Mission accomplished: NASA doctor receives personalized leukemia treatment

Summer 2016
In this issue of Conquest, you’ll learn about a unique collaboration between MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital and NASA that led to the Space Suit Art Project. There also are stories about advances in immunotherapy treatment, mining The Cancer Genome Atlas, cutting-edge surgical technology and more.

Broadening the immunotherapy attack
A successful immune attack that began with melanoma is being extended to other cancers
A unique collaboration spotlights the similar challenges faced by children battling cancer and NASA astronauts
Orthopedic oncologist Robert Satcher has always reached for the stars
How MD Anderson researchers are working with The Cancer Genome Atlas to unravel the mysteries of the disease
Genetic testing can detect many hereditary cancer syndromes, allowing for early prevention
How lasers are used to attack ‘inoperable’ brain and spinal tumors
Plastic surgery experts are using the technology to craft customized body parts that replace those damaged by cancer
Prom Party Palooza gave teen cancer patients the chance
to put cancer aside and just have a good time
People with psychiatric disorders are more likely to be smokers. A new program is training community health providers to deliver tobacco cessation services.
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