News Archives - September 2008


How often to screen for colon cancer? NEJM study finds 5-year risk extremely low   INDIANAPOLIS -- (Sept. 19, 2008) – How frequently should symptom-free individuals at average risk for colon cancer undergo screening with colonoscopy?   More...Sep 18, 2008
IU Simon Cancer Center prostate cancer expert says 1 in 6 men affected by disease; September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month   INDIANAPOLIS -- (Sept. 9, 2008) – Although men may not like to talk about it, prostate cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer that affects them. More...Sep 16, 2008
Midwest Proton Radiotherapy Institute announces new leadership   INDIANAPOLIS -- (Sept. 9, 2008) –The Midwest Proton Radiotherapy Institute (MPRI) in Bloomington is joining forces with the Indiana University School of Medicine’s Department of Radiation Oncology and the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center, according to an announcement from the MPRI board, Clarian Health, and IUSM.  More...Sep 09, 2008