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After nearly 50 years of service in medicine and public health, the GW Cancer Center bids a heartfelt farewell to Elmer E. Huerta, MD, MPH, as he concluded his career at the GW Cancer Center with his retirement at the end of June 2026.
Childhood vaccination rates are declining across the United States, and the consequences are already becoming visible. In 2025, the nation recorded more than 1,300 measles cases, the highest annual total since 1992.
For Janice Ferebee, cancer is more than a diagnosis. It is a family story that spans generations, shapes conversations, and fuels a lifelong commitment to helping others live healthier, more informed lives.
Highlights from the 10th Annual GW Cancer Center Scientific Retreat, "Beyond Bench and Bedside: Breaking Silos in Cancer Care."
Two junior faculty at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) recently received the GW Cancer Center’s American Cancer Society Institutional Research Grant (ACS-IRG).
Third-year medical student Sam Kwon's Elevator Speech examines how GLP-1 receptor agonists may lead to longer survival among patients who have undergone kidney cancer surgery.
Publication highlights and GW Cancer Center members in the news.
The most important part of prevention is taking action. You do not need a perfect plan. You just need a starting point.
Understanding cancer risk means going beyond general advice and focusing on prevention strategies tailored to specific cancers.
Some of the most significant cancer risks aren’t always the most visible. Tobacco use, alcohol consumption, poor sleep, and chronic stress all quietly contribute to long-term cancer risk.