Oncology

The Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center in Philadelphia, part of Jefferson Health, has named Andrew Aplin, PhD, as deputy director of scientific strategy.

The National Cancer Institute removed Axel Grothey, MD, from his position as co-chair of a steering committee May 27 after reports surfaced that the physician had inappropriate sexual relationships with mentees while working at Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic, Medscape reported…

In an era of infinite challenges and finite resources, health systems must employ a rigorous approach to strategic and facility planning. This is particularly true for oncology, where the pace of change and innovation is unprecedented.

An odor-based test developed by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania's medical school in Philadelphia identified cancer cells with up to 95 percent accuracy, according to findings set to be presented June 4 at the 2021 American Society of Clinical…

Biosimilars are FDA-approved medicines that are rigorously tested and subject to the same quality manufacturing standards as reference medicines.

A story about an influx of progressing cancer diagnoses that slipped through the cracks amid earlier stages of the pandemic was Becker's most-read oncology story in May. 

Healthcare in the US is often a double-edged sword. Recently, it’s gotten sharper at both ends. 

In an era of infinite challenges and finite resources, health systems must employ a rigorous approach to strategic and facility planning.

Saint Joseph Mount Sterling (Ky.), part of Lexington, Ky.-based CHI Saint Joseph Health, has partnered with Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center to provide access to specialized care for the region's cancer patients.

As many as 10 percent of insured cancer survivors delayed follow-up care in the previous 12 months due to costs such as deductibles or copays, according to a recent study published in Cancer Medicine.