By Cindy Dashnaw JacksonFebuary 01, 2024Pravin Kaumaya, PhD, is in his new role as the Vera Bradley ... Read more
3 research discoveries that vet whether patients may benefit from pancreatic cancer surgery
By: IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer CenterFebruary 16, 2024In terms of complexity, few cancers hold a ... Read more
U.S. News and World Report survey is now open for 2024-2025
Each year, U.S. News & World Report (USNWR) surveys the expert opinion of physicians to assist in th... Read more
IU cancer center researchers share findings at 2023 American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting
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By Michael Schug December 12, 2023Karen Liby, PhD, is in her new role as the Sidney and Lois Eskena... Read more
Cancer center researchers share findings at 2023 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium
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Duncan leads quest to end health disparities in lung cancer
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We must give back to society, says 2023 Deutsch Scholarship awardee
By Cindy Dashnaw JacksonSeptember 18, 2023Researcher and Ph.D. student Aditi Khatpe is the 2023 Deut... Read more
Scholarship awardees want to get medical advances to patients sooner
By Cindy Dashnaw JacksonSeptember 22, 2023Ten to 17 years: That’s the most-quoted estimate of how ... Read more
Cancer center names first Agnes Beaudry Investigator in Myeloma Research
By Candace Gwaltney August 30, 2023The Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer... Read more
Dr. Shen, glioblastoma researcher, joins IU and cancer center
By Michael Schug August 30, 2023A researcher who focuses on glioblastoma has joined Indiana Univers... Read more
Five questions with Jia Shen, Ph.D.
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Life in the fast lane: Dr. Billows talks about his career with IndyCar, cancer diagnosis
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Corrected diagnosis saves donor’s life and prompts major gift to testicular cancer research
By Cindy Dashnaw JacksonAugust 30,2023Michael B. Emerick was married, father to an 18-month-old daug... Read more
Indiana Department of Health awards CDC grant to IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center
By Michael Schug July 26, 2023The Indiana Department of Health has awarded more than $118,000 to the... Read more
Meet Jalan Drummond, 2023 Summer Research Program participant
By Candace Gwaltney July 20, 2023The IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center offers summer programs for... Read more
Meet Siji Ketiku, 2023 Diversity in Cancer Research intern
By Candace Gwaltney July 20, 2023The IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center offers summer programs for... Read more
Meet Hunter Quigley, 2023 SPARC intern
By Candace Gwaltney July 20, 2023The IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center offers summer programs for... Read more
Cancer Patients Deserve Holistic Care, Say 2023 Wright Scholarship Awardees
by Cindy Dashnaw Jackson June 30, 2023Noah Burket and Jon-Luc Poirier, the 2023 William J. Wright Sc... Read more
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Deutsch Scholarship awardee says donors, patients as vital to research teams as physician-scientists
By Cindy Dashnaw Jackson May 17, 2023 Dr. Dana Mitchell, an investigator in one of the Indiana Univ... Read more
By Candace Gwaltney May 17, 2023 A breast cancer diagnosis is difficult for anyone, but it can b... Read more
U01 grant supports Fishel’s pancreatic cancer research
By Cindy Dashnaw Jackson April 03, 2023 A new NIH U01 grant will support IU Simon Comprehensive Canc... Read more
Chuckstrong fuels cancer research at IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center
April 21, 2023 Funds raised through the Chuckstrong initiative have enabled the IU Simon Comprehensi... Read more
IU cancer experts among best minds in cancer research at upcoming AACR annual meeting
By Candace Gwaltney April 13, 2023The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting... Read more
Dr. Rex answers questions about rising colorectal cancer rates among younger adults
March 14, 2023Douglas Rex, M.D., an internationally recognized gastroenterologist, focuses his resea... Read more
A patient is so much more than their cancer, say scholarship awardees
By Cindy Dashnaw Jackson February 24, 2023 When the three recipients of the 2022 Indiana University ... Read more
Deutsch Research Scholarship recipient seeks cancer treatments as unique as each patient
By Cindy Dashnaw Digging in the sand at her grandparents’ feet, a young Sarah Burns heard a stor... Read more
Cancer center researchers are part of more than 35 research studies at 2022 ASH Annual Meeting
By Candace Gwaltney Dec. 8, 2022 Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Cente... Read more
Physician-scientist aims to address disparities in lung cancer screenings
By Candace Gwaltney Dec. 8, 2022 Lung cancer is the No. 1 cause of cancer mortality in the United St... Read more
Stocking-stuffer Gift Ideas: Lip Balms, Sunscreens
If you’re in need of some stocking-stuffer ideas, consider lip balms and sunscreens for those on y... Read more
Cancer center researchers share findings at 2022 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium
By Candace Gwaltney Dec. 8, 2022 Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Cente... Read more
Reducing stress and improving survivorship in children is music to a researcher’s ears
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MOVE program brightens outlook for breast cancer patients
By: Laura Gates Oct. 04, 2022No one is ever prepared for the disruption a breast cancer diagnosis br... Read more
MOVE program brightens outlook for breast cancer patients
No one is ever prepared for the disruption a breast cancer diagnosis brings. Jen Hedges, a 41-yea... Read more
Michele Coté, Ph.D., is just getting started in her new role as the second director of the... Read more
By Michael Schug Thursday, August 4, 2022 In the past decade, funds raised through the Chuckstrong i... Read more
July 29, 2022 Diverse perspectives in research are an essential component of driving innovative prob... Read more
Hester Fellowship recipients look toward career in pediatrics
By Cindy Dashnaw June 1, 2022 Both Breanne Burgess and Michelle Chu, the IU School of Medicine’s 2... Read more
Dr. Champion talks about colorectal cancer, a leading cause of cancer death
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By Candace Gwaltney Thursday, March 31, 2022 INDIANAPOLIS—Using the nation’s largest COVID-19 da... Read more
Tying research directly to patient care resonates with Wright Scholarship recipients
By Cindy Dashnaw February 21, 2022 Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center’s 2021-2... Read more
Meet Mateusz Opyrchal, MD, PhD
Mateusz Opyrchal, M.D., Ph.D., began the New Year with a new job as the inaugural Vera Bradley Fo... Read more
New Year. New you. Tips to quit tobacco and stick with it.
Thursday, January 6, 2022 Everyone’s New Year’s resolutions are well underway. For those lookin... Read more
November 19, 2021 On Nov. 1, Huda Salman, MD, became the first executive director of the Brown... Read more
IU School of Medicine professor's mission: End Lung Cancer Now
Lung cancer has an image problem, and Nasser Hanna, MD, wan... Read more
Dr. Hanna answers questions about a new initiative called End Lung Cancer Now
Friday, October 8, 2021 A new initiative brings together advocates to tackle the No. 1 cause of canc... Read more
Black patients play key role in advancing breast cancer research
It’s common for people to ask friends to donate to a favorite charitable cause in lieu of birthday... Read more
Indiana University School of Medicine scientists continue search for life-saving treatments for ... Read more
Chuckstrong Backyard Huddle raises nearly $2.5 million for cancer research
In a night that brought together cancer survivors, researchers and philanthropists, the Chuckstro... Read more
A Q&A with Lois Travis, M.D., During National Cancer Survivors Month
By Michael Schug Wednesday, June 23, 2021 Lois B. Travis, MD, ScD, an internationally recognized ex... Read more
Citrus consumption and melanoma risk: A Q&A with Dr. Li
May 3, 2021 Cancer center researchers Xin Li, Sc.D., and Jiali Han, Ph.D., served as senior authors ... Read more
Larry Einhorn, MD, answers questions about testicular cancer
Originally published: April 13, 2021Updated: April 5, 2023Testicular cancer, though rare, is a cance... Read more
Larry Einhorn, MD, answers questions about testicular cancer
Testicular cancer, though rare,... Read more
Indiana Myeloma Registry tracks individual patient journeys, data in search of a cure
Hoosiers with multiple myeloma can provide important data to re... Read more
February 01, 2021 Kelvin Lee, M.D., a world-recognized medical oncologist and multiple myeloma resea... Read more
Brian Walker, Ph.D., answers questions about smoldering myeloma findings
Brian Walker, PhD By Candace Gwaltney January 26, 2021 Brian Walker, Ph.D., and colleagues recently... Read more
Cancer center experts offer insight for staying healthy during the pandemic
By Candace Gwaltney Monday, November 16, 2020 As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, cancer center expe... Read more
Dr. Koch answers questions about prostate cancer
Although men may not like to talk about it, prostate cancer is the most common cancer and t... Read more
HPV expert Darron Brown, MD, discusses the vaccine’s dramatic impact on reducing cervical cancer
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Dr. Marino, others demonstrate the importance of studying the “normal breast”
Natascia Marino, PhD, assistant research professor of medicine... Read more
A breast cancer diagnosis will disrupt the lives of about 325,000 women in the United States this... Read more
Clinical Trials Office juggles research work, life amid a pandemic
For all of us now, we mark our lives—both personal and professional—as life before the pandem... Read more
Two women pursuing their medical degrees with an interest in combining cancer research with... Read more
Indiana-native researcher is the 2020 Vera Bradley Foundation Scholar
A researcher exploring new anticancer drugs for triple-negative breast cancer has been named the ... Read more
Patient case study provides insight to toxicity from chemotherapy used for breast, colon cancers
When a cancer patient’s medical history was presented at a precision genomics clinic at Indiana... Read more
Researcher receives $1.2 million grant for prostate cancer project
