News & Breakthroughs at Siteman
Stay informed with the latest cancer news and breakthroughs from Siteman Cancer Center. Our news feed provides timely updates on research breakthroughs, clinical trials, and community events.
In the Media
Immunotherapy improves survival of patients with locally advanced head and neck cancer
Approved drug that revolutionized melanoma treatment may change the standard of care for yet another cancer type An international phase 3 clinical trial led by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center shows that patients with certain locally advanced head and neck cancers benefited from the addition of the […]
In the Media, Scientific Seminars & Meetings
WashU Medicine researchers to showcase findings at #AACR25
WashU Medicine faculty members affiliated with Siteman Cancer Center will present the latest in cancer research at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2025, April 25-30 in Chicago. The conference, one of the largest of its kind in the world, convenes physician-scientists and other clinicians, researchers, patients, advocates and others to share […]
In the Media, Prevention, Staff/Faculty Update
Hall recognized with Provost Impact Award
Honored for breast health outreach to high school students Lannis Hall, MD, MPH, a WashU Medicine associate professor of clinical radiation oncology and radiation oncologist at Siteman Cancer Center, has been honored with a 2025 Provost Impact Award by the WashU Confluence Collaborative. The award recognizes her work promoting breast health with young women in […]
In the Media, Patient Resource, Research
Q&A: Jennifer De Los Santos, MD, highlights head and neck cancer
April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, an opportunity to highlight a set of cancers that 60,000 Americans will be diagnosed with in 2025, according to the American Cancer Society. These cancers most commonly include those of the tongue; tonsils and throat behind the mouth; and gums, floor of the mouth and other parts […]
In the Media, Research
Study sheds light on how inherited cancer mutations drive tumor growth
Findings could help predict cancer risk over a person’s lifetime, develop prevention strategies Most cancer genome studies have focused on mutations in the tumor itself and how such gene variants allow a tumor to grow unchecked. A new study, led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, takes a deep dive […]
Research
Brain pathway links inflammation to loss of motivation, energy in advanced cancer
Study in mice shows motivation can be restored with targeted treatments The fatigue and lack of motivation that many cancer patients experience near the end of life have been seen as the unavoidable consequences of their declining physical health and extreme weight loss. But new research from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis […]
Educational, Health & Wellness, In the Media, Patient Resource
‘This is Cancer’ Season 4: New stories of hope and perseverance
Siteman launches a new season of the award-winning podcast Morgan hadn’t reached her 45th birthday, so she hadn’t received a screening colonoscopy for colorectal cancer. But when she noticed unusual signs at age 41, she did exactly what she should have and sought medical evaluation. Months of missteps turned into years of dismissive care, so […]
Health & Wellness, Patient Resource, Prevention
For Your Health: Spilling the beans on coffee and health
For the morning coffee drinkers out there, a recent study found there may be one more reason to enjoy that first cup of the day. In a study of over 40,000 people in a national health survey, researchers found that morning coffee drinkers had a lower risk of dying prematurely than non-coffee drinkers. And the […]
In the Media, Research, Scientific Seminars & Meetings
WashU experts to present at NCCN annual conference
NCCN 2025 Annual Conference will feature findings from Jessica Vanderlan, PhD; Laura Bierut, MD; and Saiama Waqar, MD. Washington University clinician-researchers at Siteman Cancer Center will highlight their work at the NCCN 2025 Annual Conference, March 28-30 in Orlando and virtually. Hosted by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, the conference convenes multidisciplinary expertise in the […]
In the Media, Research
WashU advances in STAT Madness
Two Washington University research projects – including a breast cancer vaccine launched at Siteman Cancer Center – have advanced to Round 2 of STAT Madness. The annual bracket-style contest highlights scientific and medical advances. Vote for Washington University School of Medicine research here. A free account is required. Round 2 voting continues until 3 a.m. Central […]