Disrupting cancer cell-fat cell interactions prevents metastasis in ovarian cancers
Fat tissue in the omentum aids in the metastasizing of most abdominal cancers. A research team at the UChicago Medicine have identified adipose cell-mediated regulation of glucose metabolism that helps ovarian cancer cells survive and expand in a toxic, fat-rich environment.
Community picnic marks UChicago Medicine’s new cancer pavilion and 5-year anniversary of Level 1 adult trauma center
Nearly 200 people attended hosted a UChicago Medicine community picnic with live entertainment, DJ, games, and food trucks to celebrate the South Side community and accomplishments made together.