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In Memoriam: John Robert Murren, M.D.
December 28, 2005 - Nevada Cancer Institute and the people of Nevada lost a dear and dedicated friend on December 28, 2005. John Robert Murren, M.D., 47, succumbed to a noble battle with melanoma at the National Institutes of Health and Bethesda, MD, while surrounded by his family.
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Nevada Cancer Institute Introduces Array of Digital Diagnostic Research Imaging Technology
LAS VEGAS, NEV. December 12, 2005 - Additional resources to support technology that helps in the research, detection and prevention of cancer at Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) has come from Rhodes Homes, a builder of residences and communities in the Las Vegas Valley since 1985, through a contribution of $1million.
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Nevada Cancer Institute Hosts Breast Cancer Support Group
LAS VEGAS, NEV. December 5, 2005 - Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) will host an on-going Breast Cancer Support Group on the first and third Monday of every month, making it the only breast cancer support group available to those who live on the southwest side of Las Vegas.
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More Than $3 Million Raised to Benefit Cancer Research at Nevada Cancer Institute’s ’Rock for the Cure’ Fund-Raising Event
LAS VEGAS, NEV. November 18, 2005 - Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) raised more than $3 million at its fourth annual fund-raising event, "Rock for the Cure," held November 17, 2005 at The Mirage.
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Nevada Cancer Institute Awarded Additional Funding For Breast Cancer Screening and Prevention Programs
LAS VEGAS, NEV. November 10, 2005 - Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) is expanding its Breast Care Screening and Patient Navigator/Educator Program with additional funding from the Avon Foundation. The two-year grant of $125,000 per year enables NVCI to better serve the urgent and diverse needs of a growing and changing Nevada.
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Third Nevada Cancer Institute Researcher to Present at American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting
LAS VEGAS, NEV. November 8, 2005 - A third Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) researcher will be added to presentations at the 47th Annual Meeting and Exposition of the American Society of Hematology (ASH) in Atlanta, Georgia December 10-13, 2005.
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Two Nevada Cancer Institute Faculty Chosen to Present Studies at National and International Oncology Conferences
LAS VEGAS, NEV. October 12, 2005 - Two faculty of Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) will address colleagues at the 2005 Annual Meeting of the American Hematology Society in Atlanta, Georgia on December 10, 2005.
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Nevada Cancer Institute Announces Appointments of Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary; Communications Specialist
LAS VEGAS, NEV. October 11, 2005 - Two new staff have been added by the Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI), Nevada 's official research-linked cancer institute with a mission of research, prevention, detection and care of cancer patients across the Silver state.
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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
October 1, 2005 - Friends and supporters of the Nevada Cancer Institute walked the talk at the American Cancer Society's annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer in Las Vegas. We're proud of Team NVCI!
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Nevada Cancer Institute Opens State’s First Research and Care Center Dedicated to Cancer
LAS VEGAS, NEV. September 23, 2005 - Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) officially dedicated its flagship research and care center today in Las Vegas, Nevada providing residents of Nevada with a new edge in research, prevention, detection and care of cancer.
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Ikram U. Khan, MD, Honored by U.S. Senator Harry Reid, Governor Kenny Guinn and Nevada Cancer Institute
LAS VEGAS, NEV. August 24, 2005 - Ikram "Ike" Khan, M.D. was honored last evening with the naming of a Physician's Conference Room at the new Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) Research and Care Center in Las Vegas, NV.
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Nevada Cancer Institute Peter Jennings Statement
LAS VEGAS, NEV. August 8, 2005 - Peter Jennings was a consummate journalist and communicator. We have been made richer by his commitment and contributions that helped us to be more aware and understand the world around us.
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Nevada Cancer Institute Congratulates Lance Armstrong on Tour de France Victory
LAS VEGAS, NEV. July 25, 2005 - Lance Armstrong's unprecedented victory in the Tour de France has been celebrated by the Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI), the site of the innovative Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) Survivorship Center.
