Using Nanotechnology To Treat Cancer
Nanotechnology is the management of structures at the molecular level. The best use is in cancer research and treatment.
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Nanotechnology is the management of structures at the molecular level. The best use is in cancer research and treatment.
A CVS pharmacy in northeastern New Jersey mistakenly distributed pills for the treatment of breast cancer to children instead of the fluoride pills that were prescribed, company and state officials said Friday.
When a Northeast Philadelphia woman was diagnosed with a devastating illness, her first thought wasn't for herself. She decided to help others in her own shoes.
If you see some neon yellow shoelaces around town, you're seeing a beacon of hope for kids with cancer.
When a family faces a medical crisis, every penny helps. Justin Alvarez of Vineland just turned 11, and cancer is taking its toll, but friends are making sure his parents can stay home to care for him.
Jerry Sandusky, the retired Penn State assistant coach who faces child sex abuse charges in a case that led to the firing of Joe Paterno, called the death of his former boss a sad loss Sunday.
Happy Valley was perfect for Joe Paterno, a place where "JoePa" knew best, where he not only won more football games than any other major college coach, but won them the right way: with integrity and sportsmanship.
Former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno is in serious condition, CBS Sports is reporting.
Former Penn State coach Joe Paterno is back in the hospital. His family says he was admitted Friday for observation due to minor complications from cancer treatments.
Shopping for that perfect anniversary gift isn't easy, especially when your loved one is suffering through cancer treatment.
Treatment for a glioma tumor includes surgery, radiation and chemotherapy, but most often, treatment fails. So, Dr. Andrews is trying something different: harvesting cells from the brain tumor for use in treatment.
The holidays can be a tough time for families dealing with debilitating illnesses so a Delaware Valley non-profit organization is doing what it can to brighten things up just a bit.
Eating healthy around the holidays is a challenge for us all, but it can be especially difficult for cancer patients. However, there are a few rules we can all live by to make the holidays enjoyable—but healthful!
A report in the Canadian Medical Association Journal looks at cancer survivors and their chances of getting a second cancer down the road.
The biggest problem for treating ovarian cancer in women is that there are so few warning signs. Even when there are signs, they're vague and can easily be ignored.
A new report presented at the American Institute for Cancer Research Conference says that sitting in one position day after day could increase a person's risk of cancer.
Austin Wortley stood there with his hands on his hips looking through his helmet grill with young glassy blue eyes as the waning seconds ticked away. Not many knew he was gazing at a football field for a final time in pads and a helmet.
A recent study followed 350,000 people over a 17 year period and found no relation between cancer and talking on a cell phone.
A vitamin thought to prevent cancer might actually cause it. Scientists were suspicious for years, now there's finally proof.
According to a new report, optimists live longer.
A Pennsylvania woman has turned herself in to face charges she fraudulently obtained thousands in donations by faking a leukemia diagnoses for her baby.
Pam Cromwell has been fighting since she was diagnosed with breast cancer five years ago at the age of 29. She says the movie '50/50' hits home.
The title describes not only the survival rate for spinal cancer but also the film's nervy blend of comedy and drama.
Lisa Loonstyn is battling ovarian cancer for the second time--at the age of 23.
Bucks County District Attorney Joe Khan is taking a landlord to court who allegedly demanded rent from tenants and forced them to live in uninhabitable conditions.
Some lawmakers in Harrisburg continue to press for legal cannabis.
Garnet Valley Elementary School has already started incorporating cursive lessons into the school day.
Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down in August and become executive chairman of Apple's board.
A Pennsylvania court has ruled that the state's constitution guarantees a right to abortion.
Bucks County District Attorney Joe Khan is taking a landlord to court who allegedly demanded rent from tenants and forced them to live in uninhabitable conditions.
Some lawmakers in Harrisburg continue to press for legal cannabis.
Garnet Valley Elementary School has already started incorporating cursive lessons into the school day.
Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down in August and become executive chairman of Apple's board.
A Pennsylvania court has ruled that the state's constitution guarantees a right to abortion.
Bucks County District Attorney Joe Khan is taking a landlord to court who allegedly demanded rent from tenants and forced them to live in uninhabitable conditions.
Garnet Valley Elementary School has already started incorporating cursive lessons into the school day.
A Pennsylvania court has ruled that the state's constitution guarantees a right to abortion.
Police at West Chester University in Pennsylvania are investigating a reported sexual assault on campus.
James R. Ludlow School was removed from the School District of Philadelphia's list of schools to close under its proposed master plan.
Police are reminding residents to lock their car doors and valuables after a chaotic car chase through a South Jersey neighborhood Friday night.
Cape May County authorities say pre-K teacher's aide Shaun Stebbins may have abused someone in the Woodbine School District.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Penguin Cleaners has temporarily renamed itself to Flyers Cleaners for the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
A grand jury indicted Luqmaan Khan, the Wilmington man accused of plotting an attack on the University of Delaware, on a gun charge.
One person was hospitalized after a person driving an SUV in Wilmington struck three houses and caused a natural gas leak in a crash Thursday afternoon.
Two people were found dead inside an apartment building in Wilmington, across the street from Tilton Park Thursday, sources said.
Thousands of individually packaged bags of fentanyl were found in the woods in New Castle County, Delaware, police said.
Months after a propane explosion, Refuge Nation Church in Bear, Delaware, will welcome members back this weekend.
Transplant patients participated in a Donor Dash at Penn Medicine to celebrate donors and their families.
Ordinary Philadelphians are stepping into the ring not for a title but to take on cancer in the fourth annual Liberty Bell Brawl.
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
The Be Still Foundation is hosting a nationwide pickleball tournament during National Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
The warning period for the Philadelphia Parking Authority's school-zone speed camera enforcement ends on Monday, April 20.
Police said a driver ran a red light and then hit another vehicle, killing that driver and a dog at 48th and Walnut streets in Philadelphia.
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
The westbound lanes of Interstate 76 were temporarily blocked in Philadelphia on Tuesday morning after a dump truck caught fire.
SEPTA said a person was struck at the Girard Avenue B line station on Wednesday morning, leading to service disruptions.
Philadelphia Soccer 2026 partnered with Airbnb to provide free SEPTA subway rides home for the city's FIFA World Cup matches.
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, A.J. Brown is likely to be traded to the New England Patriots after June 1.
The Flyers lead the series 1-0 after winning Game 1 against the Penguins on Saturday.
The Philadelphia Eagles enter the 2026 NFL draft with eight selections, including four in the top 100 picks.
Michael Harris II homered and had three hits as the streaking Atlanta Braves defeated the slumping Philadelphia Phillies 4-2 to complete a three-game sweep of their NL East rivals.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Monster Jam is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Investigators believe that nine people are connected to the assault of a student at Temple University in North Philadelphia.
It marks the first time the Bucks County District Attorney's Office has utilized the Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law to hold a landlord accountable for unfair housing practices, according to Joe Khan.
Drivers caught speeding in five Philadelphia school zones will now receive tickets for $100 or more thanks to a PPA program that uses cameras to monitor speed.
The treatment is for children with autism and is based on positive reinforcement. Doctors say it can be very effective, but early intervention is critical. CBS News Philadelphia health reporter Stephanie Stahl reports.
As weather warms up in the Philadelphia area and beyond, doctors are warning about a growing tick population, which increases the risk of Lyme disease.