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Synthesis - Spring / Summer 2012

UC Davis achieves the highest honor in oncology

UC Davis achieves the highest honor in oncology

From the beginning, de Vere White proclaimed that only a collective effort – not just within the center but embracing outside partners as well – could convert UC Davis from a respected cancer treatment center to a multi-faceted research and clinical powerhouse.


UC Davis achieves the highest honor in oncology

UC Davis achieves the highest honor in oncology

From the beginning, de Vere White proclaimed that only a collective effort – not just within the center but embracing outside partners as well – could convert UC Davis from a respected cancer treatment center to a multi-faceted research and clinical powerhouse.


Early leaders paved the way for national prominence

Early leaders paved the way for national prominence

James Goodnight Jr. knows that every great journey must start with small steps. In the early 1980s, he merely wanted to put together three separate departments – medical oncology, surgical oncology and radiation oncology – that he knew made sense to house in one building.


Clinical staff built comprehensive clinical program

Clinical staff built comprehensive clinical program

Two nurses look back on two decades at the cancer center.


Sarcoma treatment a model of team care for patients

Sarcoma treatment a model of team care for patients

Most cancer patients today face improved treatment options, especially those diagnosed with common malignancies such as breast or prostate cancer.


Cancer center brings comprehensive cancer prevention strategies to diverse communities

Cancer center brings comprehensive cancer prevention strategies to diverse communities

The Sacramento region is one of the most diverse in the country, and the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center makes sure that its education, prevention and outreach efforts reflect that distinction.


Articles

Message from the director

Ralph deVere White

Dear Reader,

Welcome to this special issue of Synthesis, in which we celebrate our new designation by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) as a "Comprehensive Cancer Center." Read more


Departments

NCI-CCC

The online version of
Synthesis magazine, a
publication of UC Davis
Health System.


Benefactors

Matriarch honored with research support

Matriarch honored with research supportSolanki family and friends honor matriarch with research support. Read more

 




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