Interview with Lung Cancer Nurse Navigator, Megan Roy 11/25/2019 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.
Taylor Family Story: Strength, Inspiration, Heartbreak and Moving Forward 11/21/2019 Before his passing in November 2017, Jason Taylor wrote about his glioblastoma diagnosis and reflected on his cancer journey. A few years after his death, his wife, Alicia wrote about her own experience on caring for a loved one with cancer and moving forward after loss. Read their heartfelt words to learn more about their story.
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.
A Remarkable Thing Happened Here: An Update on Cancer Immunotherapy 11/6/2019 In 2017, the FDA approved the first cellular therapy for cancer, a living drug called Kymriah, developed at Penn by Dr. Carl June. Learn more about the significance of this new method of therapy and other revolutionary research being conducted at Penn.
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.
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 Women Need to Know About Lung Cancer 11/1/2019 It’s the leading cause of death in women and on the rise among women who have never smoked. But there’s still plenty that women can do to get ahead of lung cancer.
Interview with Radiation Oncologist Abby Berman 11/1/2019 Check out our interview with radiation oncologist Abigail Berman, MD, MSCE to learn more about her research, practice and experience at Penn.
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.
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