Summer 2016 : About the HPV-related Cancers Moon Shot
About the HPV-related Cancers Moon Shot
Certain forms of the human papillomavirus (HPV) cause common skin warts (papillomas). Others can lead to cancer, including cervical (90%), oropharyngeal (70%), vulvar (70%), vaginal (70%), penile (more than 60%) and anal (90%).
Leadership
- Erich M. Sturgis, M.D., professor, Head and Neck Surgery
- Cathy Eng, M.D., professor, Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology
- Lois Ramondetta, M.D., professor, Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine
- Kathleen Schmeler, M.D., associate professor, Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine
Goals
- Prevention and screening: Increase state and national HPV vaccination rates to greater than 80% in the next five years, increase access to early diagnosis and improve access to cervical cancer screening in underserved populations. Explore new screening methods for noncervical cancers and HPV cancers in men.
- Discovery: Develop molecularly targeted therapies based on integrated genomics to improve outcomes for the full spectrum of HPV-related disease. Use the Cancer Genomics Laboratory, a moon shot platform, to sequence tumors and better understand how the HPV virus inserts its DNA into a person's DNA. Study the role of genomic integration in cervical and head and neck cancers.
- Immunotherapy and new clinical trials: Identify and address immunosuppressive mechanisms in HPV-associated squamous carcinoma of the oropharynx and anogenital tract and launch immunotherapy trials for HPV-related cancers.
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Native Houstonian Kelli Kickerillo knows a thing or two about a successful event. As chair of the 2015 Houston A Conversation With a Living Legend®, Kelli and her husband, Todd Forester, raised more than $1 million for MD Anderson's Moon Shots Program. Kelli serves as events chair for MD Anderson's Advance Team, a volunteer board of "next generation" community and business leaders. No matter what the event, Kelli and her family remain focused on Making Cancer History® for cancer patients and survivors around the world.
Survivors Say
Lauren Erdmann, of Midland, is a three-time cancer survivor. She enjoys spending time with her family, including the newest addition: a sister-in-law. She also enjoys working at her parents' business, Advance Kwik Lube. Erdmann has traveled to Cancun and Hawaii with her family, and they plan a cruise to Alaska and Canada later this year.
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iPromise
Jan Bres' husband, Tom, died at 54 from glioblastoma. During his 15-month fight, Tom and Jan learned of The Broach Foundation for Brain Cancer Research, founded in 2011 by James and Jamie Broach after James was diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer. James, who died in 2013, and Jamie made it their mission to promote funding and education so effective treatments, and ultimately a cure, might be found. The nonprofit has raised $4 million to support brain cancer research under the leadership of Frederick Lang, M.D., director of Clinical Research, Neurosurgery.
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