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Research study conducted at UAB shows that weekly dosage of paclitaxel versus three-week treatment does not prolong progression-free survival in patients with ovarian cancer.
UAB has joined forces with the American Cancer Society in the “80 by 18” initiative to actively promote colorectal cancer screening among its employees.
Research on using patient navigation as a means to increase participation of minorities in clinical trials is among this year’s top clinical cancer research advances.
BCRFA continues to provide substantial gifts to UAB Cancer Center to accelerate breast cancer research.
Measure of Mpl gene expression reveals a heterogonous population of leukemia stem cells: one group leukemic and the other group non-leukemic.
UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center holds annual ArtBLINK Gala to support high-priority research and provide patient and family assistance.
In a joint statement of National Cancer Institute-designated cancer centers, the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center urges parents, young adults and physicians to increase HPV vaccination rates.

A new eight-week FreshStart! program is set for Jan. 21-March 10 to help cancer survivors make healthy lifestyle changes.

Dine for a Cure, a fundraising event for cancer research, will be at MELT on Tuesday, Jan. 19.
The inaugural symposium on Nov. 19 will provide help and support for cancer patients and survivors.
A special presentation of the popular play at Virginia Samford Theatre will benefit ovarian cancer research at UAB.
Dine for a Cure, to raise money for cancer research at UAB, will be at Moe’s Original BBQ on Monday, Nov. 16
The Nov. 10 workshop will provide information and resources for lung cancer patients.
The UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center ranked as one of 100 Hospitals and Health Systems with great oncology programs in America.
New fundraising effort, Dine for a Cure, kicks off Oct. 20 at Slice.
UAB researcher reports that brentuximab vedotin may be effective therapy for older patients with Hodgkin Lymphoma who cannot tolerate standard therapy.
Summary: Several activities are planned in and around UAB for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
The three-year grant will provide graduate scholars with stipends and other financial and educational support to pursue training in disparities research.
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