Feb 20, 2017
Penn State Cancer Institute has appointed Jeffrey M. Peters, distinguished professor of molecular toxicology and carcinogenesis in the College of Agricultural Sciences and the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences at Penn State, as its new deputy director.
Feb 15, 2017
The PA Breast Cancer Coalition honored Nancy Lill, assistant professor of pharmacology at Penn State Cancer Institute, with a $50,000 grant to take the next steps with her research into triple-negative breast cancer.
Feb 9, 2017
A Penn State Cancer Institute expert says a new report on cancer disparities invites a deeper examination by local health care organizations about the work that needs to be done.
Feb 2, 2017
A new study shows cancer deaths are declining as a whole across the U.S. – but in some parts of the country, the opposite is true. We'll discuss how far we've come in the fight against cancer and look to the biggest challenges that lie ahead of us.
Jan 23, 2017
New details of the structure of the human papillomavirus (HPV) may lead to better vaccines and HPV anti-viral medications, according to research led by a Penn State College of Medicine researcher.
Jan 9, 2017
A new academic collaboration between Summit Health and Penn State College of Medicine could help address growing demand for care in Franklin County by providing new training opportunities for Penn State students in health professions.
Dec 22, 2016
New research suggests that women with stronger social connections while being treated for breast cancer may fare better than those who don't have that kind of support.
Dec 20, 2016
A group of ‘elves' recently donated more than 150 gifts to Penn State Health Children's Hospital, all in memory of a young girl who lost her battle with cancer.
Dec 16, 2016
Nearly 78,000 new primary brain tumors are expected to be diagnosed this year. There are more than 100 distinct types of primary brain and central nervous system tumors. What treatment options are available?
Dec 12, 2016
Music is often heard in the hallways and patient rooms of Hershey Medical Center. Clinical, evidence-based use of music at the bedside can help with the healing process, while environmental music brings joy and creates community. We talk with Jan Stouffer, Music Therapist and Claire de Boer, director of the Medical Center's Center Stage Arts in Health.
