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Certain CBD oils no better than pure CBD at inhibiting certain cancer cell lines

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Engineering professor named chair of NIH study section

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Man gifts real estate to honor his late wife, support lifesaving cancer research

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Cancer Research Day showcases Penn State Cancer Institute research

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Certain pre-existing conditions may double, triple mortality risk for COVID-19

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Scientists take a step toward understanding 'jumping genes' effect on the genome

Louise Kline, wearing a mask and scrubs, examines a window upon which are construction-paper decorations. The name Louise is spelled out in big letters.

On her last day, colleagues wish speedy recovery to nurse diagnosed with cancer

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Custom nanoparticle regresses tumors when exposed to light

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Pennsylvania could benefit from defining patient navigation

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Graduate reflects on journey to becoming 2020 student marshal

A doctor discusses a medical record with a cancer patient.

Select few cancer patients enroll in potentially life-extending clinical trials

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A summer in Germany pays off for biomedical engineering undergraduate

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The Medical Minute: Progress slow against pancreatic cancer

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Cancer associated with a more than doubled risk of dying from stroke

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Fight against ovarian cancer requires attention, treatment, research and funding

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