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Topic: Cancer

January 16, 2025
Drug in clinical trials for breast cancer could also treat some blood cancers
Researchers are working with industry toward a clinical trial for blood cancer patients.
News Release
January 14, 2025
New cellular immunotherapy approach shows promise for B-cell lymphoma
Off-the-shelf CAR-natural killer cells could expand accessibility, reduce cost of cell-based cancer therapies.
News Release
December 16, 2024
$10.8 million grant supports cutting-edge leukemia research
NIH renews prestigious program for blood cancer research at WashU Medicine.
News Release
December 10, 2024
New cancer advances from the birthplace of precision medicine
From sequencing the first complete genome of a cancer patient to developing genomic tests for guiding optimal cancer treatment, WashU Medicine has been at the forefront of individualized patient care. .
Outlook Magazine
December 5, 2024
Analyzing multiple mammograms improves breast cancer risk prediction
AI method spots subtle changes over time, enhances accuracy of determining 5-year risk.
News Release
December 5, 2024
New drug tested to reduce side effect of ‘half-matched’ stem cell transplants
Clinical trial indicates safety, fewer cases of life-threatening graft-versus-host disease than expected.
News Release
November 26, 2024
Siteman Cancer Center’s new outpatient building named in honor of Gary C. Werths
Generous gift to WashU Medicine supports cancer research, medical student scholarships.
News Release
November 22, 2024
World leaders in ending blood cancer
The Siteman Blood Cancer Center, which brings together the multidisciplinary expertise of WashU Medicine physicians, has long been at the forefront of transforming care. .
Outlook Magazine
November 20, 2024
Probiotic delivers anticancer drug to the gut
Oral immunotherapy shrinks gastrointestinal tumors in mouse study.
News Release
November 13, 2024
Vaccine shows promise against aggressive breast cancer
Clinical trial targeted recurrence of hard-to-treat triple-negative breast cancer.
News Release
November 7, 2024
Researchers make glioblastoma cells visible to attacking immune cells
Strategy involves placing targets on deadly cancer's cells, potentially making them vulnerable to immunotherapies.
News Release
October 30, 2024
Complexity of tumors revealed in 3D
Maps of tumor ‘neighborhoods’ open door to future treatment strategies.
News Release, Video
October 24, 2024
NCI director delivers Korsmeyer lecture
Speaking to WashU scholars, cancer institute leader lays out future vision of U.S. cancer research.
Medical Campus & Community
September 12, 2024
New home for world-class cancer care opens on Medical Campus
9-story Siteman Cancer Center building designed for patient comfort, convenience.
Medical Campus & Community, News Release
September 10, 2024
Siteman to welcome first patients in new building dedicated exclusively to cancer care
Patients inspired design of state-of-the-art building on Washington University Medical Campus.
News Release
August 8, 2024
Robinson, Schwarz recognized by radiation oncology society
Acknowledged for contributions to field.
National Leaders
July 25, 2024
Wahl honored for leadership in nuclear medicine and imaging
Radiologist developed new cancer therapies, established research fund.
National Leaders
July 22, 2024
Fehniger Named to Lymphoma Research Foundation Advisory Board
Joins group of lymphoma experts who guide organization’s research program.
National Leaders
June 25, 2024
Washington People: Amy Zhou
Hematologist values connections with patients, pursues research to improve treatments.
Medical Campus & Community, Profiles, Washington People
May 17, 2024
Gut bacteria boost immune response to fight tumors
Microbe enhances cancer immunotherapy in mouse study.
News Release
May 10, 2024
$5 million grant supports innovative immunotherapies against blood cancers
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society supports trials in cell-based immunotherapies, cancer vaccines.
News Release
April 30, 2024
Karam named head of radiation oncology department
Innovative physician-scientist specializing in head and neck, pancreatic cancers also known as influential mentor.
News Release
April 10, 2024
AI-assisted breast-cancer screening may reduce unnecessary testing
Using AI to help doctors read mammograms reduces follow-up testing without missing cancer cases, simulation shows.
News Release
April 7, 2024
Accelerated aging linked to cancer risk in younger adults, research shows
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