UPMC Hillman Cancer Center In The News
Below are recent stories in the news about UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. The links listed will take you to the original media articles. If you are unable to access an article, please email Wendy Zellner at ZellnerWL@upmc.edu for a copy of the story.
2019
‘It’s really a horrific situation’: What one doctor thinks about drug shortages‚ and how to solve them
STAT (10/4/2019)
Drive for a Cause to benefit Susquehanna Health Foundation
Northcentral PA (10/3/2019)
Head and neck melanomas increasing, especially among boys and young men
Reuters (10/3/2019)
Find expert, compassionate care at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
ABC 27 (10/2/2019)
Breast cancer awareness | Female doctors now the norm at area medical centers
The Tribune Democrat (10/1/2019)
Breast cancer awareness | 'There is more hope': Three new drugs available in fight against disease
The Tribune Democrat (10/1/2019)
Beyond the mammogram: Finding breast cancer early
The Standard-Journal (10/1/2019)
Erie’s Perry Square fountain turns pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Go Erie (10/1/2019)
Erie kicks off Breast Cancer Awareness month at Perry Square
Your Erie (10/1/2019)
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Begins In Erie
Erie News Now (10/1/2019)
Breast cancer awareness | UPMC Altoona offers all breast cancer care
The Tribune Democrat (9/30/2019)
Breast cancer awareness | UPMC Hillman Cancer Center brings expert care close to home
The Tribune Democrat (9/30/2019)
Breast cancer awareness | UPMC Somerset focuses on specialty care
The Tribune Democrat (9/30/2019)
Impact Awards honor local growing businesses
New Castle News (9/28/2019)
$800K in local education grants announced at celebratED event
NEXT Pittsburgh (9/24/2019)
UPMC Susquehanna to offer $55 mammograms
Northcentral PA (9/23/2019)
#SEENintheCity
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (9/16/2019)
Blood cancer symptoms: The sign on your neck you could have the deadly disease
Express (9/13/2019)
Greenville hospital's cancer center offers expanded services
The Herald (9/10/2019)
Colorectal cancer becoming more common at younger ages
Reuters (9/9/2019)
Dr Steven Evans - Surgical Oncologist, UPMC
KDKA Radio (9/6/2019)
UPMC Pinnacle talks new era for state-of-the-art cancer care
ABC 27 (9/6/2019)
HEALTH MATTERS | Doctors urge cancer vaccine for kids
The Tribune-Democrat (9/1/2019)
Children Born To 'Obese' Mothers More Likely To Develop Childhood Cancer
Moms (7/17/2019)
Woman Receiving Experimental Treatments For Pancreatic Cancer At UPMC
KDKA-TV (7/11/2019)
Aggressive breast cancers more likely to hit black and younger women
Reuters (7/9/2019)
Low prices of some lifesaving drugs make them impossible to get
The Washington Post (6/18/2019)
Renowned breast cancer surgeon joins Pitt faculty, will direct clinical trials
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (6/12/2019)
How Is Triple Negative Breast Cancer Different from Other Diagnoses?
Self (5/31/2019)
Pancreatic cancer specialist explains challenges of the disease and treatment advance
The Conversation (5/31/2019)
Keeping Their Options Open: Head and Neck Cancer Treatment Evolves
Cure (5/22/2019)
Timing of Colorectal Cancer Screening Disputed
Medscape (5/21/2019)
Pet Tales: Therapy dogs bring comfort to cancer patients, families and staff
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (5/17/2019)
Become educated about skin cancer
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (5/17/2019)
Immunotherapy research at UPMC offering hope for breast cancer patients
WTAE-TV (5/10/2019)
Here’s What Niacinamide Can—and Can’t—Do for Your Skin
Self (5/8/2019)
UPMC’s Wellness and Integrative Oncology program takes a holistic approach to cancer care
Next Pittsburgh (5/2/2019)
Research happening in Pittsburgh could help improve life for young cancer patients
WPXI-TV (4/26/2019)
Hormonal Therapy After Breast Cancer Surgery May Cause Long-Term 'Chemo Brain'
Cure (4/23/2019)
3 Skin Cancer Apps Doctors Recommend—And How Not to Use Them
Parade (4/18/2019)
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Williamsport achieves ACRO accreditation
Northcentral PA (4/4/2019)
Crispr Gene Editing Could One Day Cut Away Human Pain
Wired (3/29/2019)
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center earns Outstanding Achievement Award
The Express (3/22/2019)
New Hope for Fertility of Young Cancer Patients Using Frozen Testicular Tissue
The Wall Street Journal (3/21/2019)
Global study of pancreatic cancer offers possible insights into treatment and early detection
The Conversation (3/18/2019)
FDA Approves First Immunotherapy Drug for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Headline (3/15/2019)
Mesothelioma Survival Factors Revealed by New Study
Surviving Mesothelioma (3/14/2019)
Disparities by ZIP Code; Most Favor E-Cig Control; Undiagnosed Cancer in Kids
MedPage Today (3/14/2019)
Genomics Could Improve Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer
HealthDay (3/14/2019)
Breast Cancer Treatment Is Becoming More Personalized
Oncology Nursing News (3/14/2019)
Lung Cancer: AI Can Reduce False Positives on Low-Dose CT Screening
Medical Research (3/14/2019)
Ovarian cancer: New drug may prevent recurrence
Medical News Today (3/14/2019)
UPMC Uses Machine Learning to Cut Lung Cancer False Positives
Health IT Analytics (3/14/2019)
Study finds AI could reduce false positives in lung cancer screening
Verdict Medical Devices (3/14/2019)
Can Breast Cancer Be Treated Without Surgery?
