Comprehensive Cancer Center Content

Engineered Bone Marrow Shows Promise for Developing Cancer Treatment

Andy Fell — September 15, 2023 - 3:15pm

The development of engineered bone marrow is revolutionizing research and treatment for osteosarcoma, the most common malignant bone cancer in children.

‘Unfold’ Podcast Episode 3: ‘How Dogs Could Help Doctors Find the Next Cancer Treatment’

Amy M Quinton — October 18, 2022 - 11:24am

51�ԹϺ�� Davis doctors and veterinarians are teaming up to help fight cancer in both dogs and humans.

New Double-Contrast Technique Picks Up Small Tumors on MRI

Andy Fell — May 25, 2020 - 4:35pm

Early detection of tumors is extremely important in treating cancer. A new technique developed by researchers at the University of California, Davis, offers a significant advance in using magnetic resonance imaging to pick out even very small tumors from normal tissue. The work is published May 25 in the journal Nature Nanotechnology.

THE DOWNLOAD: Pop Star Wish, Navrotskyite, Latitude

Cody Kitaura — July 30, 2019 - 11:30am

It was a party fit for a pop star at the 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center when cancer patient Makayla Abbe of Pine Grove (Amador County) arrived in a purple Mercedes limo and headed down the red carpet to debut her new music video, thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation and 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Children’s Hospital. The 14-year-old signed autographs and took questions from throngs of adoring fans, with paparazzi in tow, all to fulfill her wish of being a “pop star for a day.”

See more in the above video.

THE DOWNLOAD: Shaving, Spokes, Showcasing Sacramento

Cody Kitaura — March 12, 2019 - 1:15pm

More than 40 people shaved their heads yesterday (March 11) to raise money for childhood cancer research. … 51�ԹϺ�� Davis’ all-women a cappella group give a sample of the showcase the group will host next month at the Mondavi Center. … Chancellor Gary S. May answers questions from students via his Instagram account. … 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Health’s newest ad campaign showcases Sacramento through photographs taken by a Sacramento campus electrician.

THE DOWNLOAD: Improv Comedy, Dog Party, Football Day in SF

Cody Kitaura — February 11, 2019 - 11:51am

Taylor Davis was a theater kid who feared forgetting words and messing up lines on stage. When she came to 51�ԹϺ�� Davis, she tried out improv comedy on a whim, and Birdstrike Theatre — a student organization — wound up becoming something very special to her. See more above, in the latest installment in the #51�ԹϺ��DavisLife series on the 51�ԹϺ�� Davis YouTube channel.

THE DOWNLOAD: Hugs, Caps and Aggie Compass

Dave Jones — June 19, 2018 - 10:55am

Who has four legs, wears a black coat and works alongside medical staff? Huggie, the newest member of the 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center team and the first facility dog at 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Health. The 2-year-old Labrador retriever supports children receiving treatments in the Pediatric Infusion Center.

Huggie works Monday through Friday with his foster mom and child life specialist Jenny Belke, to help normalize the environment and motivate pediatric patients, and reduce any fear, stress, anxiety or pain they may be feeling.

NEWS BRIEFS: No More Saturday Finals, Starting in the Fall

Cody Kitaura — May 24, 2016 - 9:00am

With approval by the 51�ԹϺ�� Office of the President of a student-initiated recommendation, spring 2016 will be the last regular academic quarter to have exams occurring on a Saturday.

Campus leadership worked with AS51�ԹϺ��D representatives to formulate the recommendation in response to students’ advocating for an end to Saturday exams and submitted it to 51�ԹϺ��OP about a year ago.

See important dates for fall quarter 2016, and winter and spring quarters 2017.