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VCU Massey Comprehensive Carnival postponed

Sep 22, 2023

Update as of September 22, 2023: With the forecasted inclement weather, and in the interest of safety, VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center has decided to postpone the Comprehensive Carnival scheduled for Saturday, September 23, 2023, at the Stuart...



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VCU Massey Comprehensive Carnival postponed

Sep 22, 2023

Update as of September 22, 2023: With the forecasted inclement weather, and in the interest of safety, VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center has decided to postpone the Comprehensive Carnival scheduled for Saturday, September 23, 2023, at the Stuart C. Siegel Center.   The safety and well-being of ...

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Asit Paul, M.D., shares advances in prostate cancer treatment

Sep 21, 2023

Prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related death in American men, and even deadlier among African American men, who are diagnosed younger and at increased risk for the disease compared to white or Hispanic men. Risk also increases with age and in those with a family history of pro...

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VCU Massey Cancer Center celebrates national designation with name change

Sep 20, 2023

VCU Massey Cancer Center today announced that it will be renamed VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, in recognition of its recent achievement of comprehensive status from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) – the highest designation issued to cancer centers by the institute. There are just 56 ...

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‘We’re not out of first gear yet’: Massey shares impacts of comprehensive designation with Virginia Lieutenant Governor

Sep 19, 2023

George Emerson looked Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears (R-Va.) directly in the eye when he shared why he chose to continue his support of VCU Massey Cancer Center after receiving his treatment for squamous cell carcinoma of the throat in December 2005. “We are Virginia's cancer center,” stated Emerson, ...

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July/August 2023: Published research at Massey

Sep 18, 2023

As one of just two NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in Virginia, VCU Massey Cancer Center is at the forefront of the nation’s cancer research efforts. Researchers at Massey conduct laboratory-based basic, population, and clinical and translational-focused research to advance improved appr...

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Blocking proteins could pull the plug on power for colon tumors

Sep 12, 2023

Through study findings published Friday in Cell Reports, a team of scientists at VCU Massey Cancer Center discovered a previously unknown interaction between proteins that is responsible for supplying energy to tumor cells and could hold significant implications for the development of future treatme...

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Faith leaders, Massey partner for clinical trial enrollment event

Sep 06, 2023

In 45 minutes, Rev. Cheryl Ivey Green, D. Min., participated in a clinical trial that could change the way cancer is diagnosed and treated for generations to come. “It is my prayer that it will help find solutions and remedies to the many cancers facing the Black community in particular,” said Ivey ...

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Massey psychologists receive $1.5M grant to improve insomnia for those living with brain cancer

Sep 05, 2023

A team of clinical psychologists at VCU Massey Cancer Center received a four-year, $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) to help treat insomnia among military members, veterans, their beneficiaries and the general public who have been diagnosed with brain cancer. Insomnia — a...

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Mariza Daras named as chief of neuro-oncology at VCU Massey Cancer Center

Aug 31, 2023

On September 1, Mariza Daras, M.D., will become the new chief of the division of neuro-oncology at VCU Massey Cancer Center and the Department of Neurology at VCU School of Medicine.   Daras previously served as associate professor of neurology in the division of neuro-oncology at UC San Francisco, ...

Community Engagement & Health Equity, Center News & Funding, Prevention & Control

Facts & Faith Fridays offers melanoma prevention tips and resources for Black college students

Aug 25, 2023

VCU Massey Cancer Center’s Facts & Faith Fridays session on Aug. 18 offered participants valuable information regarding melanoma prevention and detection, and highlighted the efforts of a local nonprofit organization in helping Black students achieve success in higher education. Joining the call to ...

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Donor spotlight: George Sushkoff and Swim Across America Richmond

Aug 22, 2023

Competitive swimming is an individual sport, George Sushkoff says. But to win, it requires teamwork and collaboration. Like fighting cancer. On Saturday, Aug. 26, Sushkoff, a lifelong competitive swimmer and cancer survivor, will participate in the fifth annual Swim Across America Richmond event, a ...

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New research resource at VCU will promote more study of human health and further insights into cancer risk

Aug 21, 2023

Two of Virginia Commonwealth University’s unique health research projects will serve as the foundation of a new centralized resource that aims to increase their visibility and usership – and that will promote expansion of such innovative work. Research registries are incredibly useful tools for rese...

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Massey statistician earns $1.7M grant to study long-term effects of neighborhood exposures and racial segregation on cancer risk

Aug 18, 2023

Breast, colorectal and lung cancers are significant public health burdens in the U.S., accounting for more than 688,000 newly-diagnosed cancers in 2023, with significant racial and ethnic disparities in disease incidence and mortality, according to the American Cancer Society. While previous researc...

Community Engagement & Health Equity

'Nurture and value relationships': A conversation with Massey Dialogues facilitator Tremayne D. Robertson

Aug 16, 2023

VCU Massey Cancer Center is hosting its second year of Massey Dialogues, a series that aims to promote open and honest conversations about social identity. During four sessions between August and November, participants will read and discuss the VCU Common Book, “Seek You: A Journey Through American ...

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Virginia health district directors participate in first-ever cancer summit at VCU Massey Cancer Center

Aug 15, 2023

Health district directors and leaders from the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) across all 35 health districts gathered at Virginia Commonwealth University's medical campus for an inaugural summit with a dedicated focus on cancer. Facilitated by the Catchment Area Data Access and Alignment office...

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Students showcase scientific achievements during research symposium at Massey

Aug 07, 2023

As a newly designated Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute, VCU Massey Cancer Center is a national leader in supporting the development of emerging researchers from high school to early professional careers, with an emphasis on diversifying the cancer workforce and attracting...

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VCU Medical Center ranked No. 1 in Richmond for the 13th consecutive year by U.S. News & World Report, high performing in cancer care

Aug 01, 2023

VCU Medical Center has been recognized as the No. 1 hospital in the Richmond metro area and the No. 2 hospital in the commonwealth by U.S. News & World Report in its 2023-2024 Best Hospitals rankings. Massey’s cancer care was recognized as “High Performing.” As the region’s only comprehensive Level ...

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Massey scientist earns $1.8M grant to reactivate cancer-fighting function of a major human protein

Jul 27, 2023

The p53 protein — a protein that controls cell division and plays a key role in the prevention of tumor growth — is the most commonly mutated protein across all cancer types, found in more than half of all tumors. When p53 is mutated, it either loses its ability to block cancer progression or transf...

Community Engagement & Health Equity, Center News & Funding

Facts & Faith Fridays champions cancer screenings and careers in medicine

Jul 25, 2023

On July 21, VCU Massey Cancer Center’s Facts & Faith Fridays call highlighted the need for preventive strategies, routine screenings and effective communication to successfully reduce the burden of cancer and other disease. Additionally, this session featured multiple guests from different academic ...

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May/June 2023: Published research at Massey

Jul 24, 2023

As one of just two NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in Virginia, VCU Massey Cancer Center is at the forefront of the nation’s cancer research efforts. Researchers at Massey conduct laboratory-based basic, population, and clinical and translational-focused research to advance improved appr...

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