News & Breakthroughs at Siteman
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In the Media News & Stories
In the Media, Research
Faster Aging in Younger Generations Linked To Rise in Early-Onset Cancer
Immune system aging linked to earlier lung cancer; fat tissue aging linked to earlier colorectal cancer Cancer is often considered a disease of aging. Older adults are at higher risk because they have had more time to accumulate cellular damage that can trigger tumor formation. But as cancer rates in younger adults rise, with each […]
In the Media, Prevention
Skin Cancer Risk Often Comes From Everyday Sun Exposure, Not Just Severe Burns
Routine outdoor work, driving, hobbies and missed spots like the scalp and ears can add up over time — so make sun protection a daily habit, not just during vacation. One of the most common themes I hear from patients with skin cancer is not a single dramatic sun exposure — it’s years of routine, […]
In the Media, Staff/Faculty Update
WashU Medicine Dermatologist Featured in HuffPost Story on Skin Cancer Risk
A new HuffPost story spotlights WashU Medicine dermatologist Aubriana McEvoy, MD, MS, FAAD, of Siteman Cancer Center, and the everyday habits that can quietly add up to skin cancer risk over time. The article, It’s Not Beach Days That Worry Skin Cancer Doctors — It’s These Everyday Activities, explores how routine sun exposure — not just major burns — can […]
In the Media, Research
Quick Optical Biopsy Could Be Early Detection Method for Endometrial Cancer
WashU researchers at Siteman Cancer Center combine optical coherence tomography and machine learning for rapid, accurate test Endometrial cancer is the most common gynecologic cancer, with more than 69,000 cases diagnosed in the U.S. in 2025 and increasing up to 3% annually. Diagnosis requires an often painful and invasive biopsy that carries a risk of […]
In the Media
Siteman Cancer Center at Memorial Hospital Shiloh Receives American Cancer Society National Partner Award
Recognition highlights efforts to reduce transportation barriers for patients Siteman Cancer Center at Memorial Hospital Shiloh has received the American Cancer Society National Partner Award for Road To Recovery® in recognition of the staff’s commitment to helping reduce transportation barriers for people facing cancer in St. Clair County, Ill., and the surrounding area. Cancer care needs are […]
In the Media, Research
Targeting Tumor Metabolism to Fight Cancer
Cancer cells are ravenous eaters. Gary Patti is trying to turn their hunger against them. By their nature, cancer cells have different nutritional needs than healthy cells. “Cancer cells have a distinct metabolism,” said Gary J. Patti, PhD, the Michael and Tana Powell Professor of Chemistry and a professor of genetics and medicine at WashU Medicine and a […]
Clinical, In the Media
Siteman Cancer Center Radiation Therapy Recognized for Excellence
Reaccreditation by the American Society for Radiation Oncology underscores Siteman’s enterprise-wide commitment to adult and pediatric patient-centered care The Department of Radiation Oncology at Siteman Cancer Center, based at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and WashU Medicine, has again been recognized as one of the best radiation oncology centers in the nation. The recognition comes from its reaccreditation by the American Society […]
In the Media, Staff/Faculty Update
Vij Named Inaugural Jeffrey S. and Prue H. Gershman Distinguished Professor
Renowned physician-scientist is national leader in research and treatment of blood cancers Ravi Vij, MD, MBA, who has dedicated his career to advancing treatments for blood cancers, has been installed as the inaugural Jeffrey S. and Prue H. Gershman Distinguished Professor in the John T. Milliken Department of Medicine at WashU Medicine. Vij, a professor of […]
Health & Wellness, In the Media, Patient Resource
For Your Health — Health and Wellness Tips for Cancer Survivors
Most of us have been touched by cancer in some way. Maybe we have friends or family who’ve been diagnosed, or maybe you’re one of the 18 million people in the U.S. living as a cancer survivor. Given cancer’s seriousness, its extent can certainly feel concerning, especially as the number of cancer survivors is expected […]
In the Media, Research
Siteman Cancer Center Shares the Latest in Medical Oncology, Screening Innovation and Translational Science at ASCO
WashU Medicine physician-scientists and others affiliated with Siteman will share findings from multi-institutional studies they lead and will present on health equity, mentorship and more at the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting. At the 2026 annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), WashU Medicine scientists and physician-researchers at Siteman Cancer Center will […]