2008 News Releases

View news releases from 2008.

Dormant Cancer Cells Rely on Cellular Self-Cannibalization to Survive - 12/31/2008
M. D. Anderson Neurosurgeon, Amy Heimberger M.D., Receives Presidential Award - 12/19/2008
Weakened RNA Interference Reduces Survival in Ovarian Cancer - 12/17/2008
M. D. Anderson's Cohen Honored for Contributions to Traditional Chinese Medicine, City of Shanghai Scientific Development - 12/16/2008
Alternating Mammography and MRI May Be Best for High-Risk Women - 12/13/2008
Tau Protein Expression Predicts Breast Cancer Survival - Though Not as Expected - 12/13/2008
M. D. Anderson Gynecologic Oncologist to Head Houston Gynecological and Obstetrical Society - 12/12/2008
Early Stage, HER2 Positive Breast Cancer Patients at Increased Risk of Recurrence - 12/12/2008
Older Age Doesn't Affect Survival after Bone Marrow Transplant - 12/10/2008
Study finds Selenium, Vitamin E Do Not Prevent Prostate Cancer - 12/09/2008
New Therapy Prevents Dangerous Side Effect for Lymphoma Patients - 12/09/2008
Intense Chemotherapy Wards off Recurrence in Half of Mantle Cell Lymphoma Patients after Seven Years - 12/09/2008
Lenalidomide Safe as Single Therapy for Elderly CLL Patients - 12/09/2008
Second-Generation CML Drugs Show Promise as Frontline Therapy - 12/08/2008
New Prognostic Model for MDS Covers All Phases of Disease - 12/08/2008
Stem Cells Deliver Gene Therapy to Bone Tumors in Preclinical Test - 12/08/2008
Clinical Trial Demonstrates Safety of Pre-transplant Expansion of Umbilical Cord Blood Stem Cells - 12/08/2008
M. D. Anderson to Hold First International Conference on Inflammatory Breast Cancer - 12/05/2008
M. D. Anderson's Margaret Spitz Honored by Greater Houston Women's Chamber of Commerce - 12/01/2008
Breast Cancer Research & Prevention -
Researchers Identify New Leprosy Bacterium - 11/24/2008
First Lady Laura Bush's Partnership for Breast Cancer Awareness and Research Extends to Panama - 11/21/2008
Iressa Proves Just as Effective as Chemotherapy for Lung Cancer - 11/20/2008
Renowned Presidential Campaign Duo Headline M. D. Anderson Fundraiser - 11/20/2008
M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Teams With ShopforCancerCures.org to Raise Money for Cancer Research and Patient Care Programs - 11/19/2008
Home-based Diet and Exercise Intervention Improves Elderly Cancer Survivors' Physical Function - 11/18/2008
Protein Compels Ovarian Cancer Cells to Cannibalize Themselves - 11/15/2008
Proton Therapy and Concurrent Chemotherapy May Reduce Bone Marrow Toxicity in Advanced Lung Cancer Patients - 11/14/2008
Novel Four Drug Combination Proves Safe for Lung Cancer Treatment - 11/13/2008
Gene Variations Alter Risk of Esophageal Cancer - 11/05/2008
M. D. Anderson's Xifeng Wu Wins Rogers Award for Research Excellence - 10/31/2008
M. D. Anderson's Place ... of wellness Celebrates 10 Years of Complementing Conventional Therapy - 10/31/2008
AstraZeneca and M. D. Anderson Renew Cancer Research Collaboration - 10/29/2008
T. Boone Pickens Helps Set M. D. Anderson Fundraising Record - 10/21/2008
Mendelsohns Honored for Advancing Education, Supporting Teach for America - 10/20/2008
Tamoxifen Chemoprevention Tied to Early Detection of Breast Cancer - 10/07/2008
Pediatric Study Finds Alternatives for Radiation of Low-Grade Brain Tumors - 10/06/2008
NCI Renews M. D. Anderson Core Grant; Peers Bestow Outstanding Rating - 10/02/2008
M. D. Anderson Awarded Nearly $19 Million by Susan G. Komen for the Cure® - 10/01/2008
Hepatitis B Exposure May Increase Risk For Pancreatic Cancer - 09/30/2008
