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Life expectancy, outcomes improving after BMT but still behind general population, study finds
Oct 05, 2021

Blood and marrow transplantation strategies have changed significantly over the past four decades; but recipients still experience excess mortality that translates into 8.7 years of life lost, according to researchers in UAB’s Institute for Cancer Outcomes and Survivorship.
$100 million in contributions to transform UAB School of Medicine
Sep 28, 2021

Record $95 million Heersink lead gift to advance strategic growth and biomedical innovation.
How does COVID-19 affect patients with cancer? Largest U.S. study shares first results
Jun 10, 2021

New findings include a significant increase in risk of death among patients who had recently had chemotherapy.