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Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center
2013
Physical Scientists & Oncologists Team Up to Study Cancer
- May 2013
Personalizing Prostate Cancer Screening
- May 2013
Nanotechnology Pioneer Chad Mirkin, PhD, Named Entrepreneur of the Year
- May 2013
Can Fertility Be Part of Cancer Treatment, Crain’s Chicago Business
- May 2013
Office of Equity and Minority Health Internships Provide First-Hand Experience for Northwestern Undergrads
- May 2013
Vaccine Extends Survival in Recurrent Glioblastoma
- May 2013
Support the H Foundation When You Dine at the Signature Room in May
- May 2013
Send a Mother's Day Card that Supports Breast Cancer Research
- April 2013
BriteSeed Wins Top Awards at the 2013 Rice Business Plan Competition
- April 2013
Screening Detects Ovarian Cancer Using Neighboring Cells
- April 2013
Sadie Wignall, PhD, Wins Major Research Innovation Award
- April 2013
Eric Russell, MD, Brings Home the Gold
- April 2013
My Bright Abyss Author on Impact of Cancer and Leo Gordon, MD, NY Times
- April 2013
Treating the Whole Patient
- April 2013
What I learned from my mom's battle with cancer
- April 2013
National Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week, April 1-7
- April 2013
Jyoti Patel, MD, on Effects of Soy on Lung Cancer, U.S. News Health
- March 2013
Genome Collaboration Leads to Prostate Cancer Insights
- March 2013
Gentler on Fertility, Tough on Cancer
- March 2013
Newly-Identified Genes Identify Breast Cancer Risk
- March 2013
Bonnie Spring, PhD, on Adding Up Exercise, Wall St. Journal
- March 2013
April is Cancer Control Month
- March 2013
Inequities in Life and Death
- February 2013
Lurie Cancer Center Named to List of Nation's Best Oncology Programs
- February 2013
Cancer Connections Helps Joni Keep Moving Forward
- February 2013
June McKoy, MD, on Controlling Diabetes for Cancer Patients
- February 2013
Exploring How Skin Cells Communicate
- February 2013
Mathematical Model Adds to Better Brain Tumor Treatment, Chicago Tribune
- February 2013
Exploring the Role of MicroRNAs in Cancer
- February 2013
Meghan Bliss-Moreau Taps Creativity in Jazz & Cancer Research
- February 2013
Long Term Treatment of Patients with Breast Cancer
- February 2013
The Arts of Courage Project
- February 2013
The Investiture of John D. Crispino, PhD
- February 2013
Forecasting Brain Tumors, WGN-TV News
- January 2013
Forecasting Brain Tumor Treatment Results
- January 2013
Dr. Jamie Von Roenn on Connecting Palliative Care & Cancer Care
- January 2013
New Way to Kill Lymphoma Without Chemotherapy
- January 2013
Better Treatment Options Lead to Better Outcomes
- January 2013
Dr. Julian Schink on Promising Research for Early Detection of Ovarian Cancer, NBC Nightly News
- January 2013
Advancing Treatment Progress for Blood Cancers
- January 2013
Cancer Survivor Katie Widmar Delivers "Covers of Comfort"
- January 2013
Celebrating 5 Years of Smoke-Free Illinois
- January 2013
2012
Dr. June McKoy on Juggling Diabetes and Cancer, New York Times
- December 2012
New Targets for Ovarian Cancer Treatment
- December 2012
Apply Now for Summer Research Programs
- December 2012
Dr. William A. Muller Honored for Distinguished Career in Pathology Research
- December 2012
Scientists Discover "Two-Faced Cells" in Colon Cancer
- December 2012
Swanson Named Professor and Vice Chair of Research for Neurological Surgery
- December 2012
Better Treatment for Endometrial Cancer
- December 2012
Dr. Julian Schink on Screening for Ovarian Cancer, ABC 7 TV
- December 2012
The Power of Hope: Your Support Can Make The Difference
- December 2012
Dr. Jyoti Patel on Quality Care Advances, Audio Podcast
- December 2012
Dr. Jessican Altman on Doctor Patient Partnership, Video
- November 2012
Dr. June McKoy on Diabetics with Cancer
- November 2012
Dr. Malcolm DeCamp on Statins Link to Lung Cancer Survival
- November 2012
Dr. Melinda Ring on Integrative Approach to Care, Today's Chicago Woman
- November 2012
Dr. Leo Gordon on Managing Hodgkin Lymphoma
- November 2012
Eklund Named Chair of NIH Study Section
- November 2012
National Lung Cancer Screening Trial: Findings show CT Scan reduced risk for smokers
- October 2012
Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Symposium Partnership with Chicago Sister Cities
- October 2012
Talking with Friends Facing a Cancer Diagnosis. Tim Pearman, Director of Supportive Oncology, Discusses on Fox New
- October 2012
