🎗️ September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and Ford’s story highlights the hope that research and innovative treatments bring to children facing this disease. At just 2 ½ years old, Ford was diagnosed with one of the most aggressive forms of pediatric cancer. His treatment journey took him from his home in Pittsburgh to a major cancer center in New York before his family turned to Dr. Giselle Sholler at Penn State Health Children's Hospital for advanced care. Thanks to clinical trials an

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Breakthrough Medicine, Powered by Penn State: Amanda’s Story After years of fighting a recurring brain tumor, Amanda Rinehart of York turned to Penn State Health for hope and answers. Her care team brought together specialists across neurosurgery, oncology and radiation to deliver the latest innovations — including GammaTile therapy, a breakthrough treatment that targets tumors directly while protecting healthy tissue. Amanda’s journey reflects the power of collaboration, advanced technology and