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September 5, 2017
Zika virus kills brain cancer stem cells
Virus potentially could be used to treat deadly disease.
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July 19, 2017
Director of Cancer Biology Division named
From research to patient care, Schwarz seeks to deliver optimal radiation therapy.
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July 12, 2017
Surgery for early prostate cancer may not save lives
Most men just as likely to survive with limited or no treatment.
News Release
June 20, 2017
Dunn awarded cancer fellowship
Will support neurosurgeon’s studies of brain cancer.
National Leaders
June 9, 2017
Longnecker named Siteman Cancer Center vice president of oncology services
Responsible for strategic planning, clinical quality related to cancer-care delivery.
News Release
May 17, 2017
New imaging technique aims to ensure surgeons completely remove cancer
Combines light, sound to create detailed images of cells more quickly than current approach.
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May 17, 2017
Mutch named Gershman Chair in colon and rectal surgery
Has served as chief of surgery section since 2015.
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May 9, 2017
DiPersio honored by Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Oncologist recognized for improving quality of patients' lives.
National Leaders
April 28, 2017
Siteman Cancer Center opens expanded St. Charles County facility
Coordinated care allows a patient’s treatment plan to be determined in one visit.
News Release
March 28, 2017
Rogue breast tumor proteins point to potential drug therapies
Such treatment options are missed by genomic sequencing.
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March 14, 2017
Eberlein testifies in support of medical research funding
Federal grants have yielded treatments, Siteman Cancer Center director tells Senate subcommittee.
Medical Campus & Community
March 8, 2017
Experts call for increased efforts to prevent cancer
Strategies known to prevent cancer could cut disease rates in half.
News Release
February 28, 2017
Washington People: William Hawkins
Losses due to cancer inspired physician’s pursuit of medicine, research.
Washington People
February 24, 2017
Siteman Cancer Center opens clinic for adult survivors of childhood cancer
Specialized care aimed at mitigating delayed complications.
News Release
January 30, 2017
Online database aims to collect, organize research on cancer mutations
Goal is to help clinicians treat patients based on tumor genetics.
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January 20, 2017
New insight into origin of stomach cancer
Cancer pathway doesn't work as previously thought.
News Release
January 9, 2017
Key drivers
Investments in basic science are fundamental to biomedical discovery.
Outlook Magazine
December 16, 2016
Linnenbringer appointed to advisory group
Will evaluate applications to National Society of Genetic Counselors.
National Leaders
December 8, 2016
Govindan receives award relating smoking and disease
Honor recognizes major contributions to promote understanding of the link.
National Leaders
December 6, 2016
Washington People: Li Ding
Computational biologist seeks ways to crack code of human genetics.
Washington People
December 5, 2016
Gene linked to metabolism drives deadly brain cancer
Could lead to targeted treatments for this aggressive disease.
News Release
November 21, 2016
New topical immunotherapy effective against early skin cancer
Combination of two drugs reduces precancerous skin lesions.
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November 18, 2016
Weight loss may help prevent multiple myeloma
Excess weight increases risk that benign blood disorder will become cancerous.
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October 26, 2016
Achilefu receives inaugural breast cancer research award
$4.5 million from U.S. defense department funds innovative light therapy .
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