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Groundbreaking for Duke Medicine Cancer Center
State and local dignitaries will join leaders of Duke Medicine this Friday, Nov. 6, 2009), in breaking ground for the new Duke Medicine Cancer Center.
Nov. 4, 2009
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Duke/Singapore Scientists Find New Way to Classify Gastric Cancers
An international team of scientists has discovered a new way to classify stomach cancers, and researchers say it may be an important step toward designing more effective treatments and improving long-term survival.
Oct. 1, 2009
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Exercise Associated with Lower Risk of Prostate Cancer, Less Aggressive Disease
A moderate amount of exercise most days of the week may contribute to a lower risk of prostate cancer, and lower grade tumors among those men who are diagnosed with the disease following biopsy, say researchers at Duke University Medical Center and the Durham Veterans Affairs Hospital.
Sept. 22, 2009
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Discovery Leads to Rapid Mouse "Personalized Trials" in Breast Cancer
One person's breast cancer is not the same as another person's, because the gene mutations differ in each tumor. That makes it difficult to match the best therapy with the individual patient.
Sept. 4, 2009
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Ft. Bragg to Offer New Mothers Opportunity to Donate Cord Blood
Medical leaders at Ft. Bragg, N.C., announced today that they have begun to offer cord blood donation services for mothers who choose to have their babies at the Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC).
Aug. 31, 2009
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Duke University Health System to Build New Cancer Center and Major Expansion of Duke University Hospital
Duke University Health System (DUHS) announced today it is
moving forward with the construction of a dedicated, state-of-the-art
Cancer Center and the new Duke Medicine Pavilion, a major expansion of
surgery and critical care services at Duke University Hospital (DUH).
Aug. 26, 2009
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Obesity Increases Risk of Prostate Cancer Recurrence for Both Blacks and Whites
A new look at a large database of prostate cancer patients shows that obesity plays no favorites when it comes to increasing the risk of recurrence after surgery: Being way overweight is equally bad for blacks and whites, say researchers at Duke University Medical Center.
Aug. 13, 2009
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Why Certain Cancer Treatments Cause High Blood Pressure
Drugs that block the formation of new blood vessels that feed tumor growth are helping some cancer patients enjoy longer lives. But they come with a price: Studies show that up to a third of all patients who take the anti-angiogenesis drugs develop high blood pressure. Scientists at Duke University Medical Center may have figured out why.
Aug. 3, 2009
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Duke Scientists Create Model to Study Lung Diseases
Using both animal and human cells, Duke University Medical Center scientists have demonstrated that a single lung cell can become one of two very different types of airway cells, which could lead to a better understanding of lung disease.
July 29, 2009
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Pre-Cessation Patch Doubles Quit Success Rate: Researchers Call for Labeling Changes
Using a nicotine patch before quitting smoking can double success rates, according to Duke University Medical Center researchers. They say their latest data suggest changes should be made to nicotine patch labeling.
July 9, 2009
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Updated: Aug. 30, 2007
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