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Deciphering Cancer Is Messy and Complex. We’re Here for It.

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Columbia News

By Andrea Califano

June 15, 2022

"In the next wave of precision medicine, treating cancer will depend on our ability to be even more predictive with our approaches," writes Dr. Andrea Califano in our latest Disruptors column.

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Disruptors
Promising Combination Therapy for Patients with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

June 13, 2022

At ASCO 2022, Dr. Catherine Shu shared updated results from a trial of a combination therapy for patients with EGFR mutated non-small cell lung cancer.
Neil Vasan, MD, Named a 2022 Gerstner Scholar

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CUIMC Newsroom

June 13, 2022

Congratulations to Dr. Vasan, one of four physician-scientists named a Gerstner Scholar. This recognition gives early-career scientists vital funding to conduct pioneering research.

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Awards and Grants
Addressing Opioid Misuse in Cancer Pain Management

By Melanie A. Farmer

June 1, 2022

Many situations, such as post-surgical pain, still require opioids for effective pain management. Unfortunately, any opioid prescription puts patients and their communities at risk for opioid misuse.
Standing Physician Orders Failed to Improve Colony-stimulating Factors to Prevent Febrile Neutropenia

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SWOG Cancer Research Network

May 27, 2022

A study, led by Dr. Dawn Hershman, tested whether standing orders embedded in electronic medical records systems could improve prescribing practice for CSFs and lower incidence of febrile neutropenia.

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Research Advances
Lung Cancer Screening Program Launches at Columbia and NewYork-Presbyterian

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CUIMC Newsroom

May 26, 2022

The comprehensive lung cancer screening program brings together physicians and nurse practitioners from multiple disciplines to provide care for smokers and ex-smokers at high risk for lung cancer.

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Screening and Risk Reduction
Persistent Opioid Use Common Among Adolescents, Young Adults After Sarcoma Treatment

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Helio News

May 25, 2022

Adolescents and young adults with sarcoma prescribed opioids for pain often continued using those substances after treatment completion, according to a new study, co-led by Dr. Melissa Beauchemin.

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In the Media
Outstanding Physician-Scientists Win Young Investigator Awards

May 23, 2022

The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and Conquer Cancer Foundation have recognized seven leading oncology trainees from Columbia Cancer with Young Investigator Awards and Merit Awards.

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Awards and Grants
TrevisMichelle’s Story: “My Journey is My Own, But My Testimony is for All”

By Michael R. Orrange

May 20, 2022

TrevisMichelle always had a story to tell, but after being diagnosed with cervical cancer last fall the time felt more important than ever to share it.

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Patient Stories
Let’s Talk About Sex…and Cancer: Q+A with Dr. Christine Chin

By Melanie A. Farmer

May 19, 2022

Dr. Chin talks about the importance of women’s sexual health and cancer, a relatively uncharted area of research and discussion.

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Gynecologic Cancers

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