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Chemo-Radiation Before Prostate Removal May Prevent Cancer Recurrence

November 04, 2009

Researchers in the Oregon Health & Science University Knight Cancer Institute and the Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center have found a combination of radiation therapy and chemotherapy given before prostate removal is safe and may have the ...

Chemo-Radiation Before Prostate Removal May Prevent Cancer Recurrence

November 04, 2009

Researchers in the Oregon Health & Science University Knight Cancer Institute and the Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center have found a combination of radiation therapy and chemotherapy given before prostate removal is safe and may have the ...

OHSU Knight Cancer Institute Promotes Awareness With Hair-Raising Campaign

November 03, 2009

Things are going to get hairy at Oregon Health & Science University this month. In an effort to raise awareness about men's and young adult cancers, the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute encourages the community to participate in Movember, formerly known ...

OHSU Knight Cancer Institute Promotes Awareness With Hair-Raising Campaign

November 03, 2009

Things are going to get hairy at Oregon Health & Science University this month. In an effort to raise awareness about men's and young adult cancers, the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute encourages the community to participate in Movember, formerly known ...

OHSU’s Brian Druker Presents ‘The End of Cancer Is Within Reach’

September 24, 2009

WHAT: Internationally renowned scientist-oncologist Brian J. Druker, M.D., director of the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, will present "The End of Cancer Is Within Reach," describing the significant progress he and colleagues have made in the fight ...

OHSU’s Brian Druker Presents ‘The End of Cancer Is Within Reach’

September 24, 2009

WHAT: Internationally renowned scientist-oncologist Brian J. Druker, M.D., director of the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, will present "The End of Cancer Is Within Reach," describing the significant progress he and colleagues have made in the fight ...

Latest in Prostate Cancer Prevention, Treatment Focus of Sept. 26 Conference

September 23, 2009

WHAT: Prostate cancer patients and their families, men at risk for prostate cancer, prostate cancer advocates and members of the public are invited to attend the 9th Annual Pacific Northwest Prostate Cancer Conference. The conference, sponsored by the ...

Latest in Prostate Cancer Prevention, Treatment Focus of Sept. 26 Conference

September 23, 2009

WHAT: Prostate cancer patients and their families, men at risk for prostate cancer, prostate cancer advocates and members of the public are invited to attend the 9th Annual Pacific Northwest Prostate Cancer Conference. The conference, sponsored by the ...

Medications Effective in Reducing Risks for Breast Cancer Can Also Cause Serious Side Effects

September 17, 2009

PORTLAND, Ore. — Three drugs that reduce a woman's chance of getting breast cancer also have been shown to cause adverse effects, according to a new report from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), U.S. Department of Health & Human ...