Becker's Oncology

Five cancer centers are among the 92 organizations recognized by the American Medical Association through its 2026 Joy in Medicine program. The program honors healthcare organizations for efforts to “reduce burnout and improve the professional fulfillment physicians find in caring…

Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai has named Andrew Hendifar, MD, interim director of Cedars-Sinai Cancer.  Former interim director Robert Figlin, MD, was named associate dean of Cedars-Sinai Cancer Care, according to an Oct. 7 news release from the health system.  Dr. Hendifar…

Seattle-based Fred Hutch has named Jessie Minton as vice president and chief digital and information officer, effective Dec. 7.  Fred Hutch, which operates two cancer research centers and 10 clinics, announced the appointment in an Oct. 7 LinkedIn post. Fred…

Evanston, Ill.-based Endeavor Health has joined the Chicago Breast Cancer Research Consortium, established by the Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation. The consortium was founded in 2024 with University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center, Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center…

Of all 11 prospective payment system-exempt cancer hospitals, Buffalo, N.Y.-based Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and Houston-based University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center had the highest patient engagement rate — 94% — between Jan. 1, 2024, and Dec. 31,…