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‘Up On The Roof’ Benefits James Cancer Hospital COLUMBUS, Ohio – The 18th annual Up on the Roof event to raise money for The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institut 8/1/2011
Advanced Radiation Oncology Wing Opens At JamesCare Comprehensive Breast Center New radiation technology offers faster, more precise breast cancer treatment COLUMBUS, Ohio – Radiation oncology experts at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James 7/18/2011
Indirubin: Component Of Chinese Herbal Remedy Might Block Brain Tumor’s Spread COLUMBUS, Ohio – The active ingredient in a traditional Chinese herbal remedy might help treat deadly brain tumors, according to a new study by researchers at the Ohio State University Comprehensive Watch 7/12/2011
How Curing Cancer In Dogs At Ohio State Helps Humans, Too COLUMBUS, Ohio – Man’s best friend is helping us to better understand cancer in humans. Comparative oncology explores the biology and therapy of naturally occurring cancer in animals. Scientists Watch 6/30/2011
Turneys Give $1 Million For OSU Medical Center Expansion COLUMBUS – Sharen and Charles Turney, and their son Matthew, have made a $1 million commitment to support the construction of the new Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. Jam Watch 6/24/2011
Medical Center, The James To Receive National Award COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Department of Pharmacy at The Ohio State University Medical Center and the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solov 6/22/2011
$1 Million To Fund Head And Neck Cancer Chair At The James COLUMBUS, Ohio – Two siblings are honoring their deceased parents by pledging $1 million to create an endowed chair in head and neck cancer research at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer 6/21/2011
LIVESTRONG To Fund Support Group At James Cancer Hospital COLUMBUS, Ohio – The LIVESTRONG Community Impact Project is funding a post-treatment support program for cancer survivors at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Can 6/9/2011
Vitamin D – The Known And The Unknown COLUMBUS, Ohio – This much researchers know: vitamin D and calcium play a key role in bone health. Less clear is the quantity of vitamin D needed to achieve certain health outcomes, says Dr. Steven Watch 6/8/2011
Novel Experimental Agent Is Highly Active In CLL Patients, Interim Study Shows COLUMBUS, Ohio – An interim analysis of a phase II clinical trial indicates that a novel experimental agent for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is highly active and well tolerated both in patients 6/3/2011
MEDIA ADVISORY -- Ohio State Cancer Experts Available To Provide Perspective On Research Presented At Annual ASCO Meeting COLUMBUS, Ohio – Cancer researchers at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James) are available f 6/2/2011
Carson Named Vice-Chair of National Melanoma Committee COLUMBUS, Ohio – Dr. William Carson III, a surgical oncologist who also serves as associate director of clinical research for The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James C 6/1/2011
Gene Change Identifies Brain Cancer Patients That Respond Better To Treatment COLUMBUS, Ohio – New research proves that a change in a particular gene can identify which patients with a specific kind of brain cancer will respond better to treatment. Testing for the gene can dist 5/31/2011
Ohio State Nurse Awarded NCCN Young Investigator Grant COLUMBUS, Ohio – The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Foundation has awarded five grants as part of its first Young Investigator Awards Program. Joanne Lester, a research scientist and on 5/24/2011
Low-Dose Sorafenib May Improve Therapy For Head And Neck Cancer COLUMBUS, Ohio – Adding low doses of the targeted agent sorafenib to the chemotherapy and radiation now often used to treat head and neck cancer might significantly improve patient care and quality of 5/16/2011
James Cancer Hospital’s Flash Mob Is Dancing In The Streets COLUMBUS, Ohio – At precisely 7:07 a.m. Saturday (5/14), a flash mob featuring more than 200 people affiliated with the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospi Watch 5/15/2011
Ohio State Receives Grants For Breast Cancer Programs COLUMBUS, Ohio – Komen Columbus has awarded more than $140,000 in grants to fund breast cancer programs at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and R 5/12/2011
