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Monica Bertagnolli, MD, started her new role as the 16th director of the National Cancer Institute on Oct. 3.

Breast cancer deaths have declined over the past three decades; however, a racial gap persists in the U.S., according to the most recent statistics from the American Cancer Society.

Here are five cardiologists who have stepped into new roles since Sept. 27: 

Mineola, N.Y.-based NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island has named Mohammed Imam, MD, chair of its department of cardiothoracic surgery, effective Oct. 1. 

A Cleveland Clinic trial found the salt intake of heart failure patients may not be as harmful as previously thought.

A study published in Circulations found gene abnormalities may make some people more susceptible to myocarditis, the American Heart Association reported Sept. 26.

Here are the top 10 cardiology stories Becker's covered in September:

Grand Rapids, Mich.-based BHSH Spectrum Health West Michigan received a $8.8 million grant to improve and expand robotic-assisted coronary procedures in rural areas.

Here are the top 10 oncology stories Becker's covered in September:

Novant Health Wallace Cancer Institute in Salisbury is the first facility in North Carolina to offer virtual reality headsets to patients receiving cancer treatment.