The Wall Street Journal (3/11/2019)
Drug you probably already have could help cancer patients live longer
WPXI-TV (3/10/2019)
Study Examines Safety of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy in Patients With HIV
Modern Medicine Network (3/8/2019)
Gene mutations may match patients to pancreatic cancer treatments
Healio (3/7/2019)
Despite Challenging Statistics, ‘Jeopardy!’ Host Alex Trebek Vows To Fight Pancreatic Cancer
KDKA-TV (3/7/2019)
NewsMaker - Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. David Seastone
Your Erie (3/6/2019)
The Importance of Vaccinating Your Children
KDKA Radio (3/6/2019)
Genomics Could Better Match Treatments to Pancreatic Cancer Patients
Research & Development (3/5/2019)
Genomics could guide treatment for pancreatic cancer patients
News Medical (3/5/2019)
This Is Why Pancreatic Cancer Is So Hard to Treat
Reader's Digest (March 2019)
Stereotactic radiation feasible for oligometastatic cancer
Medical Xpress (2/26/2019)
ARCHES Trial “Changes Practice” for Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer
Cancer Network (2/21/2019)
With one manufacturer and little money to be made, supplies of a critical cancer drug are dwindling
STAT News (2/20/2019)
Joining a clinical trial is too hard for many cancer patients
Reuters (2/19/2019)
UPMC Susquehanna cancer centers join Hillman
The Daily Item (2/12/2019)
Chautauqua hospital adding cancer services
Buffalo Business First (2/12/2019)
Hemispherx announces start of Merck-supported ovarian cancer clinical drug trial
Proactive Investors (2/11/2019)
UPMC Susquehanna Cancer Centers Join World-Renowned UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Network
Northcentral PA (2/6/2019)
Stereotactic Ablative Radiation Therapy a Feasible Option for Treating Recurrent Oligometastatic Cancer
Oncology Learning Network (February 2019)
Commonly used anti-rejection drug could be repurposed to treat some liver cancers
eCancer News (1/31/2019)
Dr. Davar on the Rationale for the Combination of Anti-TIM-3 and Anti-PD-1
OncLive (1/21/2019)
12-year-old starts foundation to help kids after mother diagnosed with cancer
WPXI-TV (1/17/2019)
Hindering Melanoma Metastasis With An FDA-Approved Drug
Science Blog (1/15/2019)
A Background on Early HER2+ Breast Cancer
OncLive (1/14/2019)
5 Key Highlights from the 2018 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium
Breast Cancer Research Foundation (1/9/2019)
2018
Timing of Immunotherapy Crucial to Outcomes
Medical Research (12/21/2018)
Anti-PD-1/IFN Combo Active in Advanced Melanoma
MedPageToday (12/20/2018)
CNX provides Caring Carts for patients at Hillman Cancer Center
WPXI-TV (12/19/2019)
Revolutionary Laser Light Therapy Helping Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy
KDKA-TV (12/18/2018)
Chemo-immuno combination shows improved PFS when compared with sole chemotherapy treatment in advanced breast cancer
eCancer (12/8/2018)
Atezolizumab shows promise from metastatic triple-negative breast cancer
Healio (10/2/2018)
Preventing tumor spread may not improve quality of life
Reuters (10/1/2018)
UPMC targets disparities in breast cancer care
Pittsburgh Business Times (9/25/2018)
UPMC Previews Designs, Features Of Three New Hospitals
KDKA-TV (9/25/2018)
Penn-led study raises hopes for vaccine to treat head and neck cancer
The Inquirer (9/21/2018)
Which Screening Prevents The Most Cervical Cancer? Go With Co-Testing
Forbes (9/14/2018)
Marty Griffin's HPV cancer story a very personal project for Sparkt, a new digital storytelling platform
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (9/10/2018)
Cancer Chemotherapeutics in RA: A Complex Connection
Rheumatology Advisor (9/10/2018)
Marty Griffin Urges Parents To Have Kids Vaccinated After Throat Cancer Diagnosis
KDKA-TV (9/10/2018)
Vaccine and updated cervical cancer screening guidelines put HPV on the run
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (9/5/2018)
CAR-T Treatment at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (September 2018)
Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy Takes On Solid Tumor Cancers with $1.5M in 2018 Research Grants
Hamlet Hub (8/6/2018)
Improving thyroid cancer detection and treatment
Ithaca Journal (8/5/2018)
Fabric Genomics Looks to Sew Up Clinical Genome Interpretation Market
Genome Web (8/3/2018)
'Cracking the Nut' on RAS Mutations
Cure Today (8/3/2018)
UPMC Susquehanna Welcomes New Surgeon to Breast Center
North Central PA (8/2/2018)
Family of fan battling cancer starts social media movement to help her meet Taylor Swift
WTAE-TV (8/1/2018)
New treatments provide hope to stage 4 cancer patients
WPXI-TV (7/30/2018)
Should rapid autopsy be requested for every participant in a clinical trial?
