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- Dec 11, 2007
- University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences Announce New Research Funding
- Dec 10, 2007
- Pennsylvania Cancer Control Consortium Receives C-Change Exemplary Implementation Award
- Dec 04, 2007
- Awards and Accolades: University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences Announce Faculty, Staff Achievements
- Nov 27, 2007
- Imaging May Differentiate Benign From Malignant Breast and Lymph Node Lesions
- Oct 29, 2007
- Annual Pittsburgh Cancer Conference Welcomes Richard Payne, MD, Expert in End of Life Care
- Oct 28, 2007
- Radiation Oncologists from University of Pittsburgh Present Findings at Annual Meeting of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology, Oct. 28 – Nov. 1
- Oct 23, 2007
- University of Pittsburgh Study Proposes a New Theory of How Viruses May Contribute to Cancer
- Oct 02, 2007
- Hillman Cancer Center Annual Gala Goes Green and Raises Green
- July 11, 2007
- New Monoclonal Antibody Reduces Cell Proliferation and Induces Cell Death in Human Liver Cancer Cells
- June 15, 2007
- University of Pittsburgh Researchers Detect Small Set of Cancer Stem Cells that are Similar to Normal Stem Cells and Appear to Thwart Anti-Cancer Agents
- June 6, 2007
- University of Pittsburgh Scientists Find New Contributor to Aggressive Cancers
- June 3, 2007
- Adding Radioimmunotherapy to Chemo May Help Patients with Lymphoma
- June 1, 2007
- Pitt Researchers Present Findings at Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology
- May 14, 2007
- Pitt Researchers Receive Funding to Improve Treatment of Gastrointestinal Cancer
- Apr 23, 2007
- A Natural Antioxidant Found in Many Foods and Red Wine Is Potent and Selective Killer of Leukemia Cell
- Mar 30, 2007
- Lifespan of Survivorship: Impact Across the Cancer Continuum
- Dec 20, 2006
- Investment of $100,000 Supports Breast Cancer Research
- Nov 28, 2006
- Second Statewide Research Summit Focuses on Addressing Pennsylvania’s Cancer Burden
- Jun 04, 2006
- Appearance of Skin Rash Could Predict Response to Chemotherapy
- Jun 04, 2006
- Pitt Researcher Honored at American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting for New Approach to Lung Cancer
- Jun 03, 2006
- Race and Income Converge to Shape Women's Experiences With Advanced Breast Cancer
- May 23, 2006
- Study Finds Men With Enlarged Prostate Can Benefit From Botox Injections
- May 16, 2006
- Access in Action: Navigating the Cancer Continuum
- May 4, 2006
- Gala Yields $8.2 Million for Hillman Cancer Center
- May 3, 2006
- Arnold Palmer Gives $2 Million to Pitt in Battle Against Cancer
- Apr 26, 2006
- University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute Receives $1 Million Donation to Melanoma Program
- Apr 24, 2006
- Delivering Chemotherapy in a Gel May Fight Breast Cancer and Help to Reduce Breast Deformity
- Apr 05, 2006
- Presence of Specific Proteins in Abnormal Moles May Indicate Risk for Melanoma
- Apr 05, 2006
- More Evidence of Cancer Fighting Benefit From Nutrients in Certain Vegetables
- Apr 04, 2006
- Dietary Agent in Red Chili Pepper May Help Prevent and Slow Deadly Cancer
- Apr 02, 2006
- Panel of Proteins Indentified That May Help Diagnose Ovarian Cancer Earlier
- Mar 29, 2006
- University of Pittsburgh Scientist Honored for Major Accomplishments in Clinical Cancer Research
- Mar 28, 2006
- Grant Awarded to University of Pittsburgh Researcher to Study Brain Tumors in Children
- Mar 24, 2006
- Twenty-three Cancer Researchers Receive Funding from the Hillman Fellows Program for Innovative Cancer Research
- Feb 25, 2006
- Common Treatment for Osteoporosis May Help Men with Prostate Cancer Suffering from Bone Loss
- Feb 15, 2006
- Vaccine Study for Brain Tumors Targets Multiple Antigens
- Jan 31, 2006
- Protein Holds Back Growth of Head and Neck Tumors
- Jan 25, 2006
- First Bernard Fisher Professor of Surgery Appointed at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
- Jan 25, 2006
- 2006 Bernard Fisher Lecture to Feature Oncologist Known for Innovative Cancer Drug Strategies
- Jan 20, 2006
- The Center for Environmental Oncology to Launch New "Highmark Healthy Places, Healthy People" Web Site
- Jan 12, 2006
- University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute Announces Administrative Appointments
- Jan 9, 2006
- Gretchen M. Ahrendt, MD, Joins Magee-Womens Hospital to Head Breast Surgical Services
- Dec 1, 2005
- Study Looks at Factors Influencing African-American Women's Decision to Join a Screening Trial for Cancer
- Nov 10, 2005
- Statewide Research Summit to Focus on Cancer Prevention, Detection, Treatment, Care Delivery and Quality of Life
- Nov 1, 2005
- Researchers Use 'Trickery' to Create Immune Response Against Melanoma
- Oct 26, 2005
- UPMC and Conemaugh Health System Collaborate to Provide Radiation Oncology to Johnstown, Pa
- Oct 18, 2005
- Researchers Define Ideal Doses of Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy to Reduce Side Effects From Treatment for Head and Neck Cancer
- Oct 18, 2005
- Treating Multiple Brain Tumors with Radiosurgery Results in Improved Survival
- Oct 17, 2005
- Largest Single-Institution Study of MammoSite Demonstrates its Safety For Breast Cancer Treatment
- Oct 16, 2005
- Gene Therapy May Protect Normal Tissues During Radiation Retreatment for Lung Cancer
- Oct 5, 2005
- Dr. John M. Kirkwood Honored by Melanoma Research Foundation, European Society of Cytokine Research
- Sept 27, 2005
- Dr. Robert Edwards to Direct Magee-Womens Hospital's Gynecologic Cancer Research Efforts; Program to Expand
- Sept 12, 2005
- Cancer Survivor Establishes Endowed Chair for Lung and Esophageal Cancer Treatment Research
- Aug 30, 2005
- Magee-Womens Hospital Launches Study of New Combination Therapy for Recurrent Ovarian Cancer
