Detroit-based Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Hospital selected Brian Gamble as its new president. He began his role July 4.

Cancer centers around the country are reaching capacity while facing challenges such as higher-acuity patients, labor shortages and consumer-like expectations.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston earned the No. 1 spot on U.S. News & World Report's 2022-23 Best Hospitals for Cancer ranking released July 26. 

Detroit-based Wayne State University School of Medicine and the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute plan to construct a $450 million complex to further their academic and research partnership.

Here are six moves from leading cancer centers across the nation that Becker's has covered since June 24: 

University of Florida Health in Gainesville recently became the first site in the Southeastern U.S., and one of 42 worldwide, to house an imaging device combining extremely detailed MRI with precision radiotherapy, it said in an email to Becker's July 21.

The American Society for Radiation Oncology appointed Howard Sandler, MD, its president-elect July 20. 

Twelve oncologists joined new practices or received new appointments in the last few weeks.

Three studies published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that cancer centers often deviate from testing guidelines, which can lead to unnecessary screenings and complications in older adults, The New York Times reported July 17.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center selected Donna Hansel, MD, PhD, as the new division head of pathology and laboratory medicine. She will join MD Anderson Sept. 13, according to a July 13 new release from the center.

President Biden on July 13 appointed three physicians to a voluntary panel tasked with advising him on overcoming barriers to cancer care and reducing cancer burden. 

Auburn (N.Y.) Community Hospital was approved by the state to build a $14 million radiation treatment center, syracuse.com reported July 14.

Children's Hospital Los Angeles has begun offering a radiation drug therapy using metaiodobenzylguanidine, or MIGB, to children with high-risk neuroblastoma.

Six recent oncology-related partnerships formed, advanced or renewed Becker's has covered since June 22:

Urbana, Ill.-based Cancer Center at Illinois recently developed a groundbreaking cancer imaging technology by recreating the mantis shrimp's visual system in a single device to provide physicians with clearer images for disease detection, WCIA reported July 12.

New York City-based Ludwig Cancer Research Institute named Pat Morin, PhD, its new deputy scientific director July 12.

Glyphosate, a cancer-causing herbicide, was found in 80 percent of urine samples from kids and adults in the U.S., the CDC's "National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey" found.

Amazon launched an FDA-approved clinical trial for its cancer vaccines. 

The Lung Cancer Research Foundation established a scientific executive committee July 11 to create a strategic roadmap to guide the foundation's research investment and identify areas of unmet need.