The National Cancer Institute has granted $3 million to researchers from UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Pittsburgh and Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center in Indianapolis to study cognitive dysfunction after chemotherapy. 

In an era of infinite challenges and finite resources, health systems must employ a rigorous approach to strategic and facility planning. This is particularly true for oncology, where the pace of change and innovation is unprecedented.

Rapid City, S.D.-based Monument Health has broken ground on a $36 million expansion, which will add 70,000-square-feet to its cancer care institute, local CBS affiliate KELO reported April 29. 

President Joe Biden called for the creation of an advanced health research agency dedicated to developing "breakthrough" treatments for cancer and other diseases during his first address to a joint session of Congress April 28. 

Within the next year, the U.S. could see bans on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars, the FDA announced April 29. 

Top-viewed YouTube videos on bladder and prostate cancer often present inaccurate or low-quality information, according to two recent studies led by researchers at New York City-based NYU Langone Health.

The FDA is holding a three-day advisory committee meeting to consider whether several early approved cancer drugs should remain on the market. 

Hackensack Meridian Health is now offering telehealth lung cancer screenings, the Edison, N.J.-based health system announced April 26.

Houston-based University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has been named the No.1 cancer hospital in the U.S. for 2021, according to U.S. News & World Report.

Suresh Ramalingam, MD, will join Cancer, the American Cancer Society's journal, as editor-in-chief for a five year term, effective July 1. 

Some women at high risk for breast cancer, regardless of whether they're insured, face cost-associated barriers to preventive care, according to research recently published in Journal of Genetic Counseling. 

Helena, Mont.-based St. Peter's Health has asked a judge to stay a lawsuit filed by a former oncologist against the health system, according to the Fairfield Sun Times.

Family genes play a significant role in the development of colon cancer, according to a study recently published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

Pittsburgh-based UPMC Hillman Cancer Center has selected Taofeek Owonikoko, MD, PhD, as chief of hematology, effective July 1. 

The Fauquier Health Center for Cancer Care in Warrenton, Va., will cease chemotherapy and other cancer treatment services with the departure of its only hematologist and oncologist on May 7, according to Fauquier Now. 

After hinting at a potential affiliation in March, Helena, Mont.-based St. Peter's Health and the University of Utah's Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake City confirmed the partnership April 12. 

Treatment may not make a difference for some breast cancer patients over age 70, supporting the de-escalation of treatment among older women, according to research published April 15 in JAMA Network Open. 

The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center — Arther G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute in Columbus, has selected Marcos de Lima, MD, to lead its blood and marrow transplant services, and cellular therapy programs, effective April 1. 

ChristianaCare's cancer center has created a program to provide long-term care and support to childhood cancer survivors, the Wilmington, Del.-based health system said April 14.

Here are five hospitals, health systems and cancer institutes that have expanded their facilities or shared plans to open new centers since March 31.