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Pilot Study Provides Foundation for Understanding How Music Therapy Improves Pain After Pancreatic Surgery
A new study from University Hospitals Connor Whole Health found that it was feasible to conduct a live music-assisted relaxation and imagery session among patients admitted for pancreatic surgery.

St. Baldrick’s Grant Awarded to UH Rainbow Physician Researcher for Pediatric Neuroblastoma Study
The grant will support Dr. John Letterio’s project titled, “Development of a Novel NF-κB Targeting Agent for Pediatric Neuroblastoma” focused on improving treatment outcomes for children with high-risk neuroblastoma.

Rare Pancreatic Cancer Patients Show Strong Response to Immunotherapy
University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center researcher on team who made the first of its kind discovery published in Oncotarget.

Northeast Ohio Children’s Hospitals and Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation Host Prom for Teen Cancer Patients and Survivors
On Friday, June 13, more than 48 local teens battling cancer or in recovery, along with their special guests, will celebrate an unforgettable night at the “Let’s Glow” prom event.

University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center to Host Northeast Ohio’s Premier Culinary Event ─ Five Star Sensation ─ June 28
Vinnie Cimino, Chef/Partner of Cordelia, returns to lead this year’s lineup of internationally renowned chefs and vintners.

UH Seidman Cancer Center Researcher Awarded New Gastrointestinal Cancer Grant from NCCN in Collaboration with Taiho Oncology, Inc.
Dr. Madison Conces was awarded for a Phase II Clinical Trial of Trifluridine/Tipiracil plus Oxaliplatin in Patients with Advanced or Metastatic Biliary Tract Cancer Following First-Line Therapy.

Cholesterol Drug Repurposed as Investigational Therapy for HPV+ Cancers at University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center in Nation’s First-Ever Clinical Trials
UH Seidman Cancer Center will soon begin to look into the use of fenofibrate as a potential treatment for HPV+ cancers.

University Hospitals to Invest $39 Million to Build Regional Cancer Hub at UH TriPoint Medical Center
Regional hub will help better serve patients east of Cleveland; Oncology services will also be expanded at UH Minoff Health Center in Beachwood.