All Posts: Lombardi Stories

• Scientific Presentations at 2019 Ruesch Symposium Inspire

  (December 9, 2019) — Some of the brightest minds in gastrointestinal (GI) cancer from around the country gathered for the scientific session of the 10th-annual Ruesch Symposium at the Omnishore Hotel in Washington, DC. With a packed agenda, the daylong event on December 6 brought together clinicians, researchers, patients, caregivers, policymakers and representatives from industry for […]

  Category: Lombardi Stories Tags: cancer, cancer research, gastrointestinal cancer, Ruesch Center, Ruesch Center Symposium

• ‘The Power of This Place is Its People’

  (November 27, 2019) — Nearly 600 supporters, community partners and volunteers showed up in force to celebrate the extraordinary team of individuals who work tirelessly searching for new and better cancer treatments and therapies at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. This year’s annual Lombardi Gala took place at Washington’s Ritz-Carlton and spotlighted some of the very […]

  Category: Lombardi Stories Tags: cancer research, Lombardi Gala, philanthropy

• Schlegel Honored at GUMC Convocation with Lifetime Contribution Award

  Category: Lombardi Stories Tags: HPV, university honors

• Be a Family Detective This Holiday Season

  (November 14, 2019) — As the leaves fall through crisp autumn air, many of us are beginning to prepare for Thanksgiving and the start of the holiday season. But did you know that Turkey Day is also National Family History Day? If discussing politics and climate change isn’t your thing, consider squeezing in a little detective work […]

  Category: Lombardi Stories Tags: genetic counseling, genetic testing

• DC Community Out in Strength to Support Capital Breast Care Center

  (October 25, 2019) — More than 100 local community advocates and patients gathered October 25 for the 12th Annual Gift of Life Breakfast benefiting Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center’s C

  Category: Lombardi Stories Tags: breast cancer, cancer, Gift of Life Breakfast, Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Prevention

• An Unstoppable Duo with a Vision for Cancer Care at Georgetown Lombardi

  To recognize breast cancer awareness month this October, Clifford and Patricia Chieffo hosted a panel discussion and announced plans to support patient services at Georgetown Lombardi.

  Category: Lombardi Stories Tags: cancer, patient navigation

• Telenovela Empowers At-Risk Latina Women to Seek Genetic Counseling Services

  A multidisciplinary team co-led by Georgetown Lombardi Assistant Professor Alejandra Hurtado de Mendoza, PhD, has created an informational telenovela to help make genetic counseling more accessible to at-risk Latina women.

  Category: Lombardi Stories Tags: cancer, genetic counseling

• Friends of Lombardi Drive Successful Fundraiser

  This year’s Lombardi Live: Concert to End Cancer, organized by the Friends of Lombardi, raised $43,000 to support Georgetown Lombardi’s cancer research program.

  Category: Lombardi Stories Tag: Friends of Lombardi

• When Enough is Enough! Smoking Cessation at Georgetown Lombardi

  Two programs offered through Georgetown Lombardi and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital offer options to help smokers understand their risk for lung cancer and quit smoking, both before and after they’ve received a cancer diagnosis.

  Category: Lombardi Stories Tags: lung cancer, smoking cessation

• Riegel Named Leader of Biomedical Graduate Education

  Research oncologist Anna Tate Riegel, PhD, has been named senior associate dean of the university’s Biomedical Graduate Education program, home to a robust variety of PhD, master’s and certificate programs.

  Category: Lombardi Stories Tag: education