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Michelle Cole
November 12, 2024

Employee Spotlight: Michelle Cole

In this employee spotlight, Michelle Cole answers questions about her career journey and experience as an employee of the UAB O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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November 6, 2024

O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center announces recipients of cancer-related research grants through O’Neal Invests for fall 2024 cycle

The UAB O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center is pleased to announce its latest O’Neal Invests grant awards for its fall 2024 cycle.
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Matthew Hess, M.D.
November 5, 2024

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery welcomes Hess as 1 of 2 orthopaedic oncologists in Alabama

The UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is excited to welcome Matthew C. Hess, M.D., as a new faculty member and one of two specialists trained in pediatric and adult orthopaedic surgical oncology in the state of Alabama.
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Group of women with arms wrapped around each other and smiling
October 11, 2024

Essential breast cancer prevention tips for women of all ages

When it comes to breast cancer prevention, there are things that women of all ages can educate themselves on and incorporate into their daily lives to help them live the healthiest lives possible. Katia Khoury, M.D., shares her prevention tips.
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Woman hands holding pink ribbon for breast cancer awareness
October 9, 2024

Angel Squad provides personal and practical support to patients with breast cancer

Navigating a breast cancer journey isn’t easy, so compassion and practical help can make a big difference for patients – especially when first receiving a diagnosis or starting treatment. That’s what the Angel Squad provides at the UAB Breast Health Center.
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Lung Cancer Update 2024
September 17, 2024

Lung Cancer Update 2024

UAB Medicine and the UAB O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center invite all medical professionals involved in caring for patients with lung cancer to attend this annual CME-accredited event on November 1-2, 2024.
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Happy daughter embracing her smiling mother.
September 11, 2024

Education on screening and prevention can help improve cancer outcomes

Reducing the impact of cancer means getting involved in caring for people before they become patients. This includes expanding access to preventive care and spreading awareness and education that lead to new habits.
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August 7, 2024

O’Neal NextGen Award Winner, Michael Franks, speaks about both his budding career as a cancer researcher and the oncological potential of NK cells

The road to success is rarely direct, as fourth-year UAB graduate student Michael Franks can attest; Franks is the winner of the 2024 Jacob Baker NextGen Scholar Award for his research project, “Stem-Like Memory NK Cells Contribute to Improved Outcomes in Oncolytic Virotherapy of Glioblastoma.”
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A physical therapist talks with her elderly patient in a clinic about managing cancer pain
August 5, 2024

Managing cancer pain means more than just medicine

Cancer can hurt in many ways, so pain relief is part of any cancer treatment plan. Pain can be caused by several different things during the cancer journey, including tumors, chemotherapy, radiation, etc.
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Railroad Park sign
July 25, 2024

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society ‘Light The Night’

At the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s annual Light The Night event, we gather as a community to celebrate, honor, and remember those affected by blood cancer.
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July 18, 2024

UAB O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center hosts the 2024 Iron Strong Awards

The UAB O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center hosted its 2024 Iron Strong Awards July 12, honoring nine cancer clinical trial survivors.
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July 17, 2024

BCRFA funds cancer-related research grant through O’Neal Invests for spring 2024 cycle

The UAB O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center is pleased to announce that the BCRFA has generously funded two catalyst grants through the spring cycle of O’Neal Invests.
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July 15, 2024

O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center announces recipients of cancer-related research grants through O’Neal Invests for spring 2024 cycle

The UAB O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center is pleased to announce its spring 2024 O’Neal Invests grant awards.
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Vegetable gardening
June 27, 2024

Study: Vegetable gardening can improve health outcomes for cancer survivors

Gardening is a great way to get outdoors and soak in vitamin D while also providing fresh vegetables to enjoy. In a study published in JAMA Network Open, University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers — in collaboration with researchers from Auburn University — found that vegetable gardening also improved health outcomes among cancer survivors.
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Brenda Peoples
June 27, 2024

Patient endures difficult bone marrow transplant to beat leukemia

At age 64, Tuscaloosa resident Brenda Peoples received a shocking diagnosis: leukemia. Now six years later, she credits her new lease on life to a bone marrow transplant at UAB Medicine, along with her positive attitude and support from her family and health care team.
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June 24, 2024

O’Neal NextGen Award winner, Yogesh Kumar, Ph.D., speaks to thepotential benefits of machine-learning technology in cancer care

New technology presents new opportunities in patient care, something that Yogesh Kumar, Ph.D., knew well when he began researching the use of machine-learning software in cancer treatment. When he received this year’s Mary Ann Harvard NextGen Scholar Award for his work integrating artificial intelligence into radiotherapy, he knew he was on the right track.
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Burt Nabors, M.D.
June 13, 2024

Encouraging Phase 1 data for glioblastoma treatment reported by UAB researchers at ASCO

Preliminary clinical data for glioblastoma multiforme patients enrolled in a Phase 1 clinical trial at the University of Alabama at Birmingham demonstrated that 92 percent of evaluable patients treated with INB-200 exceeded a median progression-free survival of seven months with concomitant temozolomide chemotherapy.
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Fitness coach teaching yoga online to group of people
June 13, 2024

Take part in healing movement classes this summer

The O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center invites patients, their families, and caregivers to participate in healing movement classes, held each weekday this summer via Zoom.
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Hand holding magnifying glass over wooden DNA chain.
June 3, 2024

Cancer Genetics Clinic provides helpful insight to patients and their doctors

Your doctor may recommend genetic counseling if you have a personal or family history of cancer that could be hereditary (run in families). The information it reveals can be helpful for you, your family members, and even your doctors.
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Sunscreen
June 3, 2024

Skin cancer protection: Experts walk through the life cycle of sun exposure

As sunny days and summer approach, skin care and sunscreen are more important than ever. Avoiding ultraviolet light can potentially prevent nearly 3 million cases of skin cancer annually.
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Doctor examining melanoma using dermatoscope
May 24, 2024

Melanoma treatments improving, but prevention and early diagnosis are critical

Melanoma is the most dangerous form of skin cancer, and the number of Americans living with the disease continues to rise. Fortunately, melanoma survival rates at all stages have increased greatly due to treatment advances, but prevention and early diagnosis still offer the best chance for survival.
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Physician talking with patient
May 23, 2024

UAB is already a national leader in clinical trials. Here is how it plans to extend the benefits to even more Alabamians.

Over the past decade, the University of Alabama at Birmingham has become a national leader in clinical trials — studies examining the use of new treatments in people. And more patients than ever in Alabama have access to life-changing therapies at UAB.
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Kallie McDonald
May 20, 2024

Infusion nurse uses mom’s cancer journey as motivation in her nursing career

While most 10-year-olds are focused on sports, school and socializing with friends, Kallie McDonald was by her mother’s side, holding her hand in support during a challenging health journey. While her mom was receiving treatments for ovarian cancer at UAB, she continuously praised her gynecologic oncology and infusion nurses, which inspired McDonald to pursue a career in nursing.  
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Karen Donour
May 3, 2024

Patient Spotlight: Karen Donour

Karen Donour answers why she chose the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB for her cancer journey and more in this Q&A.
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