- Aug 22, 2005
- Reversal of Role for a Viral Protein Associated with the Development of Lymphoma
- Jul 26, 2005
- UPMC Cancer Center Presents, 'A Reason to Hope - Coping with Cancer: Strategies for Patients and Families'
- Jul 11, 2005
- Center for Environmental Oncology Receives Million Dollar Grant from Highmark to Develop 'Healthy Places, Healthy People' Program
- Jul 08, 2005
- US News and World Report Ranks UPMC Cancer Centers Tenth in Nation
- Jul 05, 2005
- Largest Study To Date Reveals Colorectal Early Detection Baselines
- Jun 23, 2005
- Join the Team and Walk for the Whisper
- Jun 23, 2005
- UPMC Cancer Centers Presents, “A Reason to Hope: New Advances in the Treatment of Melanoma”
- Jun 20, 2005
- Hillman Foundation Donates $20 Million to UPCI to establish The Hillman Fellows Program for Innovative Cancer Research
- Jun 10, 2005
- Father's Day Walk/Run Celebrates Prostate Cancer Survival
- Jun 07, 2005
- UPMC Cancer Centers Presents "A Reason to Hope: New Advances in Treatment of Blood Related Cancers"
- May 23, 2005
- UPMC Cancer Centers and Uniontown Hospital Announce Opening of the Robert E. Eberly Pavilion
- May 20, 2005
- Arnold Palmer Pavilion Awarded for Excellence in Cancer Care
- May 17, 2005
- Radioimmunotherapy with Zevalin Safe and Effective for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Patients with Advanced Disease
- May 10, 2005
- Dr. Bernard Fisher Honored With Lecture and Portrait Unveiling at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
- May 10, 2005
- Hillman Cancer Centers Presents "A Reason to Hope: New Advances in the Treatment of Brain Cancers" on May 19
- Apr 28, 2005
- Pitt Urology Professor Joel Nelson to Present Novel Approach to Treating Advanced Prostate Cancer
- Apr 27, 2005
- UPCI Researcher Receives Fellowship From Lymphoma Research Foundation
- Apr 27, 2005
- Free Skin Cancer Screenings Offered by Physicians at University of Pittsburgh Department of Dermatology and UPMC Cancer Centers
- Apr 19, 2005
- Pitt Researchers Link Dietary Agents in Red Chili Pepper and Vegetables with Cancer Prevention
- Apr 18, 2005
- Ronald Herberman, MD Named 2005 Health Care Hero
- Apr 15, 2005
- UPMC Cancer Centers Presents "A Reason to Hope: New Advances in Breast Radiation Oncology"
- Apr 11, 2005
- UPMC Cancer Centers Presents "A Reason to Hope: New Advances in Breast Cancer Surgery"
- Mar 21, 2005
- UPMC Cancer Centers Presents, 'A Reason to Hope: Cancer History and Family Risks' Videoconference
- Mar 18, 2005
- The Hillman Cancer Center Presents, "A Reason to Hope: How Clinical Trials Improve Cancer Care"
- Mar 15, 2005
- Dealing With Conflict in Caring for the Dying Patient: How Patients' Families and Physicians Can Build Bridges
- Mar 11, 2005
- Inaugural Summit on Statewide Cancer Plan Brings Together Experts Working to Reduce Pennsylvania's Cancer Burden
- Mar 10, 2005
- Ohio Valley Medical Center and University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Partner to Provide Highest Level of Care to the Ohio Valley
- Mar 04, 2005
- The Hillman Cancer Center Presents, "A Reason to Hope: New Advances in the Treatment of Colorectal Cancers"
- Feb 22, 2005
- UPMC Cancer Center, Natrona Heights Hosts "A Reason to Hope: New Advances in Radiation Treatment" Discussion
- Feb 21, 2005
- UPMC Cancer Center, Upper St. Clair Hosts "A Reason to Hope: New Advances in the Treatment of Breast Cancer" Discussion
- Feb 18, 2005
- Arnold Palmer Pavilion Hosts "A Reason to Hope: New Advances in the Treatment of Lung Cancer" Discussion
- Feb 15, 2005
- Research Sheds More Light on the Link Between Estrogen and Lung Cancer
- Feb 7, 2005
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Makes $1 Million In-Kind Investment in ZelleRX Corporation to Develop Natural-Killer Cell Therapy for Cancer
- Jan 26, 2005
- Magee-Womens Hospital Participating in Breast Health Outcomes Study of Women at High Risk for Breast Cancer
- Jan 21, 2005
- UPMC Cancer Center, Passavant Presents "A Reason To Hope: New Advances in Drug Therapies"
- Jan 18, 2005
- Arnold Palmer Pavilion Hosts "A Reason To Hope: New Advances in the Treatment of Breast Cancer" Discussion
- Jan 12, 2005
- Novel Theory of Breast Cancer Tumor Growth Receives Funding From Department of Defense
- Dec 17, 2004
- UPMC Cancer Centers and Westmoreland Latrobe Health Partners Announce Expansion of Cancer Services
- Dec 03, 2004
- UPMC Cancer Center, Natrona Heights Hosts "A Reason to Hope" on New Chemotherapy Options
- Nov 15, 2004
- Pitt Breast Cancer Researchers Receive $1 Million in Grants from Department of Defense
- Nov 5, 2004
- Annual Gala to Benefit Hillman Cancer Center Raises Record-Breaking Support
- Oct 28, 2004
- UPMC Cancer Center, Upper St. Clair Offers "A Reason to Hope" for Prostate Cancer Patients and Their Families
- Oct 25, 2004
- UPMC and Jefferson Regional Medical Center Announce Plans for Radiation Oncology Center
- Oct 14, 2004
- Arnold Palmer Pavilion "Reason to Hope" Focused on Prostate Cancer
- Oct 13, 2004
- "Reason to Hope" Focused on Brain Tumors at Murtha Pavilion
- Oct 13, 2004
- Inspirational Evening with Greg Norman Benefits Hillman Cancer Center
- Oct 6, 2004
- Educational Conference Explores Development of Cancer Biomedical Informatics Grid
- Oct 5, 2004
- IMRT Found to Give Lower Radiation Dose to Healthy Breast Tissue Than Standard Treatment
- Oct 5, 2004
- Pitt Study: CyberKnife Radiosurgery Safe and Effective for Treating Benign Brain Tumors
- Oct 4, 2004
- New Imaging Technology Precisely Tracks Lung Tumor Motion
- Sept 30, 2004
- Exposure to Indoor Coal Emissions May Increase Lung Cancer Risk
- Sept 30, 2004
- Cigarette Smoke Causes Breaks in DNA, Mutates Chromosomes
- Sept 29, 2004
- UPMC Cancer Center, Natrona Heights Presents "A Reason to Hope: New Advances in Radiation Therapy Treatment"
