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September 16, 2020
RNA’s role in cancer growth and treatment resistanceThe role of DNA has been the focus of cancer research for decades. But what about RNA?
July 10, 2020
Video: Decoding cancer's DNAAfter examining a biopsied sample from Rhonda Bey’s tumor, doctors discovered her cancer had a genetic feature that may be responsive to immunotherapy.
June 12, 2020
Video: What is cancer staging?Staging is the process of determining the size of a tumor and whether it has spread.
June 5, 2020
Video: The promise of precision medicineWhen Christine Bray’s metastatic ovarian cancer didn’t respond to conventional treatments, her doctors tried something different.
April 24, 2020
Five ways mapping the human genome has changed cancer careIt’s National DNA Day—set aside to celebrate milestones that helped unlock the mysteries of DNA.
March 9, 2020
3D printing can benefit cancer patients who need reconstructive surgeryThe $17 billion 3D printing industry can bring to life almost anything we imagine, from machine parts to clothing. Dr. Daniel Liu says researchers are now applying this technology to advance medicine and surgery.
March 6, 2020
Video: What is a clinical trial?Clinical trials are critical to determining the effectiveness and safety of new treatments and drugs for many diseases, including cancer.
December 17, 2019
3D nipple tattoos offer shot of realism after breast reconstructionThe 3D nipple tattoo, or “nat” as it’s called in the trade, uses shadows and highlights to restore a sense of depth and detail to the reconstructed breast. Dr. Rola Eid, Medical Director of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at our hospital in Tulsa, says the technique can go a long way in helping patients feel whole again.
December 11, 2019
What's the difference? Plenty when it comes to cancerTo clear up some of the confusion, the CancerCenter360 blog developed an occasional series called, “What's the difference?,” to familiarize patients with cancer terminology and help increase their cancer IQ. Here are summaries of the series installments from the past year.
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