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OHSU Cancer Institute Researcher Identifies Protein Marker For Prostate Cancer Survival

February 26, 2007

An Oregon Health & Science University Cancer Institute researcher has identified a protein that is a strong indicator of survival for men with advanced prostate cancer. The C-reactive protein, also known as CRP, is a special type of protein produced ...

OHSU Cancer Institute, VA Researcher Finds Way To Identify Which Men Need A Second Biopsy

February 22, 2007

A researcher in the Oregon Health & Science University Cancer Institute and Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center has found a way to identify which men need a second prostate biopsy because they may be harboring life-threatening prostate cancer ...

OHSU Cancer Institute, VA Researcher Finds Way To Identify Which Men Need A Second Biopsy

February 22, 2007

A researcher in the Oregon Health & Science University Cancer Institute and Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center has found a way to identify which men need a second prostate biopsy because they may be harboring life-threatening prostate cancer ...

OHSU Cancer Institute Researcher Find Drug Combination Helps Halt Prostate Cancer

February 16, 2007

A high-dose activated vitamin D pill combined with docetaxel, a chemotherapy drug, extends the lives of men with advanced prostate cancer. And, there was no increase in toxic side effects with the combination of drugs as compared with taking docetaxel ...

OHSU Cancer Institute Researcher Find Drug Combination Helps Halt Prostate Cancer

February 16, 2007

A high-dose activated vitamin D pill combined with docetaxel, a chemotherapy drug, extends the lives of men with advanced prostate cancer. And, there was no increase in toxic side effects with the combination of drugs as compared with taking docetaxel ...

OHSU Study Suggests Swelling Within The Eye Linked To Tamoxifen Use

February 05, 2007

According to a newly published study from Oregon Health & Science University, a drug frequently prescribed to breast cancer patients appears to cause swelling in the eye. The research, which was conducted by scientists at the OHSU Neurological ...

OHSU Study Suggests Swelling Within The Eye Linked To Tamoxifen Use

February 05, 2007

According to a newly published study from Oregon Health & Science University, a drug frequently prescribed to breast cancer patients appears to cause swelling in the eye. The research, which was conducted by scientists at the OHSU Neurological ...

OHSU Cancer Institute Study Looks At Right Dose Of Stretching, Strengthening For Cancer Survivors

January 24, 2007

Patients get told by their physicians what medicine to take and at what dose. But what kind of exercise and how much is good for breast and prostate cancer patients? That perfect dose of exercise is what Oregon Health & Science University Cancer ...

OHSU Cancer Institute Study Looks At Right Dose Of Stretching, Strengthening For Cancer Survivors

January 24, 2007

Patients get told by their physicians what medicine to take and at what dose. But what kind of exercise and how much is good for breast and prostate cancer patients? That perfect dose of exercise is what Oregon Health & Science University Cancer ...

OHSU Cancer Institute Appoints Craig Nichols, M.D., Associate Director Of Cancer Clinical Research

January 09, 2007

Oregon Health & Science University Cancer Institute is pleased to announce that Craig Nichols, M.D. will assume full-time duties as associate director for the institute's Cancer Clinical Research program. Nichols brings to the OHSU Cancer Institute ...

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