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.
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.
Penn Medicine’s Survivorship Program Inspires Confidence in Life After Cancer 6/7/2022 Cancer survivorship starts with diagnosis and continues through treatment to create a path to living a healthy and fulfilling life after cancer.
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.
Strong in Spirit — Maintaining a Positive Outlook Through Cancer Diagnosis, Treatment and Beyond 4/15/2022 Kimberly Reed's world shattered in 2012 when she lost her mother, grandmother and was diagnosed with cancer within 3 1/2 months. She says her positive outlook is what saved her life.
Why People Choose to Make a Legacy Project 7/2/2020 A challenging diagnosis often leads people to think about their legacy, what and who they will eventually leave behind.
Why the 5 Year Survival Rate for Cancer Matters 11/9/2015 When cancer survivors hit the five-year mark, it’s a milestone. Learn why this survival rate matters and what it really means.
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