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Memorial Sloan Kettering names 1st care partner
The Hartford (Conn.) HealthCare Cancer Institute at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport, Conn., has been named New York City-based Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center's first U.S. care partner. -
Cancer risk and loneliness: 9 things to know
Experts are beginning to observe how the loneliness epidemic is influencing cancer rates and mortality in the U.S., according to analysis published Dec. 2 in Cancer Cytopathology. -
Addressing care gaps for cancer survivors
The oncology industry is continuing to study cancer survivorship and understand its role in patient care, according to a Dec. 3 Cancer Network report. -
Former MD Anderson physician named to new leadership role at Roswell Park cancer center
Buffalo, N.Y.-based Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center has appointed Michael Wong, MD, PhD, to serve as the center's first physician in chief. -
Fox Chase expands genetic counseling to another hospital
Philadelphia-based Fox Chace Cancer Center is expanding genetic counseling to its Temple Health-Chestnut Hill Hospital. -
Half of cancer patients not told about fertility options: 5 study notes
A total of 50.7% of cancer patients said a provider had discussed fertility preservation options before starting cancer treatment, according to a study published Nov. 12 in JAMA Network Open. -
Cervical cancer death rate drops in women under 25: 8 notes
For women under 25, cervical cancer mortality decreased 15.2% per year during 2013-2015 and 2019-2021, according to a study published Nov. 27 in JAMA. -
A major gap in cancer treatment: 5 notes
Studies show at least 30% of cancer patients struggle with depression and other mental health conditions, though they often go undiagnosed. -
Checkpoint inhibitors and heart disease: 5 study notes
Immune checkpoint inhibitors, designed to block tumors from weakening the body's immune activity, have been found to interfere with immune regulation in the heart. This side effect may lead to an increased risk of heart attack and stroke, according to a study published Nov. 29 in Nature Cardiovascular Research. -
Shorter surgeon wait times, fewer ED visits: 11 Biden Cancer Moonshot updates
The Biden Cancer Moonshot marked the one-year anniversary of CMS finalizing six navigation service billing codes by sharing reported outcomes from a variety of navigation programs. -
Northwestern partners on Southwest Florida cancer program
Naples, Fla.-based NCH Healthcare System will establish a comprehensive cancer program through a partnership with Chicago-based Northwestern Medicine. -
Cancer cell behavior findings from NYU Langone, Moffitt: 10 things to know
Two recent studies, one from New York City-based NYU Langone's Perlmutter Cancer Center and one from Tampa, Fla.-based Moffitt Cancer Center, have released findings regarding the behavior of cancer cells, laying the groundwork for future oncology research and treatment development. -
WashU cancer center names building for donor
St. Louis-based WashU Medicine has named its new outpatient cancer care building the Gary C. Werths Building, in honor of donors Richard Frimel and his late husband, Gary Werths. -
New York cancer center to launch nurse scientist training program
Buffalo, N.Y.-based Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center will establish an oncology nurse scientist training program with the University at Buffalo School of Nursing with a $2.11 million grant from the National Cancer Institute. -
More patients complete CRC screening with at-home test: 5 study takeaways
Patients were 20.29% more likely to complete colorectal cancer screening through at-home testing compared to standard care, according to a study published Nov. 25 in JAMA Network Open. -
Cleveland Clinic raises $29M for cancer research
Cleveland Clinic's VeloSano Cancer Research Accelerator Fund raised $29 million in 2024, the most raised annually since the fund's inception. -
UVA Cancer Center launches rural lung cancer screening initiative
Charlottesville, Va.-based UVA Cancer Center has partnered with the Appalachian Community Cancer Alliance and Grundy, Va.-based Buchanan General Hospital to bring lung cancer screening to rural Virginia and West Virginia residents. -
Lung cancer diagnoses rising among young, middle-age women
Although lung cancer incidence rates are declining, more young and middle-age women are being diagnosed at higher rates than men, CNN reported Nov. 25. -
Latest FDA oncology drug approvals
There have been 11 cancer-related novel drug approvals in 2024, according to the FDA website. -
Tackling cancer care equity with tech: 5 things to know
The President's Cancer Panel, an independent group tasked with monitoring the National Cancer Plan, has released a new report highlighting ways to achieve cancer care equity through technology.
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