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In a recent study led by Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center ... Posted by: UCLAJCCC
Video duration: 218 seconds In a recent study led by Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center researcher Jorge Torres, UCLA scientists pioneered a novel strategy to fight certain cancers by suppressing a newly identified protein. In this Univision news report (Spanish language only), watch Torres as he discusses the discovery, which could result in new, less toxic combination therapies for those battling the disease. |
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Melanoma Drug Zelboraf Gives Cancer Survivor Second Chance at Life Posted by: UCLAJCCC
Video duration: 171 seconds In this "4 Your Health" KNBC Los Angeles news profile, cancer survivor Louise Belley, 60, shares her story of battling metastatic melanoma and the benefits of the drug treatment Zelboraf, developed by Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center researcher Antoni Ribas and scientists from 12 other sites in the United States and Australia. |
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Herceptin and Chemotherapy Treatment Combo Increases Survival Rates in Early Breast Cancer Patients Posted by: UCLAJCCC
Video duration: 131 seconds In this NBC Nightly News video, watch UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center researcher Dr. Dennis Slamon discuss a new study that reports that treating women with a combination of chemotherapy and the molecularly targeted drug Herceptin can significantly increase survival in patients with a specific genetic mutation that results in very aggressive disease. |
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Bladder Cancer Patients Not Receiving Recommended Care, Says Study Posted by: UCLAJCCC
Video duration: 185 seconds Watch UCLA researcher Dr. Karim Chamie talk about a Jonsson Cancer Center study that showed nearly all doctors treating bladder cancer patients are not following the recommended care guidelines, which are designed to prevent recurrence of the cancer. |
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Dr. Denise Aberle Discusses How CT Scans Can Reduce Lung Cancer Deaths by 20 Percent Posted by: UCLAJCCC
Video duration: 157 seconds Watch UCLA researcher Dr. Denise Aberle talk about the results of a decade-long study that shows how current or heavy smokers who were screened with low-dose spiral computed tomography (CT) scanning had a 20 percent reduction in deaths from lung cancer than did those who were screened by chest X-ray, From CBS News. |
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Experimental Prostate Cancer Test More Sensitive, Specific than PSA Test Posted by: UCLAJCCC
Video duration: 171 seconds A new test for prostate cancer that measures levels of prostate specific antigen (PSA) as well as six specific antibodies found in the blood of men with the disease was more sensitive and more specific than the conventional PSA test used today, according to a study by researchers at UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center. |
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Julianne Hough Performs at Taste for a Cure 2011: "My Hallelujah Song" Posted by: UCLAJCCC
Video duration: 210 seconds Two-time "Dancing with the Stars" winner and country music recording artist Julianne Hough performed for guests at UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center's annual fundraising event, Taste for a Cure. This is her fourth and final song, "My Hallelujah Song." |
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Matthew Morrison Performs at Taste for a Cure 2011: "Over the Rainbow" Posted by: UCLAJCCC
Video duration: 188 seconds "Glee" star and recording artist Matthew Morrison performed for guests at UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center's annual fundraising event, Taste for a Cure. This is his first song, an acoustic cover of the classic "Over the Rainbow." |
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UCLA Scientists Discover New Way to Wake Up Immune System Using Nanoscale Vaults Posted by: UCLAJCCC
Video duration: 131 seconds UCLA scientists have discovered a way to wake up the immune system to fight cancer by delivering an immune system-stimulating protein in a nanoscale container called a vault directly into lung cancer tumors, harnessing the body's natural defenses to fight disease growth. |
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Dr. Roger Lo Discusses Innovative New Targeted Therapies for Melanoma Posted by: UCLAJCCC
Video duration: 99 seconds Jonsson Cancer Center researcher Dr. Roger Lo was awarded a three-year, $750,000 Innovative Research Grant from Stand Up to Cancer. Here he talks about his melanoma research. |
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Radiation Crisis in Japan and Cancer Risk? Posted by: UCLAJCCC
Video duration: 155 seconds Dr. Kei Lawmoto, an associate professor of radiation oncology and a radiation biologist at UCLA, discusses the radiation crisis in Japan on KTLA news. |
