WVU Cancer Institute Studies New Treatment For Colorectal Cancer Using Novel Drug Combination 
Richard Goldberg, the director of WVU’s Cancer Institute and the Laurence S. and Jean J. DeLynn Chair of Oncology, is researching a new drug combination to treat colorectal cancer. A recent study he conducted with an international team of scientists suggests the combination may halt the cancer’s progression longer than conventional treatments do.
WVU Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology expands to include new oncologists, genetic counselor
WVU Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology has experienced remarkable growth over the last two years. By increasing its team of gynecologic oncologists and adding a nurse practitioner, physician assistant, and genetic counselor, the department has expanded its capability to serve gynecologic cancer patients.
Health Sciences Faculty Asked To Review Proposed BOG Governance Rule 1.4
All Health Sciences faculty members are requested to review a proposed Board of Governors Rule currently in a 30-day comment period: WVU Governance Rule 1.4 on Ethics, Conflict of Interest, and Outside Consulting.
As this is a rule that impacts all faculty, especially those who engage in outside consulting or entrepreneurial activities, all are encouraged to review the proposed rule before the comment period elapses. While this is a “public comment” period and is therefore open to everyone, the intent is to seek constructive comments from faculty during this period.
The review period for the proposed rule closes on December 12.
Please visit the website for proposed rules: https://policies.wvu.edu
Hall presents poster at ASCO Palliative and Supportive Care in Oncology Symposium
Samantha Hall, Nurse Practitioner, WVU Cancer Institute Hematology/Oncology team member with her poster at the recent ASCO Palliative and Supportive Care in Oncology Symposium
The poster title "Switching endocrine therapy in breast cancer is an effective strategy to alleviate musculoskeletal symptoms and improve tolerance and adherence".
The project looked at switching endocrine therapy in breast cancer survivors to determine if another medication was better tolerated and if this improved patient compliance with their therapy.
The poster was selected at the annual ASCO meeting to be presented at this conference. The Palliative Care in Oncology Symposium provides information that is vital to the entire cancer care continuum, from research regarding biologic mechanisms of symptoms to caring for patients’ psychosocial and spiritual needs during cancer treatment and at end of life.
Other collaborators on this poster include: Albina Kibirova, MD (one of our 3rd year fellows) and Mohamad A Salkeni, MD.
Bob Huggins Annual Fish Fry Fundraiser - February 1, 2019 at Mylan Park
Tickets on sale now for the Bob Huggins Annual Fish Fry, February 1, 2019 at Mylan Park. Doors open at 5:30. A few sponsorship tables remain - contact Scarlett Schneider at scarlett.schneider@hsc.wvu.edu or 304-293-7732.
HealthWorks hosts cycling event to benefit Bonnie’s Bus
HealthWorks Rehab and Fitness hosted a cycling event on October 1, benefiting Bonnie’s Bus of the Cancer Institute at West Virginia University.
The 8-hour event, which took place in the main lobby of HealthWorks, included more than 25 individuals taking shifts throughout the day, resulting in a check of more than $1,000 to benefit the mobile mammography unit.
Family Hosts a "Big Breakfast" to benefit Huggins 800 club
Michael Funkhouser and his Family recently hosted a local fundraiser in memory of his parents. The third annual Red & Cookie’s Big Breakfast on October 27th raised funds for the 800 Club benefiting Norma Mae Huggins Cancer Fund.
High School Fundraiser to Honor Teacher, Benefit WVU Cancer Institute
Students at Buckhannon-Upshur High School recently raised $16,000 to honor a beloved teacher who is battling breast cancer.
The funds raised will benefit the Betty Puskar Breast Care Center at the West Virginia University Cancer Institute, where teacher Tappan Squires is currently a patient.
Throughout the month of October, students sold pink shirts and sought support from community partners.
“All I can say is thanks,” said Squires. “It’s from the bottom of my heart. I want to honor all breast cancer survivors and those who did not make it.”
The WVU Cancer Institute welcomes membership applications from all faculty who have cancer-related research interests
The missions of the WVU Cancer Institute (WVUCI) are to provide excellent care to cancer patients and their families while strengthening our research, education, and service programs to address the cancer health disparities unique to the state of West Virginia and Appalachia.
There are currently 88 approved membership applications |
