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June 29, 2021
Bringing life-saving therapy to cancer patients in Guatemala
WashU Med collaborates to install radiation machine at Guatemala's only cancer clinic for the poor.
Outlook Magazine
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
May 7, 2021
Lots of sugary drinks doubles younger women’s colon cancer risk
Source: HealthDay
May 6, 2021
Sugar-sweetened drinks linked to increased risk of colorectal cancer in women under 50
Sugary beverage consumption in adolescence, young adulthood associated with increased risk.
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 29, 2021
Brain Tumor Center established at Siteman Cancer Center
Neurosurgeon and scientist Albert H. Kim appointed director.
News Release
March 10, 2021
Promising role for whole genome sequencing in guiding blood cancer treatment
Sequencing results returned in a few days; costs similar to conventional testing.
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
February 12, 2021
Liquid biopsy for colorectal cancer could guide therapy for tumors
Blood and urine samples identify disease that lingers after initial therapy.
News Release
February 11, 2021
Aggressive brain tumor mapped in genetic, molecular detail
Glioblastoma study could lead to new treatments, including better immunotherapies.
News Release
February 9, 2021
Koch gift recognizes outstanding research, teaching in surgical oncology
Fields named to endowed professorship honoring Eberleins.
News Release
February 2, 2021
Algorithm analyzes mammograms, signals need for more breast cancer screening
New software could facilitate more consistent assessment of cancer risk.
Medical Campus & Community
February 2, 2021
Imaging identifies breast cancer patients unlikely to benefit from hormone therapy
Findings could help improve treatment decisions.
News Release
January 26, 2021
Nixing bone cancer fuel supply offers new treatment approach, mouse study suggests
2 drugs targeting cancer cells’ energy source potentially could replace toxic chemo in osteosarcoma.
News Release
January 20, 2021
Study reveals links between fatty liver disease, liver cancer
Mice expressing increased levels of protein develop advanced liver disease.
News Release
December 3, 2020
Washington University to offer genetic counseling master’s program
Training program for genetic counselors will help meet demand for such professionals.
News Release
November 19, 2020
Chaudhuri receives V Scholar Award
Will fund patient-focused cancer research.
National Leaders
October 9, 2020
New discovery could help improve cancer vaccines
Scientists identify key features of mutated tumor proteins vital for vaccine development.
News Release