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Substantial Drop in Lung Cancer Deaths, Incidence, a Highlight of New Report on Cancer Statistics

by Greg Glasgow | April 28, 2025
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CU Cancer Center Leader Honored With Award Named for His Late Friend and Colleague

by Greg Glasgow | April 23, 2025
Map showing lung cancer study sites around the world | University of Colorado Cancer Center

‘Worldwide Collaboration’ Helps Answer Questions About Lung Cancer Therapy

by Mark Harden | April 10, 2025
Participants examine research posters on display at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology in Chicago in June 2023.

When ‘Acceptable’ is Unacceptable: A Call for Objectivity in Cancer Trial Results

by Mark Harden | March 03, 2025
Sharon Pine, PhD, in the lab.

Breaking Down Silos: CU Cancer Center Program Casts a Wide Net for Lung Cancer Research

by Mark Harden | January 06, 2025
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CU Cancer Center Offers Resources to Help Prevent Lung Cancer

by Greg Glasgow | November 19, 2024
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Nina Thomas, MD, Receives ACCC Award for Innovative Lung Cancer Screening Program

by Greg Glasgow | October 09, 2024
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Major Project to Address ‘Urgent Need’ For Improved Testing of Cancer Therapies

by Mark Harden | August 21, 2024
Ian Lancaster and his fiancee, Jessica

Clinical Trial of New Immunotherapy Drug Has Helped Keep Ian Lancaster’s Lung Cancer Under Control

by Greg Glasgow | August 01, 2024
York Miller, MD

York Miller, MD, Receives Lifetime Achievement Award for Trailblazing Cancer Research

by Mark Harden | July 23, 2024
Ross Camidge

Weeding the Garden: Fresh Evidence that Local Radiation Can Help Targeted Therapies in the Fight Against Lung Cancer

by Mark Harden | June 12, 2024
National Cancer Survivors Day 2024 | University of Colorado Cancer Center

For Many Cancers, 5-Year Survival Rates at CU Cancer Center Exceed National Rates

by Mark Harden | June 02, 2024
World No Tobacco Day | University of Colorado Cancer Center

CU Cancer Center Member Talks Cancer and Tobacco for World No Tobacco Day

by Greg Glasgow | May 31, 2024
5+ Years Lung Cancer Survivorship Celebration | University of Colorado Cancer Center

‘A Way of Embodying Hope’: 5-Year Lung Cancer Survivors Celebrate

by Mark Harden | May 13, 2024
Lynn Heasley, PhD

How the Immune System Affects Drug Response in Lung Cancer Patients

by Greg Glasgow | May 10, 2024

A Combination of Targeted Therapies Proves Effective Against Mutation-Driven Lung Cancer

by Mark Harden | April 16, 2024

6 Years After Lung Cancer Diagnosis, Patient Says CU Cancer Center Research is ‘Why I’m Here’

by Mark Harden | April 05, 2024
Kate Micucci

How Unusual is ‘Big Bang Theory’ Actress Kate Micucci’s Lung Cancer? 

by Greg Glasgow | December 15, 2023
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Your Phone Could Help You Hang Up on Smoking

by Mark Harden | November 15, 2023
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CU Cancer Center Involved in Effort to Build Research Group of Lung Cancer Survivors

by Greg Glasgow | November 09, 2023
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Millions More with Smoking History are Recommended for Lung-Cancer Screening in New Guidance

by Mark Harden | November 03, 2023
Betty and Bill Moren

After Lung Cancer Clinical Trial, Betty and Bill Moren Give Back as Patient Advocates for Thoracic Oncology Research Group

by Greg Glasgow | November 02, 2023
CU Cancer Center’s Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, Honored By the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer 

