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UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center is the only National Cancer Institute-designated center serving the Central Valley and inland Northern California, a region of more than 6 million people. Its specialists provide compassionate, comprehensive care for more than 100,000 adults and children every year and access to more than 200 active clinical trials at any given time. Its innovative research program engages more than 240 scientists at UC Davis who work collaboratively to advance discovery of new tools to diagnose and treat cancer. Patients have access to leading-edge care, including immunotherapy and other targeted treatments. Its Office of Community Outreach and Engagement addresses disparities in cancer outcomes across diverse populations, and the cancer center provides comprehensive education and workforce development programs for the next generation of clinicians and scientists. For more information, visit cancer.ucdavis.edu.

Latest from UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center


Targeting E-Selectin With Uproleselan Confers Potential Efficacy and Safety Benefits in AML

November 03, 2022

Uproleselan, an agent that disrupts the interaction between leukemia cells and their protective E-selectin microenvironment, is a promising novel AML therapy that may increase the efficacy and durability of other AML treatments.

Dinutuximab Plus GM-CSF Does Not Improve DCR in Recurrent Osteosarcoma

October 16, 2022

R. Lor Randall, MD, FACS, discusses the poor prognosis associated with recurrent pulmonary osteosarcoma, the data from the AOST1421 trial of dinutuxumab plus granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor, and the need for expanded treatment options in osteosarcoma.

Machine Learning Increases Diagnostic Accessibility, Saves Time in Histopathology

July 13, 2022

R. Lor Randall, MD, FACS, shares the successes achieved so far with machine learning in histopathology, explained the positive effect this technology can have on institutions, and advocated for further use of technology to aid treatment advances.

Gender, Racial, and Socioeconomic Status Disparities Linked With Incidence of Metastatic Bone Disease

January 26, 2022

R. Lor Randall, MD, speaks to the findings from a report that said multiple sex-related, racial/ethnic, and socioeconomic status disparities are associated with an increased incidence of metastatic bone disease originating from cancers in the prostate, renal, colon, lung, and breast.

Compressive Osseointegrated Endoprostheses Provide Long-Term Benefit in Bone Sarcoma

November 18, 2021

R. Lor Randall, MD, FACS, the 10-year results of a retrospective analysis, potential strategies to mitigate early failures in recipients of compressive osseointegrative endoprosthetic devices, and the need for communication between medical oncologists and orthopedic surgeons to ensure patients on chemotherapy receive optimal care.

Molecular Testing Is Critical With New Targets, Novel Therapies, and Earlier Intervention in NSCLC

October 07, 2021

David R. Gandara, highlights key data regarding the earlier integration of targeted therapy in NSCLC, the growing role of molecular testing with tissue and liquid biopsy, and the importance of incorporating a multidisciplinary approach to patient care in the paradigm.