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Virus kills triple negative breast cancer cells, tumor cells in mice

6/24/14

A virus not known to cause disease kills triple-negative breast cancer cells and killed tumors grown from these cells in mice, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers. Understanding how the virus kills cancer may lead to new treatments for breast cancer.

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Key factor in neonatal zinc deficiency may impact lactation and breast cancer

4/29/14

Zinc is one of the most important micronutrients in breast milk: Infants need large quantities of it during the first months of their lives to support growth, immune function, and cognitive development. Yet despite zinc's importance, pediatricians aren't trained to detect the symptoms of its deficiency. Now Shannon Kelleher and her colleagues may have found a way to recognize women who are at risk of having low milk zinc levels. The team has identified a mutation in a particular zinc transporter -- called ZnT2 -- that cause defects in the milk-secreting mammary epithelial cells.

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Breast cancer cell subpopulation cooperation can spur tumor growth

4/8/14

Subpopulations of breast cancer cells sometimes cooperate to aid tumor growth, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers, who believe that understanding the relationship between cancer subpopulations could lead to new targets for cancer treatment.

The Medical Minute: How diet may influence breast health

10/3/13

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in the United States. We’ve all heard that a healthy diet reduces the risk for breast cancer; but what does a “healthy diet” mean and why is it important?

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Grad researcher investigates the role of specialized bone marrow cells

9/23/13

When breast cancer spreads, the disease typically invades the long bones of the body, such as the femur and tibia. Inside these long bones, giant marrow cells known as megakaryocytes (or MKs) go into overdrive in the presence of cancer and may contribute to destructive bone loss and embolisms. "The breast cancer survival rate is about 90 percent when it's detected early but drops considerably lower once the cancer has spread to the bones," says graduate student Walter Jackson. There hasn't been enough research on how these specialized bone marrow cells affect the spread of cancer cells, in spite of the fact that many cancer patients die of thromboembolism, or blood clots, he notes. "It's important that we learn more about bone metastasis and how to slow it down."

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Registration open for Allentown's Women's 5K Classic

9/10/13

All women students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to join the Penn State Lehigh Valley team in the fight against breast cancer as they participate in the Women’s 5K Classic beginning at 9 a.m. on Sat., Oct. 12, 2013, at Lehigh Parkway.

Men's basketball to host Pink Zone breast cancer fundraiser

1/22/13

The Penn State Lehigh Valley men's basketball team is joining the Penn State Lady Lions efforts to raise money and awareness of breast cancer issues by hosting a Pink Zone event during their Feb. 9 game against Penn State Greater Allegheny beginning at 6 p.m. at Stabler Arena in Bethlehem, Pa. The event is free and open to the public. Donations toward Pink Zone causes can be made in the lobby during the game.

Lady Lions Pink Zone to raise funds for Hershey Cancer Institute

12/19/12

At 1 p.m. Feb. 24, the Penn State Lady Lions Basketball Team will take on Michigan for the team's seventh annual Women's Basketball Coaches Association Pink Zone.

For the past six years, WBCA Pink Zone at Penn State has raised $565,317.73 for breast cancer awareness, research and patient support. Following the 2012 game, Pennsylvania Pink Zone donated $52,780 to Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute to support breast cancer research.

Study: Scatter radiation from mammograms does not increase cancer risk

11/27/12

Radiation doses during mammograms is low and does not result in an increased risk of cancer, according to research being presented by Alison Chetlen at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America. Chetlen, an assistant professor of radiology at Penn State College of Medicine, said the results of her research suggest that the use of a thyroid shield during mammography is not needed.

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Penn State Hershey captures 2nd place in national video competition

11/9/12

Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center has won second place in the national Pink Glove Dance video competition. With the win comes a $5,000 check from competition sponsor Medline Industries made payable to the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition. Penn State Hershey's entry features more than 600 faculty, staff, patients, survivors and the Nittany Lion, all donning pink gloves and dancing to Katy Perry's song "Part of Me" in support of breast cancer awareness and prevention. The video, which was produced completely by in-house hospital staff, can be viewed at www.pinkglovedance.com. "We had fun making the video, especially knowing it was for a good cause and that many of the participants have been touched by breast cancer in some way," said Kathleen Law, director of nursing, perioperative services. "We're excited that our efforts brought awareness to the important issue of breast cancer and will support the good work of the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition."

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Vote until Nov. 2 for Penn State Hershey Pink Glove Dance Video entry

10/17/12

Voting is open until Nov. 2 for the national Pink Glove Dance Video contest, and Penn State Hershey is in the running to win a $10,000 donation to the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition. More than 600 faculty, staff, students and patients participated along with the Nittany Lion in Penn State Hershey's entry. Vote for Penn State Hershey's Pink Glove Dance Video at http://PinkGloveDance.com. Select "Start Voting," then select "Vote." Penn State Hershey's entry is listed under "Organizations P-R" -- under "Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center." Every vote counts until Nov. 2.

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