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Siteman helps patient fight prostate and bladder cancer
St. Louis native Charles Watkins wasn’t feeling any different than normal when he went in for a regular checkup in October 2010, but the trip may have saved his life. During the visit, Watkins’ primary care physician discovered his prostate-specific antigen, or PSA, had jumped two points. Watkins, it was determined, had prostate cancer. His physician recommended [...]
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 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. [...]
Komen Race Recap: Thank You St. Louis
Thanks to so many of you who helped in the fight against breast cancer at Saturday’s Komen St. Louis Race for the Cure. While the overall event raised over $2.2 million and had over 50,000 participants, our Siteman Cancer Center, NewsChannel 5, St. Louis Rams team was one of the event’s largest with over [...]
Siteman Breast Cancer Survivor Featured in Today’s Komen/Post-Dispatch Section
The annual Komen St. Louis Race for the Cure is Saturday and we look forward to seeing around 3,500 people in our blue Siteman Cancer Center/NewsChannel 5/St. Louis Rams Team Georgia shirts on race day. To get people ready for the race, today’s St. Louis Post-Dispatch has a fantastic section with dozens of breast cancer [...]
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) [...]
Papa John's Donates Portion of Online Purchases to Siteman After CARDSWIN!
If you don’t have dinner plans tonight, we have a suggestion for you that also helps raise money in the fight against cancer. Since the Cardinals won last night’s game 4-3 against the Houston Astros, Papa John’s Pizza St. Louis will reward you with 40% off your online order today if you use the promotion code CARDSWIN [...]
Siteman Expert: PSA Recommendation Too Drastic
In an announcement yesterday from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, the government panel gave the prostate cancer screening test a “D recommendation” and advised against using it. It’s something experts at our Siteman Cancer Center feel is too drastic. In a news release from Washington University School of Medicine, urology chief Gerald Andriole, MD, says: “Routine [...]
Komen Race Dollars Help Programs in St. Louis and Siteman Cancer Center
It’s a common question many ask when they sign up for a charity event: “Where does the money go?” At the annual Komen St. Louis Race for the Cure®, of the net proceeds raised locally, up to 75% stays in St. Louis to help organizations provide breast cancer education, screening and treatment programs. For example, Komen dollars fund [...]
Siteman, NewsChannel 5, Rams Team Announced for Komen Race
The fight against breast cancer has made great strides in the past 15 years. Some of that, including here in the St. Louis area, can be attributed to the literal strides taken by people participating in the annual Komen St. Louis Race for the Cure®. Since 1999, the St. Louis Affiliate of the Susan G. [...]
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