- Sept 27, 2004
- John Kirkwood, MD, Honored by American Cancer Society for Outstanding Research
- Sept 20, 2004
- New Center for Environmental Oncology Formed at UPCI
- Sept 16, 2004
- "A Reason To Hope" Speaker Series Highlights Prostate Cancer
- Aug 31, 2004
- Free Prostate Cancer Screenings Offered By University of Pittsburgh Department of Urology
- Aug 26, 2004
- UPCI Receives $10 Million Grant for Head and Neck Cancer Research
- Aug 25, 2004
- Pittsburgh-Based Company Establishes Memorial Fund to Support Brain Tumor Research at UPCI
- Jul 21, 2004
- UPMC Cancer Centers Establishes Program for Individuals and Families at High Risk For Colorectal Cancer
- Jul 15, 2004
- Pitt Researchers Identify Gene Expression Patterns That May Predict Prostate Cancer Risk
- Jun 29, 2004
- Spirit-Lifting Sculpture on Display at UPMC Cancer Center, Natrona Heights
- Jun 29, 2004
- University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, Windber Research Institute, Walter Reed Army Medical Center and Georgetown University Awarded $4.2 Million For Gynecologic Cancer Program
- Jun 18, 2004
- PNC Foundation Innovation Award Given to UPCI's Stefan Duensing, MD
- Jun 08, 2004
- Study Finds That Only Half of a Commonly Used Cancer Drug Is Activated in Cancer Patients
- Jun 07, 2004
- Preliminary Results Indicate Therapeutic Vaccine For Pancreatic Cancer Is Safe and Stimulates Immune Activity
- Jun 06, 2004
- Final Analysis of Largest Multicenter Melanoma Vaccine Study Demonstrates Promising Results
- May 10, 2004
- University of Pittsburgh Researchers Identify Potential Biomarker for Renal Cell Carcinoma
- May 09, 2004
- University of Pittsburgh Researchers Present Findings: Novel Prostate Cancer Marker Could Lead to Earlier Diagnosis and Fewer Repeat Biopsies
- May 05, 2004
- Melanoma Topic of Discussion at "A Reason to Hope" Cancer Education Program Hosted by Arnold Palmer Pavilion, May 20th in Greensburg
- May 04, 2004
- Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Awards University of Pittsburgh Researcher for Innovative Project to Improve Breast Cancer Treatment
- May 03, 2004
- University of Pittsburgh Researchers Identify Molecular Mechanism that May Impact the Ability of Stem Cells to Fight Disease
- May 03, 2004
- Free Skin Cancer Screenings Offered by Physicians at University Department of Dermatology and UPMC Cancer Centers
- Apr 28, 2004
- UPMC Cancer Centers Sponsor "A Reason to Hope" for Melanoma Patients and Their Families May 11
- Apr 27, 2004
- UPMC Cancer Centers and Heritage Valley Health System Announce the Opening of New Cancer Center
- Apr 20, 2004
- Pitt Investigator Awarded $1.5 Million to Study a Vegetable-Derived Dietary Agent for Pancreatic Cancer Prevention
- Apr 15, 2004
- "A Reason to Hope" Cancer Education Program Features Colorectal Cancer as Topic of Discussion in New Kensington May 5
- Apr 12, 2004
- Participants Needed for University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute Lung Cancer Study
- Apr 08, 2004
- UPMC Cancer Centers Sponsor "A Reason to Hope" for African Americans with Cancer
- Apr 08, 2004
- Lymphoma Topic of Discussion at "A Reason to Hope" Cancer Education Program in Cranberry
- Apr 07, 2004
- Colorectal Cancer Topic of Discussion at "A Reason to Hope" Cancer Education Program in Greensburg
- Apr 02, 2004
- New Radiation Treatment is Topic of Discusstion at "A Reason to Hope" Cancer Education Program
- Mar 30, 2004
- University of Pittsburgh and VA Healthcare System to Hold Free Oral Cancer Screenings April 23rd at Three Pittsburgh Locations
- Mar 26, 2004
- Lung Cancer Topic of Discussion at "A Reason to Hope" Cancer Education Program at UPMC McKeesport
- Mar 25, 2004
- University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute and UPMC Cancer Centers Daffodil Days Campaign Largest in the Region
- Mar 11, 2004
- Novel Prostate Cancer Marker Could Lead to Earlier Diagnosis and Fewer Repeat Biopsies Say University of Pittsburgh Researchers
- Mar 08, 2004
- University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute Selects Local Company to Monitor Clinical Trials of Drugs That Help the Immune System Fight Disease
- Mar 04, 2004
- Colorectal Cancer Topic of Discussion at “A Reason to Hope” Cancer Education Program March 18 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center
- Feb 19, 2004
- Windber Research Institute, University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute and University of Pittsburgh Awarded $3.4 Million to Launch Major Proteomics Initiative
- Feb 03, 2004
- Prostate Cancer Topic of DIscussion at "A Reason to Hope" Cancer Education Program
- Feb 03, 2004
- Lymphoma Topic of Discussion at "A Reason to Hope" Cancer Education Program at the Arnold Palmer Pavilion
- Feb 03, 2004
- Members of UPMC Cancer Centers Chapter of US TOO! Prostate Cancer Support Group Named to State and National Positions within the Organization
- Jan 28, 2004
- Hillman Cancer Center Offers "A Reason to Hope" for Leukemia Patients and Their Families on February 11
- Jan 27, 2004
- Statewide Coalition Delivers Comprehensive Plan to Reduce Cancer Burden Throughout Pennsylvania
- Jan 26, 2004
- "A Reason to Hope" Cancer Education Series to be Held at the Jefferson Regional Medical Center, February 9
- Jan 07, 2004
- UPMC Cancer Centers Offer "A Reason to Hope" for Prostate Cancer Patients and their Families at Jefferson Regional Medical Center
- Dec 31, 2003
- UPMC Cancer Centers "A Reason to Hope" Education Series Presents Advances in the Treatment of Lung Cancer
- Dec 22, 2003
- University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute Researcher Receives Grant to Study Broccoli-Derived Chemicals for Prostate Cancer Prevention
- Dec 15, 2003
