2009 News Releases

View news releases from 2009.

M. D. Anderson Dedicates Week of Nov. 9 to Family, Friends of Cancer Patients - 11/06/2009
Green Tea Shows Promise as Chemoprevention Agent for Oral Cancer, M. D. Anderson Study Finds - 11/05/2009
M. D. Anderson Study of Concurrent Radiotherapy, Chemotherapy Shows Promise in Small Cell Lung Cancer - 11-03-2009
Early Stage, HER2 Positive Breast Cancer Patients at Increased Risk of Recurrence - 11/02/2009
Academic Pressures and Stress Take Toll on Scientists, Clinicians - 11/02/2009
Th17 Cells Summon an Immune System Strike Against Cancer - 10/29/2009
NIH Awards M. D. Anderson 84 Research Grants from Stimulus Funds - 10/27/2009
M. D. Anderson Redefines Screening Guidelines for Breast, Cervical and Colorectal Cancers - 10/26/2009
M. D. Anderson's Lois Ramondetta Recognized for Excellence in Patient Care - 10-20-2009
Free Mammograms for Uninsured Women Age 40 and Older - 10/19/09
Three Houston Organizations Work Together to Help the Community Fight Breast Cancer
Cosmetic Breast Implants Do Not Interfere With Detecting Breast Cancer - 10/20/09
HOUSTON- October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and breast experts from The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center agree that getting breast implants does not increase a woman’s breast cancer risks or prevent her from getting accurate mammogram test results.
M. D. Anderson Patient Paints Gulf Coast Cities Pink to Raise Awareness of Inflammatory Breast Cancer - 10/19/2009
So Easy: Luscious Healthy Recipes for Every Meal of the Week - 10/14/2009
Researchers Report Benefits of New Standard Treatment Study for Rare Pediatric Brain Cancer - 10/09/2009
KEAP1 Keeps Major Cancer-Promoting Protein at Bay - 10/09/2009
Study Finds No Relationship Between PCR Rate and Race in Women with Breast Cancer - 10/09/2009
Breast Cancer Patients With High Risk Gene Diagnosed Six Years Earlier Than Generation Before - 10/09/2009
M. D. Anderson Team Chosen to Help Navigate Cancer Genome Atlas - 10/07/2009
Stereotactic Radiosurgery Preferred Method of Treating Cancer Patients with Brain Metastases - 10/05/2009
M. D. Anderson Patient Shares Experience and Advice - 10/02/2009
M. D. Anderson Scientist Wins NIH New Innovator Award - 09/25/2009
M. D. Anderson Examines Use of Toad Venom in Cancer Treatment - 09/24/2009
Dr. Marnie Rose Foundation Reaches Milestone in Giving - 09/17/2009
Adding Flaxseed to Everyday Recipes May Reduce Prostate Cancer Risks - 09/15/2009
Lung Cancer Suppresses miR-200 to Invade and Spread - 09/14/2009
Replication at DNA Damage Sites Highlights Fanconi Anemia and Breast Cancer Proteins - 09/10/2009
M. D. Anderson Fundraiser Slates Laura Bush and Cokie Roberts - 09/09/2009
Overexpressed Protein Converts Noninvasive Breast Cancer into Invasive Disease - 09/08/2009
MicroRNAs Circulating in Blood Show Promise as Biomarkers to Detect Pancreatic Cancer - 09/04/2009
Researchers Identify New, Cancer-Causing Role for Protein - 08/27/2009
Protein Plays Unexpected Role Protecting Chromosome Tips - 08/13/2009
CLIMB® Program Helps Children Whose Relatives Have Cancer - 08/10/2009
Anderson Network's 21st Annual Patient and Caregiver Conference Celebrates 'The Strength Within' Sept. 10-12 - 08/10/2009
