UC San Diego |

How a plant virus could help stop cancers from reaching the lungs

A virus that grows in black-eyed pea plants could form the basis for a new therapy to treat metastatic cancers and established tumors.

UC San Diego |

Noninvasive blood test can detect cancer 4 years before conventional diagnosis methods

A new screening method has shown success in detecting five common types of cancers far earlier than current methods.

UC Irvine |

Battling brain cancer on all fronts

Dr. Daniela Bota’s pioneering work is improving outcomes for patients with the most aggressive form of the disease.

UC Santa Cruz |

Most comprehensive study of whole cancer genomes completed

The Pan-Cancer Project discovers causes of unexplained cancers and zeros in on mechanisms of development.

UC Davis |

Finding non-opioid alternatives for cancer pain

Doctors are investigating a variety of new treatments to end cancer patients’ pain and give them hope.

UC Irvine |

Redefining the world of cancer

New grants and studies give researchers at UC Irvine the chance to make a profound difference.

UC San Diego |

How ‘junk’ DNA plays a role in cancer

Nearly 200 mutations have been identified that play a functional role in cancer, opening new avenues for treatment.

The New York Times |

One day, a machine will smell whether you’re sick

UC Davis engineer among wave of innovators developing odor sensors to diagnose disease.

UCLA |

UCLA identifies potential cancer treatment with fewer side effects than chemotherapy

Molecule appears to be effective in fighting breast cancer, colon cancer and leukemia.

UC Davis |

Cancer therapies for dogs may speed up treatments for humans

Man's best friend leads the way in fighting diseases we have in common.

UCLA |

UCLA researchers develop immunotherapy to treat advanced brain cancer

Findings could lead to promising new treatments for people with glioblastoma.

The Sacramento Bee |

Cancer drug tested at UC Davis offers new hope for patients

The FDA fast-tracks a treatment shown to improve lung cancer survival rates by 20 percent.