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February 14, 2018

Cutting off cervical cancer’s fuel supply stymies tumors

Drug combo shuts down tumor metabolism, mouse study shows.

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January 30, 2018

Illinois oncology group joins Washington University Physicians practice

Patients will continue to be seen at Swansea, Ill., clinic.

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January 24, 2018

Light-triggered nanoparticles show promise against metastatic cancer

Tumor imaging technique has potential as anti-cancer weapon, mouse study shows.

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January 8, 2018

Initiative to help cancer patients quit smoking

New NCI-funded program will help Siteman patients kick habit.

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January 4, 2018

In new year, resolve to learn your risks of cancer, Type 2 diabetes, other diseases

Free digital tool measures risks, offers tips for better health.

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December 15, 2017

Study prompts new ideas on cancers’ origins

Mouse study shows mature cells can create precancerous lesions.

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December 7, 2017

Undaunted explorer

Timothy Ley and his team were the first to sequence a cancer genome in 2008. They're still searching for cures nonstop.

Source: Washington Magazine

December 4, 2017

Pursuing a precision paradigm

Medical school experts describe the move from current standards of care to a more personalized approach to treatment.

Source: Washington Magazine

November 8, 2017

How cells detect, mend DNA damage may improve chemotherapy

Targeting pathway could increase potency of some current drugs .

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November 6, 2017

$6 million supports leukemia research

DiPersio receives NCI outstanding investigator award.

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October 18, 2017

New gene-altering treatment offered for certain blood cancers

CAR-T immunotherapy may help patients who don’t respond to standard treatments.

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September 25, 2017

Chemo-loaded nanoparticles target breast cancer that has spread to bone

Treatment makes chemo more effective, less toxic, mouse study shows.

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September 11, 2017

Schreiber awarded Balzan Prize for pioneering cancer research

International honor recognizes scholarly and scientific achievements.

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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.

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June 9, 2017

Longnecker named Siteman Cancer Center vice president of oncology services

Responsible for strategic planning, clinical quality related to cancer-care delivery.

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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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