Double Assault on Tough Types of Leukemias
- October 2012
Northwestern Awarded $3.6M to Lead Open Source Information Management System Consortium for National Children's Study
- October 2012
Sadie Wignall Receives 2012 V Scholar Grant
- September 2012
Licht Elected to Executive Committee of the American Society of Hematology
- September 2012
Licht Receives $6.25 Million Grant for Blood Cancer Research
- September 2012
Strategies Converge on Target in Rare Leukemia
- September 2012
Shop at Whole Foods on Aug 29 and Support the HOT Healthy Living Initiative & Lurie Children's
- August 2012
Wine & Dine and Raise Funds for Breast Cancer Research
- August 2012
Lurie Cancer Receives National Recognition for Quality Cancer Care
- August 2012
Steven T. Rosen, MD, FACP, Named Chair of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Medical and Scientific Advisory Board
- August 2012
$1 Million W.M. Keck Foundation Grant Funds Study of Proteins;
- August 2012
Northwestern Researchers Investigate Treatment for Tumor Cells in Spinal Fluid
- August 2012
Moisturizer shows potential for delivery of life-saving skin cancer therapies
- August 2012
Better Understanding of Gene Transcription Could Lead to More Effective Therapies
- August 2012
Lurie Cancer Receives National Recognition for Quality Cancer Care
- July 2012
Northwestern Memorial Ranked No. 1 in Illinois and Chicago in U.S. News' 2012 "Best Hospitals"
- July 2012
Lurie Cancer Center Scientists Win Presidential Award
- July 2012
Researchers Study Vaccine Created from Patient Blood Cells as Potential Weapon Against Aggressive Brain Tumors
- July 2012
New Requirements for NIH Funding Acknowledgement
- July 2012
Dr. Jessican Altman on Doctor Patient Partnership, Video
- November 2012
Dr. June McKoy on Diabetics with Cancer
- Novemeber 2012
Dr. Malcolm DeCamp on Statins Link to Lung Cancer Survival
- November 2012
The Doctor-Patient Relationship with Dr. Altman
- November 2012
Dr. Melinda Ring on Integrative Approach to Care, Today's Chicago Woman
- November 2012
Dr. Leo Gordon on Managing Hodgkin Lymphoma
- November 2012
Eklund Named Chair of NIH Study Section
- November 2012
National Lung Cancer Screening Trial: Findings show CT Scan reduced risk for smokers
- October 2012
Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Symposium Partnership with Chicago Sister Cities
- October 2012
Talking with Friends Facing a Cancer Diagnosis. Tim Pearman, Director of Supportive Oncology, Discusses on Fox News
- October 2012
Double Assault on Tough Types of Leukemias
- October 2012
Sadie Wignall Receives 2012 V Scholar Grant
- October 2012
Northwestern Awarded $3.6M to Lead Open Source Information Management System Consortium for National Children's Study
- October 2012
Licht Elected to Executive Committee of the American Society of Hematology
- October 2012
Licht Receives $6.25 Million Grant for Blood Cancer Research
- October 8, 2012
Strategies Converge on Target in Rare Leukemia
- September 19, 2012
Shop at Whole Foods on Aug 29 and Support the HOT Healthy Living Initiative & Lurie Children's
- August 28, 2012
Wine & Dine and Raise Funds for Breast Cancer Research
- August 22, 2012
$1 Million W.M. Keck Foundation Grant Funds Study of Proteins
- August 12, 2012
Steven T. Rosen, MD, FACP, Named Chair of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Medical and Scientific Advisory Board
- August 9, 2012
Lurie Cancer Receives National Recognition for Quality Cancer Care
- August 12, 2012
Northwestern Researchers Investigate Treatment for Tumor Cells in Spinal Fluid
- August 5, 2012
Moisturizer shows potential for delivery of life-saving skin cancer therapies
- August 2, 2012
Better Understanding of Gene Transcription Could Lead to More Effective Therapies
- August 2, 2012
Northwestern Memorial Ranked No. 1 in Illinois and Chicago in U.S. News' 2012 "Best Hospitals"
and Lurie Cancer Center Receives National Recognition for Quality Cancer Care

- July 30, 2012
Lurie Cancer Receives National Recognition for Quality Cancer Care
- July 30, 2012
Lurie Cancer Center Scientists Win Presidential Award
- July 26, 2012
New Requirements for NIH Funding Acknowledgement
- July 10, 2012
Salem Named Chief of Interventional Radiology
- June 26, 2012
$10 Million Gift Advances Research in Regenerative Nanomedicine
- June 22, 2012
Carol Southard is Koop Foundation "Unsung Hero"
- June 21, 2012
Childhood Cancer Scars Survivors Later in Life
- June 6, 2012
Less Couch Time Equals Fewer Cookies
