Tag: "Siteman Cancer Center"
Symposium for caregivers of young adults with cancer and young survivors
The American Cancer Society estimates more than 140,000 people under the age of 45 will be diagnosed with cancer in 2013. These younger people with cancer – most of them over the age of 18 – face a different set of challenges than their older counterparts. “Young adults are more likely to have young children, [...]
Pedal the Cause announces 2012 cancer research projects
Research on breast cancer and melanoma are included in the first round of projects funded by the 2012 Pedal the Cause event. All proceeds from the annual bike challenge are used for cancer research at the Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine, and St. Louis Children’s Hospital. [...]
World Cancer Day
Chances are your family has been touched by it in one way or another. You or a loved one may be fighting it now. Or maybe you’ve already beat it, offering hope to others now in the fight. It … is cancer. Unfortunately, the disease continues to be a leading cause of death worldwide. The [...]
Overall cancer rates continue to drop, while some HPV-related cancers are on the rise
Overall cancer death rates continue to decline, but cases of some human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated cancers are on the rise. That’s according to the Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer co-authored by researchers from the American Cancer Society, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Cancer Institute and the North [...]
Siteman Cancer Center opens south St. Louis county location
The Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine is now seeing patients at its newest outpatient location, in south St. Louis County. Located at Interstate 55 and Butler Hill Road, Siteman Cancer Center-South County offers access to the same advanced treatments, including more than 240 clinical trials, and technology available [...]
Pedal the Cause 25% Discount Runs Through August 1
As you get ready for the weekend, just a reminder it’s not too late to sign up for the cycling event Pedal the Cause at a discount. Those who register before August 1 will receive 25% off. In addition, high school and college students are eligible for a special reduced fundraising commitment of only $100. [...]
New Proton Therapy System Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance
Since we first announced proton beam therapy would be coming to St. Louis and our Siteman Cancer Center almost six years ago today, we have received many phone calls asking when it would be ready. Today, an announcement from Mevion Medical Systems gives a clearer picture. In a news release today, they announced FDA 510(k) [...]
Former Ram Chris Draft Spreads Cancer Prevention Message to Siteman
As the Rams welcome newly drafted Louisiana State defensive tackle Michael Brockers to the fold today, we welcomed former Rams linebacker Chris Draft to our Siteman Cancer Center this morning. Draft visited with lung cancer expert Ramaswamy Govindan, MD to learn more about targeted therapies for cancers. It’s important to Draft as he started the Chris Draft [...]
Pedal the Cause Offers Early Bird Specials
October may be a few months away, but for those interested in participating in the third annual Pedal the Cause, organizers are offering “Early Bird” specials for those who register early. Participants who register for the cycling event before June 1 will receive 50% off their fundraising commitment and those who register before August 1 [...]
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