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
2015 Oct 07
Will lab-grown organs cure cancer?
Howard Fine, M.D., appears on CNN's Pioneers series to discuss his work on brain cancer using cerebral organoids, or "mini brains." Read more
2015 Oct 07
Precision medicine in mantle cell lymphoma: Balancing logic with enthusiasm
John Leonard, M.D., discusses how he treats mantle cell lymphoma at a national conference on hematologic malignancies. Read more
2015 Oct 01
A precise approach
Precision medicine nets early results - with the promise of more to come Read more
2015 Oct 01
Lewis Cantley to receive 2015 AACI distinguished scientist award
The Association of American Cancer Institutes will present the AACI Distinguished Scientist Award to Meyer director Lewis Cantley. Read more
2015 Oct 01
Is the open mouth mightier than the needle?
Peter Martin, M.D. comments on a recent study about the use of ibrutinib in the treatment of mantle cell lymphoma. Read more
