All Posts: cancer
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Washington Women Raise $735K for Breast Cancer Research at Georgetown Lombardi
WASHINGTON (April 25, 2019) — Women & Wine, one of Washington’s largest annual philanthropic events by and for women, raised over $735K at its April 24 annual event, with proceeds designated for research and treatment at the Nina Hyde Center for Breast Cancer Research at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. Women & Wine is one of the premier events for […]
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Genetic Testing in Women Diagnosed with Breast Cancer Decreases Cost of Care Nationwide
A new study by Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center and National Cancer Institute researchers suggests that Oncotype DX-guided treatment could reduce the cost for the first year of breast cancer care in the U.S. by about $50 million and offer women valuable information about treatment options.
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Rare but Important Gene Target Found in Many Tumor Types, Suggesting New Therapy Possible
A consortium of researchers led by Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center investigators have completed the largest analysis of a new gene fusion they believe is responsible for development of a wide spectrum of cancer types.
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Georgetown Lombardi Team Takes on 50-Hour Challenge to Win Hyundai Research Funding — and a Car!
Three staff members from Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center will participate in the Hyundai Hands-On Contest at this year’s Washington Auto Show, where they will compete to win a research grant for Georgetown Lombardi and a new car.
Category: Lombardi Stories
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Georgetown-Led Study Leads to First FDA-Approved Drug in Decades to Improve Survival in Small Cell Lung Cancer
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s approval of a drug used in combination with chemotherapy for the initial treatment of extensive-stage small cell lung cancer marks the end of numerous failed attempts to improve survival for those with the deadly disease.
Category: Lombardi Stories
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Facing a Difficult Diagnosis, Why One Patient Chooses to Confront Cancer at Georgetown Lombardi
When Adam Skipper was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, he decided to pursue treatment at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center rather than a hospital closer to his home.
Category: Lombardi Stories
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Carnegie Renews Classification of Georgetown as ‘Very High Research University’
Georgetown has once again been classified by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an institution with “very high research activity.”
Category: Lombardi Stories
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Genetic Testing of Women Diagnosed with Breast Cancer Could Be 'Impactful'
Claudine Isaacs, MD, a Georgetown Lombardi medical oncologist, weighs in on new guidelines issued by the American Society of Breast Surgeons.
Category: Lombardi Stories
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Jill Biden Joins Washington Area Anchorwomen to Raise Funds for Georgetown’s Capital Breast Care Center
Former second lady of the United States Jill Biden joined supporters, survivors, politicos and friends for the annual NewsBash event, which helps raise awareness for breast cancer and this year raised funds for Georgetown’s Capital Breast Care Center.
Category: Lombardi Stories
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Large Study Reveals Long-Term Outcomes for Prostate Cancer Patients Treated with High Dose, Short Term Radiation
A new study conducted at cancer centers around the country, including at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, supports the routine use of a radiation treatment for prostate cancer that delivers a high dose of therapy in a very short time frame.
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