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Columbia researchers have shined new light on how the “dark” part of the genome allows cancer cells to be detected by the immune system, which could lead to better immunotherapies.
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Columbia’s researchers have opened a trial of a noninvasive, focused ultrasound approach to open the blood-brain barrier, enabling higher concentrations of an effective drug to enter the brain.
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In the past decade, physicians have recommended that women undergoing some surgeries have their fallopian tubes removed at the same time to prevent ovarian cancer.
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Columbia expert Dr. Fatemeh Momen-Heravi shares facts about HPV-related cancer risk factors and prevention.
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- April 3, 2014
Alfred Neugut, MD, PhD, says it may be time to make aspirin a part of the conventional standard of care for colon cancer.
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- March 26, 2014
Early detection of retinoblastoma in children does not improve outcomes, suggests a Mailman study.
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- March 12, 2014
This patient-focused event will highlight the latest advances in the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of colorectal cancer.
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- February 20, 2014
The American Medical Association has honored P&S student Gregory Joice for his research.
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- January 23, 2014
Breast cancer study in mice suggests that radiation therapy to unaffected breast could reduce risk of second cancer.
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- January 21, 2014
Common type of leukemia may start with a change in bone cells.
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- January 6, 2014
NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center has named leading physician-scientist Dr. Gary Schwartz chief of the Division of Hematology/Oncology in the Department of Medicine and associate director for research of its Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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- November 21, 2013
While smoking rates are down in the U.S., electronic cigarette sales are rising. Experts warn that these smokeless devices are not risk free.
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- November 18, 2013
On Saturday, November 16, the Columbia University Department of Surgery hosted Lung Cancer Awareness Day at the medical center campus, in Washington Heights.
- November 8, 2013
In August 2013, a large study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found that following a high quality diet may help to reduce one’s risk for developing pancreatic cancer.
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