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2010 2009 | April 13 | The Best Minimally Invasive Route For Brain Tumor Surgery A landmark study by neurosurgeons at John Wayne Cancer Institute and Saint John’s Health Center is giving brain surgeons the edge in planning delicate operations. The study focuses on two minimally invasive “keyhole” approaches used to remove brain tumors: operating either through a nostril (endonasal transsphenoidal route), or through an eyebrow (supra-orbital route). read more | | | | 2008 | November 25 | Pioneering Research Led by JWCI Scientists Results of a pioneering study led by researchers at the John Wayne Cancer Institute at Saint John’s Health Center show that sensitive molecular diagnostic techniques can effectively upstage early stage colorectal cancer patients believed to be cancer-free according to conventional methods. The findings could lead to more sensitive cancer detection, as well as more consistent ways of identifying patients who would benefit most from adjuvant therapy after surgery for colorectal cancer. read more | | | | | August 27 | Donald L. Morton, MD, to be honored at ACCC’s Oncology Economics Conference Rockville, MD - Donald L. Morton, MD, will receive the Association of Community Cancer Centers’ 2008 Clinical Research Award. He will be honored for his extensive research, leadership, and commitment to individuals with melanoma. Dr. Morton is chief of the Melanoma Program and director of the Surgical Oncology Fellowship Program at the John Wayne Cancer Institute at Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, Calif. read more | | | | | July 6 | THE BREAST CENTER AT JOHN WAYNE CANCER INSTITUTE BENEFITS FROM With thousands of shoes at half the suggested retail price, shoe lovers had the opportunity to splurge in the name of charity at the 14th Annual QVC Presents “FFANY Shoes on Sale” event during Breast Cancer Awareness Month last October. The John Wayne Cancer Institute Breast Center at Saint John Health Center was one of the beneficiaries of the televised fundraiser that benefits breast cancer research and education institutions. read more | | | | | June 17 | John Wayne Cancer Institute Receives Grant to Study The John Wayne Cancer Institute at Saint John’s Health Center announced today that it has received a grant from the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment to study the possible link between head injuries and pituitary hormonal failure (hypopituitarism) among retired football players. read more | | | |
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JWCI Events
7/17/2010 George McDermott Charity Softball Tournament
8/7/2010 20th Buehrle Golf Classic
9/20/2010 7th Annual TBC Charity Golf Classic
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