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2008
Research News
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First functional stem-cell niche model created by Stanford scientists (12/10/08)
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Stanford co-sponsors Nov. 8 conference to discuss life after cancer treatment (11/05/08)
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Stanford will launch construction of nation's largest stem cell research facility (10/22/08)
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Stanford scientists pinpoint key proteins in blood stem cell replication (10/08/08)
New way to control protein activity could lead to cancer therapies, Stanford study shows (09/28/08)
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Risk of breast cancer mutations underestimated for Asian women, Stanford study shows (09/11/08)
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Stanford researchers develop model to find blood biomarkers that estimate tumor size (08/18/08)
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New imaging technique could catch cancer early, Stanford study finds (08/71/08)
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Heady research: Stanford study finds molecule triggers hair growth in mouse embryos (07/31/08)
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Plants make vaccine for treating type of cancer in Stanford study (07/21/08)
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Stanford researchers find molecule that kills kidney cancer cells (07/07/08)
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Cancer cells revert to normal at specific signal threshold, Stanford researchers find (06/30/08)
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Cancer stem cells created with technique developed at Stanford (04/09/08)
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Stanford researchers unmask proteins in telomerase, a substance that enables cancer (03/20/08)
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Cancer detected earlier, faster, with new medical imaging, Stanford study finds (03/16/08)
- Harold Varmus's Tseng Memorial Lecture focuses on 'Cancer Biology and Cancer Medicine'
- Cancer stem cells created with technique developed at Stanford
- Stanford researchers unmask proteins in telomerase
- New imaging tool can 'see' internal body details 1,000X smaller
Patient Care News
- $2.9 million grant aims to reduce disparities in colorectal cancer screening in Vietnamese Americans (pdf)
- Northern California Cancer Center announces 'equality in breast cancer' study (pdf)
- Cancer detected earlier, faster with new medical imaging
- Breast cancer risk lingered years after women discontinued estrogen-progestin therapy
- Breast cancer gene mutation more common in Hispanic, young black women
Faculty Profiles
Back to top2007
Research News
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Cancer survivors needed for Stanford study on lymph disorder (10/09/07)
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Flip of genetic switch causes cancers in mice to self-destruct, Stanford researchers find (07/30/07)
- Tiffany & Co. celebrated its recent renovation by donating a percentage of an evening’s sales (01/26/07)
- Genetic signature predicts recurrence of breast, prostate and other cancers, Stanford researchers find (01/25/07)
- SCC requests proposals for its 2007 research award program (01/11/07)
- Fish, fruit and fiber linked to lower risk of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (01/10/07)
- Molecular probe 'paints' cancer cells in living animals
- Flip of genetic switch causes cancers in mice to self-destruct
- Stanford researchers find cancer stem cells in colorectal tumors
- Genetic signature predicts recurrence of breast, prostate and other cancers
- 'Star Trek'-type scanning may reveal genetic activity of tumors
- Stanford researchers identify immune dysfunction in melanoma patients
- Adult stem cells may have smarts to guard against cancer
Patient Care News
- Stanford cancer survivors share their advice, insights in new book (07/17/07)
- Mammograms for women in their 40s should be based on individual cancer risks, patient preferences, Stanford researcher says
- One-visit screening, prevention for cervical cancer holds promise for women in developing countries, Stanford researcher finds
- Brain tumor vaccine developed by Stanford researcher to be tested at 20 sites nationally
Faculty Profiles
- Five Questions: George Fisher on the two-year decline in U.S. cancer deaths (02/08/07)
- National Cancer Institute acknowledges SCC researcher (01/18/07)
- Pizzo elected to IOM governing council (01/10/07)
General Press Releases
Back to top2006
Research News
- Possible breast cancer risk for nail salon workers (12/07/06)
- Population science research grants announced (11/14/06)
- $20 million gift to establish cancer stem cell research center at Stanford (11/14/06)
- Stanford asked to join cancer genome effort (11/08/06)
- Recipients of the 2006 Research Awards announced (10/26/06)
- Breast cancer diagnoses and deaths decline in Greater Bay Area (10/10/06)
- $25 million gift for cancer research (09/13/06)
- SCC Announces 2006 Developmental Award Winners (08/15/06)
- New animal model offers opportunity to develop therapies for lymphedema (08/01/06)
- Stanford scientists identify protein involved in fast-spreading cancers (06/15/06)
- New Grant Program to Boost Cancer Research at Stanford (04/12/06)
- New Trojan Horse Strategy for Fighting Cancer Developed at Stanford (03/27/06)
- National Cancer Institute Funds New Nanotechnology Center (03/02/06)
- Animal model gives scientists insight into possible treatments for lymphedema
- Scientists identify protein involved in fast-spreading cancers
- New trojan horse strategy for fighting cancer developed at Stanford
- National Cancer Institute Funds New Nanotechnology Center at Stanford
Patient Care News
- Nutrition services offers patients personalized plans for treatment and recovery (10/26/06)
- The Face of Lung Cancer Changes, but New Drugs Show Promise (09/11/06)
- LemonAide: Brightening Patients' Lives Through Personal Gifts (07/21/06)
- Cancer Outreach Worker Targets Community Groups (07/11/06)
- Fore The Care Fundraiser: Be The Change You Want to See (06/26/06)
- Genetic Testing, Preventive Surgery Save a Generation of the Bradfield Family (05/25/06)
- Procedure Invented by Stanford Oncologist Featured on TV Show "House" (05/15/06)
- May 13: Get Your Free Skin Cancer Screening (04/17/06)
- Cancer Patients Find Hope for Fertility at Stanford (03/14/06)
- Patients Get Personalized Pampering at Stanford Cancer Center (02/07/06)
- Genetics provide one family with a death sentence—and an escape
- Does energy balancing therapy provide relief for breast cancer patients?
