UPMC Cancer Centers / UPCI News Archive

Dec 20, 2006

Investment of $100,000 Supports Breast Cancer Research

Nov 15, 2006

Sharpsburg Family Raises Money to Help Others With Cancer

Nov 09, 2006

UPMC Cancer Centers Recognized as Center of Excellence in Myelodysplastic Syndrome

Nov 07, 2006

Gene Therapy Given Intravenously Protects Normal Tissue of Mice During Whole-Body Radiation Exposure

Nov 07, 2006

Integrated Approach to Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy Provides Quality Care for Cancer Patients

Nov 07, 2006

Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy Helps Reduce Side Effects for Cervical Cancer Patients

Nov 07, 2006

‘Passionately Pink for the Cure’ Campaign Helps UPMC Cancer Centers Raise Money for Patient Assistance Fund

Nov 07, 2006

American Cancer Society Awards UPMC Cancer Centers for Reaching African-Americans With Cancer Information

Oct 24, 2006

UPMC Cancer Centers Presents, ‘A Reason to Hope: Advances in the Treatment of Colorectal Cancer’

Oct 16, 2006

UPMC Whitfield Cancer Centre Dedicated in Waterford, Ireland

Oct 09, 2006

UPMC Cancer Centers and the Washington Hospital Partner on New Radiation Oncology Venture

Oct 04, 2006

UPMC Cancer Centers and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Present, ‘A Reason to Hope: Advances in the Treatment of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma’

Sept 27, 2006

UPMC Cancer Centers Presents, ‘A Reason To Hope: Advances in the Treatment of Skin Cancer’ October 5th in Johnstown, Pa.

Sept 26, 2006

Breast Cancer Survivor and Dog Sledding Champion Deedee Jonrowe Makes a Stop in Pittsburgh

Sept 21, 2006

Lance Armstrong Foundation Awards Grant to UPMC Cancer Centers to Reduce Barriers to Cancer Care Among African-Americans

Sept 14, 2006

Key To The Cure Women’s Cancer Initiative Kicks-off with Women For Women Symposium

Sept 12, 2006

UPMC Presents "Focus On Men's Health" Sept. 14 in Homestead, PA

Sept 8, 2006

big Burrito's big Benefit for the Hillman Cancer Center on Sunday, September 17

Aug 24, 2006

Free Prostate Cancer Screenings Offered in Recognition of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

Aug 23, 2006

M. Pervaiz Rahman Receives Excellence in Patient Care Award

Aug 15, 2006

Magee-Womens Hospital Offers Information on Ovarian Cancer on Sept 11

Aug 11, 2006

UPMC Cancer Centers Presents, “A Reason To Hope: Doctor-Patient-Family Communications”

Jul 25, 2006

UPMC Cancer Centers Presents "Oncology on Canvas: Expressions of a Woman's Cancer Journey"

Jul 10, 2006

Pittsburgh Mayor O'Connor diagnosed with rare form of lymphoma

Jul 07, 2006

UPMC Cancer Centers Presents “A Reason to Hope: Advances in the Treatment of Oral and Head and Neck Cancers”, July 20 in Oakland

Jul 07, 2006

UPMC Cancer Centers Makes US News & World Report List of Top Hospitals

Jun 29, 2006

Free Skin Cancer Screenings Offered by the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, July 29 in Beaver, PA

Jun 19, 2006

Center for Environmental Oncology Presents, “What Does the Environment Have to do With Women's Health?”, June 28 at noon in Oakland

Jun 16, 2006

A Reason to Hope: Advances in the Treatment of Breast Cancer, June 27 at UPMC Passavant Cranberry

Jun 07, 2006

A Reason to Hope: Exploring Myeloma — an Overview for Patients and Families, June 22 at Hillman Cancer Center

Jun 05, 2006

A Reason to Hope: Minimizing Side Effects From the Treatment of Prostate Cancer, June 8 in New Castle

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 25, 2006

UPMC Cancer Centers Presents, "A Reason to Hope: New Advances in Treatment of Colon 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 12, 2006

UPMC Cancer Centers Presents, "A Reason to Hope: Genetics and Cancer"

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 25, 2006

UPMC Cancer Centers Presents, "A Reason to Hope: New Advances in the Treatment of Skin Cancer"

Apr 25, 2006

UPMC Cancer Centers Presents, "A Reason to Hope: New Advances in the Treatment of Prostate Cancer"

Apr 24, 2006

Delivering Chemotherapy in a Gel May Fight Breast Cancer and Help to Reduce Breast Deformity

Apr 13, 2006

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center to Offer Free Head and Neck Cancer Screenings

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 24, 2006

Twenty-three Cancer Researchers Receive Funding from the Hillman Fellows Program for Innovative Cancer Research

Mar 22, 2006

UPMC Cancer Centers and Jameson Health System Announce Opening of the UPMC/Jameson Cancer Center

Mar 03, 2006

UPMC Cancer Centers Presents "A Reason to Hope: New Advances in the Treatment of Sickle Cell Anemia"

Mar 02, 2006

UPMC Cancer Centers Presents "A Reason to Hope: New Advances in the Surgical and Medical Treatment of Breast Cancer"

Mar 02, 2006

UPMC Cancer Centers Presents "A Reason to Hope: New Advances in the Surgical and Medical Treatment of Ovarian Cancer"

Mar 02, 2006

UPMC Cancer Centers Presents "A Reason to Hope: New Advances in the Surgical and Medical Treatment of Colorectal Cancer"

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 20, 2006

The Center for Environmental Oncology to Launch New "Highmark Healthy Places, Healthy People" Web Site

