Cancer
D-H Event Cancellations
To avoid activities that could cause the spread of the COVID-19 virus, we have made the decision to cancel, postpone or transition to virtual events all in-person fundraising, engagement or stewardship events through December 31, 2020.
What Types of Early-phase Trials are Open Now at NCCC?
In this Q&A series, Jason Faris, MD details some exciting and innovating early-phase trials underway at the cancer center.
The Many Colors of Oncology Nursing
Assisting with surgeries to guiding patients through clinical research trials, Oncology nurses at NCCC all have one priority in common: exceptional care that comes out of the passion and love for their jobs.
New AI Model Accurately Classifies Colorectal Polyps Using Slides from 24 Institutions
Dartmouth researchers have created an AI model to classify colorectal polyps on histology slides. Evaluation using 238 slides from 24 institutions across 13 US states finds that the model performs as well as practicing pathologists.
10 Things You May Not Know About Multiple Myeloma
Multiple myeloma is one of several types of blood cancer. Here are 10 things you may not know about this relatively rare cancer.
Capturing and Explaining the “Eye Flash Phenomenon”
What are the flashes of light patients report seeing during brain radiotherapy, even with their eyes closed? Norris Cotton Cancer Center scientists record this phenomenon for the first time and provide an explanation.
What Are Early-Phase Clinical Trials?
In this Q&A series, Jason Faris, MD, director of the Early-Phase Trials Program at Norris Cotton Cancer Center explains what early-phase clinical trials are and why they are so important to the advancement of cancer care.
10 Things You May Not Know About Gallbladder and Bile Duct Cancer
Although considered rare, gallbladder and bile ducts cancers will still affect more than 10,000 people in the U.S. this year. Here are 10 facts you may not know about these diseases.
Researchers Capture First Images of Oxygen in Cancer Tumors During Radiation Therapy
Using specialty cameras and an oxygen probe drug injection, researchers at Dartmouth’s Norris Cotton Cancer Center can now image oxygen from within cancer tumors during radiation while the probe is excited by Cherenkov light, a byproduct of radiation.
NCCC’s Seasonal Cooking Demonstration
Seasonal cooking classes show how to use the freshest fruits and vegetables that are not only packed with cancer-fighting nutrients but are also colorful, delicious and perfect for entertaining or a quiet meal at home.