https://news.emory.edu/tags/topic/cancer/index.htmlCancer news from the Emory News CenterWed, 05 Jan 2022 01:53:38 -0500https://news.emory.edu/features/2021/12/hs_winship_science_became_hope_national_cancer_act_14-12-2021/index.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/12/hs_winship_science_became_hope_national_cancer_act_14-12-2021_special_feature/campus.htmlPresident Nixon signed the National Cancer Act 50 years ago, establishing national cancer research centers and cancer control programs. Take a look back at how Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University has helped drive advances in the "war on cancer." Tue, 14 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/10/winship5k_2021_recap/campus.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/10/winship5k_2021_recap/campus.htmlMore than 1,500 in-person runners and hundreds more virtually participated in the Winship Win the Fight 5K Run/Walk's first ever hybrid event and helped raise over $800,000 for cancer research.Mon, 04 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/09/winship_falcons_crucial_catch_for_breast_cancer_awareness/index.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/09/winship_falcons_crucial_catch_for_breast_cancer_awareness/index.htmlThe Atlanta Falcons have teamed up with Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University and Emory Healthcare, the official team healthcare provider of the Falcons, to encourage annual breast cancer screenings through the "Crucial Catch" campaign.Thu, 30 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/09/winship5k_2021/campus.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/09/winship5k_2021/campus.htmlThe annual Winship 5K, which raises money for cancer research, will take place Oct. 2. A virtual race will also take place from Sept. 26 to Oct. 2, allowing more people to participate.Fri, 24 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/09/winship_hpv_tcells_in_tumor/index.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/09/winship_hpv_tcells_in_tumor/index.htmlThe immune cells that are the major targets of immune checkpoint inhibitors are present in HPV+ tumors from head and neck cancer patients, a Winship/Emory Vaccine Center study reports.Wed, 01 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/08/winship_leep_more_effectively_clears_high_risk_hpv_in_hiv_women/index.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/08/winship_leep_more_effectively_clears_high_risk_hpv_in_hiv_women/index.htmlWinship Cancer Institute of Emory University investigator Michael H. Chung, MD, MPH, and colleagues, finds that loop electrosurgical procedure (LEEP) is more effective than cryotherapy in clearing high-risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV) in women living with HIV.Wed, 25 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/07/winship_names_marcus_new_deputy_director/index.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/07/winship_names_marcus_new_deputy_director/index.htmlAdam Marcus, PhD, has been named deputy director of Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, where he will lead the integration of research, clinical, and educational components. He will assume the new post August 1.Tue, 27 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/06/winship_names_ramalingam_new_executive_director/index.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/06/winship_names_ramalingam_new_executive_director/index.htmlAn internationally renowned thoracic oncologist and physician scientist, Suresh S. Ramalingam has been named executive director of Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University.Fri, 18 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/05/expanding_lung_cancer_services_for_vets/index.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/05/expanding_lung_cancer_services_for_vets/index.htmlWith new funding from the Veterans Affairs VA Lung Precision Oncology Program, Winship Cancer Institute will provide thoracic oncology expertise to help three VA medical centers expand access to high quality, disease altering lung cancer clinical trials to veterans in the Southeast.Mon, 03 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/04/ramalingam_cancer_editor_in_chief/index.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/04/ramalingam_cancer_editor_in_chief/index.htmlSuresh S. Ramalingam, MD, deputy director of Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University (Winship), will serve as the new editor-in-chief of CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society.Thu, 22 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400