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.
Health & Wellness, Patient Resource
For Your Health – A simple, healthy boost to winter comfort foods
Educational, Patient Resource
Is a Nerve-Sparing Prostatectomy the Best Surgery for My Prostate Cancer?
No one ever wants to hear that they have cancer. The word brings many fears and questions to mind. Yet, when a man is diagnosed with prostate cancer, there are many treatment options available to him, treatments that expand beyond prostatectomy, a surgery performed on the prostate. Is prostate cancer common? Each year more than […]
Research
Medicare approves whole-genome test for blood cancers
Developed at Washington University, ChromoSeq offers a complete picture of genetic errors that guides precision medicine approaches to treatment A new test for two blood cancers – developed by a team at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis – is the first whole-genome sequencing test for cancer to be approved for reimbursement by […]
In the Media, Research
Device for noninvasive brain biopsies via blood draw moves closer to market approval
A device aimed at enabling neurosurgeons and other physicians to perform noninvasive blood-based biopsies in adults with brain tumors has received Food and Drug Administration (FDA) “Breakthrough Device” designation. The device includes technology from Washington University in St. Louis and developed by Cordance Medical Inc., a medical device company in Mountain View, Calif. The designation […]
Health & Wellness, Patient Resource
For Your Health: Warming up to cold-weather activities
Maybe it’ll be this week. Maybe next, or the week after. But before long, the weather’s going to make its shift to the consistently colder days of fall and winter. While that change certainly brings a lot to look forward to on the calendar, it can also bring extra challenges when it comes to keeping […]
Health & Wellness, Patient Resource
For Your Health: Score big with a healthier approach to game day snacks
This time of year, many sports are calling for our attention. From college and pro football to postseason baseball and school soccer, it’s likely a lot of us will spend hours watching a game or match – whether in person or on TV. And almost as important as watching the game is having snacks on […]
In the Media
Comprehensive Head & Neck Tumor Center established at Siteman Cancer Center
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Barnes-Jewish Hospital, a member of BJC HealthCare, have established a comprehensive Head & Neck Tumor Center, a collaborative, multispecialty practice of Washington University physicians and researchers whose mission is to provide cutting-edge care for patients with head and neck cancers as well as benign tumors and […]
Health & Wellness, Patient Resource
For Your Health – Not Just Pink: Key cancer screenings for men and women
As we begin our annual move toward fall and more normal routines of work, school and family, it can be a great time to make sure that all of us are up to date with our recommended cancer screening tests. There’s probably no better reminder of this than the upcoming Breast Cancer Awareness Month in […]
Health & Wellness, Patient Resource
For Your Health: The A to Zzzzz of healthy sleep
It’s that time of year when it can be pretty easy to lose a couple hours of good sleep. Even if we’re usually pretty good about keeping up with our regular bedtime routines, there can be a lot going on that can get in the way. Evening trips to the park or a late summer […]
Health & Wellness
For Your Health: Healthy ways to stay hydrated this summer
Summer can be a thirsty time, and a cold drink on a hot day is one of the real pleasures of the season. When it comes to healthy ways to stay hydrated this summer – or any other time of year – not all drinks are the same, and it can make a real difference […]