https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/Apps/News/rss/SchoolofMedicine/Medical-Oncology50 most recent storiesen-US8354e40e-03e6-44ba-83cd-56c156b5e5dchttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=school-of-medicine-announces-faculty-promotions-for-2026The West Virginia University School of Medicine recently announced the faculty promotions for 2026. A total of 91 faculty members from 31 departments across the School of Medicine's three campuses were awarded associate professor or professor status. See the full list of awarded faculty below:Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-05-21T11:01:42-04:0048499fec-cccf-4d8c-8d5b-d6d438b00f73https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-cancer-institute-first-inworld-to-treat-ultra-rare-leukemia-using-novel-subcutaneous-immuno_0A WVU Cancer Institute team has achieved a global medical first in a clinical trial examining the efficacy of subcutaneous blinatumomab in treating one of the rarest and most aggressive forms of leukemia.Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-02-24T11:39:45-05:00e7b55509-800e-44f8-b18b-46cd89803b69https://wvumedicine.org/news-feed/news-article/Connections/News/wvu-cancer-institute-first-in-the-world-to-treat-ultra-rare-leukemia-using-novel-subcutaneous-immunotherapy/somheal A WVU Cancer Institute team has achieved a global medical first in a clinical trial examining the efficacy of subcutaneous blinatumomab in treating one of the rarest and most aggressive forms of leukemia. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-02-18T15:01:42-05:00e304951b-b7ea-43ad-bbbe-91edb9653aadhttps://www.breastcancer.org/news/GLP-1s-research-SABCSGLP-1 medicines like Ozempic, Trulicity, Victoza, Mounjaro, Wegovy, and Zepbound have been called miracle drugs — not only for how effective they are for weight loss, but for the benefits they provide for people with diabetes, at risk of cardiovascular disease, and more.Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-01-26T09:52:16-05:00c7268e3e-4c46-40cb-822d-4f0175dddce5https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-cancer-institute-summer-undergraduate-research-program-now-accepting-applications-for-2026Applications are now being accepted for the West Virginia University Cancer Institute Summer Undergraduate Research Program, hosted May 18 – July 31.Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-01-13T09:18:06-05:000dfadd47-0a7c-4121-86c9-2c54feeb9dd4https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/patients-come-first-dr-hannah-hazard-jenkins-leads-cancer-care-expansion-throughout-west-virginia/article_decdccc2-6290-4fe2-8aff-d4d8b3118b1c.htmlFor nearly 20 years, Dr. Hannah Hazard-Jenkins has lent her expertise to the WVU Cancer Institute, and under her leadership, the organization's cancer care has spread throughout West Virginia.Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-10-14T09:39:23-04:0014024feb-8cda-4893-852c-da411d5c6673https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/08/health/lung-cancer-screening-appalachia.html?unlocked_article_code=1.U08.xXSw.qA_tOAcdiinbbreastcancercancerlucaslungcancerscreeningLung cancer is the deadliest type of cancer in the United States, claiming about 125,000 lives each year — more than breast, colorectal and cervical cancers combined. Though lung cancer screening by CT scan can be lifesaving and insurers are required to cover it, the test is a little-known option. Less than 20 percent of eligible people get screened, compared with the 70 to 80 percent who get mammograms, colonoscopies and Pap smears, federal data shows.Wed, 09 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-07-15T09:48:16-04:006ca25b86-63ef-4a29-99b6-00c24654b9e3https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-cancer-institute-forms-scientific-leadership-team-to-advance-nci-designation-goalsHannah Hazard-Jenkins, M.D., executive chair and director of the West Virginia University Cancer Institute, recently appointed several members to the Institute's scientific leadership team to continue to strengthen and align an ecosystem that encompasses clinical care, education and research.Thu, 03 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-07-07T09:13:54-04:002b75d0fb-3409-4180-a3e9-542899c8e416https://www.wvnews.com/wvumedicine/50k-gift-provides-financial-support-for-gynecologic-cancer-patients-at-the-wvu-cancer-institute/article_1436f4be-33d5-4ed9-9a84-a004f8337cb3.htmlAn anonymous donor's recent $50,000 gift established the Gynecologic Cancer Support Fund to provide short-term financial assistance for gynecologic cancer patients to cover treatment-related costs and programmatic support to enhance the quality of care.Mon, 02 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-06-06T12:12:49-04:0082a2ead2-e732-4bd1-8b10-626b0ea1d326https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-cancer-institute-leader-participates-in-forbeck-forumAshkan Emadi, MD, PhD, a nationally recognized physician-scientist and chair of the Department of Medical Oncology at the WVU School of Medicine and WVU Cancer Institute physician-in-chief, recently participated in the Forbeck Forum—an exclusive gathering of top investigators focused on mitochondrial stress and its role in cancer.Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-04-14T11:56:13-04:00cd3bb43c-6025-4c4b-becc-fffccebc3803https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=2025-delynn-lecture-announced-for-marchsomdiscoverJoin the WVU Cancer Institute in welcoming Carma Bylund, Ph.D., to the Institute Tuesday, March 11, for the 2025 Laurence S. and Jean J. DeLynn Lectureship.Wed, 05 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -05002025-02-14T09:37:17-05:00afe0b814-3bbb-455c-956a-8676de9393c8https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-medicine-and-wvu-cancer-institute-showcase-blood-cancer-research-at-american-society-oThe West Virginia University School of Medicine and WVU Cancer Institute's blood cancer research will be highlighted at the American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting, Dec. 7 – 10 in San Diego.Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -05002024-12-02T09:43:32-05:0042dcd397-08f8-4726-bb5a-03a422d5d881https://wvumedicine.org/news-feed/news-article/WVU-Medicine/Front-Page/groundbreaking-study-co-authored-by-wvu-cancer-institute-physician-could-lead-to-better-treatment-for-acute-myeloid-leukemia/somdiscoverA study that could significantly alter the treatment landscape for patients with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) was published in the Oct. 22 issue of Blood, the top-cited journal in the field of hematology.Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -05002024-11-26T12:20:53-05:00294e9fe9-e679-4055-827e-5b3bd6ddc08chttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=celebrating-dr-miklos-auber-s-35-years-of-service-towvu-cancer-instituteFor more than three decades, Miklos Auber, MD has been a cornerstone of the WVU Cancer Institute, making a lasting impact on the field of oncology and the lives of countless patients. As he marks 35 years of service, the Institute celebrates his dedication, compassion, and remarkable career that has spanned continents and generations.Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -05002024-11-05T10:22:05-05:00f81833df-6caf-484c-a857-3b98def6f297https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=emadi-to-be-honored-during-investiture-ceremonysomenagaeThe West Virginia University Health Sciences family is invited to join the School of Medicine in honoring Ashkan Emadi, M.D., Ph. D., as the Alexander Bland Osborn Endowed Chair and Distinguished Professor of Medical Oncology.Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-11-04T08:59:15-05:000c2afd69-589b-433c-b63e-ba49fe3ae1cfhttps://www.wvuf.org/news-publications/news/2024/10/08/wvu-cancer-institute-supporters-raise-more-than-140-000-for-bonnie-s-bus-at-pink-partyFriends of the WVU Cancer Institute raised nearly $141,000 at the annual Pink Party for Bonnie's Bus, the mobile mammography unit that provides lifesaving breast cancer screening to patients in all 55 West Virginia counties.Tue, 08 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-10-15T08:25:06-04:001e2d1415-8309-4a05-9800-b9524e0f7829https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2024/09/11/wvu-researchers-looking-for-way-to-inhibit-enzyme-that-feeds-pancreatic-cancersomdiscoverWest Virginia University scientists are building on their research to alter the immune system by inhibiting a certain enzyme responsible for the progression of pancreatic cancer, one of the most challenging cancers to manage.Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-09-23T15:34:21-04:00ee613eee-61fd-4688-940a-6aebfe25765fhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-medicine-physical-therapy-program-receives-oncology-residency-accreditation-first-resisomeducateThe Division of Physical Therapy at the WVU School of Medicine has been granted accreditation for its oncology residency by the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education, making it one of only eight accredited oncologic physical therapy residency programs in the nation. Mon, 12 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-08-26T14:29:33-04:0007603ad0-b5fd-456c-9f46-d346b0bfec7dhttps://wvumedicine.org/news-feed/news-article/WVU-Medicine/Cancer-Institute/wvu-cancer-institute-to-open-outpatient-clinic-for-geriatric-cancer-patients/When a patient is diagnosed with cancer, the primary focus of medical care becomes the cancer itself, with other conditions taking the back seat. However, older adults can have chronic medical problems and other physical, cognitive, and social needs that cannot be overlooked. Fri, 26 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-07-30T09:22:32-04:00912d4f0c-5241-41ae-8f29-4facda04046bhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=seven-investigators-selected-for-wvctsi-research-scholar-programsomempowerThe West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute (WVCTSI) has named seven faculty for the 2024-2026 Research Scholar Program.Thu, 25 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-08-15T12:59:13-04:002404a4c3-0da6-475a-b7a8-af408631a605https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=inaugural-golf-classic-raises-over-54k-to-aid-wvu-cancer-institute-patientssomempowerThe inaugural WVU Cancer Institute Golf Classic raised more than $54,000 to benefit patients battling blood cancer.Mon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-06-20T11:48:00-04:00dce0f86f-6e69-4641-badd-1e7dd76844d8https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=faculty-invited-to-attend-2024-great-lakes-breast-cancer-research-symposiumsomenageThe sixth Great Lakes Breast Cancer Research Symposium will focus on basic, translational, clinical and population research discussing the biological mechanisms, diagnostics and prevention of breast cancer.Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-05-07T09:32:10-04:0099d8c8d7-c7a8-44a7-a2cc-8ea3455535e4https://www.wvuf.org/news-publications/news/2024/05/02/wvu-cancer-institute-honors-brights-for-nearly-40-years-of-generositysomenagaeBack in 1985, dedicated WVU Cancer Institute supporters William and Patricia Bright recall sitting with late U.S. Sen. Jennings Randolph and enjoying the company of celebrity chef Jeremiah Tower at the inaugural Spring Gala. Nearly four decades later, the Summersville couple is being recognized for their generous philanthropic contributions to the WVU Cancer Institute, West Virginia University and the Mountain State with the Winged Victory Award, a special honor bestowed each year at the Spring Gala.Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-05-16T13:19:07-04:00f1000e47-6183-442a-9fb2-1e0de7b44332https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-dentistry-provides-oral-cancer-awareness-at-community-health-fairWhen it comes to care and treatment, West Virginia University School of Dentistry and its accompanying WVU Dental clinics are committed to improving the oral health of West Virginians one patient at a time.Thu, 26 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04002024-11-01T10:12:25-04:00