Redefining the Bell: A Community of Survivors in Hope 7/5/2023 When a cancer patient finishes chemotherapy or radiation therapy, it has become a tradition to ring a bell to mark the end of one of their treatments.
Talking To Your Family About Lynch Syndrome 3/14/2023 Jessica Long, MS, CGC, shares the importance of talking to your family about a genetic condition called Lynch syndrome. Genetic testing can help provide the necessary tools to help reduce or manage cancer risk.
Breast Reconstruction Myths Debunked 8/9/2022 Surely, you’ve heard some of these myths about reconstruction options after breast cancer. Here’s the real truth about the procedure.
The Benefits of Proton Therapy for Prostate Cancer 6/23/2022 Many patients with prostate cancer are eligible for proton therapy, a type of radiation therapy that kills cancer cells while leaving healthy cells essentially unharmed. Treatment sessions are quick, painless and result in minimal side effects.
Neuroendocrine Cancer Program: Not a Rare Cancer at Penn Medicine 10/4/2021 As the only academic medical center in the United States with a unified program, NETs is always on our minds — from advancing clinical care and leading clinical trials to supporting our local NET advocacy groups.
Interview with Lung Cancer Nurse Navigator, Megan Roy 11/13/2020 Megan Roy is a nurse navigator for lung cancer patients at the Abramson Cancer Center. To learn more about her role, check out our interview with Megan.
Cancer and COVID-19: What You Should Know and How We’re Protecting Patients 6/23/2020 Learn about the measures we're taking to ensure your safety and other information about cancer and the coronavirus.
Interview with Pancreatic Cancer Nurse Navigator, Patricia Gambino 11/4/2019 Patricia Gambino, MSN, RN is a nurse navigator for GI oncology patients at Abramson Cancer Center. To learn more about her role as a nurse navigator, check out our interview with Patricia.
What Not to Say to Someone with Cancer 10/15/2019 Andy Sealy, a metastatic breast cancer patient at Penn, discusses some positive and negative experiences she's had throughout her journey and offers advice for those who may know someone diagnosed with metastatic cancer.
Future of Pancreatic Cancer: A Conversation with An Expert 2/11/2019 Medical oncologist Dr. Mark H. O’Hara explains how research on innovative immunotherapy therapies at Penn may offer hope to current and future pancreatic cancer patients.
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