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September 14, 2023

Comprehensive Head & Neck Tumor Center established at Siteman Cancer Center

Washington University physicians provide multispecialty, cutting-edge, expert care to patients while advancing the field through innovative research.

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September 5, 2023

$11.6 million grant supports innovative research in endometrial cancer

NCI SPORE grant aimed at improving prevention, treatment, reducing disparities.

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August 17, 2023

Medicare approves WashU Medicine’s whole-genome test for blood cancers

Complete picture of genetic errors can advance precision medicine approaches to treatment.

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August 14, 2023

Scientists reveal how proteins drive growth of multiple cancer types

Understanding of molecular basis of cancer may lead to new therapies.

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August 10, 2023

Siteman earns prestigious merit extension from National Cancer Institute

Recognizes excellence in cancer care, prevention, research, training, outreach.

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June 9, 2023

Study reveals how treatment-resistant prostate cancer provides its own hormonal fuel

Findings, in mice, suggest potential treatment strategy.

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May 22, 2023

Siteman Cancer Center launches cancer screening initiative to address racial disparities

Initiative includes educational campaign, opportunities for free prostate cancer screenings in St. Louis area.

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May 3, 2023

Red flags indicate risk for early-onset colorectal cancer

Recognizing signs and symptoms earlier could reduce diagnostic delays, improve survival.

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April 17, 2023

Investigational drug may improve stem cell transplantation for multiple myeloma patients

If approved, drug could change standard care.

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April 13, 2023

Grant supports training physician-scientists in cancer research

Funding aims to increase number of physicians driving innovative research in oncology.

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March 31, 2023

Jumping genes in cancer cells open door to new immunotherapies

Analysis of 33 tumor types identifies new immunotherapy targets.

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March 21, 2023

Link named oncology division director

Leukemia specialist is leader in research, patient care.

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March 8, 2023

Two-pronged immunotherapy eliminates metastatic breast cancer in mice

Suggests a new approach for treating breast cancers that have spread to bone.

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February 16, 2023

Cancer patients who don’t respond to immunotherapy lack crucial immune cells

Boosting such cells may help more patients benefit from immunotherapy.

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January 27, 2023

Patients with brain cancer may benefit from treatment to boost white blood cells

Blocking immune suppressor cells in mice with glioblastoma improved survival .

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January 18, 2023

Quality of treatment for lung cancer varies widely across US

Researchers identify measures to improve treatment quality, health outcomes.

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December 29, 2022

Study reveals how chronic blood cancer transitions to aggressive disease

Findings could lead to new therapies, prevention strategies.

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December 6, 2022

Study supports urging smoking-cessation treatment to patients in cancer care

National study shows cancer centers help patients stop smoking.

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