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Monthly archives: March 2013

VCU Massey physicians cited as Top Docs in Richmond Magazine

Posted on March 28, 2013 by akfarrish

VCU Massey Cancer Center physicians were recognized as “Top Docs” in Richmond Magazine’s April 2013 issue. Topping the list were 34 doctors from varied specialties who provide oncology-related care to Massey’s patients. The selections were the result of a survey … Continue reading →

Palliative Care on Wheels brings joy to patients

Posted on March 28, 2013 by akfarrish

If you have ever visited VCU Massey Cancer Center’s Thomas Palliative Care Unit, you have likely seen the effort nurses and staff make to provide a unique, home-like atmosphere for patients and their loved ones. With that effort in mind, … Continue reading →

Researchers look to mathematics, nature, to understand the immune system and its role in cancer

Posted on March 26, 2013 by wallacej

Can the patterns in tree branches or the meandering bends in a river provide clues that could lead to better cancer therapies? According to a new study from Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center, these self-similar, repeating patterns in nature … Continue reading →

Simpler colonoscopies are safer

Posted on March 8, 2013 by akfarrish

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in both men and women and one of the deadliest. But, over the past few decades, more people are preventing and surviving colorectal cancer because of screening to find cancer early, when … Continue reading →

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