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Experimental Vaccine Doubles Survival for Glioblastoma Patients Posted by: UCLAJCCC
Video duration: 107 seconds CBS News Path features a brain cancer vaccine study led by UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center Researcher Dr. Linda Liau. |
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Experimental Drug Shows New Promise for Advanced Melanoma Patients Posted by: UCLAJCCC
Video duration: 200 seconds Watch UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center researcher Antonia Ribas on KNBC Channel 4 news, in a report on an experimental drug for advanced melanoma that is showing promise in clinical trials. |
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Herceptin Gives Breast Cancer Survivor Second Chance at Life Posted by: UCLAJCCC
Video duration: 132 seconds Cancer survivor Sue Service shares her story of battling breast cancer and discusses the benefits of the targeted treatment Herceptin, developed by Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center's Dennis Slamon and his "dream team" of cancer researchers. From CBS 2 News Central. |
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AVON Cares for Life Leads Breast Cancer Care with Navigator Program Posted by: UCLAJCCC
Video duration: 159 seconds Offered through UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, the AVON Cares for LIfe Program is leading the way in one-on-one, "continuity" breast cancer care. Using "navigators" like Lori Viveros, who is profiled in this NBC Nightly News segment, the AVON Cares for Life Program helps poor and uninsured women navigate their way through diagnosis, treatment and survivorship. |
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Dennis Slamon: One Size Does Not Fit All with Breast Cancer Therapies Posted by: UCLAJCCC
Video duration: 176 seconds Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center's Dr. Dennis Slamon and his "dream team" of researchers are profiled for CBS 2 News Central. He discusses how pioneering research at UCLA is shaking up traditional methods in breast cancer therapy, targeting and tailoring treatment for patients by cancer subtype. |
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UCLA's Dr. Richard Koya on New Cancer-fighting Immune Cells Posted by: UCLAJCCC
Video duration: 207 seconds Watch UCLA's Dr. Richard Koya discuss the pioneering new gene therapy study being developed by researchers at the Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center. Dr. Koya discusses how this ground-breaking new research causes lymphocytes to become specific killers of cancerous cells, and how it may offer new hope in the fight against cancer. From KTLA News Los Angeles. |
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New Study Combats Cancer-Related Insomnia with Mediative Movement Posted by: UCLAJCCC
Video duration: 154 seconds UCLA's Dr. Michael Irwin and patient Miranda Barone discuss a new study conducted by the Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center that offers news treatment strategies for post-treatment cancer survivors suffering from chronic insomnia, including Tai Chi techniques and cognitive behavioral therapy. From ABC 7 Eyewitness News. |
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High School Baseball Star Fights Bone Cancer Posted by: UCLAJCCC
Video duration: 207 seconds High school student and aspiring baseball player Nick Hurtado discusses his experience battling bone cancer with "CBS Sports Center." With the support of his high school league and the efforts of UCLA's Dr. Noah Federman, Hurtado is beating the odds against bone cancer. |
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Fight Cancer Twice as Hard: iChallenge Results Posted by: UCLAJCCC
Video duration: 71 seconds Online donors to the iChallenge contributed more than $135,000 and their gifts were matched dollar for dollar to fund highest priority cancer research at UCLA's Jonsson Cancer Center. Thank you to everyone who participated in the iChallenge. You can help challenge cancer by making a gift at www.cancer.ucla.edu/ givenow |
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Lifehouse Performs at Taste for a Cure 2010 (Pt. 3): "First Time" Posted by: UCLAJCCC
Video duration: 209 seconds Platinum recording artists LIfehouse performed for guests at UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center's annual fundraising event, Taste for a Cure 2010. Their third and final song was "First Time." For more information on how to help fight cancer, visit: http://www.cancer.uc la.edu |
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Lifehouse Performs at Taste for a Cure 2010 (Pt. 2): "You and Me" Posted by: UCLAJCCC
Video duration: 227 seconds Platinum recording artists LIfehouse performed for guests at UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center's annual fundraising event, Taste for a Cure 2010. Their second song was "You and Me." For more information on how to help fight cancer, visit: http://www.cancer.uc la.edu |