Healio (7/25/2018)
Magee-Womens Research Institute to hold global summit on women's health
Pittsburgh Business Times (7/25/2018)
Ibex Medical Analytics and UPMC Join Forces for Advancing AI-based Prostate Cancer Diagnostics
BioSpace (7/24/2018)
Life-saving brain tumour surgery a success for Cork teenager Aaron McMahon
Irish Examiner (7/20/2018)
State of Immunotherapy Continues to Shift in NSCLC
OncLive (7/13/2018)
Optimal Use With Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy Continues to Unfold in ER+ Breast Cancer
OncLive (7/9/2018)
Pembrolizumab demonstrates survival benefit in some lung cancer patients
Healio (7/9/2018)
Government quit test of pricey cancer treatment amid concerns over industry role
Politico (7/9/2018)
Allegheny Co., UPMC offer free sunscreen and education about sun damage
WPXI-TV (7/6/2018)
Robotic snake gobbles tumors in a minimally invasive way
WINK News (7/6/2018)
Health system takes part in worldwide cancer study
Cumberland Times-News (7/2/2018)
Reading Grade Level Too High for Most Online Lung-Cancer Screening Patient Materials
Diagnostic Imaging (7/2/2018)
UPMC to advise cancer center in China
Pittsburgh Business Times (6/27/2018)
New genome sequencing center aims to speed up lifesaving treatments
WPXI (6/26/2018)
Pitt, UPMC open large-scale genome-sequencing center
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (6/26/2018)
Cancer experts say country needs to ramp up HPV vaccine rates
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (6/26/2018)
UPMC, Pitt open new high-tech genome center
Pittsburgh Business Times (6/26/2018)
Letter to the editor | Walk of Hope making a huge difference
The Tribune-Democrat (6/26/2018)
UPMC Hamot Equipment Can Spot Lung Cancer Early
The Post-Journal (6/26/2018)
Pittsburgh let the dogs out
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (6/22/2018)
UPMC Hamot Unveils Unique Technology That Detects Lung Cancer Earlier
Erie News Now (6/18/2018)
UPMC Hamot first hospital in country to use robotic tech for early detection of lung cancer
Your Erie (6/18/2018)
Music therapy program at hospital raises morale for patients and staff
ABC News (6/13/2018)
A cancer success story: Immunotherapy’s promise is boosted by UPMC
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (6/12/2018)
Morgante, Gren Shoot 13-Under In Final Round To Win Tourney By One
The Post-Journal (6/10/2018)
Fantastic Finish
The Post-Journal (6/10/2018)
Local doctor part of groundbreaking study on breast cancer treatment
WPXI (6/6/2018)
What Surveillance Testing Should Be Done After Melanoma Diagnosis?