Xinna Zhang, PhD July 24, 2020 Xinna Zhang, Ph.D., has received a $1.2 million grant for prostate ca... Read more
IU physicians, Purdue scientists collaborate to develop a test to detect kidney cancer
Cancer physicians at Indiana University and scientists at Purdue University are working to develo... Read more
Melanoma Q&A with Dr. Lawrence Mark
Dr. Lawrence Mark By Candace Gwaltney Friday, June 5, 2020 Deaths from the skin cancer melanoma have... Read more
IU physicians, Purdue scientists collaborate to develop a test to detect kidney cancer
Dr. Ronald Boris By Michael Schug Monday, June 29, 2020 Cancer physicians at Indiana University and ... Read more
Patient case study provides insight to toxicity from chemotherapy used for breast, colon cancers
By Candace Gwaltney Tuesday, June 30, 2020 When a cancer patient’s medical history was presented a... Read more
Named an IU Distinguished Professor, Roodman continues storied multiple myeloma research career
Progress in multiple myeloma research and improved outcomes for patients is the driving force for... Read more
Psychologist Dr. Johns answers questions about COVID-19
Dr. Shelley Johns March 23, 2020 With the ever-evolving coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), there ... Read more
Clinical trial for a rare cancer keeps local educator, former athlete active
Demetrius “Dee” Dowler was 31 years old when he was diagnosed with thymoma, a rare cancer of ... Read more
Lung cancer remains leading cause of cancer deaths
Hanna By Brian Hartz Tuesday, November 5, 2019 The most common and consistently fatal form of cancer... Read more
15th Anniversary of Miles for Myeloma
Forty-eight cyclists hit the road in October for the annual ... Read more
IU researcher talks about close ties to Nobel winner
Indiana University School of Medicine’s Mircea Ivan, MD... Read more
In the Margins: Shifting our view of health care
Story series begins with look at disparities in breast cancer research Pick up ... Read more
IU School of Medicine researcher awarded Susan G. Komen grant
INDIANAPOLIS — A grant from Susan G. Komen will help bolster research at Indiana University Sch... Read more
Fighting triple negative breast cancer with “I” and “U”
Meridian, Jeff, and Autumn Sobel signing the agreement establishing the Becky Sobel Breast C... Read more
Dr. Terry Vik conquers a to-do list in Kenya
By Debbie Ungar Thursday, August 15, 2019 IU Simon Cancer Center researcher Dr. Terry Vik will trave... Read more
I am evidence of what research can do and will do
At 26, and a new mother, Nadia Miller’s dreams were typical. She wanted a big family, a career ... Read more
Pam Perry won’t let cancer push her dreams aside
Updated October 2019 In memory of Pam Perry. When ... Read more
Childhood cancer survivor, future pediatric oncology nurse
When Tatum Parker was about to turn 6, she woke up in the night with terrible pain in her leg. He... Read more
Helping cancer survivors get “back to life” after treatment with new wellness center
After finishing cancer treatments, many survivors do not know where to turn for guidance about th... Read more
Men's Health Month: Breast Cancer
By Brian Hartz Monday, June 24, 2019 Just like the female equivalent, male breast cancer presents ... Read more
Men's Health Month: Skin Cancer
By Brian Hartz Wednesday, June 12, 2019 Use sunscreens that have titanium dioxide or zinc oxide as... Read more
Men's Health Month: Testicular Cancer
Einhorn By Brian Hartz Saturday, June 29, 2019 Testicular cancer, though rare, is a cancer that pri... Read more
Ballinger earns Career Development Award from ASCO Conquer Cancer Foundation
Tarah Ballinger, MD, was named a recipient of the Car... Read more
A million dreams for breast cancer at Vera Bradley event
The Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer continued its two decades of support for Indiana Un... Read more
Chuckstrong fuels cancer research at IU Simon Cancer Center
Even though Chuck Pagano is now an NFL coach in another city, the lasting effects from his resili... Read more
Obesity has long been known as a risk factor for developing many diseases, including cancer. For ... Read more
IU part of consortium seeking answers to what causes pancreatic cancer
By Mary Hardin Friday, February 22, 2019 Like Rodney Dangerfield, the pancreas doesn’t get much re... Read more
IU researchers defining new target to kill glioblastoma
By Mary Hardin Wednesday, February 13, 2019 Drs. Pollok and Saadatzadeh Indiana University resea... Read more
Arcade game inspiring treatment for triple negative breast cancer
National Institutes of Health funds study to test new drug combination for triple nega... Read more
“We give because we believe in you”
By Robert King As longtime supporters of breast cancer research, Barbara Baekgaa... Read more
Hematology-oncology fellows celebrate program’s 40th anniversary
By Mary Hardin Friday, August 10, 2018 Former fellows and their mentors celebrate the 40th anniver... Read more
Dr. Broxmeyer earns prestigious $5.4 million grant
By Mary Hardin July 16, 2018 Dr. Hal Broxmeyer For the past 35 years, Hal E. Broxmeyer, Ph.D., an... Read more
Kathy Miller, MD, discusses clinical trials at IU
Kathy Miller, MD, doesn’t just care for patients in th... Read more
A major breast cancer study, recently published in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicin... Read more
Can the time it takes to treat breast cancer be cut dramatically?