EMD Serono, Inc. and The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Announce Collaboration for Preclinical Research, Clinical Trials - 08/10/2009
Five Low-Cost Ways to Prevent Cancer - 08/04/2009
Project Zero Delay Accelerates Drug's Path to Clinical Trial - 08/03/2009
Variation in prostate stem cell antigen gene raises bladder cancer risk - 08/02/2009
M. D. Anderson Study Finds Common Diabetic Therapy Reduces Risk of Pancreatic Cancer - 08/01/2009
EphA2-Targeted Therapy Delivers Chemo Directly to Ovarian Cancer Cells - 07/29/2009
Bcl6 Gene Sculpts Helper T Cell To Boost Antibody Production - 07/23/09
M. D. Anderson Tops National Cancer Rankings - 07/16/2009
Variations in Five Genes Raise Risk for Most Common Brain Tumors - 07/05/2009
Re-Do Your Family Barbeque - 06/30/2009
Anti-Cancer: Explore a New Way of Life with David Servan-Schreiber - 06/30/2009
Researchers Pinpoint a New Enemy for Tumor-Suppressor p53 - 06/26/2009
M. D. Anderson Study Finds Even Stronger Relationship Between High Body Mass Index, Pancreatic Cancer - 06/23/09
Anderson Network's 21st Annual Patient and Caregiver Conference Celebrates 'The Strength Within' Sept. 10-12 - 06/22/09
BRIT1 Allows DNA Repair Teams Access to Damaged Sites - 06/19/09
Gisela Sanchez-Williams to Receive M. D. Anderson Nurse-Oncologist Award - 06/15/2009
Researchers Identify Four New Targets for Breast Cancer - 06/10/2009
Children's Art Project Launches Pet Products With Special Canine Guest - 06/30/2009
Improving Intimate Relationships for Cancer Survivors - 06/02/2009
Vandetanib Shows Clinical Benefit When Combined With Docetaxel for Lung Cancer - 06-01-2009
Vaccine Shows Therapeutic Promise Against Advanced Melanoma - 06/01/2009
Dream Team Targets Key Driver for Breast, Ovarian, Endometrial Cancers - 05/27/2009
Mrs. Laura Bush Lends Support to M. D. Anderson Fundraiser - 05/26/2009
M. D. Anderson Study Finds Dramatic Increase in Metastatic Colon Cancer Survival - 05/26/2009
M. D. Anderson Study First to Evaluate Prevalence, Impact of Off Label Chemotherapy in Breast Cancer - 05/14/2009
Home-based Diet and Exercise Intervention Can Improve Physical Function in Older Cancer Survivors - 05/12/2009
Make No Small Plans: M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Endeavors to Make Cancer History - 05/07/09
Novel Gene Predicts Local Recurrence in Early-Onset Breast Cancer - 05/06/2009
Banner Health, M. D. Anderson announce cancer care facility for Arizona - 05/06/09
Fashion Forward Sun Protection - 5/4/2009
Three M. D. Anderson Nurses Honored at Annual Oncology Nursing Society Meeting - 5/01/09
M. D. Anderson Inpatient Unit Gives Patients the Silent Treatment - 05/01/09
M. D. Anderson Study Predicts Dramatic Growth in Cancer Rates Among U.S. Elderly, Minorities - 04/29/09
Sprint's Starting Gun Goes Off on May 9 - 04/28/09
Researchers Find Drug That Inhibits Acute Leukemia Cell Growth - 04/24/09
Drug Therapy Reduces Neuroblastoma Tumor Growth in Pre-clinical Investigation - 04/24/09
Drug Inhibits Neuroblastoma Blood Supply in Pre-Clinical Tests - 04/24/09
Novel Cancer Drug Reduces Neuroblastoma Growth by 75 Percent - 04/23/09
M. D. Anderson Launches Site to Enhance Cancer Communications - 04/23/09
High Levels of PEA-15 Shrink Breast Cancer Tumors - 4-20-09
High Levels of PEA-15 Shrink Breast Cancer Tumors - 04/20/09
