Oncology

Mayo Clinic's $200 million proton beam expansion plan was Becker's most-read oncology story in August. 

Globally, about one in five pediatric cancer patients who contracted COVID-19 had a severe or critical infection, according to a study published Aug. 26 in The Lancet Oncology. 

McLaren Flint (Mich.) Hospital has added four physicians to its medical team to provide gynecologic oncology services patients would otherwise have to travel to receive, The Flushing View reported Aug. 26.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham's O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center became the latest member to join Caris' Precision Oncology Alliance Aug. 26. 

Buffalo, N.Y.-based Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center hired a record 54 physicians, scientists and senior administrators over the past year. 

All full- and part-time staff at the American Cancer Society will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Nov. 1, the organization said Aug. 24. This comes one day after Pfizer received full FDA approval for its shot Aug.…

Adults younger than 50 who consume higher amounts of vitamin D may lower their risk for colorectal cancer, according to research recently published in Gastroenterology. 

These five oncologists joined new practices or received new appointments over the last few weeks. 

The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center in Lexington has created an integrated statewide cancer provider network to enhance collaboration with affiliates. 

Commercial insurers pay more for surgeries at National Cancer Institute-designated centers compared to community hospitals without differences in care utilization, according to findings recently published in JAMA Network Open.