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Penn State Cancer Institute

Penn State Cancer Institute is committed to fighting cancer on every front: through education and prevention, early detection and diagnosis, effective treatment and survivorship programs. Alongside providing patients with state-of-the-art care and support in recovery, the Cancer Institute researches the causes, cures and prevention of cancer.

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Research

The Cancer Institute is leading innovation through research, making discoveries that change the lives of cancer patients and their families.

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Education

Penn State Cancer Institute offers a variety of education and training opportunities for medical students, residents and fellows, doctoral students, postdoctoral fellows, clinicians, investigators and the community.

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Community

Across the 28-county region we serve, the institute offers a programs designed to increase early detection of cancer, access to cancer-related health services, and education about healthy choices that can reduce the risk of cancer.

Patient Care

At Penn State Health cancer centers, we bring together a team of specialists to ensure each person gets the very best treatment available. We understand that comprehensive care includes more than medical treatment. It provides education, support and guidance to help each patient and their family get the services they need to fight cancer and feel better.

Cancer Center Patient Care

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