Location: Penn State Cancer Institute

The Medical Minute: Why are GI cancers rising in young adults?

Nov 3, 2026

GI cancers are rising in younger adults. A Penn State Cancer Institute oncologist explains warning signs, why screening now starts at age 45 and how healthy habits can save lives.

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The Medical Minute: The link between obesity and breast cancer recurrence

Oct 21, 2026

For breast cancer survivors, managing obesity may do more than improve overall health. A Penn State Health bariatric surgeon explains how it can help lower the risk of cancer recurrence.

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Making pediatric cancer more ‘visible’ boosts immunotherapy response

Oct 13, 2026

A new preclinical study reveals that blocking a protein makes neuroblastoma cells easier to detect and more vulnerable to treatment.

Group of Penn State Health physicians and staff hold oversized Hyundai Hope on Wheels checks totaling $500,000 for pediatric cancer research and care, with a child standing in front of the group.

Penn State physician-researcher awarded $400,000 Hyundai Hope on Wheels grant for pediatric cancer research

Sep 15, 2026

Golisano Children’s Hospital’s receives $100,000 Impact Award Hyundai Hope on Wheels has awarded a $400,000 2026 Scholar Hope Grant to Dr. Sinisa Dovat, professor and vice chair for basic science […]

Student leaders on stage at the Four Diamonds Mini-THON Leadership Summit hold oversized number cards revealing the total amount raised for the 2025-26 school year.

Four Diamonds Mini-THON ® surpasses $83 million raised in the fight to conquer childhood cancer since 1993

Aug 7, 2026

Student leaders from across Pennsylvania and neighboring states gathered today in Hershey for the annual Mini-THON Leadership Summit, where they celebrated another milestone year in the fight to conquer childhood cancer. During the event, students revealed an impressive $6,478,166.86 raised during the 2025-26 school year to support Four Diamonds.

Goldenberg appointed inaugural Kristen Olewine Milke Professor in Otolaryngology

Jun 8, 2026

David Goldenberg, MD, has been named the inaugural holder of the Kristen Olewine Milke Professorship in Otolaryngology.

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DNA repair protein gene gone rogue may unlock new cancer treatments

May 26, 2026

Penn State College of Medicine researchers have discovered that a DNA repair protein gene gone rogue may unlock new cancer treatments.

Two surgeons look down as they perform a procedure. The man on the left is wearing a face mask, scrubs, and specialized magnifying glasses called surgical loupes. The woman on the right is wearing a colorful surgical cap, glasses, surgical loupes face mask and scrubs.

The Medical Minute: Advances in head and neck cancer care bring new hope

Apr 29, 2026

“The moment I opened my mouth, the oral surgeon just said, ‘Oh.’” Wendy Jackson’s voice breaks as she flashes back to the moment she knew she had oral cancer.

A woman stands in front of a screen with the words “BINGO Against Cancer” on it and a bingo card. She puts two fingers in the air. A woman, out of focus on the right, watches her.

Cancer education made simple – and fun

Apr 20, 2026

Penn State Cancer Institute and Penn State College of Medicine are closing gaps in cancer prevention through innovative community outreach, education, screening events and research.

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The Medical Minute: Preserving fertility for the future: What are my options?

Apr 14, 2026

A young cancer survivor tells how fertility preservation kept her options for future motherhood open, while a Penn State Health expert explains egg and sperm freezing and other advanced techniques.

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