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Nevada Cancer Institute Announces Appointment of Faculty, Manager of Imaging and Radiology and Director of Grants and Contracts
LAS VEGAS, NEV. July 5, 2005 - Four key appointments have been added to the leadership of the Nevada Cancer Institute, Nevada's official research-linked cancer institute with a mission of prevention, detection and care of cancer patients across the Silver state, according to Heather Murren, president and CEO, and Nicholas Vogelzang, M.D., director.
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Northern Nevada Supports Nevada Cancer Institute
RENO, NEV. June 2005 - One of America’s most enduring popular bands, Chicago, highlighted the first fundraiser in northern Nevada to benefit the Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI), Nevada’s official cancer institute.
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Cancer Survivors Honored in Nevada
LAS VEGAS, NEV. May 2005 - Governor Kenny Guinn has joined cancer survivors, their families and friends in sending best wishes and thanks to Lance Armstrong for his leadership in cancer survivorship, through a “Banner of Courage” that will be presented to the Tour de France winner during the 2005 event in July.
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NVCI, University of Nevada, Reno and University of Nevada School of Medicine Sign Agreement to Foster Academic Collaboration
RENO, NEV. May 2005 – The Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI), the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) and the University of Nevada School of Medicine (UNSOM) have executed an affiliation agreement for faculty appointments.
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Early Detection of Ovarian Cancer Identified in Research by Nevada Cancer Institute Researchers
LAS VEGAS, NEV. May 2005 – Research co-authored by David C. Ward, Ph.D. and Patricia Bray-Ward, Ph.D. of the Nevada Cancer Institute has identified four analytes that can provide early detection of epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) in women before they present with physical symptoms.
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Oscar de la Hoya Teams-up to Promote Cancer Services Awareness
LAS VEGAS, NEV. May 2005 – Oscar de la Hoya, the 1992 Olympic gold medalist, has teamed-up to help increase the awareness of cancer prevention and detection services among Nevada residents.
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Nevada Cancer Institute Adds Gift from MGM MIRAGE
LAS VEGAS, NEV. May 2005 – MGM MIRAGE has joined the growing list of supporters of the Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) at the Founders Level of $1 million.
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Cancer Support, Outreach and Education Services Expand in Northern Nevada
ELKO and FALLON, NEV. April 24, 2005 - Cancer will afflict 11,000 residents of Nevada during 2006 with a loss of productivity and quality of life.
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Legendary Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Rod Stewart Tours Nevada Cancer Institute Flagship Facility on 3rd Anniversary
LAS VEGAS, NEV. April 5, 2005 – Legendary Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Rod Stewart visited The Nevada Cancer Institute’s (NVCI) flagship facility in Summerlin today with fiancée Penny Lancaster, commemorating the third anniversary of the Institute’s founding.
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Ameristar Casinos and The Craig H. Neilsen Foundation give $1 million contribution to the Nevada Cancer Institute
LAS VEGAS, NEV. March 2005 – Ameristar Casinos, Inc. and The Craig H. Neilsen Foundation have become joint Founders of the Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) through a gift of $1 million toward valuable cancer-related research, education, support services, and treatment initiatives.
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Nevada Cancer Institute Celebrates Grand Opening of Northern Nevada Office
LAS VEGAS, NEV. March 2005 – The Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) will now provide cancer outreach and educational services to the residents of Northern Nevada with the grand opening of its satellite office, celebrated today.
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Nevada Cancer Institute Adds Four Senior Leaders
LAS VEGAS, NEV. February 2005 - The Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) has added four senior leaders to its operations. “I am pleased to announce these appointments as we prepare to open Nevada’s official cancer research institute later this year,” said Heather Murren, president and CEO of NVCI.
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Nevada Cancer Institute names Clark Dumont, APR Vice President of Communications and Public Affairs
LAS VEGAS, NEV. February 2005 – Clark P. Dumont, APR has been named vice president of Communications and Public Affairs for the Nevada Cancer Institute.
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Nevada Cancer Institute Receives $25 Million Challenge Grant from
LAS VEGAS, NEV. January 2005 - Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) President Heather Murren announced today that NVCI has received a $25 million challenge grant from The Greenspun Family Foundation. This landmark gift comes just two and a half years after the NVCI was founded.
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