2016 Nov 19
Therapeutic Metabolic Targets in Brain Cancer
Howard Fine, M.D., discusses the importance of novel metabolic targets, such as IDH mutations, in the field of neuro-oncology. Read more
2016 Nov 18
Tracing Cancer’s Roots
Marcin Imielinski, M.D., Ph.D., and Dan Avi Landau, M.D., Ph.D, are using genomics to better understand—and combat—tumors. Read more
2016 Nov 17
Genetic screening for cancer prevention: Many choices
Steven Lipkin, M.D., Ph.D., reviews options for genetic screening in cancer prevention and its technical, legal and social considerations. Read more
2016 Nov 16
Volunteer makeup artists pamper patients during cancer treatment
Lipstick Angels, a non-profit that brings volunteer makeup artists into hospitals to treat them with facials, makeovers and massage treatments has started a program at NewYork-Presbyterian. Read more
2016 Nov 14
Remission without admission
An innovative clinical trial at Weill Cornell Medicine has helped Ralph Hills recover from an aggressive leukemia - without ever being admitted to the hospital. Read more
2016 Nov 11
Anticipated METRIC results could lead to first targeted agent approved in TNBC
Findings from a highly anticipated, randomized, phase II trial could possibly pave the path for the FDA approval of the first targeted therapy for patients with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), explains Linda T. Vahdat, M.D. Read more
2016 Nov 10
Innovative Online Community Offers Guidance to Patients With Pancreatic Cancer and Their Families
Allyson Ocean, M.D., discusses the impetus and mission of the online community she formed with pancreatic cancer patient Anne Glauber. Read more
2016 Nov 10
In the OR, it's as if she's my own child
Surgery by Drs Theodore Schwartz and Jeffrey Greenfield saved a toddler's vision - and life. Read more
2016 Nov 09
Daedalus fund supports innovative cancer research
Two cancer center members were among seven selected for the third round of the Daedalus Fund for Innovation awards. Read more
2016 Nov 09
Trumping Science?
Harold Varmus, M.D., suggests that President-elect Trump and his advisors receive a science “tutorial” before taking office. Read more
2016 Nov 08
Pancreas and colon tumors reprogram the liver, causing wasting and short-circuiting body's immune response
A team led by Doug Fearon, M.D., has traced cachexia to a molecular reprogramming of the liver induced by tumors, which also releases stress hormones that can prevent the immune system from responding. Read more
2016 Nov 08
Doctors should consider physiology of obese patients when designing cancer treatment
The metabolic state of patients influences their cancer risk, progression and response to treatment, warns researchers in the lab of Meyer director Lewis Cantley. Read more
2016 Nov 08
Breast cancer awards advance efforts to address metastasis and harness immune system
Two awards from the Department of Defense will help advance research into metastasis promoting protein Bcl-xL and immune response inhibiting adenosine. Read more
2016 Nov 05
Vitamin C kills tumor cells with hard-to-treat mutation
A new study echoes the findings of the Cantley Lab regarding the potential of Vitamin C as a cancer-killing therapy. Read more
2016 Nov 04
Nachman wins national mentorship award
Professor Emeritus Ralph Nachman, M.D., has won a 2016 Mentor Award from the American Society of Hematology for his commitment to training and mentoring early-career hematologists. Read more
2016 Nov 02
Why 121 years is too long to wait for gender parity in surgery
Heather Yeo, M.D., MPH, discusses the female surgeon experience and her growing role as an advocate. Read more
2016 Nov 02
National prostate biopsy and radical prostatectomy volumes decreased significantly following recommendation against PSA screening
A study by Jim Hu, M.D., and colleagues has found that the rate of prostate biopsies and radical prostatectomies decreased following a 2012 United States Preventative Task Force recommendation against prostate specific antigen (PSA) testing. Read more
2016 Nov 01
Shapeshifters in cancer
Feature about cancer resistance highlights the work of Himisha Beltran, M.D. Read more
2016 Nov 01
Pack-leading oncologist: Kristy Richards
Profile of Kristy Richards, M.D., Ph.D., and her work with lymphoma patients both canine and human. Read more
2016 Nov 01
Genomic Testing & Precision Medicine: Bigger Is Better
Olivier Elemento, Ph.D., and Mark Rubin, M.D., penned a guest piece in Oncology Times about genomics in oncology and the role of precision medicine Read more
