News

2015 Oct 22

New insights into telomeres may have implications for cancer therapy

A team led by Neal Lue has discovered vulnerabilities in the ALT pathway that investigators might be able to harness for new targeted cancer therapies. Read more

2015 Oct 22

3-D organoids allow tests of lymphoma treatments

Leandro Cerchetti, Ari Melnick and Ithaca collaborators have created a revolutionary new model to study lymphoma. Read more

2015 Oct 22

Cantley team uncovers vulnerability that can be exploited to kill lung cancer cells

The Cantley lab has gained insight into how alterations in a key metabolic pathway drive non-small cell lung cancers and lead to poor prognosis in its patients. Read more

2015 Oct 22

Skinny Fat

Many normal-sized men and women have hidden inflamed fat just like obese individuals, which can potentially alter the risk of cancer or its progression, according to new studies by Andrew Dannenberg, M.D., and colleagues. Read more

2015 Oct 21

Novel agents improve MCL care, tumor profiling key to further advances

John Leonard presented his approach to the management and advances in treatment of mantle cell lymphoma at the inaugural ASH Meeting on Hematologic Malignancies. Read more

2015 Oct 21

A guide for the health care system

Gail Roboz, M.D., appeared on Good Morning America to discuss how patients can make sure they are getting the best care. Read more

2015 Oct 20

A discussion about treatments for CLL/SLL

Richard Furman, M.D., discusses advances in treatments for chronic lymphocytic leukemia Read more

2015 Oct 20

New guidelines for breast cancer screening

Rache Simmons, M.D., appeared on Fox 5 to discuss new mammogram recommendations. Read more

2015 Oct 20

Varmus honored by Research!America

Harold Varmus, M.D., is among several scientists honored as part of Research!America's 20th annual Advocacy Awards Read more

2015 Oct 19

New scientific director at Richard T. Silver, M.D. Myeloproliferative Neoplasm Center

Joseph Scandura, M.D., Ph.D., has been named Scientific Director of the Richard T. Silver, M.D. Myeloproliferative Neoplasm Center Read more

2015 Oct 17

Bevacizumab + FOLFOXIRI effective against unresectable CRC metastases

Joseph Ruggiero, M.D., comments on a study about treatment strategies for patients with liver-only metastatic colon cancer. Read more

2015 Oct 15

HPV Vaccination: Three doses may not be needed

Kevin Holcomb, M.D., comments on recent research into efficacy and dosing of the HPV vaccine. Read more

2015 Oct 15

PET/CT imaging to determine remission in multiple myeloma patients

Tomer Mark, M.D., comments on recent research into the role of PET/CT imaging in multiple myeloma. Read more

2015 Oct 13

Small achievements, remaining challenges in the CT market

Bradley Pua, M.D., comments on lung cancer screening reimbursements. Read more

2015 Oct 08

Better treatment seen for stomach cancer

Manish Shah, M.D. reports on the promising results of a phase II study into a new combination of chemotherapy for metastatic gastric cancer. Read more

2015 Oct 07

Discussing life expectancy gives advanced cancer patients realistic view

When doctors discuss prognosis with advanced cancer patients, those patients have more realistic views of their life expectancy and don’t seem to experience a decrease in emotional wellbeing, according to Holly Prigerson. Read more