Medical Research (6/5/2018)
Many women with early breast cancer may not need chemo, study finds
NBC News (6/2/2018)
Nivolumab Plus Cetuximab and Radiotherapy May Be a Safe Treatment Option in Head and Neck Cancer
Cancer Therapy Advisor (6/2/2018)
Kilkenny man oversees purchase of Whitfield Clinic in Waterford
Kilkenny People (6/1/2018)
UPMC takes over Whitfield
Waterford Today (5/30/2018)
Melanoma 'down there': Why skin cancer can develop in places not exposed to the sun
Today (5/29/2018)
Erie hospitals plan next change in cancer care
Go Erie (5/28/2018)
Ellwood City’s Club Hope Foundation gets a home
Ellwood City Ledger (5/28/2018)
Be Warned, These Pills Are Definitely Not A Replacement For Sunscreen
Buzzfeed (5/23/2018)
AACR Ventures into New Cancer Research Funding Model
MedPage Today (5/22/2018)
FDA Approves Biosimilar to Treat Chemotherapy-Related Anemia
Cure (5/15/2018)
Immunotherapy Offers Survival and Quality-of-Life Benefits in Head and Neck Cancer
Cure (5/15/2018)
Colon cancer risk depends on polyp type found during colonoscopy
Healio (5/15/2018)
To help her daughter, this mom is embracing her role as the first one through breast cancer
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (5/13/2018)
Magee-Womens UPMC Hamot Showcases Medical Services for Women
Erie News Now (5/13/2018)
Fighting Triple Negative Breast Cancer: Researching new breast cancer treatments
WTAE-TV (5/11/2018)
Before Summer, Here’s What to Know About Getting Your Skin Checked
HealthLine (4/24/2018)
Proud to be from Pittsburgh: Monty the Therapy Dog
WPXI-TV (4/20/2018)
Should Black women get breast cancer screenings at age 30?
New Pittsburgh Courier (4/19/2018)
Dr. Ferris on the Updated Data from CheckMate-141 in Head and Neck Cancer
Onc Live (4/19/2018)
Nivolumab confers significant OS benefit in recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma
Healio (4/16/2018)
Earlier Conversations About Colorectal Cancer Can Lead to On-Time Screening
Cure (4/16/2018)
Coloring out cancer: Students run for research
The Pitt News (4/16/2018)
Smartphone app, algorithm offer insights into symptom burden among chemotherapy-treated patients
Healio (4/9/2018)
Dr. Brufsky Discusses Biosimilar Development and Approval
OncLive (4/9/2018)
Immunotherapy for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
OncLive (4/9/2018)
UPMC looks for other ways beyond government to fund medical breakthroughs (Video)
Pittsburgh Business Times (3/30/2018)
Atlantic event sheds light on lung cancer: 'It had really come out of nowhere,' one survivor recalled (Video)
Pittsburgh Business Times (3/30/2018)
Doctors team up with hair salon to raise $5,000 for colon cancer
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (3/29/2018)
Why some women may need cervical cancer screening even after age 65
Today (3/29/2018)
The Atlantic Cancer and the Community
AtlanticLIVE (3/29/2018)
Pa. Breast Cancer Coalition Awards Two Researchers $100K In Grants
CBS Pittsburgh (3/29/2018)
Mall hosts giant inflatable colon for cancer awareness
The Daily Item (3/24/2018)
UPMC Hamot Offers Convenient Way to Screen for Colon Cancer
Erie News Now (3/22/2018)
Free colon cancer screening kits available tomorrow
Your Erie (3/21/2018)
Cancer diagnostics company raises $2.5M in funding
Pittsburgh Business Times (3/21/2018)
Younger Generation Encouraged to Get Tested Early for Colon Cancer
W-BRE TV (3/20/2018)
Doctors endorse counseling of some kids, young adults to prevent skin cancer
Reuters (3/20/2018)
Bold research raises excitement for UPMC Immune Transplant and Therapy Center
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (2/27/2018)
Texas Woman Warns Others After Loud MRI Permanently Damages Her Ears: 'I Live a Life of Misery'
People (2/26/2018)
Science Daily (2/26/2018)
Bon Secours Hospital to provide radiation treatment
Irish Examiner (2/23/2018)
Novel Approach to Cancer Immunotherapy Shows Promise
Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News (2/23/2018)
UPMC Hamot, Community Leaders Focus on the Future
Erie News Now (2/22/2018)
UPMC, Highmark split fast approaching
Your Erie (2/22/2018)
UPMC Susquehanna Cancer Center Welcomes New Oncologist
North Central PA (2/20/2018)
