In the News Archive

A new report in the journal “Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention” says the use of indoor tanning beds increases the risk of melanoma two and four fold depending on the type of machine and the length of time a person tans.

More than 500 people gathered to raise over $1.6 million at the Barnes-Jewish Hospital Foundation’s “illumination10” gala on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at the Chase Park Plaza. All proceeds will benefit the Cancer Frontier Fund at the Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center.

The NBA’s All-Time Leading Scorer, Hall of Famer and cancer survivor Kareem Abdul-Jabbar took time during a trip to St. Louis to visit with cancer patients at the Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine.

In November, Debbie Brennan suffered a brain hemorrhage much like rocker Bret Michaels.

To help improve the availability of breast cancer screening, education and research in the St. Louis area, the Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine was awarded five grants from the St. Louis Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®.

A combination of medical expertise, technology and geography will converge as Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Children’s Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine launch in April a new “Fetal Care Center” for the care and management of high-risk mothers and births.

The St. Louis Cardinals and Sportservice will offer a limited edition Cardinals hat for the 2010 season with $10 dollars from sales of each hat going to the Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine for cancer research.

The NBA’s All-Time Leading Scorer and Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar will host the Barnes-Jewish Hospital Foundation’s “illumination10,” the annual gala benefiting the Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine, Saturday, May 15 at the Chase Park Plaza.

With a message of “Together, One Reason” the Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine and KSDK/NewsChannel 5 will join forces at the 2010 Komen St. Louis Race for the Cure, Saturday, June 12 in downtown St. Louis for what they hope will be St. Louis’ largest Race Team.

While Washington University physicians at Barnes-Jewish Hospital pioneered the first successful procedure to treat atrial fibrillation in the ‘80’s, they are on the forefront in treating the irregular heartbeat with two procedures.