2016 Jun 06
FDA approves drug combo for kidney cancer
Ana Molina, M.D., comments on a new treatment for kidney cancer. Read more
2016 Jun 06
Sharing our collective wisdom at ASCO16
A variety of Meyer Cancer Center research and clinical results were showcased at the ASCO Annual Meeting in Chicago Read more
2016 Jun 06
Innovative immunotherapy more effective in treating an aggressive lymphoma than chemotherapy
A drug that recruits immune cells to fight an aggressive form of lymphoma that disproportionately affects minorities in the United States appears to be more effective than chemotherapy, according to Adrienne Phillips, M.D. Read more
2016 Jun 06
Biomarker confirms efficacy of early drug switch for prostate cancer patients
Metastatic prostate cancer patients respond better to treatment when they switch to different drugs in the absence of an optimal initial response, according to Scott Tagawa, M.D. and Paraskevi Giannakakou, Ph.D. Read more
2016 Jun 05
Young neurosurgeon embraces new technologies to save lives
Profile of Rohan Ramakrishna, M.D., and some of the novel methods he is using to tackle brain tumors. Read more
2016 Jun 05
CASTOR combination is promising treatment for multiple myeloma
Ruben Niesvizky, M.D., comments on a study that tested a new drug combination (daratumumab+bortezomib+dexamethasone) to treat multiple myeloma Read more
2016 Jun 04
Ongoing study assesses effectiveness of BBI-608
Manish Shah, M.D., gives an update on the progress of the BRIGHTER trial to assess a new drug for advanced gastric cancer. Read more
2016 Jun 04
The messenger matters: Oncologists help patients with advanced cancer better understand their illness
Discussing re-staging scan results with oncologists—rather than other care-team members—may lead to a better understanding of late- or end-stage disease in patients with advanced cancers. Read more
2016 Jun 03
Addition of capecitabine to adjuvant chemotherapy extends survival in pancreatic cancer
Allyson Ocean, M.D., comments on a new drug combination for pancreatic cancer patients. Read more
2016 Jun 03
Cantley named as 'Giant of Cancer Care' finalist
Lewis Cantley, Ph.D., has been recognized by OncLive as a finalist for the 'Giants of Cancer Care' award. Read more
2016 Jun 03
How molecular testing guides treatment in AML
Gail Roboz, M.D., discusses the use of molecular genetics to guide leukemia treatment. Read more
2016 Jun 02
Varmus joins International Biomedical Research Alliance Board
Harold Varmus, M.D., joins international effort to promote the careers of young scientists. Read more
2016 Jun 02
Computational method uncovers new potential therapeutic option for difficult-to-treat subtype of prostate cancer
The steroid dexamethasone could potentially deter the growth of a prostate cancer subtype that was previously thought to be difficult to treat with medications, according to research by David Rickman and Olivier Elemento. Read more
2016 Jun 01
How Philanthropic Support is Driving Groundbreaking Cancer Research
Dr. Cantley discusses the importance of philanthropy in supporting the cancer center Read more
2016 Jun 01
Changing the Cancer Conversation
Ruben Niesvizky, M.D, is featured in Delta's Sky magazine as part of an in-depth article on cancer research Read more
2016 Jun 01
Systems Biology Digs Deep, Aims High
Olivier Elemento, Ph.D., discusses how a systems biology approach benefits cancer research and treatment. Read more
2016 May 31
SPOP Mutations in Prostate Cancer
Christopher E. Barbieri, M.D., Ph.D., discusses the implications of SPOP mutations in patients with prostate cancer. Read more
2016 May 31
IMMU-132 in patients with urothelial carcinoma
Scott T. Tagawa, M.D., M.S., discusses the antibody-drug conjugate IMMU-132 for the treatment of patients with metastatic platinum-resistant urothelial cancer. Read more
2016 May 31
New scalp cooling system prevents hair loss from chemotherapy
Video segment features oncologist Tessa Cigler, M.D., and breast cancer patient Carolyn Dempsey. Read more
2016 May 26
Ackman dangles meeting with ‘Hamilton’ star for rapper scientist
Christopher Mason, Ph.D. recently rapped while receiving his Pershing Square Sohn Prize. Read more