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and Uniontown Hospital Collaborate on State-of-the-Art Cancer Center
- Dec 09, 2003
- Sanford Leuba, PhD Joins Pitt Department of Cell Biology and Physiology
- Nov 11, 2003
- UPMC Cancer Centers' "A Reason to Hope" Education Series Presents Advances in the Treatment of Melanoma
- Nov 10, 2003
- UPMC Cancer Centers' "A Reason to Hope: Education Series Presents Advances in the Treatment of Lung Cancer
- Nov 04, 2003
- University of Pittsburgh Part of New National Cancer Institute Initiative to Improve Health Outcomes in Older People with Cancer
- Oct 28, 2003
- UPMC Cancer Centers Offer "A Reason to Hope" for Cancer Patients and Their Families with Advances in Stem Cell Transplantation Treatment
- Oct 28, 2003
- UPMC Cancer Centers Sponsor "A Reason to Hope" Educational Series for Cancer Patients and the Public at UPMC Passavant
- Oct 27, 2003
- University of Pittsburgh Scientist Honored for Major Accomplishment in Cancer Research
- Oct 24, 2003
- Lawrence Kane, PhD, Joins University of Pittsburgh Department of Immunology
- Oct 24, 2003
- Binfeng Lu, PhD, Joins University of Pittsburgh Department of Immunology
- Oct 22, 2003
- Consortium Led by UPMC McKeesport Receives Multi-Million Dollar Federal Grant to Reduce Disparities in Cancer Care and Improve Access to Clinical Trials
- Oct 14, 2003
- UPCI to Host Oct. 28 Dinner Conference for Medical Professionals on Advances in Complex Gastrointestinal Cancers
- Oct 09, 2003
- Hillman Cancer Center Marks First-Year Anniversary by Celebrating Major Accomplishments
- Oct 06, 2003
- Arnold Palmer Pavilion to Sponsor "A Reason to Hope" Educational Series for Cancer Patients and the Public in the Greensburg Area
- Oct 02, 2003
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and Heritage Valley Health System Collaborate on State-of-the-Art Cancer Centers in Beaver and Moon
- Oct 02, 2003
- UPMC Cancer Centers Offers "A Reason to Hope" for Breast Cancer Patients and Their Families
- Sep 10, 2003
- Free Prostate Cancer Screenings Offered by the University of Pittsburgh Department of Urology
- Aug 27, 2003
- "A Reason to Hope" Education Series for Cancer Patients and the Public Resumes at the Hillman Cancer Center this Fall
- Aug 25, 2003
- "Show Your Spirit!" on September 19, 2003
- Aug 01, 2003
- Physicians' Emotional Responses to Patients' Deaths Increase with Length of Care, Find University of Pittsburgh Researchers
- Jul 31, 2003
- Study Finds What Researchers Believe to Be the Best Weekly Regimen of Chemotherapy for Lung Cancer Associated with Minimal Side Effects
- Jul 31, 2003
- Multi-Site Study Affirms Safety of Oxaliplatin for Patients with Advanced Colorectal Cancer
- Jul 23, 2003
- University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute Receives Federal Grant to Launch Unique Project to Overcome Barriers to Participation in Clinical Trials
- Jul 13, 2003
- Alterations in Two Genes May Interact to Increase Risk of Lung Cancer in Smokers According to University of Pittsburgh Study
- Jul 01, 2003
- University of Pittsburgh-Led Study Finds Benefit to Repeating Sigmoidoscopy Three Years After a Negative Exam
- Jun 20, 2003
- UPMC Cancer Centers and Latrobe Area Hospital Announce Opening of the Arnold Palmer Pavilion
- Jun 09, 2003
- University of Pittsburgh Scientists Win Prestigious Award for Outstanding Contribution to Cancer Research
- Jun 04, 2003
- UPMC Cancer Centers Sponsors "A Reason to Hope" Educational Program on Skin Cancer
- Jun 01, 2003
- New Radiotherapy Strategy Improves Survival for Lung Cancer Patients According to University of Pittsburgh-Led Study
- May 31, 2003
- Combination Therapy Safe and Effective for Older Patients with Advanced Lung Cancer as Compared to Younger Patients
- May 31, 2003
- Melanoma Vaccine Demonstrates Promising Results in Largest Multicenter Study to Date
- May 07, 2003
- Cancer Centers to Sponsor Talk on Clinical Trials and the Early Detection of Cancer
- May 07, 2003
- First International Symposium on Cancer Research Hosted at the Hillman Cancer Center May 8 - 9
- Apr 30, 2003
- Director of University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, Ronald Herberman, MD, Honored by Carnegie Science Center
- Apr 29, 2003
- Mayor Murphy Will Run Marathon to Support Tradition of Fundraising for Cancer Research Begun by Pirates Owner Kevin McClatchy
- Apr 24, 2003
- University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute Study Finds Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy Results in Improved Survival and Shorter Hospital Stays
- Apr 09, 2003
- UPMC Cancer Centers Sponsors "A Reason to Hope" Educational Programs for Patients and Their Families
- Apr 04, 2003
- University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute Researcher Cited for Service on Israel Cancer Research Fund's Scientific Review Panel
- Apr 01, 2003
- Expert in Immunotherapy and Cancer Vaccine Development Recruited to the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute
- Mar 24, 2003
- John Lazo, PhD, Appointed Chair of Extramural Grants Council at the American Cancer Society
- Mar 21, 2003
- 13th Annual Pittsburgh Cancer Conference to Address New Strategies for Treating Cancer and Improving Patients' Quality of Life
- Mar 11, 2003
- UPMC Cancer Center Uniontown Presents Educational Program for Cancer Patients and Their Families with a Focus on Music Therapy
- Mar 10, 2003
- UPMC Cancer Centers Hosting Program on Colorectal Health
- Mar 10, 2003
- Pitt's School of Nursing to Study Effectiveness of Acupuncture in Alleviating Symptoms of Menopause in Breast Cancer Survivors
- Mar 04, 2003
- New Clinical Trial Examines Use of Acupuncture to Relieve Stress and Physical Symptoms of Colorectal Cancer Patients
- Feb 27, 2003
- UPMC St. Margaret Announces Construction of New Medical Complex on Burtner Road
