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How COVID-19 affected cancer screening
Ohio State University and Indiana University researchers took a closer look at delays in cancer screenings brought on by COVID-19, revealing that as high as 36 percent of certain screenings were delayed. -
5 cancer centers opening, expanding, suspending services
Here are five cancer centers opening, expanding or suspending cancer services: -
Remove fallopian tubes to prevent ovarian cancer, research group says
The Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance is recommending an aggressive ovarian cancer prevention strategy: Remove a patient's fallopian tubes if that person is undergoing pelvic surgery, The Washington Post reported Feb. 2. -
Biden administration building on Cancer Moonshot with 13 more initiatives
One year after reigniting the Cancer Moonshot goal, the White House has announced 13 more initiatives to further reduce cancer death rates and improve the experience for families surviving cancer. -
City of Hope to rebrand its Cancer Treatment Centers of America locations, restructure leadership to support integration
City of Hope today announced that its subsidiary, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, will soon undergo a large-scale rebrand. This comes as a part of the next phase in the health system's integration with CTCA, which it acquired just under one year ago. -
Top 10 oncology stories of January
Here are the 10 most-read oncology stories published by Becker's in January: -
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.
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