News & Breakthroughs at Siteman
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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 Education 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 […]
Health & Wellness
For Your Health: Jump-start your New Year
It’s safe to say many of us are excited about a new year. I know I am. 2020 has been strange and challenging, and while the pandemic will continue to affect us for a while, news of highly effective vaccines offers real hope that we may return to more normal times later in 2021. Traditionally, […]
Health & Wellness
For Your Health: Preparing for healthy holidays
The crisp fall days let us know that Thanksgiving is getting close. It’s a wonderful holiday for enjoying comforting food and connecting with family and friends. It’s also the first major holiday this season that will feel different because of the pandemic. With COVID-19 rates remaining high, it’s important to keep our families, our friends […]
Health & Wellness
For Your Health: Getting a flu shot is more important than ever
“It’s September, and I’ve already had my flu shot.” If you want to know how important it is to get the flu vaccine this year, that note from a friend last month may help. Each year, he puts off his flu shot as long as possible and sometimes even skips it, against good advice. But […]
Health & Wellness
For Your Health: Remember cancer screenings and other important health care
After a few months that felt like summer, we’re heading into a fall that will be different than most of us imagined. The coronavirus outbreak continues to impact our daily lives – and, unfortunately, will likely do so for a while. So, as we keep up our efforts to stay safe from COVID-19, it’s important […]
Health & Wellness
For Your Health: Continuing to stay socially connected while physically distanced
If you feel that time has been moving at a different pace during the coronavirus pandemic, it seems you’re not alone. A study published last month in the journal PLOS ONE found that most respondents to a questionnaire reported experiencing a distorted sense of time during lockdown. For some, days and weeks seemed to pass […]