Stem Cell & Cord Blood Donation - 09/29/2008
Early-Stage Breast Cancer Patients Who Receive Neoadjuvant Therapy Followed by Mastectomy May Not Need Radiation - 09/24/2008
Bladder Cancer Detected Via Amplified Gene in Cells Found in Urine - 09/23/2008
Whole Brain Radiation Increases Risk of Learning and Memory Problems in Cancer Patients with Brain Metastases - 09/22/2008
Experts at M. D. Anderson Recommend Men Track their PSA Score Over Time - 09/10/2008
Protein "Switch" Suppresses Skin Cancer Development - 09/09/2008
Creating Lung Cancer Risk Models For Specific Populations Refines Prediction - 09/05/2008
M. D. Anderson Study Finds Change in HER2 Status After Treatment With Herceptin - 09/04/2008
M. D. Anderson Study Finds Racial Disparities Exist in Radiation Therapy Rates For Early Stage Breast Cancer - 09/04/2008
M. D. Anderson-Prevention Poll Finds Women Who Are Close to Someone With Breast Cancer Have Greater Sense of Risk - 09/03/2008
T. Boone Pickens Topic of Dallas 'Conversation' - 08/22/2008
Prostate Health: Cover All Your Bases - 08/15/2008
M. D. Anderson Blood Bank Opens New Donor Location - 08/14/2008
Risk Assessment Plays Key Role in Long-Term Treatment of Breast Cancer - 08/13/2008
Zwelling Selected as Robert Wood Johnson Health Policy Fellow - 08/12/2008
Susan G. Komen For The Cure®'s Inaugural Promise Grant Announced: Multi-million Dollar Pledge From American Airlines Goes to M. D. Anderson Researchers - 08/11/2008
Turned-Off Cannabinoid Receptor Turns on Colorectal Tumor Growth - 08/01/2008
Once Suspect Protein Found to Promote DNA Repair, Prevent Cancer - 07/22/2008
TG2 Identified as Potential Target in Chemo-Resistant Ovarian Cancer - 07/15/2008
M. D. Anderson Announces Collaboration with the Chinese University of Hong Kong - 07/14/2008
M. D. Anderson Earns Top Ranking for Cancer Hospitals - 07/11/2008
Blood Vessel Inhibitor Shows Promise Against Metastatic Thyroid Cancer - 07/02/2008
Health Disparities Symposium on Cancer: Addressing the Issues - 07/02/2008
'Live, Reach, Celebrate' at Anderson Network's 20th Anniversary Patient and Caregiver Conference - 07/01/2008
Yoga & Your Health - 06/30/2008
Major Grant Advances Personalized Therapy for Brain Tumors - 06/25/2008
M. D. Anderson Radiation Center in Bellaire Adds New Option; Partial-Breast Irradiation Now Available for Some Lumpectomy Patients - 06/23/2008
M. D. Anderson Hosting 6th Annual Disparities in Health in America Workshop - 06/19/2008
Patricia S. Ault to Receive Prestigious Nurse-Oncologist Award - 06/13/2008
President George W. Bush Names Waun Ki Hong, M.D., to National Cancer Advisory Board - 06/12/2008
Reconnecting with Cancer Survivors - 06/11/2008
Happiness: A Guide to Life’s Most Important Skill - 06/03/2008
Metformin Increases Pathologic Complete Response Rates in Breast Cancer Patients With Diabetes - 06/02/2008
Gene Therapy Increases Survival for End-Stage Head and Neck Cancer - 05/28/2008
Stabilizing Cancer-Fighting p53 Can Also Shield a Metastasis-Promoter - 05/22/2008
M. D. Anderson Nurse Addresses Lymphedema in Breast Cancer Patients and Survivors - 05/17/2008
Researchers Expand Natural Killer Cells In Cord Blood To Fight Leukemia - 05/16/2008
New Drug Combination Brings One-Two Punch Against Acute Leukemia - 05/16/2008
Iressa Shows Promise For Treatment of Metastatic Breast Cancer When Combined With Hormonal Therapy - 05/16/2008
Celebrex Shows Benefit in First-of-Its-Kind Lung Cancer Chemoprevention Trial - 05/15/2008
Study Takes a Step Toward Better Defining Fatigue - 05/15/2008
Dan L. Duncan Family Foundation Gives M. D. Anderson its Largest Gift Aimed Solely at Preventing Cancer - 05/15/2008
