Cardiovascular risk factors play greater role in adverse outcomes in thymic cancer patients
Thymic cancer, a rare type of cancer that has brought patients to Indiana University Health in recent years for treatment, has become the subject of further study between investigators from the Krannert Cardiovascular Research Center and the Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center at Indiana University School of Medicine, and collaborators at Regenstrief Institute. The researchers wanted to explore cardiovascular risk factors for adverse outcomes among people with and without thymic cancer. Results of their study was published in Frontiers.
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. Her parents took her to
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 their physical and mental health. The Indiana Cancer Wellness Center
Ballinger earns Career Development Award from ASCO Conquer Cancer Foundation
Tarah Ballinger, MD, was named a recipient of the Career Development Award presented by the Conquer Cancer Foundation of the American Society of Clinical Oncology
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 University School of Medicine’s breast cancer research program with a
Chuckstrong fuels cancer research at IU Simon Cancer Center
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Childhood illness inspires passion for discovery
Adam Ferrari was going to be a personal trainer. At least that was the plan when he started his undergraduate work at the University of Southern Indiana.
Vaccination, awareness key to preventing HPV-related oral cancer
Human Papilloma Virus, or HPV, is the most common sexually transmitted virus in the United States. While it causes few symptoms on its own, it
Colorectal cancer Q&A with Dr. Rex
A simple screening may save your life. That’s why cancer specialists encourage people to consider screening for colorectal cancer. And there is no time like
Q&A with Natascia Marino, PhD
Obesity has long been known as a risk factor for developing many diseases, including cancer. For obese women, this means an increased risk for developing
Trebek diagnosis shines light on pancreatic cancer
The recent announcement by longtime “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek that he has stage 4 pancreatic cancer has placed the disease squarely in the spotlight for