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Taxol with Avastin produces noteworthy results, IUSCC researcher reports in New England Journal of Medicine INDIANAPOLIS -- (Dec. 27, 2007) -- The positive results of the first nationwide clinical study showing the benefits of an antiangiogenic agent in breast cancer therapy are reported in the Dec. 27 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. More...Dec 27, 2007

ITRAC, a program at the IU Simon Cancer Center, helps fund, plan new therapies INDIANAPOLIS -- (Dec. 18, 2007) -- Hair loss, fatigue, and nausea are widely known side effects of chemotherapy, but some cancer patients also experience “chemo-brain.” A cognitive dysfunction, chemo-brain makes it hard for some people to concentrate, and it leads to difficulty remembering things. Soon, a diverse team -- composed of Indiana University researchers from psychology, nursing, pediatrics, pharmacology, and radiology – will begin a study to identify what causes chemo-brain in women with breast cancer. More...Dec 18, 2007

Johnstone heads radiation oncologyINDIANAPOLIS -- (Dec. 3, 2007) -- Peter A. S. Johnstone, M.D., has been named chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology at the Indiana University School of Medicine. He will begin his new duties Dec. 1. More...Dec 03, 2007

IU Simon Cancer Center's new outreach and diversity coordinator works with communityINDIANAPOLIS -- (Dec. 3, 2007) -- Rivienne Shedd-Steele has been named outreach and diversity coordinator at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center, effective Dec. 1. More...Dec 03, 2007