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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.

Protein That Fuels Lethal Breast Cancer Growth Emerges as Potential New Drug Target (DukeHealth.org)
Oct. 17, 2011
A protein in the nucleus of breast cancer cells that plays a role in fueling the growth of aggressive tumors may be a good target for new drugs, reports a research team at the Duke Cancer Institute.

Understanding Aggressive Breast Cancers Could Ease Racial Disparities in Death Rates (DukeHealth.org)
Sept. 20, 2011
Some aggressive breast cancer tumors that disproportionately strike African-American women are known to take up blood sugar very rapidly. Now researchers from the Women's Wellness Program at Duke University have found a similar tendency in premalignant breast cells from high-risk African-American women.

MRI Screening for Breast Cancer Could Benefit High-Risk Women who Lack Insurance (DukeHealth.org)
Sept. 20, 2011
Although an MRI screening can be expensive, it has been shown to be beneficial and cost effective for women at high risk of breast cancer who have little or no insurance, researchers at Duke University Medical Center report.

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.