All Posts: gastrointestinal cancer

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GUMC Stories

Going with Your Gut: Exploring the Microbiota’s Role in Colorectal Cancer Among the Young

(March 26, 2019) — When figures released by the American Cancer Society in 2017 showed a rise in colorectal cancer cases and deaths among young people, Benjamin Weinberg, MD,…

March 26, 2019

GUMC Stories

Ruesch Center and OncLive Recognize Former VP Biden at the Luminary Awards

(December 9, 2018) — Former Vice President Joe Biden was among those who were recognized for improving the lives of patients with gastrointestinal cancer at the Second…

December 9, 2018

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Animal Study Suggests Deep Space Travel May Significantly Damage GI Function in Astronauts

Simulations with animal models meant to mirror galactic cosmic radiation exposure to astronauts are raising red flags for investigators at Georgetown University Medical Center…

September 27, 2018

GUMC Stories

Sharing Innovation and Motivation at the Ruesch Center Symposium

Nearly 300 medical professionals, patients, caregivers and advocates attended the 8th Annual Ruesch Center Symposium on December 1, listening to lectures on topics including…

December 10, 2017