Dorothy Foundation donates to Biodesign Institute project to diagnose pancreatic cancer earlier

Last year, pancreatic cancer overtook breast cancer as the third leading cause of cancer deaths. With a five-year survival rate of just 8 percent, it is one of the deadliest forms of cancer.

Dignity Health-Arizona Study Focuses on Teen Opioid Abuse

Two-Thirds of Parents See Teen Opioid Drug Abuse a Problem.  Barrow Neurological Institute, part of Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, is developing an opioid education program that is similar to the successful Barrow Brainbook, which all Arizona high school student-athletes must pass before participating in sports.

One-size treatment for blood cancer probably doesn’t fit all, researchers say

Most multiple myeloma studies involve people of European descent, but the disease is more likely to affect African-Americans.

Mayo Clinic, ASU collaborate to seed and accelerate research

For 14 years, the Mayo Clinic and ASU seed grant program has been funding – or seeding –new research collaborations between ASU and Mayo Clinic researchers aimed at improving patient care. By launching novel research on a small scale, researchers have been able to attract funding needed for larger studies and are making significant impact in their fields of study.

Cancer Prevention Pharmaceuticals to Present at the 29th Annual Piper Jaffray Healthcare Conference

CEO to give update on clinical pipeline and lead drug CPP-1X 

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