Annual ‘Celebration For Life’ Event To Benefit The James COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute will host the 10th annual “Celebration for Life” fundr 5/12/2011
Findings Could Lead To A Blood Test For Lung Cancer COLUMBUS, Ohio – Researchers have identified characteristic patterns of molecules called microRNA (miRNA) in the blood of people with lung cancer that might reveal both the presence and aggressiveness Watch 5/12/2011
Ohio State Leukemia Expert To Join National Academy COLUMBUS, Ohio – Dr. Clara D. Bloomfield (43015), an international authority on leukemia and lymphoma at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center –Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Rich 5/10/2011
Ohio State Surgeons Rebuild Pelvis Of Cancer Patient COLUMBUS, Ohio – In a rare and medically remarkable operation, a multi-disciplinary team of surgeons at the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Rich Watch 5/4/2011
Agent Selectively Targets Malignant B Cells In Chronic Leukemia, Study Shows COLUMBUS, Ohio – A new experimental drug selectively kills the cancerous cells that cause chronic lymphocytic leukemia, according to a new study by researchers at the Ohio State University Comprehensi 5/3/2011
Targeted Agent Selumetinib Shows Promise In Biliary Cancer COLUMBUS, Ohio – The experimental agent selumetinib has shown promising results in people with advanced biliary cancer, according to a multi-institutional clinical trial led by cancer researchers at T 4/26/2011
Media Advisory: Public Session of the Cancer Drug Development Roundtable at Ohio State WHAT: Public Session of the Cancer Drug Development Roundtable at Ohio State The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center—Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Insti 4/25/2011
Study Shows How Inflammation Can Lead To Cancer COLUMBUS, Ohio – A new study shows how inflammation can help cause cancer. Chronic inflammation due to infection or to conditions such as chronic inflammatory bowel disease is associated with up to 25 Watch 4/18/2011
Renowned Surgical Oncologist to Direct New Breast Center COLUMBUS, Ohio – One of the country’s foremost experts in breast cancer and a widely recognized name in the central Ohio cancer community has been named director of the newly opened JamesCare Comprehe 4/12/2011
JamesCare Comprehensive Breast Center To Host Community Open House COLUMBUS, Ohio – The JamesCare Comprehensive Breast Center, 1145 Olentangy River Rd., will host a community open house from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 16 to showcase the new world-class facility that 4/6/2011
Strawberries May Slow Precancerous Growth in Esophagus COLUMBUS, Ohio – Eating strawberries may be a way to help people at risk of esophageal cancer protect themselves from the disease, according to a new study by researchers at The Ohio State University Watch 4/6/2011
Ohio State Surgeon Performs Unique ‘Rotation’ Surgery On Cancer Patient COLUMBUS, Ohio – Two years ago, Dugan Smith, an athletic and active fourth-grader, fell and broke his femur, revealing a softball-sized tumor just above his knee. Now, after undergoing a unique surger Watch 3/31/2011
102nd Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research COLUMBUS, Ohio – Cancer researchers at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James) are available f 3/30/2011
Stefanie’s Champions Luncheon Honors Cancer Caregivers COLUMBUS, Ohio – The 12th annual Stefanie’s Champions awards luncheon will honor five extraordinary heroes in the lives of cancer patients in the Archie M. Griffin Grand Ballroom at The Ohio Union, 17 3/28/2011
Oncologist To Present Annual Block Lecture At Ohio State COLUMBUS, Ohio – Dr. Bruce A. Chabner, director clinical research at the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, has been selected to receive the 18th annual Herbert and Maxine Block Memorial Le 3/22/2011
Combined Interventions Improve Depression In Cancer Patients COLUMBUS, Ohio – A novel psychological treatment for depressed patients coping with the stresses of cancer significantly improved their depressive symptoms, while also improving fatigue and mental hea 3/22/2011
A New Anticancer Vaccine Study Starts At The James COLUMBUS, Ohio – A new early phase clinical trial investigating the safety of an experimental anticancer vaccine designed to prevent a number of types of solid tumors is under way at the Ohio State Un 3/21/2011
