Oncology

Fred Hutchinson and three other cancer centers are creating a comprehensive AI model without compromising patient confidentiality.

A topical immunotherapy drug can effectively eliminate precancerous spots, preventing squamous cell carcinoma occurrence, according to a study published Jan. 2 in the Journal of Clinical Investigation. 

Boston-based Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has launched the Center for RAS Therapeutics, aiming to study and develop drug therapies for RAS-driven cancers.

The Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Van Andel Institute has developed a new free and publicly available resource for identifying and classifying cancer subtypes.

Cancer screening declined 39% globally during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published Jan. 2 in Nature. 

Cleveland Clinic submitted plans to the city for approval of a $200 million Fairview Hospital expansion project, including the addition of a new, nearly 170,000-square-foot cancer center, according to a Dec. 12 News 5 Cleveland report. 

Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Health Network has transitioned radiation therapy services out of the Greensburg, Pa.-based AHN Cancer Institute—Hempfield. 

What remains after the passing of former President Jimmy Carter encompasses more than politics and humanitarianism, it also includes cancer care, according to a Dec. 29 NBC News report. 

As public scrutiny of the health insurance industry continues to mount, another group has emerged among those who claim they have been harmed by insurance company practices. 

On Dec. 10, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force published updated cervical cancer screening recommendations, including guidance that would allow for patients to use self-collection, as opposed to a pelvic exam, for human papillomavirus testing at their physician's office.