Monday, May 21, 2012
A team of scientists has developed a promising new strategy for "reactivating" genes that cause cancer tumors to shrink and die. The researchers hope that their discovery will aid in the development of an innovative anti-cancer drug that effectively targets unhealthy, cancerous tissue without damaging healthy, non-cancerous tissue and vital organs. The research will be published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry. (more)
Friday, May 18, 2012
A gene mutation is an underlying cause of LGL leukemia, according to a study published in the May 17 edition of New England Journal of Medicine and co-authored by a Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute researcher. (more)
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Penn State Hershey Colon and Rectal Surgery is sponsoring the sixth annual Colon Cancer Prevention 5K Run and Fun Walk on Saturday, June 2. This race is dedicated to Palmyra resident and competitive runner William F. Foran, who lost his battle with colon cancer. (more)
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
As part of Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week, head and neck cancer specialists at Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute will offer a free screening from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 26, at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. (more)
Wednesday, April 04, 2012
In honor of May as Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is offering a free skin cancer screening on Saturday, May 5. (more)
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
In central Pennsylvania, there are limited resources available to address the needs of children whose parents or grandparents are in cancer treatment. Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center offers a solution. (more)
Friday, March 23, 2012
For the last 20 years, colorectal surgeons have been developing minimally invasive techniques to perform the full range of care for colon and rectal cancer as well as for benign diseases, while using smaller points of access to the abdominal cavity. (more)
Thursday, March 15, 2012
The 10th Annual Penn State Football Uplifting Athletes Lift for Life is set for Friday, July 13, with proceeds again benefiting the Kidney Cancer Association. The popular event will be held from 5-7 p.m. during the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts in State College. The format and location for the 10th Annual Penn State Football Uplifting Athletes Lift for Life are to be announced at a later date. (more)
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Penn State Hershey Colon and Rectal Surgery and Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute offers the reminder that colorectal cancer is preventable and treatable--and often curable--when detected early. (more)
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
This past October, the significant others - girlfriends and wives - of the Hershey Bears celebrated Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a fundraiser to benefit breast cancer research at Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute. The fundraiser featured an auction of Hershey Bears' player-designed pink bracelets and player-autographed pink jerseys. Fans were able to bid on the items, which were on display on the concourse, during an October home game. The auction raised $4,000. (more)
