Education Wilmot Cancer Center Expert Offers Nutrition Talk Feb. 24 By Leslie White Feb. 19, 2010 A dietitian from the James P Wilmot Cancer Center will lead an “Ask the Expert” discussion on nutrition for the cancer survivor at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 24, at Gilda’s Club, 255 Alexander St.
Patient Care University of Rochester Expands Robotic Surgeries to Oral, Pharyngeal Cancers By Leslie White Feb. 16, 2010 Doctors at University of Rochester Medical Center are first in upstate New York to incorporate the precision and dexterity of a surgical robot to remove cancerous tumors in the mouth and throat.
Education Breast Cancer Survivor Hosts Feb. 6 Benefit for Wilmot Research Programs By Leslie White Jan. 28, 2010 Breast cancer survivor Paula Bokman will host a fund-raiser for research at the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center to help find a cure Saturday, Feb. 6, at Burgundy Basin Inn
Research Williams Chairs National Space Biomedical Research Institute Science Committee By Leslie White Jan. 27, 2010 Jacqueline Williams, Ph.D., was named chair of the National Space Biomedical Research Institute’s Scientific Advisory Committee for its Center of Acute Radiation Research. Williams is grant director ...
Education Patrons Can ‘Give Big at the Pig’ to Support Wilmot Cancer Center By Leslie White Jan. 20, 2010 Friends and family of Nancy Roberts will remember her zest for life and support the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center from 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, during “Nancy Lives, Wilmot Gives Big at the ...
Research In Journey from Maggot to Fruit Fly, a Clue about Cancer Metastasis By URMC Communications Jan. 19, 2010 Scientists trying to understand how cancer cells invade healthy tissue have used the fruit fly’s metamorphosis from maggot to flying insect as a guide to identify a key molecular signal that may be ...
Research Cancer Researcher Receives Innovation Award for Pioneering Ideas By Leslie Orr Jan. 13, 2010 Joshua C. Munger, Ph.D., an assistant professor of Biochemistry and Biophysics, has received a prestigious Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation Innovation Award, which recognizes promising ...
Education Cancer Survival Discussion Jan. 14 for Young Adult Group By Leslie White Jan. 4, 2010 Young adult cancer survivors can learn about recent research on the lasting effects of cancer care during a support group meeting Thursday, Jan. 14, at the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center. The Young ...
Education URMC Smoking Cessation Experts: Plan Now to Quit for New Year’s By Leslie White Dec. 17, 2009 If you’re a smoker who’s considering quitting as part of your new year’s resolutions, you may want to start creating your plan for success.
Research Wilmot Cancer Center Honors Renowned Bladder Cancer Expert By Leslie White Dec. 10, 2009 The James P. Wilmot Cancer Center today honored Urology Chair Edward M. Messing, M.D., F.A.C.S., for his outstanding work in advancing bladder cancer research. He received The Davey Memorial Award ...