Combining Two Peptide Inhibitors Might Block Tumor Growth COLUMBUS, Ohio – A new study suggests that combining two experimental anticancer peptide agents might simultaneously block formation of new tumor blood vessels while also inhibiting the growth of tumo 3/14/2011
Ohio State Performing Brain Surgery Through The Nose COLUMBUS, Ohio – Earlier this year, Tricia Wharton gave birth to a healthy baby girl and underwent successful skull-based surgery to remove a large malignant tumor from her sinus cavity – all within t Watch 3/7/2011
Ohio State Study: Targeted Ovarian Cancer Therapy Not Cost-Effective COLUMBUS, Ohio – An analysis conducted by Ohio State University cancer researchers has found that adding the targeted therapy bevacizumab to the treatment of patients with advanced ovarian cancer is n Watch 3/7/2011
Marcucci Assumes New Role In Ohio State Cancer Program COLUMBUS, Ohio – Dr. Guido Marcucci (43017) has been appointed associate director of translational research for the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital 3/4/2011
Research Identifies Small Subset Of Normal White Blood Cells That Gives Rise To A Rare Leukemia COLUMBUS, Ohio – New research has identified a small subset of normal white blood cells in the body that gives rise to a rare incurable form of leukemia. The study, led by investigators at The Ohio S 3/2/2011
Paskett To Lead Preventive Oncology Society Meeting COLUMBUS, Ohio – As president of the American Society of Preventive Oncology (ASPO), Electra D. Paskett (43017), associate director of Population Sciences at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Ca 2/23/2011
Cancer-Causing Virus Exploits Key Cell- Survival Proteins COLUMBUS, Ohio – A cancer-causing retrovirus exploits key proteins in its host cells to extend the life of those cells, thereby prolonging its own survival and ability to spread, according to a new st 2/22/2011
Pelotonia To Fund Graduate Cancer Research At Ohio State COLUMBUS, Ohio – A portion of the dollars raised by the Pelotonia grassroots cycling tour will fund 22 graduate student cancer researchers at the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Ar 2/11/2011
Ohio State Cancer Center to Host 13th Annual Scientific Meeting COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC-James) will hold the 13th annual scientific me 2/9/2011
Dr. Caligiuri To Discuss Cancer Research During “Fireside Chat” COLUMBUS, Ohio – Dr. Michael A. Caligiuri, director of The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center and CEO of the James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, will discuss the future 2/7/2011
National Cancer Institute Bestows Highest Rating on The Ohio State University COLUMBUS, Ohio – The National Cancer Institute (NCI) has awarded The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center the highest possible rating – “exceptional” – after completing its scientific pee 1/31/2011
Ohio State University To Lead New Pancreatic Cancer Trial COLUMBUS, Ohio – Dr. Tanios Bekaii-Saab, medical director of gastrointestinal oncology at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove 1/25/2011
Study Discovers Molecular Network That Influences Development Of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia COLUMBUS, Ohio – A study shows for the first time that the three most common chromosome changes seen in chronic lymphocytic leukemia disrupt a molecular network that includes several important genes a 1/25/2011
Study Provides Molecular Rationale For Combining Targeted Agents To Treat Breast Cancer COLUMBUS, Ohio – A new study by Ohio State University cancer researchers provides a rational for treating breast cancer by combining two kinds of targeted agents, one that inhibits an overactive, canc 1/13/2011
Virus Might Fight Brain Tumors Better If Armed With Bacterial Enzyme, Study Shows COLUMBUS, Ohio – New research shows that oncolytic viruses, which are engineered to destroy cancer cells, might be more effective in treating deadly brain tumors if equipped with an enzyme that helps Watch 1/12/2011
Ohio State University Cancer Conferences Calendar Listings Winter 2011 Calendar items from The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute For additional information, contact the media rela 1/11/2011

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Featured Story

Delayed Treatment for Breast Cancer Has 'Profound Effect'

For broadcast quality video and photos, visit our media center.

