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VU Medicine Fairmont Medical Center Now Offering Low-Dose CT Lung Cancer Screening

A patient receives a low-dose computed tomography screening at WVU Medicine Fairmont Medical Center.
A patient receives a low-dose computed tomography screening at WVU Medicine Fairmont Medical Center.
WVU Medicine Fairmont Medical Center is now a designated site for low-dose computed tomography (LDCT). The addition of this service increases accessibility to screening services for at-risk individuals. Fairmont Medical Center, a campus of WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, is accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR) for LDCT lung cancer screening. Patients whose results require follow-up screening or diagnostics will be referred to the WVU Cancer Institute, an ACR Lung Cancer Screening Center of Excellence. 

Cancer Collaborative Focuses on Head and Neck Cancers



The second Cancer Collaborative took place on Monday at Wheeling Hospital, specifically focusing on head and neck cancers. The collaboration attracted a diverse and engaged audience across various disciplines including medical, radiation & surgical oncology, general surgery, otolaryngology, and support services. This collaborative effort fostered a multidisciplinary approach, allowing providers to comprehensively understand the most recent advancements in treatment options for patients facing head and neck cancers. The event not only facilitated cross-disciplinary communication but also strengthened the collective expertise of the healthcare community, promoting a collaborative environment dedicated to enhancing patient care and outcomes. To be included in the next Cancer Collaborative invitation please reach out to Amy Romano.

Upcoming Events

Feb. 13
Evening of Science - 3-5 p.m.

Focus on Synergy Grants
Please RSVP if you plan to attend.
2940 B HSN

Feb. 14
Cancer Cell Biology - 12 p.m.

Abha Maskey
The Role of KAP1 in HIF1 Transcription in Breast Cancer
Hostler Auditorium G17 HSCN

Feb. 17
WVU Athletics Pink Basketball Game - 1 p.m.

Feb. 18
WVU Athletics Beauty and the Beast Match (Wrestling/Gymnastics) - 2 p.m.

Feb. 27
Project ECHO - 12 p.m.

Dannell Boatman, Ed.D, M.S.
Screening for Childhood Trauma in Adulthood: Perspectives of Appalachian Primary Care Providers
Please register to receive the link

Feb. 28
Cancer Cell Biology - 12 p.m.

Studying the Importance of RAINY, a long non-coding RNA Involved in Radiation Sensitivity in Lung Cancers
Ivan Martinez, Ph.D., West Virginia University Cancer Institute
Hostler Auditorium, G17

March 1 (Save the Date)

Dress in Blue Day Photo to Support Colorectal Cancer Awareness Day - TBD

Time posted here next week
Hoylman Auditorium - WVU Cancer Institute

March 20

Tumor Microenvironment Center of Biomedical Research Excellence  12 p.m.

“Mitochondrial SNP and non-coding RNA: Impacts cancer metastasis, immune polarization, and the microbiota” 
Danny R. Welch, professor in the Department of Cancer Biology at the University of Kansas Medical Center.
WVU Health Sciences Center North, room 3067

March 20
Annual Day of Giving

During this 24-hour giving event, you can donate to any of your favorite WVU causes and help them win additional funding through challenges throughout the event.

Apr. 18
West Virginia Colorectal Cancer Roundtable - 9 a.m - 3:30 p.m.

Contact Susan Eason with questions.
Please register to receive the link
Summersville Arena and Conference Center

April 26-27
Save the Date - Annual Cancer Institute Spring Gala

Contact Stephanie McCandless at SMcCandless@wvuf.org or Erin Gregory at EGregory@wvuf.org for details.

Explore More

Mini-Grant Funding Announcement - SelfMade Health Network (SMHN) Upstream Approaches to Health Equity Demonstration Project: A Focus on the Social Determinants of Health 

Designed to advance the application of health-equity centered strategies at a health system or community-level, that address the social determinants of health (SDoH) through partnerships or collaborations to reduce tobacco and cancer-related disparities among populations with low socioeconomic status (SES) characteristics.

Read the full announcement

Spotlight

WVU Sports presents Beauty and the Beast Match

📆 Sunday, Feb. 18
⏰ 2 PM
📍 WVU Coliseum
WVU Gymnastics
WVU Wrestling

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