2011 News Releases

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Previously Unconnected Molecular Networks Conspire to Promote Cancer - 12/22/2011
Sir Richard Branson, Miles O’Brien Interview to Benefit UT MD Anderson - 12/19/2011
UT MD Anderson Releases Annual Holiday Artwork Created By Young Cancer Patients - 12/14/2011
Prognostic Model Developed for MDS Related to Prior Cancer Therapy - 12/13/2011
AML Patients Have High Response Rate with Vorinostat Added to Treatment - 12/12/2011
B Cell Receptor Inhibitor Causes Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Remission - 12/11/2011
Combination of Everolimus and Exemestane Improves Progression-Free Survival for Women with Metastatic Breast Cancer - 12/07/2011
APBI Brachytherapy Associated with Higher Rate of Later Mastectomy, Increased Toxicities, and Post-Operative Complications, Compared to Traditional Radiation Therapy in Women with Early Breast Cancer - 12/06/2011
MD Anderson A Conversation With a Living Legend in Dallas Honors Sir Richard Branson - 12/06/2011
Holiday Leftovers: Smart Tips to Control Overeating - 12/06/2011
Everolimus Prolongs Progression-Free Survival for Patients with Neuroendocrine Tumors - 11/29/2011
UT MD Anderson Creates Institute to Accelerate Cancer Drug Development - 11/28/2011
MD Anderson Cancer Center Board of Visitors Welcomes New Members - 11/28/2011
Tamoxifen Causes Significant Side Effects in Male Breast Cancer Patients - 11/16/2011
UT MD Anderson Slates San Antonio A Conversation With a Living Legend® - 11/11/2011
UT MD Anderson Study Finds Acupuncture Can Prevent Radiation-Induced Chronic Dry Mouth - 11/10/2011
Obese Monkeys Lose Weight on Drug that Attacks Blood Supply of Fat Cells - 11/9/2011
UT MD Anderson Study Finds Advances in Breast Cancer Don't Extend to Older Women - 11/07/2011
Infographic: How to Carve Up Thanksgiving Calories - 11/07/2011
Metabolic Protein Plays Unexpected Role in Tumor Cell Formation and Growth - 11/06/11
MD Anderson and King Hussein Cancer Center Sign Sister Institution Agreement - 11/04/2011
Instituto de Cancerología – Clinica las Américas Signs Sister Institution Agreement with MD Anderson Cancer Center - 10/27/2011
Blood Vessel Mapping Reveals Four New "ZIP Codes" - 10/24/2011
Researchers Find Coupling of Proteins Promotes Glioblastoma Development - 10/21/2011
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center Campaign Surpasses $1.2 Billion Goal - 10/20/2011
UT MD Anderson Pairs Franco Harris, Larry King in Las Vegas ‘Conversation’ - 10/17/2011
MD Anderson Honors Journalist, Cancer Activist Katie Couric - 10/13/2011
Ovarian Cancer Patients Survive Longer with BRCA2 Mutated in Tumors - 10/11/2011
Inaugural Cancer Fundraiser Welcomes Franco Harris and Larry King - 10/11/2011
UT MD Anderson's Holly Green Wins Briscoe Physician Assistant Award - 10/06/2011
Testing for Breast Cancer Mutations: Not for Everyone - 10/03/2011
$12 million Collaborative Grant Seeks To Improve Cord Blood Transplants for Cancer Patients - 09/29/2011
MD Anderson in the Bay Area Brightens the Ballunar Festival with Pink Lighting in Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month - 09/26/2011
MD Anderson in Sugar Land Brightens Sugar Land Town Square with Pink Lighting in Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month - 09/26/2011
MD Anderson in The Woodlands Brightens Market Street with Pink Lighting in Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month - 09/26/2011
MD Anderson in Katy Brightens LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch with Pink Lighting in Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month - 09/26/2011
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center Opens - 09/26/2011
Couples Counseling Improves Sexual Intimacy after Prostate Treatment - 09/25/2011
UT MD Anderson's Lorna McNeill Recognized for Excellence in Prevention - 09/21/2011
Running for a Cause: UT MD Anderson to Host Fun Run Benefiting Melanoma Research - 09/16/2011
Men: Cancer Prevention Tips by Age - 09/12/2011
Gene Therapy Kills Breast Cancer Stem Cells, Boosts Chemotherapy - 09/12/2011
Breast Cancer Patients With BRCA Gene Diagnosed Almost Eight Years Earlier Than Generation Before - 09/11/2011
Chemotherapy is as Effective Before Breast Cancer Surgery as After - 09/08/2011
BRCA1 Gene Mutation Associated with Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy - 09/06/2011
Barretos Cancer Hospital and MD Anderson Sign Sister Institution Agreement - 09/06/2011
UT MD Anderson Scientists Discover Secret Life of Chromatin - 09/01/2011
Soprano Barbara Padilla To Entertain at Cancer Survivorship Conference Sept. 16 - 08/29/2011
Study Finds 15 Minutes of Moderate Daily Exercise Lengthens Life - 08/16/2011
Free Workshop Focuses on the Needs of Young-Adult Cancer Survivors, Patients - 08/09/2011
The Tanning Bed Talk: Advice for Parents - 08/04/2011
First Genetic Variations Pinpointed in Head and Neck Cancer - 07/28/2011
Specialized Regulatory T Cell Stifles Antibody Production Centers - 07/25/2011
