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Founder establishes Sense of Security for breast cancer patients
UC Denver Network, Nov. 3, 2008
Women living in difficult day-to-day financial situations find themselves having to choose between food and prescription drugs, car insurance and co-pays, or rent and medical bills when they have breast cancer. Who is there to help in this situation?
MALE BREAST CANCER
850 KOA Radio ‘Your Health’, 10.20
Eileen Thomas, PhD, RN, and Ricky Mott, MEd, a participant, interviewed with Robbyn Hart from Clear Channel Radio for a story on the UC Denver College of Nursing male breast cancer knowledge and awareness study on Oct. 13. The story aired on Your Health on 850 KOA Radio on Oct. 20 for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Changing the face of cancer: College of Nursing tackling a seldom discussed form of male breast cancer
Aurora Sentinel, 10.23
Eileen Thomas, PhD, RN, and Ricky Mott, MEd, interviewed with the Aurora Sentinel for a story on the UC Denver College of Nursing male breast cancer knowledge and awareness study. The story ran on Oct. 23.
Using adult stem cells to look for cures
KUSA-TV CH 9 (NBC), 10/12
Dr. Dennis Roop, Charles C. Gates Regenerative Medicine & Stem Cell Biology program at the UC Denver School of Medicine, and member of UCCC, interviewed.
UC Denver Cancer Researchers Win $599,999 Komen Grant
Colorado Higher Ed News, 10/1/08
Researchers from the University of Colorado Cancer Center (UCCC) have been awarded a $599,999 grant from the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Also in the Denver Nursing Star and Aurora Sentinel .
Study Results Build a Case for Prostate Cancer Focal Therapy
Oncology & Biotech News
A potential new option for prostate cancer patients who have isolated, localized disease can have a huge impact on both cost effectiveness and quality of life for the patient. Al Barqawi, MD, FRCS, interviewed.
MRI is doctor’s latest tool for breast cancer screening
Rocky Mountain News, 9/24/08
Christina Finlayson, MD, director of the Breast Center at the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine mentioned.
On the move: Dr. Amy Keating
Denver Post, 9/24
ST. BALDRICK'S FOUNDATION: Awarded $330,000 to Dr. Amy Keating, assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine, as a St. Baldrick's Scholar for three years. The new funding program is awarded to promising young pediatric oncologists to pursue childhood-cancer research.
Multiple treatment options for patients with early-stage invasive breast cancer
Cure Magazine, Fall 2008 issue
Anthony Elias, MD, interviewed about treatment options for early-stage invasive breast cancer and rates of reoccurrence. Treatment for early-stage breast cancer (stages 1 and 2) has entered a bewildering era with new drugs on the horizon, old drugs under scrutiny for use in particular types of patients, new diagnostics based on tumor genetics, and new treatment regimens.
Massage may ease pain in advanced cancer
Cancer.net, 09/24
Jean Kutner, MD, interviewed about a recent UC Denver School of Medicine study that identified massage as beneficial to cancer patients, especially those that are hospice patients as well.
Bloomberg News, 9/22: Massage eases pain in cancer patients; Rocky Mountain News, 9/17: Study hails massage for cancer patients; FoxNews.com, 9/17: Cancer Patients Feel Less Pain After Massage; Forbes.com, 9/16: Massage Therapy Helps Those With Advanced Cancer
Surviving and guiding the research on breast cancer
KUSA-TV (NBC 9)
Not once, but twice, Vicky Tosher has been told she has breast cancer. That news interrupted her life and changed her career. The National Breast Cancer Coalition turned Tosher into an advocate. She left corporate America to work for a non-profit group that helps breast cancer patients.
Stars come out to fight cancer
Rocky Mountain News, 9/1 (Spotlight section)
Stand Up to Cancer event; Stand Up to Cancer and the Stand Up to Cancer viewing party at the University of Colorado Cancer Center, KOA Radio: 6:20 a.m. and 8:20 a.m.; KBCO: 7:30 a.m., 9/5
Hospital Reaches Cancer Treatment Milestone
KMGH-TV CH 4 (CBS) Denver , 9/4
For more information about Phase 1 Clinical Trials at the University of Colorado Cancer Center.
Resource Room Keeps Cancer Patients Informed
KMGH-TV CH 4 (CBS) Denver , 9/4
University of Colorado Cancer Center story; Stand Up to Cancer viewing party mentioned
Despite progress, the fight goes on
KUSA-TV CH 9 (NBC) Denver , 9/4
Stephen Hunger, MD, interviewed on pediatric cancer and cancer research leading up to the airing of the TV special, Stand Up to Cancer
CU Finds Supplement Could Help Treat Some Cancers
KMGH-TV CH 4 (CBS) Denver , 9/2
Robert Sclafani, PhD, and David Raben, MD, interviewed for a story on Resveratrol and how it treats head and neck cancer. The story aired on 9.2, leading up to the airing of the TV special, Stand Up to Cancer.
Clinic for childhood cancer survivors
KUSA-TV CH 9 (NBC), 9/2
Kerry Moss, MD, interviewed for a story about the new TACTIC clinic at University of Colorado Hospital. The clinic’s first patient on July 3 also interviewed. The story aired this week leading up to the Stand Up 2 Cancer viewing event at the University of Colorado Cancer Center on Sept. 5.
