News Archives - June 2010


Clinical trial explores how breast cancer survivors can improve their memory   INDIANAPOLIS -- (June 30, 2010) -- A new clinical trial explores ways in which women breast cancer survivors can improve their memory. More...Jun 30, 2010
IU Simon Cancer Center physician/researcher heads American Radium Society   INDIANAPOLIS -- (June 28, 2010) -- A physician/researcher at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center has been named president of the American Radium Society (ARS). More...Jun 28, 2010
Have a healthier Father's Day: Marinate meat before grilling   INDIANAPOLIS -- (June 10, 2010) -- Men across the country will soon roll out the gas and charcoal grills to barbeque just in time for Father’s Day. More...Jun 10, 2010
IU Simon Cancer Center researchers named to prestigious Komen Scientific Advisory Council   INDIANAPOLIS -- (June 9, 2010) -- Four Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center researchers are among 62 top-ranking scientists and clinicians from seven countries selected to serve as inaugural members of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s new Scientific Advisory Council.  More...Jun 09, 2010
IU researchers: Late-stage ovarian cancer shows promise in two-drug phase I trial   INDIANAPOLIS -- (June 9, 2010) -- The combination of decitabine and carboplatin appears to improve the outcome of women who have late-stage ovarian cancer. More...Jun 09, 2010
Radiation oncology at IU, Clarian earns three-year accreditation   INDIANAPOLIS -- (June 8, 2010) -- The radiation oncology services at Indiana University Hospital/Clarian Health Radiation Oncology have been awarded a three-year accreditation following a recent survey by the American College of Radiology (ACR).  More...Jun 08, 2010
IU Simon Cancer Center's tissue bank collecting samples June 26   INDIANAPOLIS -- (June 2, 2010) -- Although Asian women tend to develop breast cancer less than Caucasian women, recent studies suggest that trend is changing. More...Jun 03, 2010
IU Simon Cancer Center breast oncologist begins as ASCO president   INDIANAPOLIS -- (June 2, 2010) -- George W. Sledge Jr., M.D., a nationally recognized pioneer in the development of novel therapies for breast cancer, has started duties as president of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). More...Jun 01, 2010