University of Colorado Cancer Center

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Fifteen years ago, Mary was diagnosed with a tumor on the right frontal lobe of her brain, a kind of cancer with a survival rate of little more than two years.

She underwent treatment at UCH, and remains "one of only a handful" of patients in the country to have beaten the survival odds for so long.

Also appearing is Kevin O. Lillehei, MD, neurosurgeon at University of Colorado Hospital.

The spot was produced in collaboration with KMGH Channel 7 in Denver.

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Bob, a nonsmoker his whole life, was stunned to find out he had a cancerous tumor on his right lung. For his treatment he chose the "revolutionary" lung cancer program at University of Colorado Hospital's Cancer Center. Also appearing is UCH lung cancer specialist Ross Camidge, MD, PhD. This spot was produced in collaboration with KMGH Channel 7 in Denver.

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"The Wonder" is the story of a pregnant woman diagnosed with breast cancer, who underwent treatment at UCH and gave birth to a healthy baby. Also appearing is Dr. Virginia Borges. The spot was produced in collaboration with Channel 7 News, Denver's ABC affiliate.

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Ross Camidge, MD, discusses how testing at the molecular level of cancer cells can help to align lung cancer patients with targeted treatment regimens. He urges cancer patients to visit cancer centers that have an array of specialists who can combine their expertise.

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Published on Aug 19, 2013

Gloria Borges had a long, hard path for her recovery. She takes some time to share her experiences with her treatment and recovery.

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If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with cancer, University of Colorado Health in northern Colorado and southern Wyoming provides the most advanced cancer care, close to home. Talk to a cancer specialist at 970.237.7700 or visit uchealthcancercare.org

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Creating Futures -- AMC Cancer Fund Supports the University of Colorado Cancer Center

In 2005, the AMC Cancer Fund (http://www.amc.org/) affiliated with the University of Colorado Cancer Center, and threw its support behind research into the prevention and treatment of cancer. With the support of generous donors like AMC, the University of Colorado offers the only Comprehensive Cancer Center in the Rocky Mountain Region and one of only 40 in the United States. The Cancer Center's 5 year survival rates for lung, prostate, breast cancer and lymphoma are higher than the state and the national average.

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Dr. Robert Marschke discusses innovative cancer trials available through Poudre Valley Hospital's Oncology Clinical Research department. The department focuses on advancing cancer treatment, early detection, prevention, and symptom management. The department partners with University of Colorado Cancer Center, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, Colorado State University, and is involved in many pharmaceutical studies. Learn more about available trials at pvhs.org/cancer Dr. Marschke is the Oncology Research Medical Director at Poudre Valley Hospital, supported by a team of 13 clinical research nurses and associates. The mission of the department is: To provide local access to innovative cancer clinical trials with personalized, compassionate and expert patient care. To contribute to finding a cure for cancer through the collection of accurate research data and clinical trials conduct of the highest standard.

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