- June 5, 2012
Lurie Cancer Center Receives $750,000 from Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Chicago
- June 5, 2012
Penedo Joins Northwestern Medical Social Sciences as Roswell Park Professor
- May 24, 2012
Welcome Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
- May 23, 2012
Honoring a Mother's Memory with Recipes and Stories
- April 29, 2012
Former NFL Linebacker, Chris Draft Visits the Lurie Cancer Center
- April 25, 2012
Nanostars Deliver Drug Directly to Cancer Cells
- April 9, 2012
Young Adult Cancer Survivors Connect With Nature and Each Other
- April 5, 2012
Most Young Women with Cancer Don't Try to Preserve their Fertility
- April 5, 2012
New Drug Prevents Spread of Human Prostate Cancer Cells
- April 4, 2012
Carol Southard on How to Quit Smoking, Ladies Home Journal
- March 22, 2012
Screening Method Helps Identify Key Information in Stem Cells
- March 20, 2012
Soy Isoflavone Supplements Did Not Provide Breast Cancer Protections
- February 10, 2012
A New Screening Method for Prostate Cancer
- February 6, 2012
Compassionate Care Awards Honor Hoffman, Vavra and Marshall
- January 31, 2012
Thomas V. O'Halloran Named New Principal Investigator
- January 24, 2012
Kathleen Green Receives Walder Award
- January 16, 2012
Tiny worm points to big promise
- January 8, 2012
Covers of Comfort
- January 4, 2012
2011
NU NEIGHBORS Established to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities
- December 27, 2011
New Treatment Offers Alternative to Amputation for Melanoma Patients
- December 13, 2011
November 9, 2011 Named Steven T. Rosen Day in Chicago
- December 5, 2011
Al B. Benson III, Honored by Association of Community Cancer Centers
- November 2, 2011
New Strategy for Identifying Proteins Could Lead to Early Detection of Cancer
- October 31, 2011
Inaugural Interventional Radiology Symposium Held for Trainees
- October 28, 2011
Minds Matter Benefit Raises More Than $800,000 to Support Brain Tumor Research and Programs - October 20, 2011
Northwestern Inventor Wins Highest Presidential Award
- September 26, 2011
Vitamin D Deficiency More Likely to Affect African-American Men
- September 23, 2011
Terrance Peabody Named Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery
- September 19, 2011
New Minimally Invasive Approach to Thyroid Surgery
- August 8, 2011
STAR Program Helps Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer Look Ahead, ABC7 TV News
- August 8, 2011
Dr. Virginia Kaklamani Comments on Genetic Counseling for Women at High Risk, ABC TV News
- August 8, 2011
Study Confirms CT Scans Reduce Lung Cancer Deaths
- July 28, 2011
Herbal Supplements May Affect Chemotherapy Treatment
- July 28, 2011
NMH Rated Among Best for Cancer Care, U.S. News & World Report
- July 21, 2011
Dr. Jonathan Widom, Prominent Biochemist, Dies
- July 20, 2011
New 3-D display at Silverman Hall Gives Researchers an Unusual Imaging Tool
- June 16, 2011
Breast Cancer Clinical Trial Tests Benefits of Topical Gel
- June 16, 2011
iPhone App Helps Doctors Save Cancer Patients' Fertility
- June 8, 2011
New approach to Gene Therapy could be Used to Treat Many Forms of Cancer and More
- June 8, 2011
Research Supports Importance of Long-Term Survivorship Programs
- June 7, 2011
Lurie Cancer Center Receives $750,000 from Avon Breast Cancer Walk
- June 7, 2011
Steven T. Rosen Elected to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Board
- May 26, 2011
Project Onward Study
- May 25, 2011
Researchers Discover Link between Obesity Gene and Breast Cancer
- May 24, 2011
When Rising PSA Means Prostate Cancer is in Patient's Future
- May 16, 2011
Jamie Von Roenn Honored as Palliative Pioneer
- May 15, 2011
Radiation During Surgery May Provide Better Option for Breast Cancer Treatment
- April 11, 2011
New Prostate Cancer Test Gives More Accurate Diagnosis
- April 7, 2011
New Clinic Helps Patients at Increased Risk Avoid Colorectal Cancer
- April 5, 2011
Magellan Development Spring Half Marathon, 10K and Junior Dash to Benefit
Northwestern Brain Tumor Institute

- March 24, 2011
Nanodiamond-Drug Combo Challenges Chemotherapy-Resistant Cancers
- March 14, 2011
A Helping Paw: Trained Therapy Dogs Aid Cancer Patients
- March 3, 2011
Senator Dick Durbin Speaks Out Against NIH Cuts
- March 1, 2011
Jonathan Widom receives Walder Award for Research Excellence
- February 22, 2011
New Probiotic Combats IBD and Colon Cancer
- February 8, 2011
Cancer Survivor Brings Comfort to Others (video)
- January 28, 2011
2010
