Oncology

Cancer has become the leading cause of death for Latinos in the U.S., with almost 150,000 new diagnoses every year. At the same time, Latinos have lower cancer screening rates and less representation in cancer research and cancer clinical trials…

The latest issue of JCO Oncology Practice, an American Society of Clinical Oncology journal, is entirely devoted to the topic of "financial toxicity." 

From inaugural chiefs to service line vice presidents, here are 65 recent oncology moves from U.S. hospitals and cancer centers: Note: This list is updated periodically and is not exhaustive.

AI-powered, knowledge-based planning models can automate acceptable radiation care plans, saving physicians time and accelerating workflows, according to a study published Oct. 30 in Radiation & Oncology. 

David Chung, MD, PhD, is one of Northwell Health's newest subspecialists in cancer care.

UChicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center has appointed Mitchell Posner, MD, as chief clinical officer. He will also serve as CCO for the health system's cancer service line.

Oncologists are praising the surgeon general's recommendation to add cancer-risk warning labels to alcohol.

Stanford (Calif.) Medicine researchers have trained an AI model to analyze medical imaging data alongside pathology reports to accurately predict cancer prognoses and outcomes, according to a study published Jan. 8 in Nature. 

The rate of cancer death in children has dropped sixfold since 1950, Our World in Data reported Jan. 8.

When physician Claire Raab, MD, sat down to read the latest cancer catchment data from Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia, she was floored.