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The National Comprehensive Cancer Network announced new NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology for Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology, which includes care for patients 15 to 39 years old at initial cancer diagnosis.

Washington, Mo.-based Patients First Health Care announced a collaborative agreement with St. Louis-based Mercy to consolidate cancer services, effective April 1.

Houston-based Memorial Hermann – Texas Medical Center has established a new cancer center that includes a team of specialists from University of Texas Health Medical School. 

Pensacola, Fla.-based Baptist Health Care and Cardiology Consultants announced they have opened the region's first heart rhythm center.

Twenty-four percent of hospital executives and 11 percent of cardiovascular professionals said recruiting cardiovascular professionals is among the biggest challenges of running a cardiovascular unit, according to a survey by the American College of Cardiology.

Here are 10 hospital cancer center expansions underway or completed, beginning with the most recent announcement.

Penn State Milton S. Hershey (Pa.) Medical Center announced an agreement between Carlisle (Pa.) Regional Medical Center and Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute to enhance oncology services for CRMC patients.

Most primary care physicians misinterpret the association between cancer screening, improved survival and increased detection as evidence that screening reduces mortality, according to a study in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

McKee Medical Center in Loveland, Colo., announced the beginning of a more than $9 million cancer center expansion project.

St. Anthony Medical Campus in Lakewood, Colo., announced the opening of its new cancer center.