- Feb 17, 2003
- Recently Discovered Gene Appears to Play Important Role in Controlling the Growth of Colorectal Cancer Cells
- Feb 12, 2003
- UPCI / UPMC Cancer Centers Volunteer & Community Services Once Again Coordinating Daffodil Days Sales
- Jan 30, 2003
- UPMC Cancer Centers Offers "A Reason to Hope" for Lung and Esophageal Cancer Patients and Their Families
- Jan 13, 2003
- UPMC Cancer Centers Sponsors "A Reason to Hope" Educational Programs for Patients and Their Families
- Dec 31, 2002
- Second Annual PNC Foundation Innovation Award Given to Tao Cheng, MD at University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute
- Dec 04, 2002
- University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute's First-Ever Gala Makes a "World of Difference" for Cancer Patients and Their Families
- Nov 22, 2002
- Thoracic Surgeon, Rodney Landreneau, MD, Joins UPMC Cancer Centers
- Nov 14, 2002
- University of Pittsburgh Findings Published in Science Illustrate How Kaposi's Sarcoma-Associated Herpesvirus Causes Cancer
- Nov 12, 2002
- New UPMC Cancer Center Dedicated at St. Clair Hospital
- Nov 05, 2002
- University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute Awards Physicians, Researchers and Staff for Outstanding Leadership Abilities
- Oct 24, 2002
- Henry and Elsie Hillman Help Dedicate the Herberman Conference Center
- Oct 17, 2002
- UPMC Cancer Centers Offer "A Reason to Hope" for Breast Cancer Patients and Their Families
- Oct 08, 2002
- University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute Investigators Discover Proteins Linked to Colon Cancer
- Sep 30, 2002
- Hillman Cancer Center Holds Community Day Open House Celebration
- Sep 25, 2002
- Pittsburgh Steelers and the H.J. Heinz Company Present a Dinner, Fashion Show and Silent Auction
- Sep 24, 2002
- Chuck Navasky's Story: One Less Tear
- Sep 18, 2002
- University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute Investigators Awarded $2.7 Million from the National Cancer Institute to Develop New Anti-Cancer Therapies
- Sep 09, 2002
- UPMC Cancer Centers Offer "A Reason to Hope" for Prostate Cancer Patients and Their Families
- Sep 06, 2002
- Closing Lecture of Pitt's Science2002 to Highlight Career Options for Students in Science and Technology
- Sep 04, 2002
- Ladies Hospital Aid Society Makes Substantial Donation to Hillman Cancer Center
- Sep 03, 2002
- Triangle Radiation Oncology Joins UPMC Cancer Centers
- Aug 29, 2002
- Pioneer in Gene Regulation to Receive University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine's Dickson Prize in Medicine
- Aug 29, 2002
- World-Renowned Expert on DNA Repair to Deliver University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine's 81st Mellon Lecture
- Aug 29, 2002
- Nobel Prize Winner to Deliver University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine's Klaus Hofmann Lecture
- Aug 12, 2002
- UPMC Cancer Centers Launches New Web Site for Cancer Patients
- Aug 01, 2002
- UPMC Cancer Centers and UPMC Lee Regional Announce Opening of the John P. Murtha Pavilion
- Aug 01, 2002
- Map of Amplified Genome Region Clarified and New Gene Identified as Overexpressed in Oral Cancer, Report Univ. of Pittsburgh Researchers
- Jul 19, 2002
- Groundbreaking Slated July 23 for New UPMC Cancer Center, Diagnostic Site
- Jul 19, 2002
- New Director of Development and Community Affairs Appointed at University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute
- Jul 02, 2002
- Pennsylvania Cancer Alliance Awarded $5.5 Million from State Tobacco Settlement Fund to Create Collaborative Bioinformatics Project
- Jun 13, 2002
- Educational Program for Health Professionals Explores the Link Between Nutrition and Cancer
- Jun 04, 2002
- New Radiation Technique Can Significantly Reduce Length of Time Breast Cancer Patients Spend in Treatment
- May 17, 2002
- Treatment with Radioactive Glass Beads Reduces Liver Tumors and Improves Quality of Life for Cancer Patients with Advanced Disease
- May 16, 2002
- Oral Cancer Center's New Screening Video, "Oral Cancer Screening: A Brief Review", Available Online
- May 16, 2002
- Gemcitabine Demonstrates Promise as a Low Toxic Chemotherapeutic Agent for Patients with Bladder Cancer
- May 06, 2002
- 2001 Nobel Laureate Leland H. Hartwell to Give University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine's 82nd Mellon Lecture
- May 02, 2002
- First International Symposium on Ovarian Cancer Hosted at Magee-Womens Hospital, May 6 - 7, 2002
- May 01, 2002
- University of Pittsburgh Recruits Team Who Discovered Virus Linked to Most Common Cancer Among AIDS Patients
- Apr 12, 2002
- UPMC Cancer Centers to Sponsor Talk on Advances in Cancer Treatment
- Apr 11, 2002
- Why Heart Transplant Patients Resume Smoking Revealed in University of Pittsburgh Study Presented at International Heart and Lung Transplant Meeting
- Apr 05, 2002
- Scientists at UPCI Present Finding at Annual Meeting of the AACR
- Apr 04, 2002
- Pittsburgh Pirates owner Kevin McClatchy will Run Marathon to Raise Money for Patti Burns Memorial Cancer Fund
- Mar 27, 2002
- New Company Forms with Support from UPMC Health System
- Mar 21, 2002
- Pittsburgh Steelers Take to the Hoops to Support Pancreatic Cancer Research at UPCI
- Mar 19, 2002
- 12th Annual Pittsburgh Cancer Conference to Address Recent Scientific Advances in the Discovery of Molecular Targets
- Mar 19, 2002
- University of Pittsburgh Scientists to Discuss Genetic Research with Buffalo Bills Hall of Fame Quarterback Jim Kelly
- Mar 11, 2002
- Local Researcher Serves as Chief Judge in the Nation's Most Prestigious Science Talent Competition for High School Students
- Mar 06, 2002
- Protein Associated with Lung Cancer Linked for the First Time to Head and Neck Cancer
- Mar 04, 2002
