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November 5, 2021
Cancer moonshot grant funds research into reducing health disparities
Will engage patients, survivors in studying rare cancer, tumors affecting African Americans.
News Release
October 18, 2021
Achilefu, Luby elected to National Academy of Medicine
Membership is one of highest U.S. honors in health, medicine.
News Release
September 30, 2021
Most cases of never-smokers’ lung cancer treatable with mutation-targeting drugs
Available, FDA-approved drugs may be effective in targeting about 80% of never-smokers’ lung tumors.
News Release
August 18, 2021
Physical activity associated with better cognition in breast cancer patients
Moderate to vigorous exercise may be important in addressing ‘chemo brain’.
News Release
August 4, 2021
Bergom elected councilor-at-large for radiation society
Radiation oncologist will serve a 3-year term.
National Leaders
August 2, 2021
Michalski elected president-elect of radiation oncology society
Plans include focusing on protecting equitable patient access to cancer treatment.
National Leaders
July 30, 2021
Siteman Cancer Center plans for 9-story outpatient facility on Medical Campus
Facility on Washington University Medical Campus will enhance patient experience, provide central home for outpatient cancer care.
News Release
June 29, 2021
Cell-based immunotherapy shows promise against melanoma
Effective against blood cancers, natural killer cells also may be effective against solid tumors.
News Release
June 22, 2021
Siteman Cancer Center advances proton therapy care
Center to add pencil beam scanning to original proton therapy unit, among other advances.
News Release
June 10, 2021
Study sheds light on treatment options for devastating childhood brain cancer
Some but not all radiation therapy can be safely reduced in medulloblastoma.
News Release
June 4, 2021
Newly approved drug effective against lung cancer caused by genetic mutation
Targeted therapy shrank tumors, shows promise in improving survival.
News Release, Video
May 27, 2021
Delaying lung cancer surgery associated with higher risk of recurrence, death
Patients who undergo operation within 12 weeks of diagnosis fare better.
News Release
May 13, 2021
Triple-negative breast cancer more deadly for African American women
More research needed to eliminate such disparities in cancer care.
News Release
April 20, 2021
Personalized cancer vaccines for breast, pancreatic cancers show promise
DNA vaccines target unique cancer mutations.
News Release
March 31, 2021
Chemo for glioblastoma may work better in morning than evening
Study indicates timing of chemotherapy could improve treatment for deadly brain cancer.
News Release
March 4, 2021
Walking pace among cancer survivors may be important for survival
Surveillance methods and interventions to improve cancer survivors’ walking pace should be investigated.
News Release
January 27, 2021
Podcast: Improving health messaging in fight to slow COVID-19
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' examines how to convince people to take steps to slow the spread of COVID-19, particularly as many are targeted with misinformation.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
November 19, 2020
Chaudhuri receives V Scholar Award
Will fund patient-focused cancer research.
National Leaders
November 13, 2020
Obituary: Karen Seibert, executive director of pharmacology center, 61
Respected researcher, leader, pharmacology expert held several positions over her career.
Obituaries
September 22, 2020
Cancer centers to address pandemic’s impact on cancer prevention, treatment
As a participating site, Siteman Cancer Cancer will help examine how COVID-19 is affecting medically underserved populations..
News Release
July 22, 2020
2 immunotherapies merged into single, more effective treatment
Mouse study suggests strategy may work against variety of cancers.
News Release
June 18, 2020
Siteman Cancer Center earns highest federal rating
‘Exceptional’ research program recognized among best in U.S.
News Release
April 21, 2020
Podcast: Preserving mental, physical health while isolating at home
Healthy diet, exercise can help those adhering to pandemic's stay-at-home orders.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
February 26, 2020
Revving up immune system may help treat eczema
Boosting natural killer cells in mice improves skin rash.
News Release, Video