~ Roger Magowitz
News and Articles
Pancreatic Cancer May Grow
More Slowly Than Thought
October 27, 2010
Researchers say the study highlights the importance of finding ways to
screen for early detection of pancreatic cancers. It has long been thought
that pancreatic cancer is so deadly because it grows so quickly, but this
new research finds the opposite to be true making it even more crucial
to focus on early detection strategies.
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Dr. Von Hoff, Foremost Researcher
TGen’s Physician-In-Chief Dr. Daniel Von Hoff, and his prolific
career-long effort to treat cancer patients, is profiled in an
Arizona Republic cover story.
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The Magowitz Factor
“In a sad sense, we know that a cure for pancreatic cancer is equated to
money. It’s not going to happen by accident,’’ Magowitz said. “It’s going
to happen through people like Dr. Von Hoff, his team in the lab, and his
worldwide Pancreatic Cancer Research Team by developing new therapies;
new drugs. That’s how it’s going to happen, and they need money for that.
In today's economy fund raising gets more difficult. But, knock on wood,
so far every year we’ve been able to reach higher levels.”
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Shares Lesson of Hope in Cancer Crusade
December 14, 2009
Jai Pausch, who lost a famous husband to cancer last year, recounted his
fight against the disease in a moving address that was one of the highlights
of the 2009 Seena Magowitz Golf Classic held in December, 2009 in
Scottsdale, Arizona.
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Jai Pausch. The Fight Continues.
You may have seen her on "The Oprah Winfrey Show." Or in People
magazine. Or maybe with Diane Sawyer on "Good Morning America."
The quick smile, the short-cropped hair, the crystal blue eyes - often
cast at her husband. But many people here in Hampton Roads, Virginia
probably have walked past Jai Pausch in the grocery store or school
parking lot and not known who she is.
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