Jan 13, 2006

Magee-Womens Hospital Sponsors Ovarian Cancer Education Series

Jan 9, 2006

Gretchen M. Ahrendt, MD, Joins Magee-Womens Hospital to Head Breast Surgical Services

Dec 1, 2005

New Radiation Oncology Center Opens at Jefferson Regional Medical Center

Dec 1, 2005

Study Looks at Factors Influencing African-American Women's Decision to Join a Screening Trial for Cancer

Nov 15, 2005

November 30 Reason to Hope in Upper St. Clair to Discuss New Treatments for Lymphocytic Leukemia

Nov 10, 2005

Statewide Research Summit to Focus on Cancer Prevention, Detection, Treatment, Care Delivery and Quality of Life

Nov 9, 2005

Nov 17 Reason To Hope in Greensburg Focuses on New Colorectal Cancer Treatments

Nov 1, 2005

Nov 10 Reason To Hope in Shadyside to Feature National-Recognized Speaker and Address Lung Cancer Treatment Decisions

Nov 1, 2005

UPMC Cancer Centers Present “A Reason To Hope: New Advances in the Treatment of Lung Cancer” at UPMC Passavant on Nov 9

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 26, 2005

UPMC Cancer Centers Present “A Reason to Hope: Genetic Risk Factors for Breast Cancer”, in Johnstown, PA

Oct 19, 2005

2nd Ovarian Cancer Symposium (Oct. 24-25) to Focus on Early Detection and Better Therapies

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

Oct 3, 2005

UPMC Cancer Centers Presents "A Reason to Hope: New Advances in the Treatment of Breast Cancer" at Hillman Cancer Center, Oct 13

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

Hillman Cancer Centers Presents "A Reason to Hope: New Advances in the Treatment of Brain Cancers" on May 19

May 10, 2005

Dr. Bernard Fisher Honored With Lecture and Portrait Unveiling at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Apr 28, 2005

Pitt Urology Professor Joel Nelson to Present Novel Approach to Treating Advanced Prostate Cancer

Apr 27, 2005

Dr. Irene Ghobrial Receives Lymphoma Research Foundation Award

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 Radiation Oncology" on Apr 27

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 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

Feb 15, 2005

Research Sheds More Light on the Link Between Estrogen and Lung Cancer

Feb 07, 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 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

Nov 15, 2004

Pitt Breast Cancer Researchers Receive $1 Million in Grants from Department of Defense

Nov 05, 2004

Annual Gala to Benefit Hillman Cancer Center Raises Record-Breaking Support

Oct 25, 2004

UPMC and Jefferson Regional Medical Center Announce Plans for Radiation Oncology Center

Oct 13, 2004

Inspirational Evening with Greg Norman Benefits Hillman Cancer Center

Oct 06, 2004

Educational Conference Explores Development of Cancer Biomedical Informatics Grid

Oct 05, 2004

IMRT Found to Give Lower Radiation Dose to Healthy Breast Tissue Than Standard Treatment

Oct 05, 2004

Pitt Study: CyberKnife Radiosurgery Safe and Effective for Treating Benign Brain Tumors

Oct 04, 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 27, 2004

John Kirkwood, MD, Honored by American Cancer Society for Outstanding Research

Sept 20, 2004

New Center for Environmental Oncology Formed at UPCI

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

July 21, 2004

UPMC Cancer Centers Establishes Program for Individuals and Families at High Risk For Colorectal Cancer

July 15, 2004

Univeristy of Pittsburgh Researchers Identify Gene Expression Patterns That May Predict Prostate Cancer Risk

June 29, 2004

UPMC Cancer Centers and UPMC St. Margaret Announce Opening of Cancer Center in Natrona Heights

June 29, 2004

Spirit-Lifting Sculpture on Display at UPMC Cancer Center, Natrona Heights

June 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

June 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

The Hillman Cancer Center Offers Free Program on Managing Cancer Pain

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 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 of Pittsburgh Department of Dermatology and UPMC Cancer Centers

Apr 20, 2004

Pitt Investigator Awarded $1.5 Million to Study a Vegetable-Derived Dietary Agent for Pancreatic Cancer Prevention

Apr 12, 2004

Participants Needed for University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute Lung Cancer Study

Mar 30, 2004

University of Pittsburgh and VA Healthcare System to Hold Free Oral Cancer Screenings Apr 23rd at Three Pittsburgh Locations

Mar 25, 2004

University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute and UPMC Cancer Centers Daffodil Days Campaign Largest in the Region

Mar 08, 2004

University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute Selects Local Company to Monitor Clinical Trials of Drugs that Help the Immune System Fight Disease

Feb 19, 2004

Windber Research Institute, UPCI and University of Pittsburgh awarded $3.4 Million to Launch Major Proteomics Initiative

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 27, 2004

Statewide Coalition Delivers Comprehensive Plan to Reduce Cancer Burden Throughout Pennsylvania

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 04, 2003

University of Pittsburgh Part of New National Cancer Institute Initiative to Improve Health Outcomes in Older People with Cancer

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

UPMC Cancer Centers to Host Oct. 28 Dinner Conference for Medical Professionals on Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment of Gastrointestinal Cancers

Oct 09, 2003

Hillman Cancer Center Marks First-Year Anniversary by Celebrating Major Accomplishments

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

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 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

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 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 10, 2003

Pitt's School of Nursing to Study Effectiveness of Acupuncture in Alleviating Symptoms of Menopause in Breast Cancer Survivors

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

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