UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center

02/17/2026

Join the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center to support the 'Move Together, Heal Together' Program Fund. After cancer treatment, young adults and children face the challenge of rebuilding their strength, confidence, and sense of normalcy. Move Together, Heal Together classes will let young cancer survivors connect and exercise safely alongside peers who understand their journey, turning rehab into connection. Learn how to get involved:

Join us this month and support the UC Davis Pediatric Oncology Clinic.

02/10/2026

Join UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center on Sat., March 14, at 1 p.m. at Westfield Galleria at Roseville for the St. Baldrick's Foundation and Keaton’s Child Cancer Alliance head-shaving event to benefit childhood cancer research. Sign up to be a shavee or help to raise funds! https://www.stbaldricks.org/teams/ucdavishealth2026 UC Davis Health

02/04/2026

On World Cancer Day, let’s honor those we’ve lost, support those living with cancer, and unite to raise awareness for better prevention and treatment options. Every story matters, and together we can make a difference. Share your story and inspire others! World Cancer Day

01/29/2026

Thanks to a $120M gift to the UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine, the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center's leadership in comparative oncology (the study of health and disease across species) will advance translational research in cancers that affect both animals and humans. Read more about this transformative philanthropic gift here: https://giving.ucdavis.edu/impacts-giving/uc-davis-receives-120m-gift-largest-ever-veterinary-medicine UC Davis Health

Photo Description: A group of seven individuals standing in front of the UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine building. Pictured left to right: UC President James B. Milliken, his wife Nana Smith, Sanford I. Weill, Joan Weill, LeShelle May, UC Davis Chancellor Gary S. May, and UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine Dean Mark Stetter.

12/10/2025

As end-of-year giving season approaches, we wanted to find out how philanthropy impacts cancer care. Take a listen to the latest episode of the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center podcast, Beat Cancer, as we talk with Managing Executive Director of Development, Reese Olander. https://bit.ly/3XJhggs Davis Health

12/09/2025

UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center has proudly earned the National Pancreas Foundation Center of Excellence designation! This prestigious recognition highlights our commitment to providing top-notch care and innovative treatments for those affected by pancreatic cancer. Curious to learn more about this achievement and what it means for patients and their families? Dive into the full article and discover how the Cancer Center is making strides in cancer research and patient care!

👉 Read the full story here: https://health.ucdavis.edu/cancer/news/headlines/cancer-center-earns-national-pancreas-foundation-center-of-excellence-designation/2025/12

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11/18/2025

A great day at UC Davis Health promoting lung cancer screening! A variety of educational materials were provided to promote screening among eligible patients and to***co cessation, plus free goodies like t-shirts and refreshments. We had approximately 50 attendees with 11 patients eligible for screening. National Lung Cancer Screening Day was a collaboration between UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, UC Davis Health Dept. of Radiology and Thoracic Surgery, and Love Your Lungs: Sacramento Lung Health Coalition.

11/17/2025

Researchers at UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center have developed a groundbreaking new drug that not only shrinks tumors but also supercharges the immune system’s ability to fight back. In preclinical trials, this therapy showed remarkable results: reducing tumor size and boosting survival rates in mice. Human clinical trials are expected to begin soon. Read more about this promising development: https://health.ucdavis.edu/cancer/news/headlines/new-drug-developed-at-uc-davis-offers-hope-to-bladder-cancer-patients/2025/11

For the thousands facing limited treatment options, this could be a game-changer. A powerful reminder of how innovation and persistence in science can lead to life-saving breakthroughs. UC Davis Health

UC Davis Health researchers have developed a new drug with the potential to reduce chemotherapy side effects and spare patients from bladder removal surgery.

11/07/2025

More women. More screenings. More lives saved. 💗

This October, UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center saw a remarkable 25% increase in women receiving free mammograms during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, thanks to expanded outreach and community partnerships. That’s over 1,000 women screened, many for the very first time.

Early detection saves lives. Let’s keep the momentum going. Share this post, encourage your loved ones to get screened, and help make access to care a reality for everyone. Read more: https://ucdavis.health/3Xh0O6C UC Davis Health

11/06/2025

Join UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center on Saturday, November 8 for national lung cancer screening day from 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at the new UC Davis Dept of Radiology location, 48X Complex (4868 X Street, Sacramento) at UC Davis Health. Lung cancer screening exams, light refreshments, and lunch will be available, make plans to attend! https://ucdavis.health/49BY9vH

10/30/2025

Join UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center on Saturday, November 8 for national lung cancer screening day from 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at the new UC Davis Dept of Radiology location, 48X Complex (4868 X Street, Sacramento) at UC Davis Health. Lung cancer screening exams, light refreshments, and lunch will be available, make plans to attend!

10/23/2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to show support, spread hope, and prioritize health. At UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, we believe early detection saves lives. That’s why we’re expanding access to free mammograms throughout October, making it easier for women to get screened and catch changes early. Whether you’re overdue for a mammogram or simply want to prioritize your well-being, we’re here for you, no insurance needed.

Learn more and book your appointment here: https://health.ucdavis.edu/cancer/news/headlines/uc-davis-health-is-expanding-access-to-free-mammograms-during-breast-cancer-awareness-month/2025/09

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UC Davis Health is offering free mammograms during Breast Cancer Awareness Month for women without health insurance.