Arnold Palmer, golfing legend and prostate cancer
survivor, has donated $2 million dollars to the
University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute to launch a new cancer prevention division named The Arnold Palmer Endowed
Chair in Cancer Prevention. In 1997, Palmer was treated for early-stage prostate cancer. In 1999, his first wife,
Winnie lost her life to ovarian cancer. Italian epidemiologist Dr. Emanuela Taioli will head the new division, set to
focus on lifestyle and genetic risks for cancer, and ways to understand and prevent cancer from those causes. "I have confidence that the research successes gained through this initiative will have a far-reaching impact on cancer prevention and quality of life for survivors," said Palmer. Cancer prevention continues to gain more attention and focus of cancer research, thanks in part to the generosity of cancer survivors like Palmer. Mr. Palmer -- we tip our hat to you.