Northwestern Memorial Maintains Magnet Status for Nursing Excellence
- December 20, 2010
Lung Cancer Patients the Center Piece for Quality of Care Study
- November 22, 2010
Soy May Stop Prostate Cancer Spread
- November 6, 2010
Northwestern Memorial Hospital Wins Consumer Choice Award
- October 27, 2010
New Radiosurgery Equipment Offers Focused Radiation Treatment at Northwestern
- October 25, 2010
United Flight 232 Hero Faces Brain Cancer with Courage
- October 15, 2010
Northwestern Receives $12 Million to Improve Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- October 14, 2010
Chad Mirkin Elected to All Three Branches of National Academies
- October 12, 2010
Optical technology Shows Potential for Prescreening Patients at High Risk for the Disease
- October 6, 2010
Notable Cancer Center Member Kathleen Green
- October 4, 2010
Spanish-Language Website Provides Information About Cancer Patients' Fertility
- September 10, 2010
Undergrads Gain Summer Research Experience through CURE Program
- September 8, 2010
Preventive Surgery May Save Lives of Women at High Risk for Cancer
- September 8, 2010
Talking Touchscreens May Improve Patient Communication
- August 11, 2010
Combined Technologies May Improve Detection of Colon Cancer in Women
- July 19, 2010
Northwestern Memorial Hospital Rated Among Best for Cancer Care
- July 15, 2010
Molecular Signature May Influence Outcomes for Pancreatic Cancer Patients
- July 14, 2010
Coping with Cancer Magazine Cover Features 2010 Cancer Survivors’ Celebration & Walk
- July 14, 2010
NU-PSOC Announces Pilot Project Awards
- July 14, 2010
New Arsenic Nanoparticle Blocks Aggressive Breast Cancer
- July 14, 2010
Are Stem Cells Ready for Prime Time?
- June 25, 2010
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin Supports New Provisions of FDA Tobacco Law
- June 22, 2010
Heather Pinkett Honored by Pew Charitable Trusts
- June 22, 2010
Lurie Cancer Center and Northwestern University receive $900,000 from Eighth Annual Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Chicago
- June 11, 2010
Nanoparticle PSA Test Predicts if Prostate Cancer Will Return
- June 6, 2010
Teresa Woodruff, PhD, Named Winner of 2010 Tripartite Legacy Faculty Prize in Translational Science and Education
- June 1, 2010
Wrinkles are Scarier than Skin Cancer for Young Tanners
- June 1, 2010
Blocking Tumor's Death Swich Stops Tumor Growth
- May 28 , 2010
Wood-Prince Family Endowment Gift to Support Division of Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplant at Children's Memorial Hospital
- May 20 , 2010
Magellan Development Half Marathon and 10K to Benefit Northwestern Brain Tumor Institute
- May 1, 2010
Mirkin Elected to National Academy of Sciences
- April 28, 2010
Maggie Daley Center for Women's Cancer Care Debuts at Northwestern
- April 20, 2010
Al B. Benson III, Named President of the Association of Community Cancer Centers
- April 16, 2010
Clevenger Receives AACR Independent Investigator Grant
- April 14, 2010
True North Treks Helps Young Adult Cancer Survivors Chart a New Course
- April 8, 2010
Lurie Cancer Center Named Commission on Cancer Outstanding Achievement Award Winner
- March 31, 2010
Cookbook Created to Share Favorite Recipes and Memories of Loved Ones Send Your Own!
- March 29, 2010
C. Shad Thaxton Awarded 2009 Early Career Award
- March 1, 2010
Tourtellotte Appointed Associate Director of Medical Scientist Training Program
- February 16, 2010
Chad Mirkin Named Top-Ranked Chemist of the Decade
- January 21, 2010
Game-changing nanodiamond discovery for MRI
- January 14, 2010
Kibbe to be Honored at the White House January 13
- January 11, 2010)
Fraterrigo Named Director of Operations and Outreach for CMDD
- January 5, 2010
2009
Lurie Cancer Center Supports NCCN Recommendations for Continued Annual Breast
Cancer Screening of Women 40 Years and Older

- November 24, 2009
Chad Mirkin Receives the $500,000 Lemelson-Mit Prize for Invention
- June 25, 2009
Less Toxic Drug Prolongs Survival in Metastatic Breast Cancer
- May 28, 2009
Prostate Cancer SPORE Receives Five-Year Grant from the NCI
- April 23, 2009
Jamie Von Roenn receives ASCO Statesman Award
- April 1, 2009
New Tool Guides Doctors to Save Cancer Patients' Fertility
- February 27, 2009
Giammichhio Named New Nurse Manager for Lurie Clinical Cancer Center
- January 6, 2009
Northwestern Memorial Expands Radiosurgery Program to Treat Tumors Throughout the Body
- January 5, 2009
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