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In Vivo and In Vitro Targeting of the Akt1 and P53 Signaling Networks in Testicular Cancer

This project will help doctors better understand how radiation therapy causes permanent damage in patients with testicular cancer.

Collaborators

• Dr. Mary Hixon, Principal Investigator, Brown University
• Dr. Eric Hall, Rhode Island College
• Dr. Sarah Spinette, Rhode Island College

Summary

Cancer-fighting treatments have drastically improved within the last 20 years. Now, when a patient hears that dreaded diagnosis, the chances of recovery are at a record high.  While the treatments generally leave the patient cancer-free, sometimes the patient is left with a slew of other problems — side effects from the treatment....

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