- Participants Needed for UPCI Lung Cancer Study
- Mar 01, 2002
- March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month at UPCI
- Feb 28, 2002
- Researchers Find Region of Gene for Inherited Pancreatic Cancer
- Feb 27, 2002
- UPMC Cancer Centers to Sponsor Talk on New Advances in Colorectal Cancer Treatment
- Feb 26 , 2002
- Filene's Basement Pre-Grand Opening Event Benefits Cancer Research at the Hillman Cancer Center of UPCI
- Feb 26, 2002
- Participants Needed for Largest-Ever Prostate Cancer Prevention Study
- Feb 21, 2002
- New UPMC Cancer Centers Will Bring Highest Level of Cancer Care to the Community
- Feb 13, 2002
- UPCI Launches Study on New Screening Tool for Early Detection of Lung Cancer
- Feb 06, 2002
- New UPMC Cancer Center at St. Clair Hospital Brings Advanced Radiation Therapy to Pittsburgh Area
- Jan 28, 2002
- Rapid Access to NCI Discovery Resources (R-A-N-D)
- Jan 25, 2002
- No Association Between Fertility Drugs and Ovarian Cancer, Say University of Pittsburgh Researchers
- Jan 17, 2002
- Study Finds that a New Treatment Approach for Melanoma Improves Survival for Patients with Advanced Disease
- Jan 16, 2002
- Breast Cancer Detection Aided by New Technology Installed at Magee-Womens Hospital
- Jan 09, 2002
- Immunology Department Established at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
- Dec 28, 2001
- UPMC Swallowing Disorders Center Utilizes New Diagnostic Technology
- Dec 17, 2001
- Limbach Entrepreneurial Center Offers Mini-MBA Course
- Dec 06, 2001
- Andrew C. von Eschenbach, MD Name Director of the National Cancer Institute
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Website - Dec 03, 2001
- Some Cancer Patients May Benefit From a Less Aggressive Approach to Stem Cell Transplant Therapy
- Dec 03, 2001
- McDonnell Foundation Awards Pitt Professor for Innovative Project on Immunotherapy of Brain Cancer
- Nov 12, 2001
- Nationally Recognized Cancer Surgeon Joins UPCI
- Nov 11, 2001
- Pitt Researchers Define Precursors to Cells That Control Immune Response
- Nov 05, 2001
- Cyclin B1 Identified as a New Tumor Antigen and Candidate for the Development of a Cancer Vaccine
- Nov 01, 2001
- November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month at UPCI
- Oct 31, 2001
- First Ever PNC Foundation Innovation Award Given to Fund Pivotal Brain Cancer Study
- Oct 29, 2001
- Center For Healthy Aging Established at University of Pittsburgh
- Oct 22, 2001
- UPCI Honors Physicians and Staff For Outstanding Research, Patient Care and Support
- Oct 03, 2001
- Charles R. Pound, MD, Joins Department of Urology at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
- Oct 01, 2001
- October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month at UPCI
- Sep 27, 2001
- UPCI to Hold 7th Annual Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplantation Patient and Family Reunion
- Sep 27, 2001
- Acclaimed Specialist in Multiple Myeloma and Bone Disease Joins UPCI
- Sep 26, 2001
- Magee-Womens Hospital to Honor Cancer Survivors at the 2001 Source of Life Awards
- Sep 24, 2001
- Lung Cancer Support and Education Group For Patients and Their Families
- Sep 21, 2001
- Free Kidney Cancer Educational Program Offered By UPCI
- Sep 21, 2001
- UPCI's Ninth Annual Leadership Dinner
- Sep 07, 2001
- Free Prostate Cancer Screenings Offered By UPCI
- Sep 04 , 2001
- Breast Cancer Specialist Andrew Seidman, MD to Discuss Future Trends in Therapy at the Herbert E. Jacob Memorial Lecture
- Sep 01, 2001
- September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month at UPCI
- Aug 22, 2001
- Holly H. Gallion, MD Named Director of the Ovarian Cancer Center of Excellence at UPCI and Magee-Womens Hospital
- Aug 21, 2001
- Investigational Therapy For Ovarian Cancer Is Subject of Magee-Womens Hospital Study
- Jul 24, 2001
- UPCI Begins Largest-Ever Prevention Trial for Prostate Cancer
- Jul 11, 2001
- UPCI Receives Five-Year, $12 Million Grant From National Cancer Institute For Lung Cancer Research
- Jul 02, 2001
- University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Receives NCI Grant For Palliative Care Curriculum
- Jul 02, 2001
- Liver Cancer Moving From Inoperable Disease to Outpatient Treatment
- Jun 25, 2001
- University of Pittsburgh Researchers Find PET/CT Imaging Better at Localizing and Monitoring Head and Neck Cancer
- Jun 19, 2001
- Older Women Are More Likely to Get Breast Cancer If They Have High Bone Density
- Jun 14, 2001
- Novel Therapy Shows Promise to Prevent Recurrence of Head and Neck Cancer
- Jun 04, 2001
- Common Prostate Cancer Treatment May Cause Severe Bone Loss
- May 24, 2001
- International Researchers to Present Latest Information About Melanoma at Pittsburgh Conference, June 7 - 8, 2001
- May 24, 2001
- UPCI Seeking Prostate Cancer Survivors For Study on Quality of Life
- May 21, 2001
- Weekly Paclitaxel Plus Carboplatin Safe and Effective For Patients With Advanced Lung Cancer
- May 12, 2001
- Docetaxel Combination Shows Significant Survival Advantage Over Vinorelbine/Cisplatin Combination as First-Line Treatment For Advanced Lung Cancer
- May 10, 2001
- UPMC Shadyside Dermatology Offers Free Skin Cancer Screenings During Skin Cancer Awareness Month
- Apr 27, 2001
- Interferon alpha-2b Proven to be the First Effective Drug Treatment For Malignant Melanoma
- Apr 26, 2001
- UPMC Dermatology Offering Free Skin Cancer Screenings on Melanoma Monday
- Apr 24, 2001
- Magee/UPCI Breast Program Supports the Pittsburgh Race For the Cure
- Apr 10, 2001
- UPCI Announces New Initiatives Against Head and Neck Cancer, Recruitment of New Program Director
- Apr 09, 2001
- Kaposi's Sarcoma-Associated Herpesvirus Causes No Negative Health Effects in HIV-Negative Individuals
- Apr 04, 2001
- UPCI Breast Cancer Researchers Win Grants Funded by State Income Tax Refunds
- Apr 02, 2001
