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
For Your Health: Watch your well-being during coronavirus distancing
Daily life has changed to an amazing degree in the last few weeks. As individuals and communities work to contain the spread of COVID-19, one major adjustment for most of us personally is that we now spend much more time at home. This form of physical distancing, or sheltering in place, limits contact between people, […]
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For Your Health: The bottom line on preventing colon cancer
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and while that may not be the first thing that pops to mind in this month of March Madness and the first days of spring, it’s worth paying attention to. Really. Colon cancer is the third most common cancer in men and women in the U.S. About 145,000 […]
Research
Fight against endometrial cancer boosted with new molecular road map
A new study that reveals the dozens of molecular changes that bring about endometrial cancer offers insight into how physicians might be able to better identify which patients will need aggressive treatment and why a common treatment is not effective for some patients. The study appears Feb. 13 in the journal Cell. Funded by the […]
Health & Wellness
For Your Health – The buzz on coffee and health
For something that so many people love, coffee has a bit of a bad reputation when it comes to health. Even among coffee drinkers themselves, surveys have found that a large majority believe their regular habit is, to some degree, unhealthy. And that perception is puzzling because good evidence actually shows the exact opposite. Studies […]
In the Media
Siteman Cancer Center director, benefactor named 2019 citizens of the year
Two people who shared the vision to build what is now Siteman Cancer Center have been recognized as citizens of the year. Timothy J. Eberlein, MD, Siteman’s director, and Alvin J. Siteman, the benefactor for whom the center is named, were recognized by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch after being selected by a committee of past recipients. The honor, typically given […]
Health & Wellness
For Your Health: Celebrate your 2019 accomplishments
It’s that time of year when social media feeds and news sites are filled with stories about New Year’s resolutions. And that’s fantastic. It’s great to look ahead and set personal health goals for the coming year – whether it’s getting more sleep, snacking less or taking the dog for more walks. At the same […]
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For Your Health: Getting help for seasonal affective disorder
For all its holidays and celebrations, winter can be a tough time for many people. The long nights and cold, gray days can knock us off our regular routines and just leave us feeling a bit down. And that’s to be expected from time to time. For some people, though, the changes in mood they […]
Health & Wellness
For Your Health: Please pass the turkey, stuffing and family health history
It’s that time of year. We’re moving quickly toward late autumn, with its falling leaves and longer nights. And that means one thing: Thanksgiving is right around the corner. It’s a holiday that brings family and friends together around a festive meal. Sure, it may not always go off without a hitch. Families aren’t perfect, […]
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For Your Health: Simple steps to lower breast cancer risk
For a disease as scary as breast cancer, one positive and very important message that deserves to be heard more often during Breast Cancer Awareness Month is that it’s a disease that can be prevented. Research shows that about half of all breast cancer cases could be avoided with healthy steps most women can take. […]
Health & Wellness
For Your Health: Help build a healthier community
When we think about improving our health, steps we can take as individuals probably come to mind first – things like: eating more fruits and vegetables, sitting less and seeing the doctor when we should. And, of course, these behaviors are really important for boosting our health and lowering the risk of many diseases. But […]