For Your Health: Making friends with your bathroom scale
It can feel like a real victory when we discover those little tricks that make daily life a bit easier. Whether it’s a quicker way to finish chores or a simple dish that tastes like…
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Andriole elected to prestigious medical academy
Gerald L. Andriole, MD, a Washington University surgeon at Siteman Cancer Center, has been elected to the American College of Surgeons Academy of Master Surgeon Educators. Launched in 2017, the academy recognizes surgeon educators poised…
Better together: Mitochondrial fusion supports cell division
Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell. And for mitochondria, much like for double-header engines stacked together in a steam train, working in multiples has its benefits. New research from Washington University in St. Louis…
Fields named chief of Section of Surgical Oncology
Ryan C. Fields, MD, a noted cancer surgeon and researcher, has been named chief of the Section of Surgical Oncology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Fields, who joined the faculty in…
Siteman Cancer Center celebrates future location at Memorial Hospital East
Siteman Cancer Center, the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in the region, celebrated Feb. 22 the start of construction of its newest facility, at Memorial Hospital East in Shiloh, Ill. Washington University Physicians…
For Your Health: Many unaware of key steps to lower cancer risk
For a long time, cancer has topped the list of many people’s health fears, surpassing stroke, heart disease and other conditions. While cancer is a frightening disease, knowing you can reduce your risk is welcome…
The warrior within: Immune-based therapies are becoming a reality for cancer care
A few short decades ago, cancer treatment consisted mainly of three pillars: surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. Although each has earned its place as a valuable option, more precise alternatives have long been the oncologist’s dream….
New study shows sitting, watching TV linked to colorectal cancer risk before age 50
A new study in JNCI Cancer Spectrum has identified a connection between prolonged time spent sitting while watching TV and increased risk of colorectal cancer for younger Americans. Young-onset colorectal cancer, diagnosed under age 50,…
Drug target identified for chemotherapy-resistant ovarian, breast cancer
People who inherit a faulty copy of the so-called “breast cancer genes” BRCA1 and BRCA2 are at high risk of cancer. About 10 percent of breast cancer cases and 15 percent of ovarian cancers can be traced back to…
Cote named head of pathology and immunology
Richard J. Cote, MD, an innovative physician-scientist and entrepreneur specializing in cancer, has been named head of the Department of Pathology and Immunology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He will take the reins…