Cancer Moonshot project launched by President Biden 5 years ago leading to many breakthroughs Penn In the News CBS News Cancer Moonshot project launched by President Biden 5 years ago leading to many breakthroughs Robert Vonderheide of Penn’s Abramson Cancer Center in the Perelman School of Medicine spoke about the Cancer Moonshot project, which has led to major federal funding for cancer research and subsequently, new treatments for patients. “It’s new initiatives, new therapies, and new ways importantly to prevent cancer in the first place,” he said. Joe Biden’s longtime ties to Penn Joe Biden’s longtime ties to Penn As the nation prepares for its 46th president to take office Wednesday, Jan. 20, Penn Today reflects on the lasting impact he’s had at the University. The backlog in mammograms during the COVID-19 pandemic The backlog in mammograms during the COVID-19 pandemic The backlog of diagnostic mammograms is not expected to return to regular operations for nearly six months at best, and a lack of early detection will have health implications on cancer management for years to come. Researchers unlock the door to tumor microenvironment for CAR T cells Researchers unlock the door to tumor microenvironment for CAR T cells A new study finds that combining CAR T thereapy with an enzyme-inhibitor drug allows the engineered cells to battle through jumbled blood vessels and attack tumors. Donita Brady is ready for the next steps in cancer biology research Presidential Professor of cancer biology Donita Brady. (Image: Penn Medicine News) Donita Brady is ready for the next steps in cancer biology research The Presidential Professor of cancer biology leads a team that is working to understand how cancer grows uncontrolled in cells and discovering novel ways to stop it. Diagnostic imaging may increase risk of testicular cancer Diagnostic imaging may increase risk of testicular cancer New research shows a statistically significant increased risk of testicular cancer among those reporting at least three exposures to X-ray, including a colon X-ray, and CT below the waist. Two key events that turn normal cells into cancer The findings may inform the development of new therapies that could treat any tumor type. Two key events that turn normal cells into cancer The discovery of a unifying mechanism could inform new therapeutic approaches to prevent normal cells from transforming into any type of tumor. ‘Fast’ MRI detects breast cancers that 3-D mammograms may miss ‘Fast’ MRI detects breast cancers that 3-D mammograms may miss Abbreviated MRI shortens the screening time and requires only three sequences, while traditional ultrasound’s limitations don’t detect cancer as reliably for women with higher breast density. Priming the immune system to attack cancer Priming the immune system to attack cancer An international team, co-led by the School of Dental Medicine’s George Hajishengallis, showed how immune “training” transforms certain immune cells to target tumors. Nudges and machine learning triples advanced care conversations Nudges and machine learning triples advanced care conversations During the pandemic, a Penn-developed algorithm helped sustain end-of-life care discussions with patients with cancer.
Joe Biden’s longtime ties to Penn Joe Biden’s longtime ties to Penn As the nation prepares for its 46th president to take office Wednesday, Jan. 20, Penn Today reflects on the lasting impact he’s had at the University.
The backlog in mammograms during the COVID-19 pandemic The backlog in mammograms during the COVID-19 pandemic The backlog of diagnostic mammograms is not expected to return to regular operations for nearly six months at best, and a lack of early detection will have health implications on cancer management for years to come.
Researchers unlock the door to tumor microenvironment for CAR T cells Researchers unlock the door to tumor microenvironment for CAR T cells A new study finds that combining CAR T thereapy with an enzyme-inhibitor drug allows the engineered cells to battle through jumbled blood vessels and attack tumors.
Donita Brady is ready for the next steps in cancer biology research Presidential Professor of cancer biology Donita Brady. (Image: Penn Medicine News) Donita Brady is ready for the next steps in cancer biology research The Presidential Professor of cancer biology leads a team that is working to understand how cancer grows uncontrolled in cells and discovering novel ways to stop it.
Diagnostic imaging may increase risk of testicular cancer Diagnostic imaging may increase risk of testicular cancer New research shows a statistically significant increased risk of testicular cancer among those reporting at least three exposures to X-ray, including a colon X-ray, and CT below the waist.
Two key events that turn normal cells into cancer The findings may inform the development of new therapies that could treat any tumor type. Two key events that turn normal cells into cancer The discovery of a unifying mechanism could inform new therapeutic approaches to prevent normal cells from transforming into any type of tumor.
‘Fast’ MRI detects breast cancers that 3-D mammograms may miss ‘Fast’ MRI detects breast cancers that 3-D mammograms may miss Abbreviated MRI shortens the screening time and requires only three sequences, while traditional ultrasound’s limitations don’t detect cancer as reliably for women with higher breast density.
Priming the immune system to attack cancer Priming the immune system to attack cancer An international team, co-led by the School of Dental Medicine’s George Hajishengallis, showed how immune “training” transforms certain immune cells to target tumors.
Nudges and machine learning triples advanced care conversations Nudges and machine learning triples advanced care conversations During the pandemic, a Penn-developed algorithm helped sustain end-of-life care discussions with patients with cancer.