IU researcher testing whether chemo and radiation can be delivered concurrently... Read more
About the Vera Bradley Foundation Center for Breast Cancer Research at IU School of Medicine
The Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer Research raised more than $1 million at its 25... Read more
Bryan Schneider, MD, leads the way for breast cancer research
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Clinical trial begins with drug developed at IU
By Mary Hardin Monday, March 12, 2018 The drug used in the clinical trial – a molecular compound... Read more
IU gastroenterologist testing flavorful shakes to make screening more pleasant
Rex Wednesday, December 13, 2017 Who could resist a diet ordered by a physician that includes vanill... Read more
With an eye on best practices, Dr. Einhorn began ASCO Review at IU 23 years ago
By Mary Hardin Monday, September 18, 2017 Bigger isn’t always better. That was the thinking of L... Read more
IU Simon Cancer Center researchers perfecting one-two punch for challenging adversary: glioblastoma
Wednesday, August 30, 2017 Glioblastoma multiforme is a fickle foe. It has no hesitation about expan... Read more
Dr. Cohen-Gadol answers questions about glioblastoma multiforme
Dr. Aaron Cohen-Gadol Thursday, July 27, 2017 Sen. John McCain of Arizona recently announced that h... Read more
Dr. Hanna answers questions about a new treatment approved for non-small cell lung cancer
Hanna Wednesday, July 12, 2017 The FDA has granted accelerated approval for brigatinib (Alunbrig) f... Read more
Dr. Rex answers questions about rising colorectal cancer rates among younger adults
Rex Monday, April 3, 2017 Douglas Rex, M.D., an internationally recognized gastroenterologist, focus... Read more
Nursing school launches new center focused on cancer control research
By Jill Jansen Monday, November 14, 2016 Dr. Champion receives the IU President's Medal for Excell... Read more
Dr. Logan provides immunotherapy expertise
By Brian Hartz Monday, June 20, 2016 Ted Logan, M.D. When the subject of cancer treatment comes u... Read more
Marking a Milestone: Dr. Einhorn discovered testicular cancer cure 40 years ago
Gas cost 53 cents a gallon, pocket calculators made their debut, and most men with testicular cancer... Read more
Partners in Philanthropy: Cornerstone Award
Rafat Abonour M.D., received the Cornerstone Award, which recognizes those individuals whose partner... Read more
IU cancer physician scientist earns 2013 'Giants of Cancer Care' Award
INDIANAPOLIS -- (August 12, 2013) -- Indiana University physician scientist Lawrence H. Einhorn, M.D... Read more
IU Simon Cancer Center joins Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium
INDIANAPOLIS -- (May 31, 2013) -- In athletics, the Big Ten universities compete against each other,... Read more
IU cancer researcher to be inducted into international hall of fame
INDIANAPOLIS -- (March 28, 2013) -- An Indiana University cancer researcher will be inducted into an... Read more
Colon cancer risk when a first-degree relative has precancerous polyps is not clear
INDIANAPOLIS -- (May 15, 2012) -- Current colorectal cancer screening guidelines for individuals wit... Read more
Bone malignancy expert to lead IU School of Medicine's hematology oncology division
INDIANAPOLIS -- (October 19, 2011) -- G. David Roodman, M.D., Ph.D., has been named director of the... Read more
Dr. Patrick Loehrer named IU Simon Cancer Center director
INDIANAPOLIS -- (March 2, 2010) -- Cancer physician and researcher Patrick J. Loehrer Sr., M.D., ha... Read more
Dr. Loehrer named interim director of IU Simon Cancer Center
INDIANAPOLIS -- (March 19, 2009) -- Patrick J. Loehrer Sr., M.D., has been named interim director o... Read more
How often to screen for colon cancer? NEJM study finds 5-year risk extremely low
Sept. 19, 2008 How frequently should symptom-free individuals at average risk for colon cancer under... Read more
Screening could stop lung cancer in its tracks, especially for women
By Cindy Dashnaw JacksonNovember 1, 2023Lung cancer leads to more deaths of women than cervical and ... Read more