A Life Worth Living: Changing the Paradigm for Pancreatic Cancer 11/4/2019 Abramson Cancer Center's Pancreatic Research Center, led by Dr. Ben Stranger, is revolutionizing the way this disease is treated. Learn more about pancreatic cancer clinical trials at Penn and why there is now hope for all stages.
At the Forefront of Discovery: From Early Detection to New Treatments for Lung Cancer 11/1/2019 Dr. Aggarwal and the rest of the team at Penn are transforming the way lung cancer is treated. Learn more about their research and how new drugs are helping patients.
Precision Cancer Treatment at the Center for Personalized Diagnostics 7/31/2019 Looking at a tumor’s genetic information can provide a clearer picture of a patient’s unique condition and how to best treat it.
When Pancreatic Cancer Runs in the Family: Danielle’s Genetic Testing Journey 2/28/2019 Danielle’s genetic testing journey changed her life. Read how she’s taken charge of her health to get ahead of her family’s history of pancreatic cancer.
The Future of Pancreatic Cancer: A Conversation with Medical Oncologist Mark O'Hara, MD 2/11/2019 Medical oncologist Dr. Mark H. O’Hara explains how research on innovative immunotherapy therapies at Penn may offer hope to current and future pancreatic cancer patients.
Immunotherapy and Combined Treatments Offer Hope in Glioblastoma 9/18/2018 With advancements in immunotherapy, radiation therapy and surgical resection, Penn Medicine is making progress towards a life-extending treatment for the aggressive brain cancer, glioblastoma.
What Should You Know About Pancreatic Cancer? 11/14/2017 Learn how Penn is evaluating those at risk for pancreatic cancer and working every day to bring more treatments - and hope - to those diagnosed with this devastating disease.
Breast Cancer Epidemic in Botswana 10/17/2017 Hematology oncologist Dr. Yehoda Martei is in Botswana, treating people with and conducting research on breast cancer. Here, she offers a perspective on the issues.
Immunotherapy for Triple Negative Breast Cancer - A Potential Game Changer 10/10/2017 Penn Medicine is researching immunotherapy as a promising new treatment for those diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer.
Breast Cancer: How Proton Therapy Is Protecting Hearts 10/5/2017 Penn's Abramson Cancer Center is leading a clinical trial to determine which type of radiation—proton or photon—will help women with breast cancer reduce heart risks.
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