By Emily WilliamsSpirits were high at the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center on the evening of Oct. 24 as supporters and officials gathered for a cocktail party to celebrate this year’s ArtBlink Gala honoree, Kitty Robinson.Robinson is one of the founding members of the center’s advisory board.Attending the event were Robinson’s family and friends as well as members of … [Read more...]
On a Personal Level: New UAB Cancer Center Director Says Personalized Diagnosis and Treatment Drives the Future of Cancer Care
By Emily WilliamsThe Future of Cancer Treatment is headed in a more personal direction, said UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center’s new director, Dr. Michael Birrer.Birrer said the ability to diagnose the cause of an individual’s cancer and use that information to target treatment is helping patients survive longer and suffer less.“The future is bright in that there is … [Read more...]