Oncology

Charlotte, N.C.-based Atrium Health tapped Ruben Mesa, MD, for director of the Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center in Winston-Salem and the Levine Cancer Institute in Charlotte, Winston-Salem Journal reported Dec. 13.

Here are 10 hospitals and health systems hiring oncology leaders:

Here are 23 oncology firsts in 2022:

Here are six recent cancer center openings and expansions:

A new immunotherapy treatment for advanced melanoma had a reduction in disease progression in 50 percent of participants and complete remission in 20 percent, making it one of the most effective treatments to date, NBC News reported Dec. 7.

Northern Light Cancer Center in Brewer, Maine, is no longer accepting some oncology referrals due to staff shortages, radio station Q106.5 reported Dec. 7.

Detroit-based Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute appointed Regina Doxtader as vice president and chief financial officer.

Men with prostate cancer are at increased risk of mental distress and suicide, but their oncologists can help, MedPageToday reported Dec. 6.

Here are five oncologists starting new roles since Nov. 23:

Here are five hospitals and health systems hiring oncologists: