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September 22, 2023 | 5:00 AM

Smiley–a turtle with cancer teaches kids in new colorful book

Two-time cancer survivor Brady Lucas wrote Smiley's Smile
By Scott LaMar
September 14, 2023 | 8:58 AM

Firefighters fear the toxic chemicals in their gear could be contributing to rising cancer cases

By Michael Casey/The Associated Press
August 7, 2023 | 1:14 PM

Lebanon restorative tattoo artist helps fellow cancer survivors and others ‘feel whole again’

By Ann Rejrat/LNP | LancasterOnline

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May 25, 2023 | 10:37 AM

National drug shortage impacting cancer care at UPMC

By Sarah Boden/WESA
May 11, 2023 | 7:36 AM

If you’re 40, it’s time to start mammograms, according to new guidelines

By Allison Aubrey/NPR
May 1, 2023 | 2:44 PM

Josh Shapiro signs first bill, expands Pa. health insurance coverage for breast cancer screenings

PA Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed a law that requires health insurers to cover breast cancer screenings for high-risk patients.
By Stephen Caruso/SpotlightPA
April 26, 2023 | 4:59 PM

Pennsylvania aims to expand breast cancer screenings

By The Associated Press
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
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