Innovation, cont.: The new UPMC/Pitt research center is a big step
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (2/16/2018)
UPMC to build invest $200M in immunology center in Pittsburgh (Video)
Pittsburgh Business Times (2/13/2018)
UPMC, Pitt announce new $200 million facility in Bloomfield
WTAE (2/13/2018)
Pitt, UPMC Teaming Up For New Immune Transplant & Therapy Center
CBS Pittsburgh (2/13/2018)
UPMC, Pitt announce new Immune Transplant and Therapy Center in Bloomfield
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (2/13/2018)
Pittsburgh research giants unveil landmark $200M immunotherapy center to combat cancer and aging
GeekWire (2/13/2018)
Futuristic immunotherapy treatments are already in use
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (2/13/2018)
UPMC's 3 new hospitals to have 'massive infusion of science and technology and innovation' (Video)
Pittsburgh Business Times (2/13/2018)
A possible way to protect intestinal walls from damage due to chemotherapy
Medical Xpress (2/8/2018)
This Molecule Could Prevent Cancer Patients From Losing Their Lunch
Gizmodo (2/7/2018)
Mutations common in pancreatic CA, history of other cancers
Medical Xpress (2/7/2018)
A 3-D approach to stop cancer in its tracks
Phys.org (2/4/2018)
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center uses analytics to improve care quality with CMS Oncology Care Model
Healthcare IT News (2/2/2018)
Study uncovers potential targets for treatment of aggressive triple-negative breast cancers
News Medical (2/2/2018)
Breast cancer treatments can raise heart risks, doctors warn
CNN (2/1/2018)
Regional Cancer Center Announces UPMC Hamot, Saint Vincent Will Expand Oncology Programs
Erie News Now (1/24/2018)
Surgery for Diverticulitis Confers Higher Hernia Risk Than Colorectal Cancer
General Surgery News (1/23/2018)
Elsevier acquires Via Oncology, a leading provider of clinical decision support solutions for oncology professionals
DOTmed (1/23/2018)
Virus-trapping technology tested for cancer detection
The San Diego Union-Tribune (1/23/2018)
Precision Medicine: Fighting Breast Cancer on the Molecular Level
Health News Digest (1/23/2018)
9 Ways to Relieve Anxiety When You Have Metastatic Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer
Everyday Health (1/22/2018)
Medicaid Expansion Leads To Increase In Early Cancer Detection
90.5 WESA (1/2/2018)
Questions and answers
Observer-Reporter (1/2/2018)
Progress being made in future vaccines to prevent diseases
Current Movie Reviews (1/2/2018)
Pertuzumab and Other Agents Continue Progress in HER2+ Breast Cancer
Onc Live (1/2/2018)
2017
Symptom Tracking Via Smartphones And Fitbits May Improve Cancer Care
CURE (12/29/2017)
States that adopted expanded Medicaid had increased early cancer diagnoses among patients, study finds
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (12/21/2017)
Smartphone app can monitor cancer patients recovery
DOTmed (12/21/2017)
Walking after cancer surgery can reduce hospital readmission rates, Pitt-based study shows
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (12/19/2017)
New Uniontown cancer treatment center gives patients hope, more space
Herald-Standard (12/18/2017)
The Infection Connection
CURE (12/16/2017)
Mechanism identified of impaired dendritic cell function that weakens response to cancer
Drug Target Review (12/15/2017)
LifeX seeks to conquer cancer, Alzheimer’s and more, right here in Pittsburgh
NEXT Pittsburgh (12/13/2017)
Why exercising on polluted city streets does more harm than good
The Guardian (12/8/2017)
What you should know about birth control and breast cancer
Popular Science (12/8/2017)
Dr. Brufsky on Implementing Pertuzumab in HER2+ Breast Cancer
OncLive (12/7/2017)
Breast cancer symptoms to look out for
Fox News (12/7/2017)
Study reveals genetic differences in recurrent vs. primary tumors
Healio (12/6/2017)
A Fitbit could save your life: Every 100 additional steps a cancer patient takes after surgery reduces their risk of hospital readmission by nearly 20%, study reveals
Daily Mail (12/6/2017)
New Immunotherapy for Deadly Childhood Brain Cancer Targets Novel “Neoantigen”
University of California San Francisco (12/4/2017)
Will Foundation’s FDA, CMS Nod Help Cancer DNA Tests Break Through?
