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MD Anderson honors two champions for women in medicine and research
Weill Cornell Medical College Dean Laurie Glimcher, MD Anderson executive Thomas Burke (Source: M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - News Releases)
Source: M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - News Releases - March 13, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

A New Complement of Cancer Care
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has opened a specialized surgery clinic on the campus of Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, providing West Houston patients with a new level of cancer care and area physicians a new source of collaboration. (Source: M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - News Releases)
Source: M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - News Releases - February 20, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Molecular profile of invasive bladder cancer resembles that of breast cancer
Similarities point to possible chemotherapy guidance and targeted therapy for high-grade disease (Source: M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - News Releases)
Source: M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - News Releases - February 20, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Bevacizumab offers no benefit for newly diagnosed glioblastoma
The angiogenesis inhibitor bevacizumab (Avastin) failed to increase overall survival (OS) or statistically significant progression-free survival (PFS) for glioblastoma patients in the frontline setting, according to a study led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. (Source: M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - News Releases)
Source: M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - News Releases - February 20, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center Responds to CVS Caremark's Decision to Stop Selling Tobacco Products
Today, CVS Caremark, the company that operates 7,600 CVS stores nationwide, announced the bold decision to stop selling tobacco products before the end of the year. (Source: M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - News Releases)
Source: M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - News Releases - February 5, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Study finds brachytherapy offers lower rate of breast preservation compared to standard radiation for older women with breast cancer
When comparing treatments designed to enable long-term breast preservation for older women with invasive breast cancer, researchers found those treated with brachytherapy were at higher risk for a later mastectomy, compared to women treated with standard radiation therapy. The research was led by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. (Source: M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - News Releases)
Source: M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - News Releases - February 5, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Study uncovers molecular keys to invasive bladder cancer, points to potential drug targets -- including some found in other cancers
The once sketchy landscape of the molecular defects behind bladder cancer now resembles a road map to new, targeted treatments thanks to the unified efforts of scientists and physicians at 40 institutions. (Source: M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - News Releases)
Source: M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - News Releases - January 30, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

MD Anderson Announces Collaboration with Johnson & Johnson Innovation on cancer immunotherapy
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center  will collaborate with Johnson & Johnson Innovation, LLC, and its affiliate Janssen Biotech, Inc., to develop immunology-based cancer treatments through the MD Anderson Moon Shots Program immunotherapy platform. (Source: M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - News Releases)
Source: M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - News Releases - January 23, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Palm Beach community honors David Koch and Maria Floyd
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center officially became a part of the Palm Beach social season with its inaugural Making Cancer History® Award Gala, Dec. 13, 2013 at the Mar-a-Lago Club, with almost 450 guests in attendance. Known as "Milestones and Miracles," the event honored David Koch and the late Maria Floyd for their advocacy in cancer research. Ann Vandersteel, an MD Anderson cancer survivor, gave a testimonial.  (Source: M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - News Releases)
Source: M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - News Releases - January 15, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Study finds more targeted form of radiation improves survival in patients with head and neck cancers
Patients with cancers of the head and neck who  received intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT)  - a technology designed to more precisely target cancer cells and spare nearby tissue -  experienced improved outcomes, as well as reduced toxicities, compared to patients receiving conventional radiation therapy, according to new research from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. (Source: M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - News Releases)
Source: M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - News Releases - January 15, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

MD Anderson cancer experts identify five critical advances to combat tobacco use as America observes a major anti-smoking milestone
Fifty years ago this month, The U.S. Surgeon General jumpstarted America's efforts to combat lung cancer and other diseases caused by smoking with the release of the 1964 U.S. Surgeon General's Report on Smoking and Health. (Source: M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - News Releases)
Source: M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - News Releases - January 15, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

MD Anderson study finds sensor-based monitoring of cancer patients at home during radiation treatment may identify problems in their early stages
MD Anderson researchers may have found a high-tech solution to detect a common side effect of cancer treatment in its early stages, before it becomes a serious problem.   (Source: M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - News Releases)
Source: M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - News Releases - January 15, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

A simple blood test that can locate gene defects associated with cancer?
Some surprising research findings from scientists at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center suggest it's possible a simple blood test could be developed to determine whether gene mutations associated with pancreatic cancer exist without the need of locating and testing tumor tissue.  (Source: M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - News Releases)
Source: M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - News Releases - January 10, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Kinder Foundation commits $1 million for mantle cell lymphoma research
The Kinder Foundation has committed $1 million to The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to advance studies that develop more effective, durable treatments for mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) and ultimately improve MCL patient care and outcomes. The gift will support research led by Michael Wang, M.D., professor in  (Source: M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - News Releases)
Source: M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - News Releases - January 6, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

MD Anderson teams up with Pfizer to advance cancer immunotherapy
Alliance aims to accelerate and improve new treatments through MD Anderson's Moon Shots Program immunotherapy platform, led by trailblazing scientist Jim Allison, Ph.D. (Source: M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - News Releases)
Source: M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - News Releases - January 6, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news