Durham, N.C.-based Duke University Health System plans to establish a proton beam therapy center after receiving a $50 million gift from an anonymous donor.
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The Cancer Institute at Tampa (Fla.) General Hospital has opened a new outpatient Cellular-Immunotherapy Transplant Unit, enabling some CAR T-cell and bone marrow transplant patients to continue living at home during treatment.
Columbus-based OhioHealth unveiled plans to open a $226 million outpatient cancer center, with construction slated to begin in 2026.
A pair of studies suggest some patients with early-stage breast cancer may be able to safely avoid certain surgeries, adding to ongoing conversations about how aggressively to treat low-risk cancers.
About 40% of people will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime.1 Unfortunately, many diagnoses are made when cancer has progressed to an advanced stage2 — when treatment is often less effective and the cost of care is higher.3, 4
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The Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer has released recommendations for providers caring for transgender patients with cancer who may experience unique challenges in healthcare settings. Based on a review of available literature, the recommendations were published Dec. 9…
Boston-based Massachusetts General Hospital has received a $100 million gift from Herb Chambers, a local entrepreneur and philanthropist, to support the construction of a new facility that will house the Mass General Cancer Center upon completion.
Routine cervical cancer screening typically requires patients to receive Pap smears every three years. On Dec. 10, a national task force put forth a new screening recommendation for women 30 and older: HPV testing every five years with the option…
A team from New York City-based NYU Langone Health is among the first to treat a rare radiation treatment complication with a new robotic procedure.
To address the needs of older adult patients undergoing cancer surgery, the American College of Surgeons developed a Geriatric Surgery Verification program. Implementing the program's guidelines resulted in a 72% lower risk of increased postoperative care needs, according to a…