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Top Stories in the News
Below are recent stories in the news about the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute and the UPMC Cancer Centers. The links listed will take you to the original media articles. If you are unable to access an article, please email Courtney McCrimmon at mccrimmoncp@upmc.edu for a copy of the story.
'Cancer that whispers' will take center stage at Pittsburgh symposium
Source: TribLIVE News
May 9, 2012
New test could determine prostate cancer treatment
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
May 7, 2012
Pitt aims to prove therapy can offer new cancer hope
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
April 27, 2012
Dr. Nancy Davidson and Dr. Stanley Marks on the WQED program 4802
Source: WQED: 4802
April 20, 2012
Study: Some women need ultrasounds for detection
Source: TribLIVE News
April 4, 2012
Study Suggests Vaccine May Help Kids With Brain Cancer
Source: HealthDay News
April 3, 2012
Mammograms, ultrasound combo effective
Source: WJXT – Jacksonville, Florida
April 3, 2012
Waders help angler draw attention to men's cancers
Source: TribLIVE News
April 2, 2012
Brain Tumor Vaccine for Children
Source: WTAJ-TV Altoona, PA
April 2, 2012
New surgical technique provides kinder cut for kidney patient
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
March 26, 2012
Overcoming Challenges: Renewed Focus on Cancer VaccinesBy Jacqueline Oberst
Source: Science
March 23, 2012
Ten Biomarkers May Aid Lung Cancer Detection
Source: Oncology Report
March 22, 2012
Cookie drive goal to raise awareness of colon cancer
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
March 22, 2012
Bone marrow donor, survivor meet for first time
Source: WXIA-TV, Atlanta
March 1, 2012
Bogus cancer drug not in Western Pennsylvania
Source: TribLIVE News
February 16, 2012
Radiosurgery Machine ‘Zaps’ Cancers
Source: WTAE.com
February 10, 2012
Source: WHIRL Magazine
February 1, 2012
Source: TribLIVE News
January 19, 2012
Anti-Estrogen Treatment Shrank Lung Tumors in Mice
Source: U.S. News and World Report - Health
January 9, 2012
Estrogen-Targeting Drug Combo May Help Prevent Lung Cancer
Source: American Association for Cancer Research
January 9, 2012
Best Doctors for Women 2012 - Hope for Women With Breast Cancer
Source: Pittsburgh Magazine
January 2012
