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.
Clinical
Newly approved drug effective against lung cancer caused by genetic mutation
The new drug sotorasib reduces tumor size and shows promise in improving survival among patients with lung tumors caused by a specific DNA mutation, according to results of a global phase 2 clinical trial. The drug is designed to shut down the effects of the mutation, which is found in about 13% of patients with […]
Health & Wellness
For Your Health: Helping kids lay a foundation for lifelong health
Summer officially arrives this month, and it feels especially welcome. After a very long 16 months since the pandemic started, life is beginning to return to normal, as COVID-19 vaccination gains ground and rates of infections continue to drop. And while we still have a way to go before we can put the pandemic fully […]
Patient Resource, Prevention
Ask the Doctors: How to Check Yourself for Testicular Cancer
Testicular cancer is most common among men ages 15-35. In fact, it is the most common type of cancer for men in this age range. Men can play an important role in detecting testicular cancer through self-examination. Despite the ease and benefit of performing a self-exam, not many men know how to check for testicular […]
Health & Wellness
For Your Health: Lung cancer screening can save lives, and now more people can get it
Even with COVID-19 still dominating health news, stories about new lung cancer screening guidelines were able to break into recent headlines, and for good reason. Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in the U.S. — and the deadliest, killing more than 130,000 people each year. More people are now eligible for lung cancer […]
Health & Wellness
For Your Health: Welcome spring with healthier comfort foods
A bright spot for many of us last year was the opportunity to hone our cooking skills. This may have been more from necessity than any real desire to be the next José Andrés or Rachael Ray. Still, reluctantly or not, we’ve joined the ranks of our friends and family who already enjoyed cooking, and […]
In the Media
Promising role for whole genome sequencing in guiding blood cancer treatment
For certain blood cancers, such as acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), deciding whether patients need an aggressive treatment typically hinges on a set of lab tests to identify genetic changes. Some of these tests rely on technology that was invented more than 60 years ago and has been used clinically for the […]
Patient Resource, Prevention
Under 50? What you need to know about colon cancer risk and prevention
In recent years, doctors have noticed an unsettling trend: an increase in the number of people under the age of 50 who are being diagnosed with colon or rectal cancer. While this trend is alarming, there is good news: colon cancer can be prevented entirely or at least caught early, when it’s easier to treat. […]
Health & Wellness
For Your Health: Roll up our sleeves to fight COVID-19
We’re coming up on a full year since the pandemic began to drastically impact our lives, so it’s wonderful to be able to greet spring with a feeling of optimism about our fight against the coronavirus. We now have three very effective vaccines that have been found to prevent COVID-19. There are two 2-dose vaccines […]
Health & Wellness
For Your Health: Reduce heart disease and cancer risk at the same time
Even in parts of the country experiencing an early thaw, winter starts to feel a bit long come February, particularly during the ongoing pandemic. The days are still short. The temps are still low. And the trees are still mostly bare. Yet, even amidst all that, we can take heart. Not just because we’re about to crest […]
Health & Wellness
For Your Health: Seven Hacks for an Active Winter
Even with the excitement of kicking off a new year, winter can be tough for physical activity. The days are cold, the nights long. And that cozy spot on the couch seems to call your name. COVID-19 hasn’t helped. On top of other demands on our energy and time, we’ve had to modify our exercise […]