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August 1, 2019
Siteman Cancer Center awarded $7.8 million to expand clinical trials access
Washington University physicians to play leadership role in designing innovative NCI network trials.
News Release
July 17, 2019
More cancer patients get help to quit smoking
Siteman Cancer Center expands smoking-cessation efforts.
News Release
July 5, 2019
Men who eat yogurt may have lower colon cancer risk
Source: Reuters
July 3, 2019
Immune-boosting compound makes immunotherapy effective against pancreatic cancer
Chemical compound extends survival by months, in mice.
News Release
July 1, 2019
School of Medicine forms collaboration with medical center in China
Will aid with design, technology, physician training for new hospital.
News Release
May 23, 2019
Cancer treatment lessons from Hurricane Maria
Radiation oncologist discusses his colleagues’ struggles to treat patients after disaster.
News Release
May 22, 2019
Proton therapy for cancer lowers risk of side effects
Cure rates just as high for proton therapy as standard radiation therapy.
News Release
May 9, 2019
Margenthaler named president-elect of breast surgery board
Has served on organization’s board since 2017.
National Leaders
May 1, 2019
Siteman Cancer Center announces first network affiliate in Illinois
Alton Memorial Hospital joins Siteman Cancer Network to reduce cancer’s effect in west central Illinois.
News Release
April 5, 2019
Achilefu named fellow of medical and biological engineering institute
Radiologic imaging specialist honored for outstanding contributions to field.
National Leaders
April 1, 2019
Schreiber elected AACR Academy fellow
Honor recognizes scientists whose contributions have propelled innovation and progress against cancer.
National Leaders
April 1, 2019
Why is cancer more common in men than women?
Source: The Scientist
March 29, 2019
‘Jumping genes’ drive many cancers
Such tumors tend to be aggressive.
News Release
March 21, 2019
Topical immunotherapy keeps skin cancer risk at bay
Treating precancerous skin lesions prevents full-blown cancer.
News Release
March 7, 2019
The warrior within
Immune-based therapies are becoming a reality for cancer care.
Outlook Magazine
March 5, 2019
Fields named chief of surgical oncology section
Surgeon, researcher also associate program director of General Surgery Residency Program.
News Release
February 20, 2019
Clinical Research Forum recognizes top studies
Oncologists show way to ID patients at high risk of cancer recurrence.
February 6, 2019
Sedentary lifestyle could increase risk of colorectal cancer in young women
Source: NBC News
January 14, 2019
Achilefu honored for achievements in biomedical optics
Award recognizes pioneering work in optics that advance biology, medicine.
National Leaders
January 9, 2019
$9 million supports deep dive into breast, pancreatic cancers
New phase of major cancer genomics project underway.
News Release
January 7, 2019
Book explores cancer prevention among low-income women of color
Faculty research a product of ‘Bring Your Own Idea’ interdisciplinary grant program.
January 4, 2019
Poplack named Evens Endowed Chair in Women’s Health
Honored for improving breast imaging.
News Release
January 2, 2019
Why are men more likely to die of glioblastoma? This study helps explain
Source: NBC News
January 2, 2019
Sex differences identified in deadly brain tumors
Tailoring treatment to men, women may improve survival.
News Release, Video