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Mastro to be awarded PA Breast Cancer Coalition grant Jan. 26

1/21/16

Andrea Mastro, professor of microbiology and cell biology at Penn State, will be presented with a grant from the statewide research grants program of the PA Breast Cancer Coalition at 10:30 a.m. on Jan. 26 in the lobby of North/South Frear Building on the University Park campus.

Public forum on cancer set for March 12

1/20/16

The Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute, in partnership with the American Cancer Society, will host the 12th annual public forum "Reducing Cancer in Our Community" on March 12 at the University Conference Center on the Penn State Hershey campus. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The event will begin at 9 a.m. and cover a range of cancer-related topics, including breast cancer, prostate cancer, treatment options for lymphoma and survivorship.

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Abington Student Stories: Artist empowers breast cancer patients

7/17/15

Susan Stanton, a core member of the Penn State Abington community of artists, works fitting women in various stages of breast cancer treatment and recovery with custom prostheses. She finds it a fulfilling way to expand her art practice while helping women heal.

The Medical Minute: How breast density can affect cancer screenings

6/25/15

When it comes to breast cancer screening, the density of your breasts affects how well a mammogram can detect cancerous tissues. That’s why Pennsylvania is one of 21 states that have adopted laws requiring radiologists to include information about breast density in every woman’s mammogram report.

'Pink Ladies' raise $20,000 for Cancer Institute

6/24/15

Michele Parson recently delivered a check for $20,000 to the Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute. The money was raised during the 10th annual Breast Cancer Fundraiser Dinner/Dance on March 28.

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