- UPCI Launches New Web Site to Serve Consumers
- Apr 02, 2001
- UPCI Physicians Begin Polyp Prevention Study For People at Risk For Colorectal Cancer
- Mar 28, 2001
- First Lady Michele Ridge Announces Breast Cancer Research Grants From State Income Tax Check-off Fund
- Mar 23, 2001
- Mini-MBA Program For Biomedical Scientists
- Mar 13, 2001
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Sponsoring Public Meeting in Pittsburgh on the Importance of Diagnosis and Treatment of Depression in Patients With Other Serious Illnesses
- Mar 09, 2001
- UPCI Experts Offer Advice During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
- Feb 21, 2001
- John P. Murtha Cancer Center to Bring UPCI Expertise to Johnstown Region
- Feb 16, 2001
- Scientist Richard D. Wood, PhD, Appointed Richard M. Cyert Chair in Molecular Oncology at UPCI
- Feb 15, 2001
- UPMC Health System Announces Eleventh Annual Cancer Conference
- Feb 15, 2001
- Vectors/Pittsburgh Announces UPCI's Donald L. Trump, MD, Science Man of the Year
- Feb 15, 2001
- Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) Elects New Members to Board of Directors
- Feb 13, 2001
- Role of DNA Repair Genes Thought Huge (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) - Featuring Richard Wood, PhD, Richard M. Cyert Chair in Molecular Oncology at UPCI
- Feb 8, 2001
- Mario Lemieux Foundation Presents Gift to UPMC Health System
- Jan 03, 2001
- Albert P. Knowles Research Fund Established at UPCI
- Jan 02, 2001
- Tamoxifen For Breast Cancer Prevention Has No Heart-Related Effects
- Nov 29, 2000
- Participants Needed For Study on Families Coping With Breast Cancer
- Oct 20, 2000
- Pitt Cancer Researcher Wins 2000 Alton Ochsner Award
- Oct 16, 2000
- Interferon Alpha-2B Extends Overall Survival and Relapse-Free Survival in Patients With High-Risk Melanoma, Reports University of Pittsburgh - Led U.S. Intergroup Study
- Oct 10, 2000
- UPMC Shadyside Auxiliary Brings Celebrity Party Planner to Pittsburgh
- Oct 06, 2000
- UPCI Hosts Eighth Annual Leadership Dinner
- Sep 28, 2000
- UPCI Establishes Regional Cancer Center at UPMC Horizon
- Sep 13, 2000
- Digital Mammography Technology Installed at Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC Health System
- Aug 17, 2000
- UPCI Recruits Nationally Prominent Neuro-Oncologist to Advance Initiatives Against Brain Tumors
- Aug 02, 2000
- Photodynamic Therapy Effective Treatment For Cancer-Related Swallowing Problems
- Jul 18, 2000
- Report in Circulation Urges a Closer Look at Cardiotoxicity of Cancer Drug Trastuzumab (Herceptin)
- Jun 25, 2000
- Pitt Researchers Find Most Patients Satisfied With Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Screening
- Jun 15, 2000
- UPCI Seeking Prostate Cancer Survivors For Study on Quality of Life
- Jun 11, 2000
- UPCI Researcher Presents Preliminary Results of Study on Impact of Breast Cancer on Patient and Families
- Jun 09, 2000
- Acclaimed Hematologist and Bone Marrow Transplant Specialist Andrew M. Yeager, MD, Joins Pitt, UPCI
- Jun 09, 2000
- Anti-Angiogenic Drug Much More Effective When Immune System Primed Against Cancer
- Jun 07, 2000
- Oncology Hematology Associates (OHA) to Join with UPCI
- May 31, 2000
- Gift from Shadyside Hospital Foundation Helps Establish Pavilion at Hillman Cancer Center
- May 30, 2000
- New "Combination Therapy" Improves Survival For Malignant Melanoma Patients
- May 03, 2000
- Researcher at UPCI Receives Kimmel Scholar Award
- May 02, 2000
- UPCI Received $1 Million Grant from Benedum Foundation
- May 01, 2000
- Anti-Cancer Compound Could Cause Serious Liver Damage, Reports University of Pittsburgh Scientists
- Apr 02, 2000
- Estrogen May Fuel Lung Cancer Growth, Report University of Pittsburgh Scientists
- Mar 14, 2000
- Pitt Graduate School of Public Health Launches Free Colorectal Screening Program in Aliquippa
- Mar 07, 2000
- UPCI to Host Program on Prevention, Early Detection and Genetics of Colon and Rectal Cancer
- Feb 28, 2000
- UPCI to Host Regional Meeting of National Kidney Cancer Association
- Feb 24, 2000
- UPCI Physicians Begin Study of IL-4 Producing Cellular Vaccine For Brain Tumors
- Feb 16, 2000
- Multicenter Study Shows Experimental Agent May Enhance Effects of Radiation in Patients With Brain Metastases
- Feb 10, 2000
- Report in Circulation Urges a Closer Look at Cardiotoxicity of Cancer Drug Trastuzumab (Herceptin)
- Feb 09, 2000
- UPCI Receives Endowment From PNC Bank Foundation to Support Research in Molecular Oncology
- Feb 03, 2000
- Pitt Researchers Uncover Mitochondrial Defect Involved with Inherited Cancers
- Jan 14, 2000
- Black Breast Cancer Patients Given Appropriate Treatment Do As Well as Whites, Finds Pitt Researcher
- Jan 04, 2000
- Pitt Team First to Illustrate Mechanisms of Chromosome Missegregation in Cancer Cells
- Jan 04, 2000
- Pitt-Led Team Finds Biological Reason For Women's Increased Risk of Smoking-Related Lung Cancer
- Nov 04, 1999
- Behavioral Medicine and Oncology Program at UPCI
- Oct 26, 1999
- UPMC Health System and UPCI Announce Major Prostate Cancer Initiative
- Oct 13, 1999
- Pitt's Image Engine Project Receives New Funding From National Library of Medicine
- Oct 04, 1999
- University of Pittsburgh Receives Five-Year, $11.2 Million Grant to Establish Oral Cancer Center
- Sep 22, 1999
- UPMC Health System Breaks Ground For Hillman Cancer Center Project Will Boost Local Economy
- Aug 17, 1999
- Participants Needed For Study on Families Coping with Breast Cancer
- Aug 06, 1999
- UPCI Researchers Study Effectiveness of INTRON A on Patients at Intermediate Risk of Melanoma Recurrence
- Jul 15 , 1999
- University of Pittsburgh Researchers Demonstrate Metabolic Link Between Large Waists and Colorectal Cancer
- Jun 22, 1999
- Hillman Contributes $10 Million to UPCI
- Jun 17, 1999
