Alex’s Lemonade Stand and the Fight Against Childhood Cancer

March 22nd, 2011

Explore the impact that individuals can make on medical and public health initiatives that improve the health of people nationally and globally.

Exercise lowering the risk of cancer

March 9th, 2011

Wight loss and exercise have not yet been shown to reduce a risk of cancer, but there is some evidence that they are steps in the right direction.

Penn researchers find new role for cancer protein

March 7th, 2011

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine show that the protein has at least one other biochemical activity: controlling the metabolism of the sugar glucose, one of body’s main sources of fuel.

Specialists suggest an alternative way to work with cancer patients

February 8th, 2011

The American Society of Clinical Oncology suggests that when dealing with delivering hard news to cancer patients, doctors should be more upfront and timely.

Breast implants could result in cancer

January 27th, 2011

The FDA reports findings a link between saline and silicone breast implants and rare, but treatable cancer.

Trip to see The Addams Family on Broadway

October 1st, 2010

Date/Time Sunday, October 3, 2010, 9am – 5pm Location Roundtrip Motorcoach to New York, NY Sponsor Cancer – Abramson Cancer Center Registration $165 per person

Lancaster General Health Plans to Expand Cancer Center

June 1st, 2010

Lancaster General Health is planning a $38 million expansion of their cancer center.

Some cancer drugs are great at keeping patients in remission, but they don’t know about them– or don’t want to take them

May 24th, 2010

There are four anti-cancer drugs that are effective, but rarely taken because of their harsh side effects.

Woman Sues Wilkes-Barre General Hospital for Testing Wrong Kidney

May 21st, 2010

Renee Deyo is suing Wilkes Barre General Hospital for allowing a treatable form of cancer to spread because they conducted tests on the wrong kidney multiple times.

Less Agreesive Methods of Bone Marrow Transplants May Lead to More Uses

May 11th, 2010

New methods of bone marrow transplants are less invasive and offer more hope for individuals suffering from a variety of diseases.