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Northwell names chief of hematology, medical oncology for 3 hospitals
Francisco Esteva, MD, PhD, was appointed chief of hematology and medical oncology at three hospitals. -
California researchers discover new tool to fight HPV cancers
There may be a new tool in the arsenal of the fight against cancer — more specifically, in the fight against HPV-caused cancers, which do not respond as well to traditional treatment methods like chemotherapy or radiation. -
Mass General Brigham Cancer makes leadership changes
Boston-based Mass General Brigham Cancer is promoting three of its leaders, according to a memo shared with Becker's. -
At one Florida hospital, new cancer patients will see an oncologist by tomorrow
The days between a new cancer diagnosis and the next oncologist appointment are agonizing. This hard truth made one Florida hospital commit to act quicker. -
2 hospitals probe papers from Columbia cancer surgery chief
Sam Yoon, MD, chief of the surgical oncology division at New York City-based Columbia University Irving Medical Center, is facing scrutiny after a blogger found concerns with the images and data published in many of his research papers, The New York Times reported Feb. 15. -
'It comes down to trust': 1 oncology leader on keeping providers happy
Oncologists are reporting slightly higher rates of burnout at a time when other specialties have seen a decline. Leaders have offered reasons for the increase, but for Kettering Health, burnout has not been much of an issue. -
States ranked by projected growth in new cancer cases
The U.S. is projected to see more than 2 million new cancer diagnoses this year, marking a record high, according to estimates from the American Cancer Society. Arizona is estimated to see the largest jump in new cases relative to how many were reported in the state in 2020. -
The 3-drug combination promising to treat the 2nd-most-common cancer in women
Nearly 40% of women with a notoriously difficult to treat, triple-negative breast cancer diagnosis had their cancer shrink or go away entirely with a new immunotherapy triple-drug treatment developed by researchers at Baltimore-based Johns Hopkins Medicine. -
Why the 'try-everything tactic' is gaining momentum in cancer care
The "try-everything tactic" appears to bring meaningful improvements in some cancer patients, but the approach comes with caveats, according to a Feb. 14 article in Nature. -
Oncologist burnout could be rising for these reasons
While other physician specialties have seen a decline in burnout, oncologists are reporting slightly higher rates of burnout. -
The only cancer that has seen survival rates fall in the past 40 years
Uterine cancer diagnosis and mortality rates both continue to increase, according to the latest data from the American Cancer Society. It is also the only cancer for which survival rates have continuously fallen over the last 40 years. -
'It doesn't wow us anymore': Experts on what healthcare needs more of as cancer strikes younger
For many, recent headlines on cancer rates rising among younger adults have been jarring. But those working in oncology have had their eyes on worrisome trends for more than a decade. -
Investigation continues into possible UNC Health cancer cluster
The investigation into a possible cancer cluster at Chapel Hill, N.C.-based UNC Health will continue after the air quality inspection came back clean. -
Banner implements new mammogram technique
Phoenix-based Banner Imaging is utilizing a new mammogram technique to improve early detection of abnormalities. -
Cancer groups buy 2 radiation clinics from GenesisCare
Nashville, Tenn.-based OneOncology and Myrtle Beach, S.C.-based Coastal Cancer Center purchased two radiation oncology centers from GenesisCare. -
Colon cancer rates in young adults: 6 notes
Rising rates of colon cancer in adults younger than 50 continue to puzzle medical experts. But recent research from Cleveland Clinic found changes in the tumor-associated bacteria of patients under 50 with a colon cancer diagnosis. -
NCCN publishes 1st set of guidelines on treating solid tumors in pediatric patients
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network, a non-profit comprised of 33 leading cancer centers across the U.S., has published the first set of guidelines for oncologists about treating solid tumors in children. -
Cleveland Clinic study finds unique tumor traits in young colon cancer patients
New findings from researchers at Cleveland Clinic have revealed that bacteria in tumors from patients with young-onset colorectal cancer are compositionally distinct, which could help inform targeted approaches to screening and treatments. -
Where 11 cancer centers stand financially: Moody
Most cancer centers and hospitals with strong cancer programs were rated in the "A" range by Moody, a global provider of credit ratings and risk assessment. -
MUSC Hollings tests purified CAR-T treatment
The first patient to receive purified CAR-T cells is home and doing well, Charleston, S.C.-based MUSC Hollings Cancer Center said.
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