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Retains Top Ranking In U.S. News & World Report Annual Survey - 07/18/2011
Get Better Health Apps - 07/12/2011
Targeted Agent Addition to Herceptin Has Positive Effect on Metastatic HER-2 Breast Cancer - 07/08/2011
UT MD Anderson Debuts Lung Cancer Screening Program - 06/29/2011
Nearly Half of Women with Advanced Breast Cancer in the U.S. not Receiving Lifesaving Treatment - 06/27/2011
Former MLB player Dave Dravecky to Headline Cancer Survivorship Conference Sept. 16-17 - 06/14/2011
UT MD Anderson’s Highest Nurse-Oncologist Honor Goes to Nancy Tomczak - 06/13/2011
Keep Cancer Off the BBQ Grill - 06/09/2011
Targeted Therapy Promising For Cancer Patients - 06/03/2011
MD Anderson Radiation Oncologist Brings New Option, Experience to Katy - 06/02/2011
Therapeutic Melanoma Vaccine Improves Response Rate, Progression-Free Survival - 06/01/2011
Vaccine Increases Disease-Free Survival for Follicular Lymphoma Patients - 05/31/2011
Antibody-Guided Drug Works Against Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia - 05/23/2011
MD Anderson Advisory Board Taps Melvyn N. Klein as Vice Chair - 5/19/2011
study first to compare benefits of mind-body practices to simple stretching exercises - 05/18/11
Healthy Sources of Vitamin D - 05/11/2011
Genomic Test Shows Promise as Predictor of Chemotherapy Response, Survival for Women With Invasive Breast Cancer - 05/10/2011
Protein Identified as Enemy of Vital Tumor Suppressor PTEN - 05/03/2011
Medicare Reimbursement Policies and Practice Settings Impact Access to Advanced Radiation for Breast Cancer Patients - 4/29/2011
Health Literacy Tests Underutilized; May Improve Elderly Cancer Patients’ Care and Outcomes - 04/29/2011
Majority of Nurses Uncomfortable Talking About Sexuality with Cancer Patients - 04/29/2011
Tender Age of Giving: Students Donate to Polo on the Prairie - 04/26/2011
MD Anderson Celebrates 70 Years of Making Cancer History® - 04/25/2011
MD Anderson Provides Free Skin Cancer Exams May 7 - 04/19/2011
Spring Has Sprung: Children's Art Project Releases New Designs Created by Young Cancer Patients - 04/18/2011
Popular Diets: Do They Prevent Cancer? - 04/11/2011
Run/Walk and Sprint for Sprouts Set for May 7 - 04/08/2011
Going Green: Country Singer Pat Green Headlines Polo on the Prairie - 04/06/2011
Genetic Variation Cuts Bladder Cancer Risk, Protects Chromosome Tips - 04/02/2011
Two Sets of Genes Predict Response to Lung Cancer Drug - 04/02/2011
'Good Cholesterol' Nanoparticles Seek and Destroy Cancer Cells - 04/01/2011
Breast Cancer: Family Matters - 03/31/2011
Michael Frick Receives CASE District IV Distinguished Achievement Award - 03/31/2011
Run Honoring Dr. Marnie Rose Celebrates Ninth Anniversary - 03/29/2011
A Not-So-Secret Weapon in the Fight Against Colorectal Cancer - 03/23/2011
Benz Wins Kripke Award for Promoting Women in Science, Medical Careers - 03/23/2011
UT MD Anderson Receives Grant for Study of Acupuncture in Cancer - 03/22/2011
A Quarter Earned: Polo on the Prairie Trots into Albany April 30 - 03/22/2011
MD Anderson and the National Cancer Institute of Peru and Sign Sister Institution Agreement in Cancer Treatment and Research - 03/17/2011
Study Puts Notch on the Jagged Edge of Lung Cancer Metastasis - 03/14/2011
Combination Overcomes Breast Cancer Resistance to Herceptin - 03/13/2011
Colonoscopy Resources to Get Your Rear in Gear - 03/08/2011
Protein and microRNA Block Cellular Transition Vital to Metastasis - 02/25/2011
UT MD Anderson Discovery Wins 2010 Cozzarelli Prize - 02/23/2011
Champlin Earns Transplant Society's Lifetime Achievement Award - 02/21/2011
Dance Your Way to Cancer Prevention - 02/15/2011
Overabundance of Protein Expands Breast Cancer Stem Cells - 02/15/2011
Pulsed Xenon Ultraviolet Light Goes Where Housekeepers Can't - 02/11/2011
Everolimus Improves Progression-Free Survival for Patients with Rare Pancreatic Cancer - 02/09/2011
Project Connects Researchers, Latino Communities to Prevent Cancer - 02/07/2011
MD Anderson's Web-Based Anti-Smoking Program Targets Hispanic Youth - 02/01/2011
Targeted Particle Fools Brain's Guardian to Reach Tumors - 02/01/2011
Pre-Surgical Stress Management Boosts Immune Function, Lowers Mood Disturbance for Prostate Cancer Patients - 01/28/2011
Bagels and Breakthroughs: Making Cancer History® Symposium Delivers - 01/26/2011
Pony Up: Polo Under the Palms Debuts March 12 in Sarasota - 01/26/2011
UT MD Anderson Pediatric Patients Spread Early Valentine's Day Love at The Houston Zoo - 01/26/2011
Khalifa Foundation Grants MD Anderson $150 Million for Cancer Research - 01/19/2011
Women: Age-Proof Your Health - 01/18/2011
MicroRNA Suppresses Prostate Cancer Stem Cells and Metastasis - 01/16/2011
Peers Elect MD Anderson's Hung and Lozano as Fellows of AAAS - 01/12/2011
MicroRNA-TP53 Circuit Connected to Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - 01/07/2011
Protein Wields Phosphate Group to Inhibit Cancer Metastasis - 01/03/2011