Breast Cancer Patients Are The Leading Voices of the RadComp Trial 5/3/2022 Proton therapy is an innovative, advanced method of treating breast cancer patients. Learn about The RadComp clinical trial where proton vs photon therapy is tested.
Finding My Inner Warrior After Losing My Hair from Chemotherapy 3/23/2022 After a breast cancer diagnosis, Lindsay was anxious about losing her hair. Shaving her head gave her back her confidence.
Let's Get Screened, Part 2: Breast Cancer Screening 12/18/2019 "Let’s Get Screened" is a three-part series on the Abramson Cancer Center’s efforts to bring breast, colon and lung cancer screenings to residents of our community who most need them. Learn more about the breast cancer screening process and the importance of getting tested.
Interview with Breast Surgeon Dr. Dahlia Sataloff 11/6/2019 Dahlia Sataloff, MD, FACS, is a Professor of Clinical Surgery and the Chair of Surgery at Pennsylvania Hospital. To learn more about her work, career and motivations, read our interview with Dr. Sataloff.
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.
What to Expect After Breast Reconstruction: A Timeline 10/2/2019 Getting used to your reconstructed breasts after surgery can be physically and emotionally taxing. This timeline walks you through what to expect.
Seeking Breast Cancer Treatment Breakthroughs: A Conversation with Julia Tchou, MD 9/20/2019 Learn more about Dr. Julia Tchou's new approach to treating patients with early stage breast cancer, which combines immunotherapy and radiation.
When Pancreatic Cancer Runs in the Family: Danielle’s Genetic Testing Journey 2/28/2019 Danielle’s genetic testing journey changed her life. Read how she’s taken charge of her health to get ahead of her family’s history of pancreatic cancer.
Am I at Risk of Breast Cancer? 1/10/2019 Read common questions and answers about how a woman can manage her personal risk of breast cancer.
"If Ya Don't Know, Now Ya Know" - A Guide to What Is Needed Post-Mastectomy 10/23/2018 Metastatic breast cancer patient, Andy Sealy, shares the list of items that got her through recovery after her surgical mastectomy.
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