M. D. Anderson Nurses Find Empowerment in PACTs - 05/15/2008
Drug Therapy to Bolster Immune System Cells Found Effective Toward Childhood Cancer - 05/15/2008
Celebrate Cancer Survivorship - 05/14/2008
Unexpected Role: EGFR Protects Cancer Cells from Starving - 05/05/2008
Combined Physical and Genetic Map Finds Cancer's 'Ignition Key' - 05/05/2008
Plan it Safe, Protect Your Skin for Days in the Sun - 05/01/2008
M. D. Anderson Honors Businessman, Philanthropist - 04/30/2008
M. D. Anderson Announces Collaboration with the German Cancer Research Center - 04/25/2008
Study Finds Cisplatin Less Effective Than Standard Treatment for Patients With Anal Cancer - 04/22/2008
Mammography May Be Beneficial To All Women, Regardless of Age - 04/21/2008
Mendelsohn Honored for Taking New Therapy from Concept to Clinic - 04/16/2008
Interleukin-12 Indicates Survival Prospects for Melanoma Patients - 04/16/2008
Polo on the Prairie to Benefit M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - 04/15/2008
Calorie Restricted Diet Prevents Pancreatic Inflammation and Cancer - 04/14/2008
Mouth May Tell the Tale of Lung Damage Caused by Smoking - 04/14/2008
Calorie Restriction Inhibits, Obesity Fuels Development of Epithelial Cancers - 04/14/2008
Outsmart the Summer Sun at Any Age - 04/11/2008
M. D. Anderson Observes National Minority Cancer Awareness Week - 04/09/2008
M. D. Anderson Executive Elected President of Society of Gynecologic Oncologists - 04/07/2008
M. D. Anderson Provides Free Skin Cancer Exams on May 10 - 04/03/2008
Genetic Variations Raise Lung Cancer Risk for Smokers and Ex-Smokers - 04/02/2008
M. D. Anderson Launches National Effort to Curb Teen Smoking - 04/02/2008
Protein Protects Embryonic Stem Cells' Versatility and Self-Renewal - 03/24/2008
Mrs. Laura Bush Launches Awareness and Research Partnership in Mexico to Eliminate Breast Cancer, Empower Women - 03/14/2008
Body Mass Index May Serve As Prognostic Tool for Advanced, Aggressive Breast Cancers - 03/14/2008
Recurrent Low-Grade Carcinoma of the Ovary Less Responsive to Chemotherapy Than More Common Ovarian Cancers - 03/10/2008
Advanced-Stage Ovarian Cancer Patients with BRCA Live Longer, May Respond Better to Standard Treatment - 03/10/2008
SCOPE Fun Run Brings Hope and Encouragement - 03/03/2008
Red Meat Consumption Linked to Colorectal Cancer - 03/03/2008
Kevin Fowler to Entertain at Polo on the Prairie 2008 - 02/29/2008
Researchers Identify and Shut Down Protein that Fuels Ovarian Cancer - 02/26/2008
Run and Motorcycle Ride Honoring Dr. Marnie Rose Celebrates Six Year Anniversary - 02/21/2008
Oncoproteins Double-Team and Destroy Vital Tumor-Suppressor - 02/14/2008
HostGator Gives $100,000 to M. D. Anderson's Breast Center - 02/14/2008
Marion D. Edwards Fellowship Targets Liver Cancer Research at M. D. Anderson - 02/13/2008
Review of Online Breast Cancer Information Encourages Healthy Skepticism For Consumers - 02/11/2008
M. D. Anderson to Host First-of-Its-Kinds Ethics in Cancer Research Conference - 02/06/2008
Take Action to Prevent Cancer: Participate in a Prevention Study - 02/05/2008
Kidney Cancer Drug Attacks a Major Type of Acute Myeloid Leukemia - 01/29/2008
Texas Monthly Names M. D. Anderson a Best Company to Work For in Texas - 01/28/2008
M. D. Anderson Cancer Center and AstraZeneca Form Alliance to Advance Understanding of Cancer-Related Neuropathic Pain - 01/24/2008
Ebony Names M. D. Anderson's Jyric Sims One of "2008 Young Leaders of the Future" - 01/18/2008
MD Anderson Recommends HPV Vaccination - 01/02/2008