Brain Cancer Patient Raises $38,000 for “Angels Among Us” Race in Durham (DukeHealth.org)
Apr. 24, 2012
Running the Boston Marathon is a crowning achievement for many road racers, but Tom O’Donnell of Apex felt especially elated earlier this month when he lined up among the other 22,000 athletes for the prestigious event.

Experts Identify Critical Genes Mutated in Stomach Cancer (DukeHealth.org)
Apr. 9, 2012
An international team of scientists, led by researchers from the Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School (Duke-NUS) in Singapore and National Cancer Centre of Singapore, has identified hundreds of novel genes that are mutated in stomach cancer, the second-most lethal cancer worldwide.

Genetic Variation in East Asians Found to Explain Resistance to Cancer Drugs (DukeHealth.org)
Mar. 18, 2012
A multi-national research team led by scientists at Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School has identified the reason why some patients fail to respond to some of the most successful cancer drugs.

Discovery Could Reduce Chemotherapy's Side Effects (DukeHealth.org)
Mar. 11, 2012
A team of researchers at Duke University has determined the structure of a key molecule that can carry chemotherapy and anti-viral drugs into cells, which could help to create more effective drugs with fewer effects to healthy tissue.

Dedication of the Duke Cancer Center Ushers in New Era of Patient Care (DukeHealth.org)
Feb. 23, 2012
A major achievement in patient-centered cancer care was celebrated with the dedication of the Duke Cancer Center, the new facility that will be the hub for Duke's preeminent cancer care, clinical research, and education.

Belk Inc. Donates $1 Million to Establish The Belk Boutique at the Duke Cancer Center (DukeHealth.org)
Feb. 15, 2012
Belk, Inc., has announced a $1 million gift over five years to establish a boutique in the new Duke Cancer Center that will provide fashions, cosmetics, and other items selected for the specific needs of cancer patients.

Portion of New Duke Medicine Circle Opens Dec. 5 (http://construction.dukemedicine.org/)
Dec. 1, 2011
As part of preparations for the opening of the new Duke Cancer Center in February, a portion of the new Duke Medicine Circle will open to vehicular traffic on Dec. 5.

Costly Blood Clots More Common than Expected Among Cancer Patients (DukeHealth.org)
Sept. 19, 2011
An analysis of more than 30,000 cancer patients has shown that blood clots are a more common complication than doctors may realize, causing additional hospitalizations and driving up the cost of care, according to a study led by a Duke Cancer Institute researcher.

Elusive Gene Mutations Found for Malignant Brain Tumor (DukeHealth.org)
Aug. 4, 2011
A discovery by scientists at Duke University Medical Center and Johns Hopkins University could increase the chances for an effective combination of drug therapy to treat the second most common type of brain tumor.

Duke University Medical Center Advances in National Hospital Rankings (DukeHealth.org)
July 19, 2011
Duke University Medical Center has again been named one of the nation's top hospitals in the U.S.News & World Report rankings, moving up a spot to 9th place on this year's list compared to 10th last year.