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January 23, 2023 | 3:46 PM

Lancaster County cancer survivor was the first to get new treatment

By Scott LaMar

January 5, 2023 | 11:18 AM

Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey says he’ll undergo surgery for prostate cancer

By The Associated Press

December 23, 2022 | 3:11 PM

A new kind of blood test can screen for many cancers — as some pregnant people learn

A blood test that can screen for multiple cancers at once by looking at DNA has been something that researchers have been working towards for years.

By Nell Greenfieldboyce/NPR

October 7, 2022 | 4:11 PM

York County breast cancer survivor shares her experience and resources to help those diagnosed with cancer

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month this month, Natalie Kopp, Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition Communications Director, and Teresa Spittle, Breast Cancer Survivor and Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition York County Captain joined us on Friday’s Smart Talk to discuss breast cancer, early detection methods, and resources to help those living with cancer.

By Aniya Faulcon

May 9, 2022 | 2:05 PM

Breast cancer survivor and lingerie designer shatters taboos

Dana Donofree launched her lingerie company called AnaOno in 2014, aimed primarily for women who had breast cancer and had undergone some type of surgery.

By Anne D'Innocenzio/ The Associated Press

February 16, 2022 | 3:06 PM

Penn State “Thon” set for this weekend

Dance marathon benefits children and families impacted by childhood cancer

By Scott LaMar

December 23, 2021 | 6:36 PM

50 years ago, Nixon gave the U.S. a ‘Christmas present,’ launching the war on cancer

In the first half of the 20th century, cancer was misunderstood, if not an outright source of shame

By Gabrielle Emanuel/NPR

October 19, 2021 | 3:24 PM

Radon gas is dangerous and extremely common in Pennsylvania, causing a significant health risk

Radon gas is a byproduct of naturally-occurring uranium as the element breaks down underground, then enters through cracks or leaks in a home or building foundation.

By Merideth Bucher

June 28, 2021 | 7:53 AM

What about the COVID vaccine and cancer, organ transplants, autoimmune conditions?

“Studies are ongoing and we’re going to get the information needed to protect our patients,” Pereira said. “It might not come readily, and I think there will be some degree of anxiety and frustration, but it’s coming.”

By Zöe Read/WHYY

March 19, 2021 | 1:27 PM

Gene mutations linked to higher rates of leukemia in Hispanic and Latino children

“Every discovery always opens more questions like why this particularly change in genes happens more in this population versus the others,” said Dr. Sinisa Dovat.

By Keira McGuire

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