Nov 17, 2021
It’s well known that smoking causes lung cancer. But a new study suggests you can lower―or even erase―the risk of dying from lung cancer associated with continuous smoking if you quit when you’re young.
Nov 9, 2021
Penn State Cancer Research Day aimed to highlight the research of Cancer Institute trainees from all disciplines, provide information about careers in cancer research and build a PSCI trainee community across Penn State.
Nov 4, 2021
Charles Millard, co-founder of Four Diamonds, died this morning (Nov. 4) in Washington state of a brain injury resulting from a fall he suffered hours earlier.
Oct 25, 2021
A College of Medicine researcher has joined a project aiming to develop a biomaterial that can be used to simulate the response of pediatric brain cancers to different treatment approaches.
African American men are at the highest risk for both developing and dying from prostate cancer. It is essential that this population take preventative measures and seek appropriate treatment if diagnosed.
Oct 20, 2021
Family traits can be a source of pride – and a source of worry. Fortunately, only 5% to 10% of all cancers can be linked to a genetic mutation passed on from your mom or dad. How can you gauge your genetic risk?
Oct 7, 2021
Penn State Health is now offering booster shots of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to fully vaccinated individuals who meet eligibility requirements.
Oct 6, 2021
Care for the 15 most prevalent types of cancer in the U.S. cost approximately $156.2 billion in 2018, according to a study by Penn State College of Medicine researchers.
Oct 4, 2021
The Penn State Health Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion encourages employees to show support for sexual and gender minority patients and colleagues by wearing rainbow socks for National Coming Out Day on Monday, Oct. 11.
Sep 27, 2021
Bryan and Melanie Traughber, a husband-and-wife research team, are drawing the attention of the national medical community for their innovative work with the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)-guided linear accelerator.
