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October 15, 2019
$3.7 million supports crowdsourced database of cancer genomics
Open-source database aims to connect genetics of a tumor to possible treatments.
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September 11, 2019
$5 million grant endows research to advance blood disorder therapies
Edward P. Evans Foundation funds new center focused on myelodysplastic syndromes.
News Release
September 9, 2019
$7.5 million to fund pioneering approaches to respiratory disease
New grants support drug discovery for asthma, COPD, related cancers.
News Release
August 26, 2019
Seed funding
Research investment targets lesser-known form of cancer.
Outlook Magazine
August 21, 2019
$15 million supports quest for personalized leukemia therapies
Grant bolsters leadership in developing new approaches to understanding, treating leukemia.
News Release
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.
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June 5, 2019
Biomarker predicts which pancreatic cysts may become cancerous
Cysts likely to become cancerous ID'd with 95 percent accuracy.
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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 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 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 6, 2019
Sedentary lifestyle could increase risk of colorectal cancer in young women
Source: NBC News
January 9, 2019
$9 million supports deep dive into breast, pancreatic cancers
New phase of major cancer genomics project underway.
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
November 29, 2018
$20 million gift boosts multiple myeloma research
Donation establishes Paula C. and Rodger O. Riney Blood Cancer Research Initiative Fund.
News Release
November 6, 2018
$11.5 million supports innovation in leukemia research
NIH extends support for School of Medicine’s leukemia program.
News Release
October 31, 2018
Relapsed leukemia flies under immune system’s radar
New research reveals strategy to make the cancer cells visible again.
News Release
October 22, 2018
Siteman Cancer Center to offer newest form of proton therapy
Pencil-beam scanning technology expected to be available in early 2020.
News Release
October 18, 2018
It’s safe to use skin creams before radiation therapy
Skin creams do not increase radiation doses for cancer patients.
News Release
October 11, 2018
Obesity linked to increased risk of early-onset colorectal cancer
Study highlights importance of weight control for cancer prevention among younger population.
News Release
October 3, 2018
Even light drinking increases risk of death
At any age, daily drinkers 20 percent more likely to die prematurely than less frequent drinkers.
News Release
October 2, 2018
DeSelm honored by NIH for innovative cancer research
Radiation oncologist selected for High-Risk, High-Reward Research Program.
News Release
September 12, 2018
Genetic testing helps predict disease recurrence in myelodysplastic syndrome
Likelihood of recurrence high if mutations detectable after stem cell transplant.
News Release
September 11, 2018
Cordell Institute to work at intersection of science, medicine, ethics and law
Eberlein and Staudt co-found institute to tackle issues of ethics, policy in data-driven health care.
News Release
September 4, 2018
Scientists identify weak point in deadly eye melanoma
Plant compound shuts down tumor growth.
News Release
September 4, 2018
New clues found to understanding relapse in breast cancer
Tumor mutations found in patients point to progressive disease.
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August 3, 2018
Siteman Cancer Center expands to Illinois
Patients to be seen at Swansea clinic until new facility opens at Memorial Hospital East.
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