Xconomy (12/1/2017)
Kathleen Lokay Makes the Case for Cancer Treatment Pathways
Healthcare Analytics News (11/20/2017)
Advanced surgery for pancreatic cancer
We Are Central PA (11/17/2017)
Wider sampling of tumor tissues may guide drug choice, improve outcomes
Medical Xpress (11/15/2017)
Genomic testing should be used judiciously in early-stage breast cancer
Healio (11/14/2017)
Dr. Brufsky Discusses Pertuzumab in HER2+ Breast Cancer
Onc Live (11/13/2017)
UPMC Pinnacle: Lung Cancer Prevention and Detection
ABC27 (11/1/2017)
Never Too Young: Two Local Women Share Why You Are Never Too Young for Breast Cancer
Erie News Now (10/31/2017)
Depression, fatigue tied to more hospital stays for terminal cancer
Reuters (10/25/2017)
Steelers are cooking up something special
Pittsburgh Steelers (10/24/2017)
New Treatment For Blood Cancer ‘A Breakthrough,’ According To Researchers
90.5 WESA (10/24/2017)
Experimental Treatment Could Ensure Future Fertility For Prepubescent Cancer Patients
90.5 WESA (10/23/2017)
Number of newly diagnosed cancer patients without insurance drops in first year of ACA
Medical Xpress (10/19/2017)
UPMC test detects dangerous pancreatic cysts without surgery
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (10/17/2017)
The Case for Eliminating the Neutropenic Diet
Managed Markets Network Journals (10/16/2017)
Genetic test shows promise for identifying pancreatic cysts at high risk for cancer
Healio (10/13/2017)
A New Hope for Male Fertility After Cancer Treatment
The Atlantic (10/13/2017)
Conner honored for his courage
Pittsburgh Steelers (10/12/2017)
Pancreatic Cancer Sequencing Test From University of Pittsburgh Team Helps Identify Cancerous Cysts
GenomeWeb (10/12/2017)
'It was amazing!' Cancer patient's girlfriend skips freshman homecoming, brings the dance to him in hospital
WTAE (10/10/2017)
Doctors optimistic about future breast cancer treatment
Daily Item (10/10/2017)
Diagnosing Bladder Cancer Made Inexpensive, Sensitive and Non-invasive
Advanced Science News (10/10/2017)
Regardless of genes, early detection the most important tool for beating breast cancer
The Express (10/6/2017)
Breast cancer ‘not a death sentence’
Sun-Gazette (10/3/2017)
Genetic test successfully detects some asymptomatic pancreatic cancers
Medical Xpress (10/2/2017)
UPMC pancreatic cancer test
We Are Central PA (10/2/2017)
'Gold standard' – Regular screening still key for early detection of breast cancer
The Tribune-Gazette (10/2/2017)
4 survivors share personal stories
Sun-Gazette (10/2/2017)
Americans win Nobel medicine prize for work on circadian rhythm
Chicago Tribune (10/2/2017)
Local cancer services director: Increased diagnoses means screenings are working
Sun-Gazette (10/2/2017)
Advances in treatment have cancer doctors optimistic about present, future
The Tribune-Democrat (10/2/2017)
Radiation therapy is ‘constantly updated,’ allowing docs to target tumors with greater precision
The Tribune-Democrat (10/1/2017)
Genes that don’t fit: Family history can play a role in breast cancer
The Tribune-Democrat (10/1/2017)
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Key terms you should know
Fox News (10/1/2017)
3-D mammography called ‘a great advance’
The Tribune-Democrat (10/1/2017)
Cancer advances come in small steps, deep breaths
The Tribune-Democrat (10/1/2017)
Area gets new breast health center
We Are Central PA (9/29/2017)
Regardless of Genes, Early Detection is Your Most Important Tool for Beating Breast Cancer
North Central PA (9/28/2017)
Hillman Foundation gives $30M to cancer research
Pittsburgh Business Times (9/28/2017)
Gallagher discusses research and in-state students at trustees meeting
The Pitts News (9/27/2017)
Pitt announces $30 million gift from Hillman Foundation
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (9/27/2017)
Phase 1b/2 Study of MEK162 Plus Imatinib in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
Cancer Therapy Advisor (9/26/2017)
For Breast Cancer Patients Receiving Chemotherapy, Those Who Practice Tibetan Yoga Improve Sleep Outcomes Over Time
Sleep Review (9/26/2017)
With the Nobel Prizes around the corner, it’s crystal ball time
Stat News (9/25/2017)
UPMC invests in hospital, add to services in Italy
Pittsburgh Business Times (9/21/2017)
Helping Children Cope With Your Cancer
Cure Today (9/19/2017)
Bored with Your Fitbit? These Cancer Researchers Aren't
Wired (9/19/2017)
At-Home Test Can Help Determine Breast Cancer Risk
CBS Local (9/19/2017)
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center hosts gala at PPG Paints Arena
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (9/18/2017)
UPMC hosts cancer survivors picnic
Altoona Mirror (9/18/2017)
Cancer survivors gather to celebrate life
We Are Central PA (9/16/2017)
WWE announces they’re again partnering with The V Foundation to raise money for pediatric cancer research
Cageside Seats (9/5/2017)
Global Study Finds No Increased Lung Cancer Risk for Hard Metal Workers
Insurance Journal (8/30/2017)
When Will We Have a Cure for All Forms of Cancer?
