Tom Wilemon Archive — Page 5 of 40

Eunyoung Choi, PhD
April 21, 2025

Eunyoung Choi receives American Gastroenterological Association award 

Choi was honored for her work defining key oncogenes critical to gastric carcinogenesis, and for identifying potential drug candidates to target gastric precancerous stem cells.

By Tom Wilemon
Pelayo Correa, MD
April 18, 2025

Pelayo Correa and John Kuriyan named fellows of the AACR Academy

Fellows of the AACR Academy constitute a global brain trust of leading experts in cancer science and medicine.

By Tom Wilemon
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April 10, 2025

Study provides guidance on immunotherapy-related, chronic skin reactions 

Researchers recommended long-term follow-up for patients by dermatologists familiar with cirAEs and consideration of corticosteroid-sparing treatment options.

By Tom Wilemon
Graphic titled “Virtual voyages from an infusion chair,” showing two framed photos: a group of five staff members, one holding a VR headset, and a person seated in an infusion chair wearing the headset while accompanied by a staff member. Captions identify the pictured staff by name.
March 11, 2025

Virtual reality eases pain, stress for chemotherapy patients: study

The patients exhibited lower heart rates, reported high satisfaction with virtual reality and experienced no feelings of cybersickness.

By Tom Wilemon
Two elderly patients’ hands rest together on white hospital bedding; partial printed text is visible on the sheet but is not fully legible.
February 21, 2025

Study shows end-of-life cancer care lacking for Medicare patients 

The study involved patients of diverse ethnic backgrounds age 66 or older who died from breast, prostate, pancreatic or lung cancers.  

By Tom Wilemon
Stylized blue digital illustration of the human torso and intestines, with a bright red highlight in the lower right abdomen indicating the appendix area; interconnected glowing lines and points overlay the figure.
February 20, 2025

Experts publish action plan to address appendiceal cancer enigmas

They have identified key research priority areas to deliver a fundamental understanding of appendiceal tumors and to improve treatments and outcomes for patients.

By Tom Wilemon