Topic: Siteman Cancer Center March 28, 2024 Some sarcoma patients improve with T cell immunotherapyStrategy effective against some rare, aggressive sarcomas with no other treatment options.News Release March 11, 2024 AI may predict spread of lung cancer to brainMethod may inform personalized cancer treatments.News Release March 6, 2024 Preventing early-onset colorectal cancers aim of $25 million awardSchool of Medicine leads international team funded by Cancer Grand Challenges.News Release March 4, 2024 Schwarz named Danforth WashU Physician-Scientist ScholarInnovative radiation oncologist noted for research to develop treatments for deadly gynecologic cancers, heart conditions.Medical Campus & Community February 27, 2024 DiPersio honored with E. Donnall Thomas lectureshipHonor recognizes physician or scientist who has contributed to advancing knowledge in blood, marrow transplantation. February 26, 2024 Washington University joins NIH cancer screening clinical trials networkNew network to evaluate emerging technologies in diverse populations.News Release February 22, 2024 Medicare approves genetic test for solid tumorsTest can quickly identify treatable cancer mutations, guide precision therapy.News Release February 20, 2024 New cell-based immunotherapy offered for melanomaFDA approved treatment via Accelerated Approval pathway.News Release February 6, 2024 NIH grant to fund radiation oncology center on Medical CampusSchool named part of national network focused on biology of irradiated tumors.News Release January 26, 2024 Breast cancer rates increasing among younger womenAnalyzing rates by age, race, tumor characteristics could inform prevention strategies.News Release December 5, 2023 Schreiber receives scientific innovator awardImmunobiologist honored for contributions to the field of cancer immunology.News Release November 1, 2023 Epigenome’s role in cancer revealed in new studyEpigenetics of cancer critical in understanding tumor initiation, growth and spreading.News Release October 17, 2023 Pancreatic cancer research, clinical trials supported with $10.9 million NCI grantResearchers receive prestigious SPORE grant for pancreatic cancer.News Release September 14, 2023 Comprehensive Head & Neck Tumor Center established at Siteman Cancer CenterWashington University physicians provide multispecialty, cutting-edge, expert care to patients while advancing the field through innovative research.News Release September 5, 2023 $11.6 million grant supports innovative research in endometrial cancerNCI SPORE grant aimed at improving prevention, treatment, reducing disparities.News Release August 17, 2023 Medicare approves WashU Medicine’s whole-genome test for blood cancersComplete picture of genetic errors can advance precision medicine approaches to treatment.News Release August 14, 2023 Scientists reveal how proteins drive growth of multiple cancer typesUnderstanding of molecular basis of cancer may lead to new therapies.News Release August 10, 2023 Siteman earns prestigious merit extension from National Cancer InstituteRecognizes excellence in cancer care, prevention, research, training, outreach.News Release June 9, 2023 Study reveals how treatment-resistant prostate cancer provides its own hormonal fuelFindings, in mice, suggest potential treatment strategy.News Release May 23, 2023 Mullen to participate in NCI surgeon-scientist programWill train with other surgeon-scientists with aim of furthering work in cancer research.National Leaders May 22, 2023 Siteman Cancer Center launches cancer screening initiative to address racial disparitiesInitiative includes educational campaign, opportunities for free prostate cancer screenings in St. Louis area.News Release May 3, 2023 Red flags indicate risk for early-onset colorectal cancerRecognizing signs and symptoms earlier could reduce diagnostic delays, improve survival.News Release April 17, 2023 Investigational drug may improve stem cell transplantation for multiple myeloma patientsIf approved, drug could change standard care.News Release April 13, 2023 Grant supports training physician-scientists in cancer researchFunding aims to increase number of physicians driving innovative research in oncology.Medical Campus & Community, News Release Posts navigation 1 2 3 … 9 Next ›