Dec 21, 2020
The absence of a protein that works to prevent tumor formation may explain why some patients are resistant to a common cancer therapy, according to Penn State Cancer Institute and Penn State College of Medicine researchers.
Dec 7, 2020
White blood cells are part of many immune system responses in the human body. New research shows that a specific type of those cells may cause brain cancer tissues to die – but that’s not good news.
Dec 1, 2020
Cancer cases in adolescents and young adults have risen by 30% during the last four decades, with kidney cancer rising at the greatest rate, according to researchers at Penn State College of Medicine.
Nov 30, 2020
Penn State held its third annual Cancer Research Day conference Oct. 31, 2020, via Zoom.
Nov 23, 2020
Researchers from Penn State College of Medicine are participating in a $10 million project to better understand why males and females have different survival rates with a common and deadly type of brain cancer.
Nov 22, 2020
In response to an increase in patients with COVID-19 across the health system, Penn State Health has revised its patient visitation guidelines.
Nov 17, 2020
Cannabidiol (CBD) oils are equally or less effective at inhibiting the growth of certain cancer cells compared to pure CBD, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers.
Oct 19, 2020
J. David Brensinger has always been the type of person to reach out and help others. Now, a planned gift in memory of his wife, Glenna, will help cancer patients for generations to come.
Oct 13, 2020
Pediatrician Dr. Melissa Tribuzio dances with the 7-year-olds and pokes fun at the teenager’s eye rolls – all to put patients at ease. Gestures like these make Penn State Health a national leader in patient loyalty.
Sep 29, 2020
Dr. Mitchell Machtay has joined Penn State Cancer Institute as associate director for clinical research.