Acupuncture Eases Radiation-Induced Dry Mouth in Cancer Patients - 04/20/09
Genetic Variants Predict Recurrence of Bladder Cancer, Patient Survival - 04/20/09
Brain Metastases Hijack Neuron-Supporting Cells to Resist Chemotherapy; Surgery Works Best When Tumor Removed Intact - 04/19/09
Leading Cancer Organizations Team Up on Tumor-Promoting Protein - 04/17/09
AAI Honors Chen Dong for Breakthrough T Lymphocyte Research - 04/16/09
Department of Defense Selects M. D. Anderson Behavioral Scientist to Lead Army Study to Prevent and Treat Tobacco Use - 04/14/09
Gene Prevents Destruction of Tumor Suppressor in Breast Cancer - 04/06/09
M. D. Anderson Study Finds Pre-Surgical Stress Management Improves Mood, Quality of Life for Prostate Cancer Patients - 04/06/09
M. D. Anderson Sponsors Symposium in Honor of National Minority Cancer Awareness Week - 04/06/09
Polo Players Plan Annual Philanthropic Pilgrimage to Prairie - 04/01/09
Minority Population Growth Equals Cancer Health Disparity Growth - 04/01/09
Super Micro-Surgery Offers New Hope for Breast Cancer Patients with Lymphedema - 03/29/2009
Collaborative center aimed at treating, curing retinoblastoma - 03/26/2009
M. D. Anderson Launches Graduate Program in Cancer Metastasis - 03/26/2009
M. D. Anderson Gives First Margaret Kripke Legend Award to Margaret Foti - 3/25/2009
M. D. Anderson's Online Anti-Smoking Program Graduates Students from Across the United States - 3/20/2009
Synthetic Gene Circuit Allows Precise Dosing of Gene Expression - 03/10/2009
Immune-Based Drug Approved in Europe for Pediatric Cancer Patients - 03/10/2006
New Book from M. D. Anderson Chronicles the Journeys of Women Physicians and Scientists to the Front Lines of Fighting Cancer - 03/10/2009
Women with BRCA Mutation, Or Worry, Most Likely to Undergo Prophylactic Mastectomy - 03/09/2009
Gershenson Elected Chair of Gynecologic Cancer Foundation - 03/04/2009
Run Honoring Dr. Marnie Rose Celebrates Seven Year Anniversary - 03/03/2009
Researchers Identify Potential Therapeutic Target in Osteosarcoma - 02/27/09
M. D. Anderson Study Finds Pregnancy Has No Impact on Breast Cancer Survival, Does Delay Treatment, Diagnosis - 02/09/09
M. D. Anderson Colorectal Patient Spreads Educational Message - 02/16/09
Device Aims to Decrease Wait Period for Patients Needing Immunotherapy - 02/13/09
Male Fertility Expert Marvin Meistrich Elected AAAS Fellow - 02/13/09
Mechanism Identified That Increases Effectiveness of Therapy Against Leukemia - 02/02/09
M. D. Anderson's Lovell Jones Honored with Health Disparities Excellence Award - 02/06/09
Angiogenesis Linked to Poor Survival in Patients With Rare Type of Ovarian Cancer - 02/05/09
Valentine’s Sweetest Treat - 02/02/09
Targeted Nanospheres Find, Penetrate, then Fuel Burning of Melanoma - 02/01/09
Researchers Identify Risk Factors for Contralateral Breast Cancer - 01/26/09
St. Luke's Sugar Land Hospital, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Announce Cancer Care Clinic - 01/23/09
E. coli Persists Against Antibiotics Through HipA-Induced Dormancy - 01/15/09
Cheer and Joy Emerge from an Unexpected Place - 01/15/09
Glitches in DNA Repair Genes Predict Prognosis in Pancreatic Cancer - 01/13/2009
Six Things Women Should Know About the Pap Test - 01/08/09