‘Up On The Roof’ Benefits James Cancer Hospital COLUMBUS, Ohio – The 18th annual Up on the Roof event to raise money for The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institut 8/1/2011
Advanced Radiation Oncology Wing Opens At JamesCare Comprehensive Breast Center New radiation technology offers faster, more precise breast cancer treatment COLUMBUS, Ohio – Radiation oncology experts at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James 7/18/2011
Indirubin: Component Of Chinese Herbal Remedy Might Block Brain Tumor’s Spread COLUMBUS, Ohio – The active ingredient in a traditional Chinese herbal remedy might help treat deadly brain tumors, according to a new study by researchers at the Ohio State University Comprehensive Watch 7/12/2011
How Curing Cancer In Dogs At Ohio State Helps Humans, Too COLUMBUS, Ohio – Man’s best friend is helping us to better understand cancer in humans. Comparative oncology explores the biology and therapy of naturally occurring cancer in animals. Scientists Watch 6/30/2011
Turneys Give $1 Million For OSU Medical Center Expansion COLUMBUS – Sharen and Charles Turney, and their son Matthew, have made a $1 million commitment to support the construction of the new Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. Jam Watch 6/24/2011
Medical Center, The James To Receive National Award COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Department of Pharmacy at The Ohio State University Medical Center and the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solov 6/22/2011
$1 Million To Fund Head And Neck Cancer Chair At The James COLUMBUS, Ohio – Two siblings are honoring their deceased parents by pledging $1 million to create an endowed chair in head and neck cancer research at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer 6/21/2011
LIVESTRONG To Fund Support Group At James Cancer Hospital COLUMBUS, Ohio – The LIVESTRONG Community Impact Project is funding a post-treatment support program for cancer survivors at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Can 6/9/2011
Vitamin D – The Known And The Unknown COLUMBUS, Ohio – This much researchers know: vitamin D and calcium play a key role in bone health. Less clear is the quantity of vitamin D needed to achieve certain health outcomes, says Dr. Steven Watch 6/8/2011
Novel Experimental Agent Is Highly Active In CLL Patients, Interim Study Shows COLUMBUS, Ohio – An interim analysis of a phase II clinical trial indicates that a novel experimental agent for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is highly active and well tolerated both in patients 6/3/2011
MEDIA ADVISORY -- Ohio State Cancer Experts Available To Provide Perspective On Research Presented At Annual ASCO Meeting COLUMBUS, Ohio – Cancer researchers at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James) are available f 6/2/2011
Carson Named Vice-Chair of National Melanoma Committee COLUMBUS, Ohio – Dr. William Carson III, a surgical oncologist who also serves as associate director of clinical research for The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James C 6/1/2011
Gene Change Identifies Brain Cancer Patients That Respond Better To Treatment COLUMBUS, Ohio – New research proves that a change in a particular gene can identify which patients with a specific kind of brain cancer will respond better to treatment. Testing for the gene can dist 5/31/2011
Ohio State Nurse Awarded NCCN Young Investigator Grant COLUMBUS, Ohio – The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Foundation has awarded five grants as part of its first Young Investigator Awards Program. Joanne Lester, a research scientist and on 5/24/2011
Low-Dose Sorafenib May Improve Therapy For Head And Neck Cancer COLUMBUS, Ohio – Adding low doses of the targeted agent sorafenib to the chemotherapy and radiation now often used to treat head and neck cancer might significantly improve patient care and quality of 5/16/2011
James Cancer Hospital’s Flash Mob Is Dancing In The Streets COLUMBUS, Ohio – At precisely 7:07 a.m. Saturday (5/14), a flash mob featuring more than 200 people affiliated with the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospi Watch 5/15/2011
Ohio State Receives Grants For Breast Cancer Programs COLUMBUS, Ohio – Komen Columbus has awarded more than $140,000 in grants to fund breast cancer programs at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and R 5/12/2011