- NCI Cancer Center Support Grant Funding Renewed For UPCI
- Jun 15, 1999
- Raloxifene Significantly Reduces Risk of Invasive Breast Cancer in Post-Menopausal Women, Finds Study Involving University of Pittsburgh
- May 17, 1999
- UPCI Defines First Immunologic Markers of Interferon Effectiveness Against Melanoma
- May 17, 1999
- Interferon Significantly Affects Metabolism of Other Drugs Given to Cancer Patients, Finds UPCI
- UPCI Team is the First to Uncover Role of Faulty DNA Repair in Breast Cancer
- UPCI Presents Findings at American Association For Cancer Research Meeting
- Apr 11, 1999
- Botanical Products Act Like Estrogen in Animals, Finds University of Pittsburgh Team
- Apr, 1999
- UPCI Announces Participation in Major Breast Cancer Prevention Trial (STAR)
- Mar 17, 1999
- Photodynamic Therapy Effective as Treatment For Swallowing Problems, UPCI Surgeons Report
- Mar 17, 1999
- Merrill Egorin, MD, Selected by UPCI to Lead Clinical Pharmacology Research
- Mar 02, 1999
- Photodynamic Therapy
- Mar 02, 1999
- Pittsburgh Cancer Conference to Cover Quality of Life, Breaking Bad News and New Treatments
- Feb 15, 1999
- University of Pittsburgh Researcher Identifies Serum Sex Hormones as Powerful Predictors of Breast Cancer
- Jan 26, 1999
- Candace Johnson, PhD, Named UPCI's Deputy Director For Basic Research
- Jan 25, 1999
- New Findings on Esophageal Cancer Released at Society of Thoracic Surgeons Meeting
- Dec 17, 1998
- Doctors Take a Walk in Patients' Steps and Experience Their Cancer Treatment-Related Fatigue
- Dec 15, 1998
- UPMC Health System Commits $104 Million to Build Cancer Treatment and Research Center
- Dec 03, 1998
- UPMC Establishes Center For Individuals at High Risk of Colorectal Cancer
- Nov 16, 1998
- UPCI and Other Pennsylvania Research Centers Request Tobacco Settlement Money to Ease Cancer Burden, Enhance Research
- Oct 21, 1998
- University of Pittsburgh Chosen by NCI as One of Three Pioneer Sites For Biocombinatorial Chemistry Research
- Jun 16, 1998
- UPCI Researchers Participate in Multicenter Trial of Herceptin
- Jun 16, 1998
- UPCI Researchers Probe Genetic Makeup of Cancer Patients and Siblings to Unearth Genes Involved in Cancer Development
- Jun 11, 1998
- New Biological Markers Accurately Predict Prognosis in Head and Neck Cancer Patients, Find UPCI Researchers
- Jun 11, 1998
- University of Pittsburgh Scientist Discovers How a Novel Vitamin K Stops Cancer Cell Growth
- Jun 03, 1998
- UPCI Combines P53 Gene Therapy and Chemotherapy in Novel Trial For Advanced Cancer
- Jun 01, 1998
- Pitt Nurse Researcher Receives Grant For Study on Cognitive Effects of Chemotherapy in Premenopausal Women With Breast Cancer
- May 26, 1998
- University of Pittsburgh Awarded $7.7 Million For Dendritic Cell Research
- May 19, 1998
- UPCI Study Confirms Efficacy of Taxol Regimen in the Treatment of Advanced Lung Cancer
- May 18, 1998
- UPCI Receives Grant to Raise Skin Cancer Awareness
- May 12, 1998
- UPCI Researcher Receives Award From National Cancer Institute
- Apr 17, 1998
- UPCI Physician Receives Two Prestigious Awards For Study on Vitamin D and Prostate Cancer
- Mar 31, 1998
- UPCI Scientists Present Findings at American Association For Cancer Research Meeting
- Mar 30, 1998
- Pitt Researchers Develop Strategy to Use Dendritic Cells to Treat and Prevent Tumors
- Feb 20, 1998
- Enzyme that Detoxifies Cancer Drug Linked to Risk of Alzheimer's Disease
- Feb 17, 1998
- UPCI Study Explores New Chemotherapy Regimens For Advanced Colorectal Cancer
- Feb 13, 1998
- UPCI Names Program and Center Leaders
- Feb 05, 1998
- Offspring of Survivors of Childhood Cancer Face No Increased Risk of Genetic Disease
- Jan 30, 1998
- Director of the National Cancer Institute Awarded the University of Pittsburgh 1997-1998 Dickson Prize in Medicine
- Jan 20, 1998
- UPCI Researchers Find Drug Improves Cancer-Fighting Ability of Vitamin D
- Jan 13, 1998
- UPCI Invited to Host New Chapter of National Kidney Cancer Association
- Dec 19, 1997
- UPCI Doctors Can Detect Lung Cancer Earlier With New Tool Which May Increase Patient Survival
- Dec 16, 1997
- John M. Jessup, MD, Joins UPCI to Lead Colorectal Cancer Program
- Nov 17, 1997
- Pitt Researchers Use "Fish" and "Sky" to Study Chromosomes
- Aug 21, 1997
- University of Pittsburgh Scientists Find Biological Clue to Why Ex-Smokers Develop Lung Cancer Many Years After Quitting
- Jul 30, 1997
- UPCI and Passavant Hospital Establish the UPCI at Passavant Hospital Program
- May 19, 1997
- New Combination Treatment For Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer from UPCI Significantly Improves Survival
- May 09, 1997
- Gene Therapy Using IL-12 Reduces Tumors in Patients with Advanced Cancer, According to UPCI Research
- Apr 10, 1997
- Vitamin D Inhibits Prostate Cancer Growth in Animals, Find University of Pittsburgh Researchers
- Apr 10, 1997
- Genetic Variations in Enzymes that Metabolize Drugs Contribute to Cancer Risk, Find University of Pittsburgh Researchers
- Apr 10, 1997
- Retrovirus Transforms Normal Animal Cells into Cancer Cells, Finds UPCI Researchers
- Apr 03, 1997
- UPCI establishes Richard M. Cyert Chair in Molecular Oncology
- Mar 28, 1997
- UPCI Offers a Toll-Free Number and Web Site For Cancer Information
- Nov 06, 1996
- UPMC Surgeons Use New Therapy For Esophageal Cancer
- Sep 30, 1996
- Nationally-Recognized Cancer Center Opens at UPMC Beaver Valley
- Apr 01, 1996
- Easy, Accurate and Sensitive Way to Detect Bladder Cancer Found by Pitt Research Team
- Jan 19, 1996
- Magee-Womens Hospital and UPCI Consolidate Breast Cancer Programs
- Dec 09, 1995
- Dendritic Cells Used Successfully to Treat Experimental Cancers
- Jan 13, 1995
- Inhibitors of Cancer-Causing RAS Gene
- Jan 01, 1995
- Graphs Enable Easy, Accurate Assessment of Breast Cancer Risk