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New Orleans cancer center completes $56M expansion
The Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans completed a $56 million expansion, doubling its size. -
Top 10 oncology stories in September
A former cancer center president being indicted in an antitrust conspiracy was Becker's most-read cancer story in September. -
St. Elizabeth Healthcare opens $130M cancer center
Edgewood, Ky.-based St. Elizabeth Healthcare held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Sept. 29 for the opening of its $130 million cancer center. -
9 oncologists on the move
These nine oncologists joined new practices or received new appointments in the last four weeks: -
Dr. Amer Zureikat selected as surgical oncology chief at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Amer Zureikat, MD, was named chief of surgical oncology at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Pittsburgh. -
Ex-cancer center president indicted in antitrust conspiracy
A federal grand jury returned an indictment against William Harwin, MD, founder and former president of Florida Cancer Specialists and Research Institute, for his alleged participation in a long-running antitrust conspiracy, the Department of Justice announced Sept. 24. -
$10M gift establishes immunotherapy center at UH Seidman Cancer Center
Cleveland-based University Hospitals will use a $10 million gift to establish the Wesley Center for Immunotherapy at UH Seidman Cancer Center. -
Radiation oncology association pushes back on CMS payment model, calls for delay
The new payment model for radiation oncology practices finalized by CMS does not address many of the community's key concerns, and its implementation should be delayed, according to the American Society for Radiation Oncology. -
17 US cancer centers join to survey pandemic's effects on cancer prevention, care
Seventeen U.S. cancer centers are coming together to study the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic with regard to delaying cancer detection, care and prevention. -
Moffitt launches national effort to expand oncologists' understanding of LGBTQ patients
Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Fla., is launching a study that will nationally expand its training curriculum to help oncologists better understand LGBTQ patient populations and gain awareness of disparities in their care, according to the Tampa Bay Times. -
Christus Trinity Mother Frances to build outpatient cancer center
Christus Trinity Mother Frances Health System plans to build an outpatient cancer treatment and research center in Tyler, Texas, the health system said Sept. 18. -
Nearly 90,000 young Americans will receive cancer diagnosis this year, study projects
An estimated 89,500 young Americans will be diagnosed with cancer in 2020, and 9,270 will die, according to a study published in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians. -
The most exciting clinical developments in cancer care: 5 oncologists weigh in
Five oncologists discuss key clinical innovations that are helping advance cancer care. -
Cancer research association releases first report on racial disparities in cancer
The American Association for Cancer Research has released its inaugural report on disparities in cancer incidence and death rates among racial minorities and other underserved populations. -
5 things to know about where oncologists work
A little over 11 percent of U.S. oncologists practice in a rural area, a new report shows. -
Few children with cancer and COVID-19 needed to be hospitalized in NYC, study shows
Only 5 percent of pediatric cancer patients needed to be hospitalized for symptoms of COVID-19, a study of children in New York City shows. -
Genomic studies focusing on disparities in cancer care receive funding
The New York Genome Center has awarded grants for six projects that address the role of ethnicity in several major cancer types. -
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital to build $110M patient housing facility
Memphis, Tenn.-based St. Jude Children's Research Hospital will begin constructing a new $110 million housing facility for patients and their families this fall, called The Domino's Village. -
University of Virginia Health System to open $7M breast care center
Charlottesville-based University of Virginia Health System is opening a $7 million comprehensive breast care center Oct. 12. -
Blood pressure medication not linked to cancer risk
Using blood pressure medication was not associated with an increased risk of developing cancer, a new analysis found.
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