Annual ‘Celebration For Life’ Event To Benefit The James COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute will host the 10th annual “Celebration for Life” fundr 5/12/2011
Findings Could Lead To A Blood Test For Lung Cancer COLUMBUS, Ohio – Researchers have identified characteristic patterns of molecules called microRNA (miRNA) in the blood of people with lung cancer that might reveal both the presence and aggressiveness Watch 5/12/2011
Ohio State Leukemia Expert To Join National Academy COLUMBUS, Ohio – Dr. Clara D. Bloomfield (43015), an international authority on leukemia and lymphoma at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center –Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Rich 5/10/2011
Ohio State Surgeons Rebuild Pelvis Of Cancer Patient COLUMBUS, Ohio – In a rare and medically remarkable operation, a multi-disciplinary team of surgeons at the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Rich Watch 5/4/2011
Agent Selectively Targets Malignant B Cells In Chronic Leukemia, Study Shows COLUMBUS, Ohio – A new experimental drug selectively kills the cancerous cells that cause chronic lymphocytic leukemia, according to a new study by researchers at the Ohio State University Comprehensi 5/3/2011
Targeted Agent Selumetinib Shows Promise In Biliary Cancer COLUMBUS, Ohio – The experimental agent selumetinib has shown promising results in people with advanced biliary cancer, according to a multi-institutional clinical trial led by cancer researchers at T 4/26/2011
Media Advisory: Public Session of the Cancer Drug Development Roundtable at Ohio State WHAT: Public Session of the Cancer Drug Development Roundtable at Ohio State The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center—Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Insti 4/25/2011
Study Shows How Inflammation Can Lead To Cancer COLUMBUS, Ohio – A new study shows how inflammation can help cause cancer. Chronic inflammation due to infection or to conditions such as chronic inflammatory bowel disease is associated with up to 25 Watch 4/18/2011
Renowned Surgical Oncologist to Direct New Breast Center COLUMBUS, Ohio – One of the country’s foremost experts in breast cancer and a widely recognized name in the central Ohio cancer community has been named director of the newly opened JamesCare Comprehe 4/12/2011
JamesCare Comprehensive Breast Center To Host Community Open House COLUMBUS, Ohio – The JamesCare Comprehensive Breast Center, 1145 Olentangy River Rd., will host a community open house from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 16 to showcase the new world-class facility that 4/6/2011
Strawberries May Slow Precancerous Growth in Esophagus COLUMBUS, Ohio – Eating strawberries may be a way to help people at risk of esophageal cancer protect themselves from the disease, according to a new study by researchers at The Ohio State University Watch 4/6/2011
Ohio State Surgeon Performs Unique ‘Rotation’ Surgery On Cancer Patient COLUMBUS, Ohio – Two years ago, Dugan Smith, an athletic and active fourth-grader, fell and broke his femur, revealing a softball-sized tumor just above his knee. Now, after undergoing a unique surger Watch 3/31/2011
102nd Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research COLUMBUS, Ohio – Cancer researchers at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James) are available f 3/30/2011
Stefanie’s Champions Luncheon Honors Cancer Caregivers COLUMBUS, Ohio – The 12th annual Stefanie’s Champions awards luncheon will honor five extraordinary heroes in the lives of cancer patients in the Archie M. Griffin Grand Ballroom at The Ohio Union, 17 3/28/2011
Oncologist To Present Annual Block Lecture At Ohio State COLUMBUS, Ohio – Dr. Bruce A. Chabner, director clinical research at the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, has been selected to receive the 18th annual Herbert and Maxine Block Memorial Le 3/22/2011
Combined Interventions Improve Depression In Cancer Patients COLUMBUS, Ohio – A novel psychological treatment for depressed patients coping with the stresses of cancer significantly improved their depressive symptoms, while also improving fatigue and mental hea 3/22/2011
A New Anticancer Vaccine Study Starts At The James COLUMBUS, Ohio – A new early phase clinical trial investigating the safety of an experimental anticancer vaccine designed to prevent a number of types of solid tumors is under way at the Ohio State Un 3/21/2011