Colorado contingent shows up for Stand Up to Cancer event
Aurora Sentinel, Sept. 7, 2008
Test giving hope to lung cancer patients
Ch 7, 9/5
Fred Hirsch, MD, PhD, interviewed for a story about using cetuximab to treat patients with EGFR-positive non-small cell lung cancer
Researchers working to help thyroid cancer patients (search for thyroid cancer in last 7 days to get to link. direct link unavailable)
Ch 7, 9/55
Also, of interest from Associated Press this week:
Domino effect found in 2 cancers
The discovery points to a new, broader approach for fighting brain and pancreatic tumors.
Associated Press, 9/5
A readily available gene test can help doctors know which lung cancer patients will benefit from target therapy. Colorado Matters: Gene test leads to targeted cancer treatment, Fred Hirsch, MD, PhD, Paul Bunn, MD and Yang Chen, MD interviewed
The collaboration between CU and CSU in cancer research was the subject of a Kathy Walsh story on News 4. Human, Animal Cancer Centers Toast Work Together.
Tim Byers, MD, talks about research showing cancer survivors are no more or less likely than anyone else to significant change their lifestyles (exercise and diet, specifically) and the need for cancer rehabilitation programs to help survivors become more active and healthy. Good behavior: Cancer survivors get motivated to change lifestyle, and reap the benefits
CURE magazine, Summer issue 2008
Tim Byers, MD, MPH, UCCC Deputy Director and Professor of Preventive Medicine and Biometrics at the University of Colorado Denver, was interviewed by national and local media outlets about his new study that shows being poor puts you at higher risk of dying from cancer. Poorer Patients have Poorer Survival After Cancer Diagnosis. Forbes online, 06/23/08.
Paul Bunn, MD, UCCC Director, was honored at an event on May 13. CU Cancer Center Says Goodbye to Dr. Bunn. (Denver Post, 06/10/08)
Richard Dickerman, a UCCC esophageal cancer patient, was interviewed in conjunction with cancer survivors day by Kim Christiansen at 9News. Living with Cancer and Celebrating . (06/07/08)
E. David Crawford, MD, interviewed with NBC News about the SCORE study on salvage cryoablation in recurrent prostate cancer. It ran in 50+ markets, including on Denver's Channel 4.
Wells Messersmith, MD, interviewed with MedNews Today at the ASCO meeting about Eloxatin and colon cancer. ASCO: Oxaliplatin (Eloxatin) Gives Survival Edge for Colon Cancer.
Laurie Gaspar, MD, interviewed with Channel 31 about Sen. Kennedy's Diagnosis.Colo. doctors researching Sen. Kennedy's diagnosis 05/20/08
Anthony Elias, MD, interviewed with the Longmont Times-Call about cancer cures depending on clinical cancer trials.Trials of Life: Cancer cures dependent on clinical testing 05/27/08
Cancer Center drive drums up new marrow donors: Aurora Sentinel, 5/14
Robert Sclafani, PhD on resveratrol in cancer CBS4
Andrew Thorburn, PhD, interviewed with KMGH-TV CH 7 (ABC) about advancements in cancer research in the last 20 years. The story aired this week during a special cancer series that ran on the morning news.
4/28, KMGH-TV CH 7 (ABC): Cancer’s latest: The last 20 years
Paul Bunn, MD, interviewed with KMGH-TV CH 7 (ABC) about the latest in research and treatments for lung cancer.
4/28, KMGH-TV CH 7 (ABC): The latest in lung cancer
Arthur Liu, MD, interviewed about a new treatment ‘vault’ at the University of Colorado Cancer Center that delivers targeted radiation therapy.
4/29, KMGH-TV CH 7 (ABC): New radiation machine with built-in CT scan
Paul Bunn, MD, interviewed with KMGH-TV CH 7 (ABC) about the 20th anniversary of the University of Colorado Cancer Center.
4/29, KMGH-TV CH 7 (ABC): University of Colorado Cancer Center celebrates 20 years
Tim Byers, MD, MPH, interviewed with KMGH-TV CH 7 (ABC) and prevention, detection and control of cancer and the REGAIN trial at the University of Colorado Cancer Center. A participant in the REGAIN study also interviewed as part of this story.
4/30, KMGH-TV CH 7 (ABC): Life after breast cancer
Karl Lewis, MD, interviewed with KCNC-TV CH 4 (CBS) about melanoma awareness and a patient of the University of Colorado Cancer Center who was diagnosed with Stage IV melanoma three years ago. Due to treatments and care at the cancer center, she is still alive today. The patient started an annual fundraising/awareness campaign at a local salon that coincides with Melanoma Monday, a national day of awareness. All proceeds are donated to UCCC for melanoma research.
4/30, KCNC-TV CH 4 (CBS): Woman battles skin cancer, raises money for cure
A new prostate cancer study at the University of Colorado Cancer Center was highlighted in a story on KMGH-TV CH 7 (ABC) about new developments in prostate cancer and clinical trials for prostate cancer patients.
5/2, KMGH-TV CH 7 (ABC): New prostate cancer treatment kills with heat
The University of Colorado Cancer Center is the lead institution in a nationwide clinical trial to determine if, following radiation, a freezing method can halt the advance of cancer in patients with recurring prostate cancer.
4/30, Newswise.com: Cancer center to lead new clinical trial in treating recurrent prostate cancer
Patient Navigators Boost Colon Screens in Urban Minorities
Two new studies make the case that more personal guidance and encouragement will help increase the numbers of low-income and minority patients getting recommended screening for colorectal cancer. Tom Denberg, MD, quoted. (HealthDay News) Read more >>>
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