Cancer

Proton Treatment Room Penn Medicine

One day, cancer patients may get their entire radiation treatment in seconds – with fewer side effects

Penn Medicine researchers find way to make some cancers self-destruct

Cancer Research Penn Medicine

UPenn's double-edged smoking cessation treatment plan proves preliminarily successful

Carroll - Penn Medicine's Abramson Cancer Center.

Americans are still eating too much potentially carcinogenic processed meat

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New Love City Brewing beer supports Jefferson's Division of Neuro-Oncology

Love City Brewing

Jefferson exec's health care vision shaped by unique obstetrics career, wife's cancer battle

Carroll - Dr. Bruce Meyer Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

By 2030, the U.S. will be home to an estimated 22 million cancer survivors

cancer survival growth 2030

Cancer patients first face physical hardships, then financial struggles as survivors

cancer survivor medical bills

Danny DeVito options rights for book about Toms River pollution, cancer outbreak

Beating prostate cancer has given Phillies broadcaster Larry Andersen a new perspective

Low whole grain, dairy consumption may increase cancer risk

Whole Grain Bread

Two-time survivor inspires cancer patients at 'Be the Match' walk on HUP transplant floor

Be The Match Walk

There's actually not a racial disparity when it comes to prostate cancer deaths, study finds

study disproves disparity prostate cancer

Cancer deaths falling among middle-aged Americans

Penn Medicine drastically cuts opioid prescriptions for some cancer patients

Carroll - The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Americans recognize dangers of skin cancer, but many don't apply sunscreen

Carroll - 2018 New Jersey Shore Guide

MD Anderson at Cooper, Holy Redeemer developing joint cancer program in Philly suburbs

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The science-backed reason you should always schedule morning doctor's appointments

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Lancaster teen is tackling testicular cancer and high school graduation

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Platelets: The chameleons of cancer biology

Platelets Blood Red White Cells 05062019

Most people don’t realize breast cancer can happen in men, too

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Alternative Medicine

Amid shifting attitudes on medical marijuana, baby boomers are big buyers

Carroll - Seniors using Medical Marijuana

Penn Medicine treats two cancer patients with gene-editing tool CRISPR

Alternative Medicine

Medical marijuana and CBD are taking off: Can it help you?

Carroll - Medical marijuana and CBD products.

Popular weed killer’s alleged link to cancer spreads concern

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Philly woman diagnosed with breast cancer while caring for husband battling colon cancer

jamil river breast cancer philly

Does Monsanto's Roundup cause cancer? Law says yes, science says maybe

roundup weed killer herbicide bayer 03222019

Study: Piping hot tea increases risk of esophageal cancer

hot tea cancer risk

Global study of pancreatic cancer offers possible insights into treatment, early detection

Bucks County woman became pregnant twice despite colorectal cancer

lauren ricotton colorectal cancer mom

Life expectancy among Philly's black men lower than any racial demographic

Carroll - Pennsylvania Hospital Ambulance Emergency Department

Cancer information on the internet? Stick to reliable sources

The internet is saying Cheez Whiz is healthy — well, not exactly

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Charity ride at SoulCycle in Rittenhouse will benefit Penn's cancer center

Carroll - Fitness Classes SoulCycle

'Jeopardy!' host Alex Trebek diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer

Here's why cancer commonly spreads to the liver

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New prostate cancer test now available at Cooper Health

Cooper University Hospital

Colon cancer rising among millennials – but doctors aren't sure why

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This is the most commonly missed type of cancer affecting younger adults

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One dose of skin cancer treatment can send melanoma patients into remission, Penn Medicine study finds

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Study finds potentially carcinogenic weed killer ingredient in these popular beer and wine brands

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Cancer death rate dropping faster in black Americans, narrowing racial gap

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Chester County has a new outdoor gym with 7 stations for a 7-minute workout

Death Rate CDC

U.S. death rate dropped to record-low last year, CDC report says

Roxborough Acute Rehab

Roxborough Memorial Hospital's inpatient rehabilitation: A beacon of excellence

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melatonin chronic pain

Melatonin may be more than a sleep aid; it also may help relieve chronic pain

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