November, 2005
Cancer Notes contains news and information from the University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center, and is published by the Office of Communications and Public Affairs. Please e-mail your comments to kschuetz@umm.edu
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New Outpatient Center Provides "One Stop" Cancer Care
The recently opened Roslyn and Leonard Stoler Pavilion at the University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center provides a convenient "home base" for patients receiving outpatient cancer care at UMGCC. The new center represents an exciting advance in multidisciplinary cancer care.
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UM Cancer Researcher Honored for Groundbreaking Breast Cancer Research
Millions of women with breast cancer now benefit from a class of drugs known as aromatase inhibitors discovered and developed by UM researcher Angela H. Brodie, Ph.D. Dr. Brodie's work was recently recognized internationally as "the most outstanding recent contribution to the diagnosis or treatment of cancer."
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Learn more about UMGCC's comprehensive Breast Evaluation and Treatment Program and some of the recent advances in diagnostic and treatment services.
Breast Cancer Guide
Mammography Expertise at UMGCC
How Clinical Trials Offer New Hope to Cancer Patients
Clinical trials play an important role in improving the survival and quality of life of patients with cancer. These research studies may also give cancer patients access to new treatments not yet commercially available. UMGCC has a strong commitment to clinical research and is currently conducting over 125 clinical trials.
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Genetic Counseling for Cancer
Over the past few years, genetic testing has become available for a variety of inherited cancer syndromes. Genetic counseling can help you determine if you are at increased risk of cancer due to hereditary factors and whether genetic testing is advisable.
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FAQs on genetic testing
BMT Program Gets New Leader
Saul Yanovich, M.D., a nationally known leader in blood and marrow transplantation, has been named clinical director of the Blood and Marrow Transplantation (BMT) Program at UMGCC.
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BMT Program
Cancer Experts Take Questions Online
Get answers to questions on a wide variety of cancer topics directly from UMGCC experts. Ask the Expert is a free patient education service that connects you with cancer specialists taking questions on 20 different types of cancer.
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UMGCC Web Site Wins Award
The University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center's Web site has been recognized as one of the best health-related sites for consumers and professionals in this year's World Wide Web Health Awards. The awards are sponsored by the Health Information Resource Center (HIRC), a national clearinghouse for consumer health information. Our site received this recognition for helping consumers make informed health-related decisions.
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