- No Link Between Estrogen-only Therapy, Breast Cancer in Postmenopausal Women, Stanford Scientist Says
- Low-Fat Diet's Benefits for Women Less Than Expected, Stanford Researcher Says
Faculty Profiles
- Stemming an epidemic: Samuel So tackles the causes of liver cancer in Asian-American communities (12/20/06)
- Michael Cleary sheds light on origins of cancer stem cells (10/26/06)
- Andrew Fire shares Nobel Prize for discovering how double-stranded RNA can switch off genes (10/16/06)
- Emphasis on cancer stem cells grows with recruitment of second top scientist (09/29/06)
- Scientist wins $4 million to research uncharted territory: How immune system influences spread of breast cancer (07/21/06)
- It's all in the details: How Karl Blume, MD, advanced cancer care (04/19/06)
- The Antibody Hero
General Press Releases
- NCCC Annual Report Finds Declining Rates of Breast Cancer in Greater Bay Area
- $25 million gift to support bench-to-bedside research at Stanford
2005
Research News
- Oscar of Medical Imaging Goes to Stanford Scientist (7/27/05)
- Stanford Study Reveals Protein's Jekyll-and-Hyde Role in Cancer Growth
- New Blood Transplant Method Stops Fatal Side Effect, Stanford Study Finds
- Stanford Scientists Develop Probe That May Aid Early Cancer Detection
- Leukemia, Infection Tied To Aging Stem Cells, Stanford Researchers Say
- True Cancer-Causing Genes Revealed by New Technique, Say Stanford Researchers
- Protein That Helps Skin Cancer Spread Identified by Stanford Researchers
Patient Care News
- MRI Could Bolster Detection of Some Early Stage Breast Cancers, Stanford Researchers Report
- New Way to Assess Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence Developed at Stanford
- Vitamin D, NSAIDs Provide Double Whammy Against Prostate Cancer, Stanford Study Finds
General Press Releases
- Stanford Docs Row, Row, Row the Boat for Cancer Research
- Cancer Program Recruits Top North Carolina Scientist
2004
Research News
- Stanford Study Finds New Method Improves Chemotherapy Survival in Mice
- New Transplant Method Developed at Stanford May Eliminate Fatal Side Effects
- Switch of a Gene Turns Cancer Cells Healthy in Mice, Say Stanford Scientists
- Stanford Researcher Declares 'PSA Era Is Over' in Predicting Prostate Cancer Risk
- Leukemia Stem Cells Identified by Stanford Researchers
- New View of Leukemia Cells Identifies Best Treatment Options
- Gene-Based Screen Sorts Cancer Cases, Say Stanford Researchers
- Blood Screen May Help Cancer Patients Thwart Radiation Side Effects Say Stanford Researchers
- Genetic Screening Study at Stanford ID’s Most Aggressive Adult Leukemia Strains
- Imaging Technique Discovered at Stanford Monitors Cancer Cell Proliferation
- Wound-Healing Genes Influence Cancer Progression, Say Stanford Researchers
Patient Care News
- Link Between Sleep, Cancer Progression Explored By Stanford Researcher
- Stanford Researchers Test Dramatically Shortened Therapy for Breast Cancer
Trial Administration