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Single blood test is a 'game changer' in cancer diagnostics
St. Louis-based Mercy is among the first to offer a simple blood test to detect hard-to-diagnose cancers at the molecular level — before it’s too late. The test is currently available in 11 Mercy hospital labs across three states. -
5 systems hiring oncology leaders
Here are five systems hiring oncology leaders: -
5 oncology partnerships
Here are five oncology partnerships formed since Nov. 16: -
Fred Hutch physician named endowed chair in cancer care at UW Medicine
Ajay Gopal, MD, a Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center medical oncologist, was appointed the Stephen H. Petersdorf Endowed Chair in Cancer Care at Seattle-based UW Medicine. -
Oregon Nurses Association push back on $90M cancer center over staffing concerns
The Oregon Nurses Association is raising concerns about St. Charles Health System's plans to build a $90 million cancer center in Redmond, citing staffing shortages and financial issues, KTVZ reported Jan. 25. -
51% of cancer hospital visits were potentially preventable, researchers say
A recent study found that 51.6 percent of emergency department visits among patients with cancer were potentially preventable. -
Maine cancer center resumes new patient admissions after staff shortages
Northern Light Cancer Center in Brewer, Maine, has resumed accepting new patients after being unable to do so for the last month, ABC affiliate WABI reported Jan. 24. -
7 cancer centers opening, expanding or breaking ground
Here are seven recent cancer center openings, expansions and groundbreakings: -
Uterine cancer added to World Trade Center health conditions list: CDC
All types of uterine cancer are now included on the World Trade Center-related health conditions list, according to a Jan. 18 CDC statement. -
11 oncologists on the move
Here are 11 oncologists starting new roles: -
Fred Hutch's Dr. Ross Prentice retires after 50 years
Ross Prentice, PhD, retired at the end of 2022 after working at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center for nearly 50 years. -
Moffitt Cancer Center develops prostate cancer outcomes tool
Moffitt Cancer Center researchers developed a tool aimed at guiding treatment and improving care for patients with prostate cancer. -
Some women are more likely to develop cancer in both breasts — and certain gene mutations may be the cause
Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers found women with specific genetic mutations have higher risk of developing cancer in both breasts. -
Arkansas cancer center to close in March
Blytheville, Ark.-based Great River Cancer Center will close in March due to financial struggles, ABC and NBC affiliate KAIT reported Jan. 18. -
Viewpoint: Patients overestimate the benefits of clinical trials, and physicians may be complicit
Studies show some physicians mislead some patients to believe phase 1 clinical trials will be effective in treating their cancer, Mikkael Sekeres, MD, chief of hematology at Miami-based Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, wrote in an article posted on The Washington Post. -
5 recent cancer center expansions
Here are five recent cancer center expansions: -
Dr. Lucio Gordan reappointed president of Florida cancer institute
Fort Myers-based Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute reappointed Dr. Lucio Gordan president and managing physician. -
First lady Jill Biden diagnosed with skin cancer
First lady Jill Biden has been diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma, a common and treatable form of skin cancer, NBC affiliate KCRA3 reported Jan. 16. -
Researchers find gene driving common lung cancer — and a possible way to slow it
New York City-based NYU Langone Health's Perlmutter Cancer Center researchers identified a gene that drives the development of the second most common type of lung cancer, and a way to improve treatment. -
Algorithm can improve end-of-life care for cancer patients
Philadelphia-based Penn Medicine researchers recently found that a machine-learning algorithm that predicts mortality risk in cancer patients quadrupled the rates of end-of-life care conversations with patients.
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