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.
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 […]
Health & Wellness, Patient & Donor Stories, Patient Education 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 Education 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 […]
In the Media
Experts To Highlight Advances Against Gynecologic Cancers
Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer will feature findings from Washington University physicians Matthew Powell, MD, Lindsay Kuroki, MD, and others. Washington University clinicians and researchers at Siteman Cancer Center will highlight their work against gynecologic cancers at the Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer, March 14-17 in Seattle. Hosted by the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO), […]
Community Screenings & Events, In the Media
Siteman Cancer Center Launches Community Health Van To Boost Wellness in Bistate Region
The “Health on the Move” mobile unit will provide screening and other essential resources in St. Louis and 82 counties in Missouri and Illinois. Siteman Cancer Center, based at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, is unveiling a rolling resource to improve community health across the region. The 40-foot “Health […]
Patient & Donor Stories
Personalized Treatment: Kate’s Journey With Dr. Brian Van Tine
In May of 2023, Kate Johnson noticed a mass. Within a matter of months, Kate was diagnosed with Stage 4 Rhabdomyosarcoma, an aggressive soft tissue sarcoma that is extremely rare in adults. Together with the help of Siteman Cancer Center and her oncologist Dr. Brian Van Tine, Kate was able to approach her cancer journey […]
In the Media, Research
Vote for WashU research in STAT Madness contest
A breast cancer vaccine launched at Siteman Cancer Center is one of two Washington University research projects featured in this year’s STAT Madness, a bracket-style competition of academic research institutions. Vote for Washington University School of Medicine here. A free account is required. Round 1 voting continues until 3 a.m. Central time on March 10. […]
Health & Wellness, Patient Education Resource, Prevention
For Your Health: Healthy eating tips for National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month, prompting me to wonder how often this column focuses on the links between what we eat and our health and well-being. The short answer is: a lot. Over the years, it’s been fairly rare that we don’t address eating in one way or another. What we eat may play a […]