All Posts: Lombardi Stories
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Speakers at Ruesch Symposium Policy Forum Discuss the Cost of Cancer Care
(December 18, 2015) — At the first policy briefing held during the annual symposium of the Ruesch Center for the Cure of Gastrointestinal Cancers, speakers focused on issues related to the cost and v
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Power of Pink Event Raises Money for Capital Breast Care Center
December 9, 2015 — Over 120 women clad in pink filled Redwood restaurant in Bethesda, MD, on Thursday, October 22nd, for the 4th annual Power of Pink — Working out to Stop Breast Cancer event. The lu
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Center for Drug Discovery Director Wins Prestigious Award for Remarkable Research Record
November 1, 2015 — Milton Brown, MD, PhD, director of the Center for Drug Discovery (CDD) at Georgetown Lombardi, recently received the Percy L. Julian Award from the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Engineers (NOBCChE). Bestowed for distinguished contributions in pure or applied research in science or engineering, the award […]
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Cancer Research Takes Center Stage at Annual Lombardi Gala
October 30, 2015 — At the 29th Annual Lombardi Gala on October 24, nearly 800 advocates, cancer survivors and community leaders gathered at the Washington Hilton to show their support in the fight to eradicate cancer. Attendees raised funds for cancer research, education and treatment, bringing the total proceeds since the Gala’s inception to approximately […]
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Capital Breast Care Center Highlights Accomplishments and Advocates at Gift of Life Breakfast
October 28, 2015 — At its 8th Annual Gift of Life Breakfast, Capital Breast Care Center (CBCC) and its supporters recognized the incredible strides made by the organization, as well as the continued need for a strong community. Founded in 2004, CBCC provides health education and breast cancer screening services to women in the Washington, […]
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Georgetown Lombardi to Honor Devon Still and Washington Area Lexus Dealers at Annual Gala
October 19, 2015 — At its 29th Annual Gala on October 24, Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center will present two awards to leaders who have made a positive difference in the fight against cancer. Devon Still, former defensive tackle for the Cincinnati Bengals, will receive the NFL Players Association Georgetown Lombardi Award, and the Washington […]
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Hyundai Hope on Wheels Brings Fun and Funding to Georgetown Lombardi
September 18, 2015 — As part of its national tour for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Hyundai Hope on Wheels visited Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center on September 16 to honor Scholar Hope Grant recipient Jeffrey Toretsky, MD. Many of the attendees were local children personally affected by cancer, who reveled in the opportunity to be a part […]
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Virtual Molecular Tumor Board Brings a Collaborative Approach to Precision Medicine
(September 4, 2015) — Having to tell cancer patients there are no more treatments available for their conditions is one of the worst situations a doctor can face. However, improvements in precision medicine are helping doctors find effective therapies for even the deadliest cancers. By participating in a Virtual Molecular Tumor Board, Georgetown Lombardi is […]
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New Clinical Trial Led by Lombardi Doctor to Compare Drug Sequences in Treatment of Melanoma
August 31, 2015 — A new nationwide clinical trial that recently opened at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital will help doctors determine not only which drugs are most effective, but also how the order in which the drugs are administered affects patient outcomes. Conducted by the ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group, […]
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Lombardi Researcher Receives $6.4 Million Grant to Study Cancer and Aging
August 20, 2015 — While cancer disproportionately affects older individuals, there is relatively little research funding devoted to exploring the relationship between cancer and aging. With the support of the National Cancer Institute (NCI), Georgetown Lombardi scientist Jeanne Mandelblatt, MD, MPH, will spend seven years investigating this underdeveloped field. As the recipient of a NCI […]
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