Research and Professionals

The Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University is the focus of cancer research, treatment and education at Northwestern University. The Lurie Cancer Center coordinates and integrates the University's cancer and cancer-related activities and unites scientists, clinicians and educators in the fight against cancer. The Lurie Cancer Center's administrative offices and many of its basic science research activities are at Northwestern's Feinberg School of Medicine on the Chicago Campus. Additional offices research and activities are located on the Evanston campus. Clinical Research is conducted at the Feinberg School of Medicine's affiliated teaching hospitals: Northwestern Memorial Hospital, the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Children's Memorial Hospital and Veterans Administration Chicago Healthcare System.


Upcoming Educational Events
Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center 12th Annual Oncology Nursing Conference - December 4, 2009
Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center Post-ASH Update 2010 - February 18, 2010
Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center 2010 Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium: The Multidisciplinary Approach - February 26, 2010
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Online Grand Rounds
Physicians’ Education Resource and the Lurie Cancer Center have partnered to present an online grand rounds series, “A Focus on Hematologic and Solid Tumor Malignancies” – this online series is patterned after the traditional academic live format and consists of 1 module with 4 activities that address acute leukemias, early-stage breast cancer, metastatic breast cancer, and renal cell carcinoma.

Current Online Grand Round Activities*:
Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center Exploiting Targeted Therapies for Improved Outcomes in Renal Cell Carcinoma - Gary R. MacVicar, MD
Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center Novel Strategies for Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia - Martin S. Tallman, MD
Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center Chemotherapy Options in Metastatic Breast Cancer: Combination Strategies - William J. Gradishar, MD, FACP
Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center Optimizing Endocrine Therapy and Side Effect Management for Early-Stage Breast Cancer - Mary Cianfrocca, DO
*Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

News
Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center Lurie Cancer Center Journal, Summer 09
Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center New Chemo Cocktail Blocks Breast Cancer Like a Fence
Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center Results Reported for Exploratory Phase 2 Study of Nexavar
in Combination With Chemotherapeutic Agent Paclitaxel
for Treatment of Advanced Breast Cancer
Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center Extending PSA Intervals Would Delay Detection says William Catalona, MD
Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center Breast Cancer Survivor Comprehensive Care, Empowerment and Education (SUCCEED)
Program Opens in Lynn Sage Comprehensive Breast Center
Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center Notable Cancer Center Member, Seema Khan, MD (page 3 of Summer 09' Journal)Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader
Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center Metastatic Colon Cancer: The Continuum of Care



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