Published on Sep 2, 2016

In an effort to help in the fight to end cancer, Kendra Scott is aligning with The University to Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center for a national Kendra Gives Back event on Sept. 7, 2016 at its nearly 50 stores across the country and online at www.kendrascott.com. Throughout the day, Kendra Scott will donate 20% of sales to benefit cancer research and programs at MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital.

More than 40,000 children are treated for cancer each year, but less than 5% of federal funding goes to childhood cancer research. Together with MD Anderson, Kendra Scott raises funds for childhood cancer research. Customers can support this cause by purchasing a special Kendra Scott MD Anderson charm at stores and online throughout the year.

Published on Sep 3, 2016

Universal Hospital's year-long Health Awareness Campaign has begun with September as the Prostate Cancer Awareness month -- a month-long ribbon campaign that aims to leave a mark of wellness in the community.

The campaign was inaugurated by Major Dr. Younis Yaaqoup Al Yaarobi and Captain Dr. Abdel Raheem Hasan Al Beshir representing the GHQ of Abu Dhabi Police. The ribbon-cutting was then followed by a press conference where the Urology doctors, Dr. Osama Al Harastani, Dr. Deepak Nair, and Dr. John Kurian, enlightened the doubts and queries about the said disease.

By the initiative of Dr. Shabeer Nellikode and the Universal Hospital team, a signature campaign supporting Prostate Cancer Awareness was set-up. Our guests, Major Dr. Younis and Captain Dr. Abdel Raheem were the first ones to sign the board followed by the Universal Hospital team which eventually lead our guests and patients to sign and support, as well.

Awareness does not stop at being informed. Correct information must be passed on to spread the wellness to prevent and beat cancer. Take Action. Raise Awareness. Get screened at Universal Hospital for free for the entire month of September.

If you are a cancer survivor who smokes, one of the best things you can do is to stop smoking. For many cancers, smoking leads to an increased rate of cancer recurrence. Smoking also leads to poor outcomes in surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation — all important cancer treatments.

Cancer survivors who smoke tend to have high-level nicotine dependence, high-level stress, low energy, and can have feelings of anxiety and depression. It is especially hard to quit smoking when faced with these challenges. Quit at Duke meets the specific challenges of cancer survivors who smoke.

When you come to Quit at Duke you will receive:

Comprehensive evaluation to determine which treatments will be most effective for you

Evidence-based medications — often combination medications or adaptive treatment

The option of several evidence-based behavioral treatments

Long-term phone-based “check-ups”

For information on Quit at Duke or to make an appointment please call 919-613-QUIT.

Learn More At:

https://www.dukehealth.org/treatments/cancer/cancer-support-services/qui...

Published on May 16, 2016

The FDA granted a new brain cancer treatment that uses the polio virus with "breakthrough status." This means clinical trials can move more quickly than usual. Scott Pelley and "60 Minutes" have been following the trials at Duke University for two years, tracking several of the study's participants. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" from Los Angeles to discuss what's next for the cancer breakthrough.

Donald McDonnell, PhD, Glaxo-Wellcome Professor of MCB and Chairman, Department of Pharmacology and Cancer Biology at Duke Cancer Institute, describes his research on a particular type of cholesterol that links obesity and breast cancer.

Published on Oct 9, 2015

Lori Elliot, Raleigh, North Carolina, was diagnosed with breast cancer in June 2004. She received advanced care at Duke Cancer Center. Here, she shares her inspirational journey back to health and wellness. Duke Cancer Institute -- A ground-breaking model for patient care is fostered here. Learn more at www.dukehealth.org.
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Many thanks to filmmakers Will Anderson and David Gwynn.

Published on Jun 27, 2016

Can you imagine being a healthy triathlete one day and being told you’d lose your leg to cancer the next? That’s what happened to Peter Morrissette when he was diagnosed with sarcoma, a soft tissue cancer. Thankfully, his doctor sent him to Duke Cancer Institute.

Published on Feb 3, 2016

Land your CRUSHing blow to colorectal cancer by stepping out with cancer survivor Erin Wood and Dr. Hurwitz on Saturday, March 19, for the 2016 CRUSH Colorectal Cancer 5K & Family Fun Walk. The run and the walk begin and finish on Ninth Street in Durham. For more information or to register, visit dukeCRC.org.

Published on Dec 20, 2015

Steve Patierno, PhD, Deputy Director with Duke Cancer Institute, talks about community outreach focused on prevention and early detection. Should you or a loved one be diagnosed with cancer, we work to remove the barriers to Duke quality cancer care. For more information, visit the DCI Office of Health Equity and Disparity at http://www.dukecancerdisparities.org.

Published on Jun 25, 2014

Duke Cancer Institute targeting cancer through genetically engineered poliovirus.