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.
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.
How Nutrition and Eating Well Affects Cancer Treatment and Recovery 3/17/2022 Penn Medicine dietitian Carly Roop discusses how nutrition and eating well can influence cancer treatment and recovery.
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.
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.
A Life Worth Living: Changing the Paradigm for Pancreatic Cancer 11/4/2019 Abramson Cancer Center's Pancreatic Research Center, led by Dr. Ben Stranger, is revolutionizing the way this disease is treated. Learn more about pancreatic cancer clinical trials at Penn and why there is now hope for all stages.
At the Forefront of Discovery: From Early Detection to New Treatments for Lung Cancer 11/1/2019 Dr. Aggarwal and the rest of the team at Penn are transforming the way lung cancer is treated. Learn more about their research and how new drugs are helping patients.
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.
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