Combining Two Peptide Inhibitors Might Block Tumor Growth COLUMBUS, Ohio – A new study suggests that combining two experimental anticancer peptide agents might simultaneously block formation of new tumor blood vessels while also inhibiting the growth of tumo 3/14/2011
Ohio State Performing Brain Surgery Through The Nose COLUMBUS, Ohio – Earlier this year, Tricia Wharton gave birth to a healthy baby girl and underwent successful skull-based surgery to remove a large malignant tumor from her sinus cavity – all within t Watch 3/7/2011
Ohio State Study: Targeted Ovarian Cancer Therapy Not Cost-Effective COLUMBUS, Ohio – An analysis conducted by Ohio State University cancer researchers has found that adding the targeted therapy bevacizumab to the treatment of patients with advanced ovarian cancer is n Watch 3/7/2011
Marcucci Assumes New Role In Ohio State Cancer Program COLUMBUS, Ohio – Dr. Guido Marcucci (43017) has been appointed associate director of translational research for the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital 3/4/2011
Research Identifies Small Subset Of Normal White Blood Cells That Gives Rise To A Rare Leukemia COLUMBUS, Ohio – New research has identified a small subset of normal white blood cells in the body that gives rise to a rare incurable form of leukemia. The study, led by investigators at The Ohio S 3/2/2011
Paskett To Lead Preventive Oncology Society Meeting COLUMBUS, Ohio – As president of the American Society of Preventive Oncology (ASPO), Electra D. Paskett (43017), associate director of Population Sciences at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Ca 2/23/2011
Cancer-Causing Virus Exploits Key Cell- Survival Proteins COLUMBUS, Ohio – A cancer-causing retrovirus exploits key proteins in its host cells to extend the life of those cells, thereby prolonging its own survival and ability to spread, according to a new st 2/22/2011
Pelotonia To Fund Graduate Cancer Research At Ohio State COLUMBUS, Ohio – A portion of the dollars raised by the Pelotonia grassroots cycling tour will fund 22 graduate student cancer researchers at the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Ar 2/11/2011
Ohio State Cancer Center to Host 13th Annual Scientific Meeting COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC-James) will hold the 13th annual scientific me 2/9/2011
Dr. Caligiuri To Discuss Cancer Research During “Fireside Chat” COLUMBUS, Ohio – Dr. Michael A. Caligiuri, director of The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center and CEO of the James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, will discuss the future 2/7/2011
National Cancer Institute Bestows Highest Rating on The Ohio State University COLUMBUS, Ohio – The National Cancer Institute (NCI) has awarded The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center the highest possible rating – “exceptional” – after completing its scientific pee 1/31/2011
Ohio State University To Lead New Pancreatic Cancer Trial COLUMBUS, Ohio – Dr. Tanios Bekaii-Saab, medical director of gastrointestinal oncology at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove 1/25/2011
Study Discovers Molecular Network That Influences Development Of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia COLUMBUS, Ohio – A study shows for the first time that the three most common chromosome changes seen in chronic lymphocytic leukemia disrupt a molecular network that includes several important genes a 1/25/2011
Study Provides Molecular Rationale For Combining Targeted Agents To Treat Breast Cancer COLUMBUS, Ohio – A new study by Ohio State University cancer researchers provides a rational for treating breast cancer by combining two kinds of targeted agents, one that inhibits an overactive, canc 1/13/2011
Virus Might Fight Brain Tumors Better If Armed With Bacterial Enzyme, Study Shows COLUMBUS, Ohio – New research shows that oncolytic viruses, which are engineered to destroy cancer cells, might be more effective in treating deadly brain tumors if equipped with an enzyme that helps Watch 1/12/2011
Ohio State University Cancer Conferences Calendar Listings Winter 2011 Calendar items from The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute For additional information, contact the media rela 1/11/2011