CU Cancer Center’s Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, Honored By the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer 

by Greg Glasgow | October 03, 2023
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CU Cancer Center Offers Free Radon Testing Kits to the Colorado Community          

by Greg Glasgow | August 01, 2023
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Studying the Role of Sox9 in Lung Cancer

by Greg Glasgow | July 24, 2023
Kathy and Jim Ballard

New Treatment Paradigm Helps Lung Cancer Patient Thrive at CU Cancer Center 

by Greg Glasgow | July 20, 2023
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CU Cancer Center Researcher Receives Gilead Grant to Study Persister Cells in Lung Cancer 

by Greg Glasgow | June 19, 2023

Lung Cancer Survivorship Celebration Emphasizes Living with Hope and Optimism

by Rachel Sauer | May 05, 2023
woman receiving radiation therapy on her head

Research Shows Targeted Therapy Allows Certain Lung Cancer Patients to Avoid Whole-Brain Radiation

by Rachel Sauer | March 29, 2023
CU Cancer Center leader Jamie Studts, PhD, will create an enhanced version of the program that will roll out in two more states in the coming years.

Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation Funds Efforts to Increase Lung Cancer Screening 

by Greg Glasgow | January 23, 2023

Balancing Science and Medicine to Benefit Lung Cancer Patient Care

by Rachel Sauer | January 12, 2023
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What Are Pack-Years?

by Rachel Sauer | January 03, 2023

New Research from the University of Colorado Cancer Center Explores Options for Motherhood in Lung Cancer Patients

by Laura Kelley | December 02, 2022
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Translational Research Scholar Grant Supports Further Study of Immune Cell Changes During Lung Cancer Treatment

by Rachel Sauer | November 07, 2022
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CU ASPIRE Grant Supports Multi-Investigator Research Focusing on Lung Cancer Pre-Malignancy

by Rachel Sauer | October 14, 2022
Moumita Ghosh, PhD, and Eric Clambey, PhD, will study how epithelial progenitor cells and immune cells shape the outcome of lung cancer.

American Lung Association Award Funds CU Research on Epithelial Progenitor Cells 

by Greg Glasgow | October 03, 2022

CU Anschutz Researchers Create New Method to More Accurately Measure Cancer Lesions’ Response to Treatment

by Kelsea Pieters | September 29, 2022
Recent numbers from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment show that cancer is the No. 1 cause of death for the 45–84 age range.

Cancer is A Leading Cause of Death in Colorado 

by Greg Glasgow | August 22, 2022

ALK Positive Summit Focuses on Community and Survivorship

by Rachel Sauer | August 01, 2022

CU Cancer Center Study Aims to Predict Critical Markers for Lung Cancer Treatments

by Julia Milzer | July 27, 2022
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CU Cancer Center Researcher Focusing on Multiple Avenues of Immunoprevention for Lung Cancer

by Rachel Sauer | July 06, 2022
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New TORI Director Looking Forward to Supporting Multidisciplinary Research and Building Relationships

by Rachel Sauer | April 29, 2022

Acknowledging the Fears of Cancer by Giving Them a Face and a Name

by Rachel Sauer | April 20, 2022
Tejas Patil, MD, is one of three researchers to receive a combined $1 million grant from the LUNGevity Foundation to study RET-positive lung cancer.

Studying the Role of Different Signaling Pathways in RET-Positive Lung Cancer Treatment Resistance 

by Greg Glasgow | March 21, 2022
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Radon Exposure an Ongoing Cancer Concern for Colorado Homes and Indoor Spaces

by Rachel Sauer | January 20, 2022
The American Cancer Society's annual cancer statistics report that the risk of dying from cancer in the U.S. has fallen 32% over the past 28 years.

American Cancer Society Reports 32% Drop in Cancer Deaths Since 1991

by Greg Glasgow | January 18, 2022
Connie Walters looks out the window in her Aurora, Colorado, home

“We Want to Give People the Opportunity to Grow Older”

by Rachel Sauer | November 30, 2021
CU Cancer Center research shows lung cancer screening rates increase with access to Medicare

Lung Cancer Screening Rates Increase With Access to Medicare

by Greg Glasgow | November 15, 2021
Duane and Dana Cerniglia with their 4-year-old granddaughter, Remy

Dealing with Cancer One Step at a Time

by Rachel Sauer | November 12, 2021
CU Cancer Center | Lung Cancer | Jaime Studts, PhD

