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Monthly archives: May 2011

Gov. McDonnell presents $5 million to Massey to support cancer research

Posted on May 25, 2011 by David Raine

At a celebration event today, Gov. Bob McDonnell ceremonially presented a check representing $5 million in state appropriations for fiscal year 2012 to Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center. The funding was approved by the General Assembly this winter when … Continue reading →

Massey physicians recognized as Top Docs by Richmond Magazine

Posted on May 23, 2011 by David Raine

Physicians at Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center were reported as “Top Docs” in Richmond Magazine’s April 2011 issue. Honored with this recognition were 24 of Massey’s doctors. These selections were the result of a survey that asked Richmond-area physicians … Continue reading →

VCU Massey Cancer Center recognized by U.S. News as Richmond’s only nationally ranked cancer care provider

Posted on May 19, 2011 by David Raine

Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center provides the only nationally ranked cancer care in Richmond, Va., according to U.S. News & World Report. For the first time, U.S. News ranked the hospitals in America’s 52 largest metropolitan areas. Ranking at … Continue reading →

New biomarker predicts breast cancer relapse

Posted on May 19, 2011 by David Raine

Researchers from Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center have discovered a new biomarker related to the body’s immune system that can predict a breast cancer patient’s risk of cancer recurrence. This breakthrough may lead to new genetic testing that further … Continue reading →

New combination therapy eradicates prostate cancer in vivo

Posted on May 19, 2011 by David Raine

Cancer researchers are a step closer to finding a cure for advanced prostate cancer after effectively combining an anti-cancer drug with a viral gene therapy in vivo using novel ultrasound-targeted microbubble-destruction (UTMD) technology. The research was conducted by scientists at … Continue reading →

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  • Cancer resources now more easily accessible in Southern Virginia
  • Massey postdoctoral scholar presents at research colloquium
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  • Award funds Massey and VIMM research on new prostate cancer therapy

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