and genetic-based treatments for individual cancers, 4/11/2013
Researchers Design Drug to Restore Cell Suicide in HPV-Related Head and Neck Cancer The incidence of head and neck cancer caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV) has tripled since the 1970s and continues to grow; better therapy is needed; This study discovered a new mechanism by w 4/8/2013
Ohio State Cancer Leader Dr. Caligiuri Elected to AACR Board of Directors COLUMBUS, Ohio – Dr. Michael A. Caligiuri (43220), who leads the The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUC 4/4/2013
Ohio State Cancer Researcher Selected for First Class of Fellows at AACR Academy COLUMBUS, Ohio – Dr. Carlo Croce, chair of the department of molecular virology, immunology, and medical genetics; and director of Human Cancer Genetics at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Can 4/4/2013
2013 Stefanie's Champions Named · Five outstanding cancer caregiver Champions will be honored at the Stefanie’s Champions celebration event· Event Chair: Chris Spielman · 2013 Honorary Chairs: The Ohio State Univers 4/4/2013
Byrd Receives Freireich For Clinical Cancer Research COLUMBUS, Ohio – Dr. John Byrd, a nationally renowned leukemia specialist and researcher at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Rich 3/28/2013
Statewide Screening Initiative Launched By Ohio State Has Life-Saving Potential COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Institute (OSUCCC – James) has launched a statewide initiative to scre 3/20/2013
Study Shows How Vitamin E Can Help Prevent Cancer COLUMBUS, Ohio – Researchers have identified an elusive anti-cancer property of vitamin E that has long been presumed to exist, but difficult to find. Many animal studies have suggested that vitam 3/19/2013
The James, OSU Football Coach Meyer Launch Fund for Cancer Research · OSU Head Football Coach Urban Meyer and his wife, Shelley Meyer, team with The James to create a new cancer research fund. · Goal: raise $2 million and recruit even more of the best, brightest c 3/8/2013
Small Molecules in the Blood Might Gauge Radiation Effects After Exposure Dr. Naduparambil Jacob Currently, doctors have no way to accurately measure damage to the body soon after a person is exposed to ionizing radiation. It is therefore difficult to know whether a perso 2/25/2013
Outdated 'Paper Chart' Model of Computerized Provider Documentation Seen as Problematic COLUMBUS, Ohio – As healthcare practitioners and institutions increase their adoption and use of electronic health records, the transition from paper-based to computerized provider documentation (CP 2/13/2013
Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Subtypes Identified Using microRNA Dr. Pierluigi Gasparini Triple-negative breast cancer is an aggressive form of breast cancer that has few treatment options; This large-scale study shows that abnormal levels of small molecules c 2/7/2013
Ohio State Board of Trustees Approves Hiring Consultants to Plan for New Brain and Spine Hospital COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio State University Board of Trustees today (2/1) approved $2 million for the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center to hire consultants to help plan for renovations once t 2/1/2013
Ohio State Furthers Commitment To Bold Leadership in Cancer Research COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio State University Board of Trustees today (2/1) approved the appointment of four new chairs for cancer research at the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arth 2/1/2013
James Cancer Hospital Launches Online Cancer Community COLUMBUS, Ohio – Cancer patients seeking to connect with others facing similar challenges are invited to join a new social media network called CancerConnect that will allow them and their caregivers 1/22/2013
CEO of The James to Discuss Future of Cancer Research, Prevention, Treatment COLUMBUS, Ohio –Dr. Michael Caligiuri, director of The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center and CEO of the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC 1/17/2013
Internationally Renowned Gynecologic Cancer Researcher Joins Ohio State COLUMBUS, Ohio – Internationally renowned uterine cancer researcher and geneticist Paul Goodfellow will lead a new team of three researchers devoted to gynecologic oncology research at The Ohio State Watch 1/7/2013
Older And Younger Chronic Leukemia Patients May Need Different Therapy People who develop chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) are typically age 65 and older, but participants in CLL clinical trials are usually several years younger; The age of CLL patients is not usually 12/12/2012
Updated Clinical Results Show Experimental Agent Ibrutinib as Highly Active in CLL Patients COLUMBUS, Ohio – Updated results from a Phase Ib/II clinical trial indicates that a novel therapeutic agent for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is highly active and well tolerated in patients who h 12/11/2012
Reduced Intensity Regimen Prior to Bone Marrow Transplant Better for Older Leukemia Patients COLUMBUS, Ohio – A new study led by researchers at the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James) sho 12/11/2012
The James Earns Top Hospital Status for Fifth Time in Six Years COLUMBUS, Ohio – For the fourth consecutive year – and the fifth time in six years – the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Rese 12/4/2012
Low-dose CT Scans Offer Earlier Detection of Lung Cancer COLUMBUS, Ohio – The best way to catch lung cancer early is through early detection, says Dr. David Carbone, director of the new thoracic oncology center at The Ohio State University Comprehensi Watch 11/27/2012
Patient’s Own Immune Cells May Blunt Viral Therapy For Brain Cancer People with a type of brain tumor called glioblastoma live 12 months on average, so new forms of treatment are badly needed for this malignancy. Viruses designed to kill cancer cells offer a safe way 11/26/2012
Delayed Treatment for Advanced Breast Cancer Has 'Profound Effect COLUMBUS, Ohio – Results from a new study conducted by researchers at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute ( Watch 11/21/2012
Early Childhood Neglect May Raise Risk of Adult Skin Cancer COLUMBUS, Ohio - Skin cancer patients whose childhood included periods of neglect or maltreatment are at a much greater risk for their cancers to return when they face a major stressful event, based o Watch 11/19/2012
Study Shows How Chronic Inflammation Can Cause Cancer Chronic inflammation like sunburn can sometimes cause cancer, but how it happens remains unknown. This study shows for the first time how a substance made by the body to promote inflammation can caus 11/13/2012
Crops to Clinic: Researchers Create, Test Cancer-fighting Foods COLUMBUS, Ohio – At a time of year when many American families gather to pile food on holiday plates, cancer researchers urge families to save more space for colorful fruits and vegetables that may he Watch 11/1/2012
Cancer Genomics Expert To Present Annual Block Lecture COLUMBUS, Ohio – Dr. Levi Garraway, an associate professor of medicine in the Department of Medical Oncology at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, and a senior associat 10/23/2012
Guides Help Cancer Patients Navigate Health System, Complete Therapy COLUMBUS, Ohio – They’re called patient navigators, but some might call them hurdle jumpers, task masters, or simply strong shoulders to lean on. People who first learn they might have cancer often n 10/17/2012
Internationally Renowned Lung Cancer Expert Comes To Ohio State COLUMBUS, Ohio – Internationally renowned lung cancer expert Dr. David Carbone will be developing and leading a new thoracic oncology center at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center Watch 10/17/2012

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