Medical Moment: Fighting age discrimination in cancer treatment
(WNDU) – Age is the largest risk factor for getting cancer. In fact, 60% of cancer patients are over the
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CARG at SIOG 2022
CARG Travels to 2022 SIOG Annual Conference in Switzerland spacer The Cancer and Aging Research Group was at the forefront
Read MoreCARG Spotlight: Dr. Reena Jayani, Three Perspectives on the CARG Buddy Program
Reena V. Jayani, MD, is the current chair of the Cancer and Aging Research Group’s Buddy Program Task Force. The
Read MoreCelebrating Four Years of CARG under the R21/R33 Grant
2022 marks the fifth year of CARG’s growth with the support of the National Institute of Health/National Institute of Aging
Read MoreCARG Brings Aging to Cancer Care at ASCO
Geriatric oncology was front and center at this year’s American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO)’s Annual Conference, and in no
Read MoreCARG Spotlight: Dr. Melody Schiaffino, A Journey Through Mentorship
Melody K. Schiaffino, PhD, MPH, has recently been awarded a Research Scientist Development Award (K01) grant from the National Institute
Read MoreFDA pushes cancer trials to include more elderly people
From Science by Jennifer Couzin-Frankel New guidance aims to improve understanding of drug safety, effectiveness in older adults Older adults
Read MoreClin-STAR Journey Story: Cancer and Aging Research Group
Oncologists Join Forces with Geriatricians and Other Clinician-Scientists in a Transdisciplinary Network: The Cancer and Aging Research Group Cancer is
Read MoreBuddy Up: Dr. Kelly Trevino and Dr. Christian J. Nelson
This Winter, the CARG Buddy Up series features Dr. Kelly Trevino and Dr. Christian J. Nelson. Kelly Trevino (mentee) is
Read MoreToxicity Calculators Prove Valuable Tool in Geriatric Oncology
From Targeted Oncology by Sara Karlovitch The Cancer and Aging Research Group (CARG) calculator is a quick and helpful tool
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