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Penn Medicine Princeton receives $2.5M for geriatric oncology program
Plainsboro, N.J.-based Penn Medicine Princeton Cancer Center received $2.5 million to fund its geriatric oncology program. -
New FDA guidance updates clinical trials for accelerated oncology drug approval
The FDA issued draft guidance for clinical trials of oncology drugs in the accelerated approval application. -
Some antibiotics improve pancreatic cancer survival by 11%: Study
A recent study found that adding gemcitabine antibiotics with chemotherapy can improve survival rates by 11 percent for patients with a subset of pancreatic cancer. -
Fred Hutch set to open $320M cancer clinic
Seattle-based Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is set to open its $320 million, 150,000-square foot clinic building. -
This program cut cancer diagnosis time from 32 days to 12 for underserved populations
Boston-based Dana-Farber Cancer Institute researchers found a way to reduce cancer diagnosis time from 32 days to 12 for underserved populations, The ASCO Post reported March 22. -
All hormonal contraceptives have increased risk of breast cancer, study says
A recent study found progestogen-only contraceptives have a similar risk of breast cancer as combined hormone options, NBC News reported March 21. -
Fox Chase Cancer Center tests less invasive treatment for prostate cancer
Philadelphia-based Fox Chase Cancer Center is trying a less invasive treatment for prostate cancer that does not necessitate removal of the organ, CBS Philadelphia reported March 21. -
Some 'reinvention' opportunities from pandemic are here to stay, COO says
The COVID-19 pandemic brought on a tidal wave of challenges across all healthcare systems. And cancer hospitals and oncology departments had to manage not only those rapidly increasing concerns but also the critical timeliness associated with managing cancer patients. -
Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center names vice president of cancer disparities
Edith Mitchell, MD, was appointed enterprise vice president for cancer disparities at Philadelphia-based Jefferson Health's Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center. -
8 moves from the nation's top cancer centers
Some of the nation's top cancer centers are launching new treatments and programs to advance care. -
Hackensack Meridian puts $14M toward oncology expansions
Edison, N.J.-based Hackensack Meridian Health is investing $14 million to expand oncology services at JFK University Medical Center, also in Edison. -
Hackensack Meridian: New lung cancer procedure could displace more invasive method
Standard surgical procedures for lung cancer patients are still effective even when done in a minimally invasive manner, according to new research from Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune Township, N.J. -
Memorial Sloan Kettering 1st to receive children's oncology surgery designation
New York City-based Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is the first in the nation to receive the American College of Surgeons' Level I Specialty Children's Center in Oncology designation. -
'Beyond the four walls': How comprehensive cancer care supports improved patient outcomes
Most Americans have been touched by cancer, whether through personal experience or through a family member or loved one. Last year, 1.9 million Americans were diagnosed with cancer. As the population ages, experts believe this number will grow. -
This AI tool could save $2.8M annually in cancer hospitalizations
Cardinal Health, a pharmaceutical and medical product manufactuer, is using an artificial intelligence tool coupled with a follow-up program to help keep patients with cancer out of the emergency department. -
Most men with prostate cancer can avoid treatment without affecting survival: Study
U.K. researchers found most men with prostate cancer can delay or avoid treatments without harming their chances of survival, CNN reported March 11. -
Researchers: Lung nodule programs can catch cancer early
Memphis, Tenn.-based Baptist Cancer Center found incidental lung nodule programs are effective in detecting lung cancer early. -
FDA: Mammography facilities must notify patients about breast density
A new policy from the FDA requires mammography facilities to inform patients about their breast density in addition to their results. -
FDA warns of cancer development in breast implant scars
The FDA is warning of squamous cell carcinoma in scar tissue that forms around breast implants. -
AI detects breast cancer 4 years before it develops
Hungarian physicians are using an artificial intelligence model that can detect breast cancer four years before it develops, The New York Times reported March 7.
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