Radiation

Dr. Sims-Mourtada studying breast cancer stem cells in the lab

Radiation may cause triple-negative breast cancer to keep growing

Scientists have yet to 'cure' cancer, but significant advancements have improved survival rates

Cancer cure radiation treatment survival rates

Proton therapy lessens cancer treatment's side effects compared to traditional radiation, Penn study finds

Proton Therapy Penn

Penn Medicine breaks ground in Lancaster on Pa.'s second proton therapy site

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Brain surgery patient grateful to now live as a 'stereotypical' young adult

Penn Medicine Brain Surgery AVM 2

One day, cancer patients may get their entire radiation treatment in seconds – with fewer side effects

Proton Treatment Room Penn Medicine

Doctors using virtual reality to benefit cancer patients

Carroll - Penn Radiation Oncology Virtual Reality

How to survive: Nuclear attack or accident

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Cancer Treatment

Penn becomes world's first hospital to treat cancer patient with new radiation technology

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Pennsylvania to distribute anti-radiation pills in nuclear power plant zones

Limerick Nuclear Power Plant

Penn researchers helping NASA bid to put man on Mars

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