Futurism (8/19/2017)
UPMC and AHN react to rising costs and inconsistencies in cancer care
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (8/13/2017)
Guest Commentary: Resistance to androgen-targeting agents highlights unmet need in prostate cancer
Healio (8/10/2017)
Komen group gives more than $530,000 in local grants for breast cancer programs
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (7/25/2017)
Interval Cancers Unavoidable Even for the Best Endoscopists
Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News (7/12/2017)
Current cervical cancer guidelines foster overscreening
Healio (7/10/2017)
Proscia wants to bridge technology gap in cancer research
MedCity News (7/10/2017)
A garden for healing
Everybody Gardens (7/6/2017)
Physicians’ Education Resource® Presents 35th Annual CFS® Chemotherapy Foundation Symposium Innovative Cancer Therapy for Tomorrow®
Business Wire (7/5/2017)
KDKA Radio’s Mike Pintek Announces He Has Cancer
CBS Local (6/29/2017)
KDKA's Mike Pintek announces he has pancreatic cancer
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (6/29/2017)
Here’s What Happens To Breast Cancer Diagnoses When Medicaid Is Rolled Back
Huffington Post (6/26/2017)
The Motivating Power of Cancer
WebMD (6/26/2017)
Medicaid rollback could increase late-stage breast cancer diagnoses
Healio (6/26/2017)
Medicaid Restrictions Negatively Impact Poor Breast Cancer Patients
CancerNetwork (6/26/2017)
More Breast Cancers Diagnosed at Late Stage With Medicaid Cuts
DoctorsLounge (6/26/2017)
Treatment, not screening, credited with latest breast cancer advances
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (6/20/2017)
New UPMC Hillman Cancer Center leader named
Pittsburgh Business Times (6/16/2017)
Immunology expert Robert Ferris named director of UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
The Cancer Letter (6/16/2017)
Students donate Harnessing Hope bags to UPMC Susquehanna
The Express (6/9/2017)
U.S. Probe Sheds Light on Charities’ Role in Boosting Drug Sales
The Wall Street Journal (6/9/2017)
Cancer drug prices are so high that doctors will test cutting doses
The Washington Post (6/8/2017)
Single Gene Mutation Reduces Aggressiveness of Deadly Brain Cancer
Technology Network (6/2/2017)
Business briefs: H&M to close SouthSide Works location
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (6/2/2017)
Effective prostate cancer screening must begin with a conversation
The Express (6/2/2017)
Single Gene Mutation Reduces Aggressiveness of Deadly Brain Cancer
Technology Networks (6/2/2017)
Hillman Foundations plan to use founder’s $800 million gift locally
Next Pittsburgh (6/1/2017)
UPMC CancerCenter to honor Hillmans with name change
WTAE (5/31/2017)
Three Mile Island nuke accident linked to thyroid cancer
USA Today (5/31/2017)
Sephora introduces 'brave beauty' program for women with cancer
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (5/30/2017)
Genome-Informed Treatment Improves Survival in Pancreatic Cancer
Oncology Nurse Advisor (5/29/2017)
Cancer cures of the future
New York Post (5/29/2017)
Wise Buy? Proton Beam Therapy
MedPage Today (5/19/2017)
First robotic surgery for throat cancer patient at Kidwai hospital
The Times of India (5/16/2017)
E-cigarettes may increase bladder cancer risk
Healio (5/15/2017)
At Komen race, a chance for mothers, daughters to heal together
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (5/14/2017)
CRISPR kills HIV and eats Zika 'like Pac-man'. Its next target? Cancer
Wired (5/14/2017)
Pirates pitcher Taillon has suspected testicular cancer
Normangee Star (5/13/2017)
Health System Eliminates Neutropenic Diet in Patients With Cancer With No Rise in Infections
Cure (5/11/2017)
OncoBreak: 'Bad at Death'; Environment and Ca; Dr. vs Dad
MedPage Today (5/11/2017)
Assistant director of nursing leads others to health and wellness
The Luminary (5/10/2017)
Aggressive skin cancer can be triggered by this virus
Express (5/9/2017)
Rapid + TCT conference showcases Pittsburgh as 3D printing leader
What's Next for Pittsburgh? (5/8/2017)
Researchers discover how cancer-causing virus could stay silently hidden in your body
Phys.org (5/4/2017)
New Gene Therapy Shrinks Aggressive Tumors in Mice
The Scientist (5/2/2017)
Revolutionary cut and paste gene-editing tool sets its sights on cancer's 'command centre'
Daily Mail (5/2/2017)
Novel gene editing approach to cancer treatment shows promise in mice
