All Posts: gastrointestinal cancer

• Ruesch Center and OncLive Recognize Former VP Biden at the Luminary Awards

  Former Vice President Joe Biden was among those who were recognized for improving the lives of patients with gastrointestinal cancer at the Second Annual Luminary Awards, hosted by the Ruesch Center for the Cure of Gastrointestinal Cancers and OncLive, which took place before the start of the Ninth Annual Ruesch Center Symposium.

  Category: Lombardi Stories Tag: gastrointestinal cancer

• Animal Study Suggests Deep Space Travel May Significantly Damage GI Function in Astronauts

  Simulations with animal models meant to mirror galactic cosmic radiation exposure to astronauts are raising red flags for investigators at Georgetown University Medical Center about the health of astronauts during long voyages, such as to Mars.

  Category: News Release Tags: cancer, gastrointestinal cancer

• The New Face of Colon Cancer

  While rates of colon cancer are declining overall, more young adults are being diagnosed with the disease – a troubling trend with no easy explanation.

  Category: Lombardi Stories Tags: colon cancer, colon cancer in young people, gastrointestinal cancer

• Identifying the Unmet Needs of Gastrointestinal Cancer Patients

  More than 400 health professionals, patients and advocates attended the Seventh Annual Ruesch Center Symposium, titled “Fighting a Smarter War Against Cancer,” in person at the Georgetown Hotel and Conference Center or via a live webcast, on December 3.

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

• PanCAN PurpleStride Commemorates Struggles, Triumphs Toward A Cure

  June 17, 2016 — “When we first found out about his diagnosis, I told him I would be with him every step of the way,” said Sarah Saleh, whose husband, Rashid, was a Georgetown Lombardi patient. “He said it gave him strength to have me with him.” Many Georgetown Lombardi families at the annual PanCAN […]

  Category: Lombardi Stories Tags: gastrointestinal cancer, PanCAN PurpleStride, pancreatic cancer, philanthropy, Ruesch Center

• 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

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

• Ruesch Symposium Explores Immunotherapy and Personalized Medicine

  This year’s Ruesch Symposium brought together various stakeholders in cancer medicine, including medical providers, community leaders, caregivers, and patients, to discuss the treatment landscape for patients with GI cancers.

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

• Ruesch Symposium Focuses on Molecular Profiling and the Individual Patient

  Ruesch Center’s fourth annual “Fighting a Smarter War Against Cancer” symposium held Dec. 6-7, 2013 at Georgetown University.

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