In this issue of impactCancer, we look at how a genomic study points to new treatment approaches for advanced small-cell lung cancer.
We also offer a pair of stories about two cancer survivors who credit The James for helping to save their lives, a look back at President Biden's visit to Ohio State and an update on some of the innovative cancer research currently underway at The James.
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A college professor and mother of three, Nancy Rudd is a no-nonsense woman. And her message is clear when it comes to encouraging others to get timely cancer screenings.
A new study of advanced small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) led by researchers at the OSUCCC – James has identified molecular patterns linked to patients developing resistance to certain therapies.
Creating a cancer-free world is an ambitious vision, one that requires the right combination of talent, expertise and passion. Through Time and Change, we believe we can create paths forward to enhance the landscape of cancer prevention, detection, diagnosis and treatment.
Deliang Guo, PhD, has been named to the Urban and Shelley Meyer Professorship in Cancer. This newly established professorship has been made possible with $1 million from the Urban and Shelley Meyer Fund for Cancer Research.
The OSUCCC – James has received a $10 million gift from the Paula and Rodger Riney Foundation to establish the Riney Family Foundation Myeloma Center for Advanced Research Excellence (Myeloma CARE).
The Coughlin family's personal experience with cancer formed their commitment to raise public awareness about cancer prevention and to raise dollars for cancer research.
President Joe Biden brought his passion for cancer research to Ohio State, where he met with doctors to discuss innovation underway at The James — a “source of hope” that continues to break new ground in the nationwide effort to create a cancer-free world.
Community Partners are passionate individuals, groups and corporations who share our vision of creating a cancer-free world. Hundreds of Community Partners are raising critical funds to further research, education and patient care at the OSUCCC – James. This past year, more than $3.4 million has been raised through corporate initiatives, promotions and local events.
“In our family,” says 55-year-old cancer survivor Jay McDaniel, “it wasn’t a matter of if we would get cancer but when.”