Improving Survivorship for Individuals Diagnosed With Lung Cancer

by Greg Glasgow | November 02, 2021

LUNGevity Award Supports Ongoing Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Research

by Rachel Sauer | September 30, 2021
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Traveling to CU Cancer Center for a Lung Cancer Clinical Trial

by Cancer Center | August 19, 2021

Kathy Griffin’s Lung Cancer Diagnosis: What Nonsmokers Need to Know

by Greg Glasgow | August 04, 2021
D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, MET Amplification | CU Cancer Center | Aurora, Colorado

Study Identifies MET Amplification as Driver for Some Non-Small Cell Lung Cancers

by Valerie Gleaton | July 19, 2021

From Debilitating Chemo to One Pill a Day for Lung Cancer

by Greg Glasgow | May 24, 2021

A New Treatment for Brain Metastases from Small-Cell Lung Cancer

by Greg Glasgow | April 08, 2021

Golfers Against Cancer Funds Three CU Cancer Center Researchers

by Cancer Center | February 12, 2021

Dr. Schenk on the Evolving Treatment Landscape in Lung Cancer

by OncLive | August 25, 2020
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Dr. Bunn on Data With Trastuzumab Deruxtecan in HER2-Mutant NSCLC

by OncLive | July 27, 2020
CU Cancer Center study tackles racial and socioeconomic disparities in patients with lung cancer

CU Cancer Center study tackles racial and socioeconomic disparities in patients with lung cancer

by Cancer Center | June 24, 2020
Chad Rusthoven

Chad Rusthoven, MD, awarded Coltman Fellowship to support small-cell lung cancer research

by Cancer Center | June 08, 2020

FIRE-SCLC analysis: Largest ever study of first-line radiosurgery for brain metastases from small cell lung cancer

by Cancer Center | June 04, 2020

D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD: COVID-19 lung cancer treatment diary

by Cancer Center | May 14, 2020

In new role at CU, Jamie Studts works to reduce stigma blocking use of lung cancer screening

by Cancer Center | March 25, 2020

African Americans, Hispanics less likely to receive recommended lung cancer imaging

by Cancer Center | March 11, 2020

Lancet Oncology: Entrectinib effective, well-tolerated against ROS1 and NTRK lung cancers, especially with brain metastases

by Cancer Center | December 13, 2019

Nancee and Paul Pronsati help make Denver hub of research, treatment, and community for ALK-positive lung cancer

by Cancer Center | November 19, 2019

Patients not treated at NCI-designated centers less likely to receive newer, high-cost lung cancer drugs

by Cancer Center | November 19, 2019

Guest Blog: Good News and Bad News

by Cancer Center | November 06, 2019

5 Misconceptions about Lung Cancer

by Cancer Center | November 01, 2019

Tejas Patil, MD, earns award to forward research in early detection of lung cancer recurrence

by Cancer Center | October 09, 2019

Immune system damage may explain ineffectiveness of high-dose radiation against lung cancer

by Cancer Center | June 27, 2019

ASCO 2019: 40-50 percent response rate for brigatinib after other next-gen ALK inhibitors

by Cancer Center | May 30, 2019

Virtual clinical trial gives entrectinib edge over crizotinib against ROS1+ non-small cell lung cancer

by Cancer Center | May 30, 2019

Insights into brigatinib’s rare side effects may help more lung cancer patients benefit from the drug

by Cancer Center | May 21, 2019
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AACR, Johnson & Johnson Fund Colorado Search for Lung Conditions that Allow Growth of Cancer

by Garth Sundem | March 06, 2019
Group photo from lung cancer fundraiser

Survivor Raises Money for Lung Cancer Research

by Erika Matich | February 28, 2019
Brian and Emily Daniels with daughter

Hope for a Cure

by Cancer Center | January 03, 2019

With the Right Care, Patients Now Living a Median 6.8 Years After Stage IV ALK+ Lung Cancer Diagnosis

by Garth Sundem | December 31, 2018

Blood Tumor Markers May Warn When Lung Cancer Patients Are Progressing on Targeted Treatments

by Garth Sundem | September 06, 2017

CU Cancer Center investigator honored for his part in the fight against lung cancer

by Cancer Center | May 17, 2013
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