Minnesota - October 2015 Archives

ROCHESTER, Minn. — The genetic makeup of colon cancer tumors and survival rates for patients with the disease differ by race, according to a study from researchers at the Mayo Clinic Cancer Center, published in the October 2015 issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. “These findings put the issue of race more prominently on the radar of investigators that cancer biology may contribute to race-based disparities,” says the study’s co-lead author, Harry Yoon, M.D., an oncologist at Mayo Clinic. “While it is too early to change the way we treat these patients, our results indicate that future studies are needed to examine potential biological drivers of these differences more closely.” According to the American Cancer Society, colon cancer is the third most common cancer in both men and women with more than 93,000 cases estimated to be diagnosed in 2015. Researchers have long known that blacks develop colon cancer at an earlier age and blacks with colon cancer are at higher risk of dying than whites. However, it has been difficult to identify why the differences in survival exist. Journalists: Sound bites with Dr. Yoon are available in the downloads. MEDIA CONTACT: Joe Dangor, Mayo Clinic Public Affairs, 507-284-5005, newsbureau@mayo.edu  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2zSNcnmK7M

MIDDLETOWN, Conn. – Middlesex Hospital and Mayo Clinic announced today that Middlesex has joined Mayo Clinic Care Network, a growing network of organizations committed to better serving the best interests of patients and their families. Middlesex is the first health care organization from Connecticut to join the network. The agreement gives Middlesex access to Mayo Clinic knowledge and clinical resources that complement its expertise and enhance locally provided care. Through the network, Mayo and Middlesex physicians will collaborate so more patients can get answers to complex medical questions and gain additional peace of mind, all while staying close to home. “We are thrilled about embarking on this clinical relationship with Mayo Clinic,” says Vincent Capece, Jr., president and CEO of Middlesex Hospital. “We see this as a long-term collaboration that will enable us to bring premier care to the patients we serve and jointly address the challenges we all face in health care. This collaboration will help us in our never-ending efforts to elevate the delivery of care to our communities.” MEDIA CONTACTS: Peg Arico, Public Relations/Marketing, Middlesex Hospital, 860-358-6980, peg.arico@midhosp.org Rhoda Madson, Mayo Clinic Public Affairs, 507-284-5005, newsbureau@mayo.edu Journalists: Broll of both facilities as well as sound bites from Mr. Capece and Dr. Cannon are available in the downloads.