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Cancer mortality rate dropped by 33% since 1991, but prostate cancer is on the rise: American Cancer Society
U.S. cancer deaths dropped by 33 percent over the past three decades, according to the American Cancer Society. Cancer mortality rates peaked in 1991. -
Dr. Jeffrey Peterson, pioneering cancer researcher, dies at 53
Jeffrey Peterson, PhD, a pioneering researcher in chemical biology and cancer, died of rectal cancer Jan. 2 at age 53, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported. -
70 oncology leaders on the move in 2022
Here are 70 oncology leaders who started new roles in 2022: -
Cervical cancer killing more women 65 and older, researchers say
Sacramento, Calif.-based UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers found an increase in the number of California women 65 and older who are diagnosed with late-stage cervical cancer and dying from the disease. -
5 oncologists on the move
Here are five oncologists starting new roles as of Dec. 7: -
This implant prevents tumors from hijacking T-cells
Many cancer tumors defend themselves using the body's regulatory T-cells, making treatment difficult. But a new implant created by researchers at the University of California Los Angeles is designed to stop tumors from hijacking T-cells and allow treatment to reach the tumor. -
Top 10 oncology stories of December
Here are the top 10 oncology stories published by Becker's in December, starting with the most popular: -
6 systems opening, expanding and breaking ground on cancer centers
Here are six recent cancer center openings, ground breakings and expansions: -
Cancer-fighting T-cells may switch sides when fighting tumors
A recent study found cancer-fighting T-cells may switch sides and help cancer tumors once they become exhausted. -
Breakthrough discovery could allow urine tests to detect liver cancer
U.K. researchers discovered a metabolite that could allow physicians to use urine tests to detect liver cancer, the Independent reported Dec. 24. -
7 systems seeking oncologists
Here are seven hospitals and health systems hiring oncologists: -
The cost of unnecessary Pap tests in older women
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force does not recommend cervical cancer screenings for women older than 65 with average risk, citing harms outweigh the benefits, but many older women continue to get pap tests anyway, The New York Times reported Dec. 18. -
Race itself can determine cancer treatment effectiveness, study suggests
A recent study found race itself may be an underlying difference in death rates between Black and white patients with head and neck cancers. -
Top 10 oncology stories of 2022
Here are the most-read 10 oncology stories published by Becker's in 2022, listed in order from most to least popular: -
NCI Director Dr. Monica Bertagnolli diagnosed with breast cancer
Monica Bertagnolli, MD, became the 16th director of the National Cancer Institute and the first woman to have the job in October. In November, she was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer, The Washington Post reported Dec. 14. -
Screenings only detected 14% of diagnosed cancers
Most diagnosed cancers come from symptoms or scans for other medical issues, and only 14.1 percent are found through cancer screenings, CNN reported Dec. 14. -
Atrium Health cancer centers tap Dr. Ruben Mesa for director
Charlotte, N.C.-based Atrium Health tapped Ruben Mesa, MD, for director of the Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center in Winston-Salem and the Levine Cancer Institute in Charlotte, Winston-Salem Journal reported Dec. 13. -
10 systems seeking oncology leaders
Here are 10 hospitals and health systems hiring oncology leaders: -
23 oncology firsts in 2022
Here are 23 oncology firsts in 2022: -
6 recent cancer center openings, expansions
Here are six recent cancer center openings and expansions:
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