October 2, 2025

Moving Toward Hope: How Physical Activity is Transforming Pediatric Cancer Care

At first glance, movement might seem counterintuitive for children facing cancer. Treatment is exhausting. Fatigue is constant. Activity may feel out of reach. But for …

July 17, 2025

The Benefits of Yoga for Pediatric Cancer Patients

When a child faces cancer, every supportive tool can make a meaningful difference. Treatments like chemotherapy and radiation focus on fighting the disease, but can …

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May 2, 2025

Four Diamonds Funded Study Examines Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors

Dr. Pooja Rao and colleagues at Penn State College of Medicine recently published a study titled Educational and Occupational Aspirations of Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer …

April 23, 2025

The Benefits of Art Therapy for Pediatric Cancer

Art is a holistic channel for physical, emotional and psychological expression that has grown increasingly popular for use with chronic medical patients — including kids …

March 5, 2025

Turning THON Fundraising into Lifesaving Medical Treatments

This past February, more than 16,500 Penn State students raised over $17.7 million to fight childhood cancer as part of THON™ 2025. Dr. Chandrika Behura, …

February 17, 2025

Four Diamonds Researcher Dr. Sinisa Dovat Featured on Close Up Radio

Pediatric leukemia research is manifesting hope under the direction of Dr. Sinisa Dovat, a distinguished pediatric oncologist and scientist dedicated to innovative cancer research. Based …

Childhood Cancer researcher at Penn State Children's Hospital

December 12, 2024

Four Diamonds Researchers Leading New Clinical Trial

In a significant advancement in the fight against childhood cancer, Four Diamonds, Penn State College of Medicine and the Beat Childhood Cancer Research Consortium, along …

November 22, 2024

Meet Daniel: Four Diamonds’ Medical Interpreter

At Four Diamonds, our mission is to conquer childhood cancer by assisting kids treated at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital and their families through superior care, comprehensive …

October 11, 2024

Penn State Health Children’s Hospital Ranks Among the Best in the Nation for Pediatric Cancer

U.S. News & World Report has ranked Penn State Health Children’s Hospital as one of the nation’s best hospitals for children in two specialty areas, …

September 30, 2024

Four Diamonds, Research Partners Launch Clinical Trial

In a step toward fighting solid tumors in children and young adults, Four Diamonds, Penn State College of Medicine and the Beat Childhood Cancer Research Consortium, …