Medical Xpress (5/1/2017)
CRISPR gene-editing tool targets cancer's "command center"
New Atlas (5/1/2017)
Inovio begins phase 2 trial with VGX-3100 for HPV-related vulvar pre-cancers
Pharmabiz (4/26/2017)
Henry Hillman: 'Always talking about the next innovation'
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (4/21/2017)
Pitt researchers identify new cancer risks in chromosomes
The Pitt News (4/20/2017)
Making a Difference: Students, community come together for Johnstown Walk of Hope
WJAC (4/18/2017)
Henry Hillman's legacy to be remembered in Pittsburgh
WPXI (4/18/2017)
Henry Hillman dies at 98
The Pitt News (4/17/2017)
Pittsburgh pays tribute to philanthropist Henry Hillman
WTAE (4/16/2017)
Pittsburgh Remembers Businessman, Philanthropist Henry L. Hillman
CBS (4/15/2017)
Henry Hillman, Who Helped Fund KKR, Kleiner Perkins, Dies at 98
Bloomberg (4/15/2017)
Henry Hillman, 98, Pittsburgh philanthropist, investor
Boston Globe (4/15/2017)
Henry Hillman | Billionaire financier avoided spotlight but was one of the city’s most generous benefactors
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (4/14/2017)
CHQ goes blue to fight colorectal cancer
Observer Today (3/3/2017)
Cancer survivorship program introduced at ELYMCA
The Luminary (3/1/2017)
Pitt Study Finds Potential Marker of Drug Response in Many Cancer Types
The Cancer Letter (2/28/2017)
Large-scale skin cancer screening initiative feasible
Medical Xpress (2/25/2017)
Breast Cancer: Genomic Testing for Adjuvant Therapy
Onc Live (2/22/2017)
Phone Triage Success Is Built With Patience
Onc Live (2/22/2017)
Pitt researchers uncover genetic marker that may predict drug response in many cancer types
News Medical Life Sciences (2/21/2017)
Look Good Feel Better program for women facing cancer Feb. 27
The Observer (2/15/2017)
Keisel Shaves Beard To Raise Money For Children's Hospital
CBS Local (2/14/2017)
Cancer caregiver receives National American Cancer Society Award
The Express (2/13/2017)
Genetic Cancer Risk Assessment Gives People Control Over Future
CBS Local (2/13/2017)
'Stringent' Lung Ca Screening Criteria Could Save Money
Medpage Today (2/9/2017)
Cancer patients being recruited for drug study
We Are Central PA (2/9/2017)
UPMC, Pitt partnering for thyroid cancer research
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (2/9/2017)
Clinical trial for genetic cancer test to offer safe thyroid-preserving surgery
Medical Xpress (2/8/2017)
Five things to know today, and Pens running second to Sabres in the ratings
Pittsburgh Business Times (2/8/2017)
Less inclusive criteria for lung cancer screening would be cost-effective
Medical Xpress (2/7/2017)
6-year-old boy celebrates end of chemo treatments with adorable dance
CBS News (2/6/2017)
Are you carrying your cellphone too close to your body?
Standard-Times (2/3/2017)
Dr. Brufsky on the COLET Trial for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Onc Live (2/1/2017)
Hepatitis C drugs cost taxpayers millions
WTAE (1/27/2017)
Tattoo artists may miss chance to help with skin cancer detection
Japan Today (1/27/2017)
Are you carrying your cellphone too close to your body?
Chicago Tribune (1/26/2017)
Scientists get best view yet of cancer-causing virus HPV
Science Daily (1/23/2017)
Tattoo Inks Mask Skin Cancer Signs: Study
News Max Health (1/23/2017)
Trans patients, looking for fertility options, turn to cancer research
PBS (1/22/2017)
Tattoo Artists Can Help Reduce Skin Cancer
Counsel and Heal (1/21/2017)
Bon Secours Care Village to expand
Irish Medical Times (1/20/2017)
How Tattoo Artists Could Help Reduce Skin Cancer
Live Science (1/18/2017)
UPMC part of global initiative to improve access to cancer care
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (1/18/2017)
UPMC a founding partner in big international cancer effort
Biz Journals (1/17/2017)
10 takeaways from San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium
HemOnc Today (1/13/2017)
Veliparib Facing Phase III Test in BRCA-Positive Breast Cancer
Onc Live (1/12/2017)
Hospice care linked to higher family satisfaction
Fox News Health (1/5/2017)
Advances in medicine for 2017
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (1/3/2017)
Dr. Brufsky on Cobimetinib Plus Paclitaxel in TNBC
Onc Live (1/3/2017)
New cancer centre planned for Cork
International Medical Travel Journal (1/3/2017)
UPMC auxiliary supports Real Men Wear Pink
Altoona Mirror (1/3/2017)