Siteman Cancer Center

09/30/2025

As we close out Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, now’s a great time to remember that screening saves men’s lives!

About 1 in 8 will be diagnosed during his lifetime. And screening can help find prostate cancer earlier when it’s more treatable.

Should you or a loved one get screened? If so, when — and where?

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Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the U.S., with about 1 man in 8 being diagnosed during his lifetime. Screening can help find prostate cancer earlier when it’s more treatable. Early detection through screening generally means an excellent prognosis, so it’s important to take s...

09/27/2025

“Choosing mocktails can be a fun and healthy alternative that allows you to enjoy flavorful and creative drinks without the downsides of alcohol.”

- Yin Cao, ScD, MPH
WashU Medicine researcher at Siteman Cancer Center

Next month begins the headlong dive into the holiday season, which for many people means more gatherings, more food and more drinks. So there’s no better time than now to

09/26/2025

For Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month, we’re revisiting this informative discussion about the two blood-cell cancers: their similarities and differences, and the evolution of treatments.

Our featured experts are WashU Medicine physicians Maria Thomas, MD, PhD, and Neha Mehta-Shah, MD, who were guests during the first season of our podcast, “This Is Cancer.”

Listen here: https://siteman.wustl.edu/podcast/bonus-episode-differentiating-leukemia-and-lymphoma/

09/24/2025

Jenna was diagnosed with lymphoma at age 15. Her story reads like a novel — and includes heartbreak, courage, and unexpected joy.

Watch or listen to the NEW episode of “This is Cancer” to learn how she turned the page on pediatric cancer — with a storybook ending. Available wherever you get your podcasts: https://youtu.be/5qOCQK7yXpA

09/23/2025

Siteman Cancer Center research members are leading the way in understanding the causes of cancer in young adults.

The Washington Post explores what we know — and what this research means for people in their 20s, 30s and 40s who are navigating health, dating, family, careers and more.

https://wapo.st/46Rg6EE (gift link)

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WashU Medicine

09/21/2025

What a weekend — thank you, Pedal the Cause!

Our hearts are full thanks to the thousands of riders, spinners, donors, sponsors, volunteers and others who gave their all to support WashU Medicine cancer research at Siteman Cancer Center and Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children's Hospital.

We can’t thank you enough! Together, we are building a world without cancer!

09/21/2025

09/20/2025

It's Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, and Women's Health reached out to WashU Medicine physician Premal Thaker, MD, to discuss signs to watch for.

They also talked with Saiama Waqar, MD, who specializes in lung cancer.

Read their recommendations:

Beyond the expected ones.

09/19/2025

09/18/2025

Three years ago, young Uriah and his family received devastating news: He was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, or ALL, a blood cancer that starts in the bone marrow and quickly spreads.

After multiple rounds of chemotherapy and other care at Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children's Hospital, the 8-year-old recently rang the bell signifying the end of his treatment! With his mom, Sara, and dad, Jesse, Uriah celebrated a return to better days.

Every year, nearly 15,000 children and adolescents are diagnosed with cancer in the U.S. For all of them, we recognize Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a time to honor patients and families affected by the disease and to celebrate advances in pediatric treatment and care.

09/13/2025

Many of us would do well to include more fish in our diets.

One way is to consume smaller species, such as anchovies and sardines, which are flavorful and packed with essential nutrients.

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Most Americans would do well to include more fish and less red meat in their diets. Seafood is teeming with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and those all-important omega-3 fatty acids. But

09/12/2025

WashU Medicine researchers at Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children's Hospital may have discovered a new route to treating the most common type of brain tumor in children.

Now, an interdisciplinary team of researchers at WashU Medicine has uncovered how glutamate regulates pediatric brain tumor growth.