When Macey was five, her parents got the call no family expects. Brain cancer — a tumor the size of two golf balls. But they knew Macey had an amazing team behind her. As Dr. Nathan Selden, one of the country’s best pediatric brain surgeons, told them: “This is what we do. We’ve got this.” […]
Nothing stops Kya Blake. When she was seven, an ordinary trip to the beach almost killed her. A sneaker wave buried her under a log. Kya’s skull was fractured, her heart stopped and her lungs filled with sand. First responders described her as lifeless. But nothing stops OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital either. When Kya arrived […]
Kids and families in the Northwest have one of the best pediatric hospitals — right in their backyard. For 90 years, OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital has proudly offered the most comprehensive range of pediatric health care services in the region. That exceptional level of care is one reason why U.S. News & World Report has […]
“Our covenant with patients is to use philanthropic funds carefully, to make sure they are directed to making a difference.” Gordon Mills, M.D., Ph,D., director of precision oncology at the OHSU Knight Cancer Institutes, describes the impact that philanthropy has on cancer science.
Liberty Barnes, PhD, shares her cancer journey in this touching guest post. Liberty received treatment for breast cancer at OHSU.
OHSU announced that internationally renowned scientist Gordon B. Mills, MD, PhD, has been recruited to lead precision oncology for the Knight Cancer Institute. Here are a few interesting facts about him.
Gordon B. Mills, M.D., Ph.D., is the new director of precision oncology at the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute. His role will be to provide an “integrative force” across various efforts in progress at the institute, including the Cancer Early Detection Advanced Research (CEDAR) Center, immuno-oncology and the system biology groups. In this video, Mills talks […]
Treatments for childhood cancers are harsh on kids’ bodies. While survival rates have improved dramatically over the last few decades, quality of life has not. Therapies such as chemotherapy and radiation can lead to learning disabilities, nerve damage, fertility issues and other health problems. OHSU cancer researchers are working to change that. Monika Davare, PhD, […]
This collaboration between Nike, OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital and University of Oregon raised funds and awareness for childhood cancer.
Laura Schroeder came into the world as a question mark. How had she made it this far? Laura’s parents, Nanny and Ron Schroeder of Chiloquin, Ore., had been in suspense for several months. It was painful. “I’ll never forget it,” said Nanny. “We went to Medford for an ultrasound when I was seven months pregnant […]
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