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DEPARTMENTS
THE LINK 02
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT 06
THAT'S NEWS 15
FE ATURES
CHOLESTEROL, STATINS AND COLORECTAL
CANCER: A COMPLEX RELATIONSHIP 05
Statin use may get new scrutiny in light of findings suggesting
an inverse relationship between high cholesterol and
colorecta l cancer risk.
PENN STATE CANCER INSTITUTE: PIONEERING
RESEARCH UNITES WITH ADVANCED CARE IN
CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA 07
Marsha ling the expertise of highly trained clinicians and
researchers while forging partnerships with other respected
hea lth care organizations, as well as referring physicians,
the Penn State Cancer Institute brings advanced care and
access to promising clinica l tria ls to patients across a diverse,
27-county catchment area.
ADDRESSING AN INFORMATION GAP ON
BREAST RECONSTRUCTION 14
In exploring breast reconstruction with surgeons, candidates
for the procedure are far more likely to discuss advantages
than disadvantages, a recent study indicates.
