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WEST CHESTER, PA — At Chester County Hospital, Christina Ferrarini, BSN, RN, CAPA, is going above and beyond for cancer patients, inspired by her own battle with the disease. Ferrarini, a …
Survivor’s Touch: Nurse Transforms Cancer Care with Heartfelt Comfort Bags Read More
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) has released a new resource aimed at helping individuals understand genetic testing and counseling for hereditary cancers. This patient-friendly guide provides …
NCCN Publishes Vital Patient Resource on Genetic Testing for Hereditary Cancers Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Alcohol consumption is not just a source of hangovers and bad decisions—it’s a direct and dangerous contributor to cancer. That urgent warning is at the heart of a …
Surgeon General Sounds Alarm on Alcohol and Cancer Risk — What You Need to Know Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Molecular Targeting Technologies, Inc. (MTTI) has unveiled significant preclinical results for its proprietary Ac-EBTATE radiopharmaceutical, demonstrating remarkable efficacy against somatostatin receptor-2-positive neuroendocrine tumors (NETs), including small …
Promising New Radiopharmaceutical Shows Breakthrough Potential in Cancer Treatment Read More PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) Oncology Research Program (ORP) has announced funding for a new project aimed at improving management of side effects caused by poly …
NCCN Funds Research to Address Side Effects of PARPi Treatment in Prostate Cancer Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Wistar Institute has unveiled a groundbreaking approach to tackling ovarian cancer, potentially revolutionizing treatment outcomes for the deadliest of gynecological cancers. Led by Nan Zhang, Ph.D., …
Pioneering Discovery by The Wistar Institute Offers New Hope in Ovarian Cancer Treatment Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The American Lung Association‘s 2024 “State of Lung Cancer” report brings a mixed bag of findings for Pennsylvania, revealing both significant strides and critical areas needing attention in …
Pennsylvania’s Battle with Lung Cancer: Progress Unveiled, Challenges Persist in 2024 Report Read More
EXTON, PA — SkinCure Oncology has launched its cutting-edge Image-Guided Superficial Radiation Therapy (Image-Guided SRT) in Chester County, offering a noninvasive alternative for treating nonmelanoma skin cancers. This innovative therapy is …
SkinCure Oncology Brings Advanced Skin Cancer Treatment to Chester County Read More
POTTSTOWN, PA — As part of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Phoenixville Hospital and Pottstown Hospital are taking significant steps to promote early detection by offering CT lung cancer screenings. These screenings …
Protect Your Health: Discover the Life-Saving Potential of Early Lung Cancer Screenings at Local Hospitals Read More
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — New research unveiled in the Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (JNCCN) highlights significant benefits of Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act for patients …
Medicaid Expansion Linked to Improved Breast Cancer Outcomes Read More