News Archives - July 2010


IU Simon Cancer Center's tissue bank collecting samples Aug. 7   INDIANAPOLIS -- (July 26, 2010) -- Would you like to contribute to breast cancer research? You can help by donating a tissue sample to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Tissue Bank at the IU Simon Cancer Center from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7 in the Hematology Clinic and Women's Center (second floor) in the new patient building of the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center, 1030 W. Michigan St.   More...Jul 26, 2010
IU Simon Cancer Center dermatologist gives tips to protect yourself against skin cancer   INDIANAPOLIS -- (July 20, 2010) -- This summer’s heat and humidity are good reminders to protect your skin from the sun’s harmful rays.  More...Jul 20, 2010
IU Simon Cancer Center among "best," according to U.S. News & World Report   INDIANAPOLIS -- (July 16, 2010) -- One cancer program in Indiana has been ranked by U.S. News & World Report in its 2010 publication of “America’s Best Hospitals.” Cancer clinical care programs at Clarian Health-Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM), including those at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center, ranked #40 in the magazine's 2010-11 edition of “America's Best Hospitals.” The IU Simon Cancer Center is the only cancer center in Indiana ranked in the guide. More...Jul 16, 2010
IU Simon Cancer Center, Head and Neck Cancer Alliance, others provide free screenings at Allstate 400   INDIANAPOLIS -- (July 16, 2010) -- Race fans at this year’s Allstate 400 at the Brickyard can get a free oral, head and neck cancer screening. More...Jul 16, 2010
Help is on the phone: reducing pain and depression of cancer   INDIANAPOLIS -- (July 8, 2010) -- Pain and depression associated with cancer -- symptoms often unrecognized and undertreated -- can be significantly reduced through centralized telephone-based care management coupled with automated symptom monitoring, according to new research by an Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center investigator. More...Jul 14, 2010
IU Simon Cancer Center researcher heads cancer study during Indiana Black Expo's health fair   INDIANAPOLIS -- (July 8, 2010) -- A small drop of blood can provide researchers with countless clues into cancer. More...Jul 08, 2010