Lawsuit claims toxic chemicals at Frankford Arsenal gave 3 Philly cops deadly brain cancer
PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — The families of three long-time Philadelphia police officers who died from brain cancer are…
A Philly woman’s cancer diagnosis highlights gaps in care
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to…
Having survived colorectal cancer, this Philly woman is now speaking out against cancer disparities
In 2022, when Janaylon Wright was 29, she started having severe abdominal pain that kept getting worse. A…
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center patients, family members receive free parking thanks to nonprofit
Patients and family members received a nice surprise on Tuesday at the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center after learning…
CBS Philadelphia’s Alex Scott: A Stand for Hope Telethon raises more than $7.2 million
CBS News Philadelphia’s 20th annual Alex Scott: A Stand For Hope Telethon raised more than $7.2 million for…
Alex Scott’s doctors using money from ALSF to make “huge impact” in childhood cancer research
Alex Scott’s wish was that she could hold lemonade stands to raise money so that doctors could help…
Pa. family throws a graduation party for Bensalem High School students in honor of late daughter
BENSALEM, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — As students all over the country prepare to receive their diplomas, this group tipped…
GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may help lower risk of breast cancer, Penn study finds
GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound have transformed the landscape of weight loss and been shown to reduce…
Pittsburgh Pirates baseball clinic benefits local women with breast cancer
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates were pitching for a purpose on Sunday. The team hosted its annual Pitch…
Penn dentists bioengineer chewing gum for oral cancer
From hyacinth beans to chewing gum Two assistants dressed in long white coats, gloves, masks and face shields…
Man who beat “unicorn” case of Merkel cell carcinoma to ride in Pittsburgh’s Rush to Crush Cancer
A western Pennsylvania dad went from wondering what a spot on his leg was to learning he has…
Family honors late cyclist at Pittsburgh’s ‘Rush to Crush Cancer’
Michael Michna, a cyclist, business owner and fighter, faced stage-4 glioblastoma with optimism and determination before he died…