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New AU research could help doctors predict whether specific cancer treatments will work for individual patients

By Special To Augusta Good News · 21 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on New AU research could help doctors predict whether specific cancer treatments will work for individual patients

Vinata Lokeshwar received a $2.8 million grant from the National Cancer Institute in an effort to improve outcome in patients with aggressive, advanced bladder cancer.

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Researchers use pioneering technology in studying bladder cancer

By Special To Augusta Good News · 10 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Researchers use pioneering technology in studying bladder cancer

Augusta University’s Immunology Center of Georgia researchers are using pioneering technology to explore the role of elusive neutrophils in bladder cancer.

Santa visits children’s hospital

By Special To Augusta Good News · 25 Dec 2023 · Comments Off on Santa visits children’s hospital

Santa made his annual visit to the Children’s Hospital of Georgia on Christmas.

Cardiovascular research leads to Augusta University receiving elite designation

By Special To Augusta Good News · 13 Nov 2023 · Comments Off on Cardiovascular research leads to Augusta University receiving elite designation

Augusta University has been named a Specialized Center of Research Excellence on Sex Differences by the National Institutes of Health’s Office of Research on Women’s Health.

Pink October: Breast cancer journey leads to memoir

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 Oct 2023 · Comments Off on Pink October: Breast cancer journey leads to memoir

Pink October highlights breast cancer awareness month. Helen Blocker-Adams was diagnosed two years ago and wrote about her journey.

Pink October column: Warrior, survivor – or both?

By The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor · 15 Oct 2023 · Comments Off on Pink October column: Warrior, survivor – or both?

The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor, a breast cancer survivor, writes about her journey with the disease as part of a series on breast cancer.

Ride to raise money for cancer research set for Oct. 15

By Staff Report · 13 Oct 2023 · Comments Off on Ride to raise money for cancer research set for Oct. 15

PaceDay is Oct. 15 with opening ceremonies Oct. 14.

Piedmont Augusta performs first procedure to lower stroke risk patients with carotid artery disease

By Staff Report · 12 Oct 2023 · Comments Off on Piedmont Augusta performs first procedure to lower stroke risk patients with carotid artery disease

Physicians at Piedmont Augusta recently performed the hospital’s first TransCarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR), which lowers the risk of stroke in patients with carotid artery disease,

Pink-out volleyball game Oct. 6 highlights new ‘Here to win’ campaign

By Special To Augusta Good News · 05 Oct 2023 · Comments Off on Pink-out volleyball game Oct. 6 highlights new ‘Here to win’ campaign

A new campaign links the Georgia Cancer Center and Augusta University’s athletic programs.

Pink October: Woman didn’t let breast cancer diagnosis steal her zest for life

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 Oct 2023 · 1

Caroline Ashe-Teague has always loved life. When she was diagnosed with breast cancer, she continued to do the things that brought her joy as much as she could.

Spa day pampers women who’ve had gynecological cancers

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 28 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on Spa day pampers women who’ve had gynecological cancers

Women participated in the CSRA Gynecological Cancer Support Group Spa Day Sept. 27.

Cancer researcher seeks ways to boost T-cell metabolism

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 19 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on Cancer researcher seeks ways to boost T-cell metabolism

At 25, Mercy Kehinde-Ige is the youngest recipient of this year’s Paceline grants. The graduate student is researching ways to boost T-cell metabolism to help them fight tumors longer.

Conference fulfills mother’s dream; opens door for future

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 11 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on Conference fulfills mother’s dream; opens door for future

Holding a conference to shine a spotlight on a rare blood disorder foundation was a dream of its founder who died in 2019.

More menopause training needed in OB/Gyn residency programs

By Special To Augusta Good News · 10 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on More menopause training needed in OB/Gyn residency programs

Dr. Jennifer Allen became certified as a menopause practitioner from the North American Menopause Society — one of only four in Augusta and the surrounding area.