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Drawing on her experience, Jamil founded the , whose mission is to “to disrupt outcome disparities within breast cancer, so every patient receives the care they deserve.” 2/3
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Jamil Rivers learned many things through her diagnosis and subsequent treatment of #breastcancer. But most eye-opening was that women - particularly women of color - often lacked the guidance and support they needed while undergoing treatment for breast cancer.
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Check out our offerings and find which experiences are the best fit for your needs on the Support Group and Workshops page, as well as our events calendar: spr.ly/60123njw2.
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At the heart of our #clinicaltrials work here at are our amazing clinical research nurses (CRN). Learn more about the vital work CRNs do and the many hats they wear during a clinical trial.
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Like many, Trudy Orthey learned about her BRCA2 gene mutation after a family member's cancer diagnosis.
It gave her the ability to be proactive about her diagnosis, and she shares her advice to newly diagnosed patients about determining their options: spr.ly/60123njpY
If you are interested in learning more about 's clinical trial program, here are the questions we recommend asking your doctor or nurse.
Nausea: it's one of those unwelcome side effects to some cancer treatments.
Here are a few great tips on how to manage nausea and vomiting during the course of your treatment - and indications of when it's time to contact your doctor: spr.ly/60173njKU
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COVID and the flu are not the only infections circulating right now. Pneumonia symptoms are often mistaken for other illnesses. Here's what you need to know about the types of pneumonia, treatment and how to protect yourself.
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Penn Urology is holding an Open House for the fellowship on 2/1 :30pm EST. Come learn from our experts. and others.
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Excited to announce the @PennUrology open house for our @Endo_Society fellowship on 2/1 at 8:30 PM EST. Come learn from @Justin_Ziemba @drphil_urology and others about our comprehensive endo program. Sign up here: upenn.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dg
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The Roberts Proton Therapy Center is celebrating 250,000 fractions delivered!
That 250,000 isn’t just a number to us. Through those 250,000 fractions (or “doses of radiation”) we’ve touched lives, offered hope and continued to push the boundaries of cancer treatment.
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Join us and for a free webinar about breast reconstruction. Learn about options, hear a panel of women share their experiences, and have your questions answered by Joseph M. Serletti, MD, FACS, and Jessica Rose, DO. Register today: bit.ly/3VWTHxk #bcsm
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The Jin Lab at the Perelman School of Medicine, led by asst. professor of Cancer Biology & Microbiology Chengcheng Jin, PhD, is researching how the immune system co-evolves w/ tumors during cancer progression, which may be the key to future breakthroughs.
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In this new year, TELL US: who is part of your support system in 2022?
(Let them know, too, by tagging them in the comments!)
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For many, skin irritation is common while undergoing radiation.
Here are a few great tips on how to care for your skin during treatment: spr.ly/60143PuNg
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Wishing you health and happiness in the new year.
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Start 2023 getting the support you need. We have many support groups and workshops for our patients, as well as families and friends. Find offerings and find which experiences are the best fit for your needs on our Support Group and Workshops page: spr.ly/601038UwI.
Cervical cancer has often been in the spotlight for being an HPV-related cancer, but data is now showing that HPV-induced cancers in men are on the rise. Here's the latest news on HPV-related cancers and how they are currently being addressed and treated.
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What do you wish more people understood about cancer?
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Join us for the 12th Annual #FocusOnNETS2023 conference on 2/3/23, 8:00 am – 2:45 pm EST at the Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue. The conference is designed to address personal & medical issues of those whose lives have been affected by NETS. To register: spr.ly/601736D4Z
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Join us on 1/20/23 for #BloodCME23, a CME/CNE-accredited conference for healthcare professionals involved in the treatment of patients with #bloodcancer. To register: spr.ly/601836EEw
A few of our therapy dogs wanted to wish you a Happy Howl-i-days!
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TELL US: Where do you find hope during the holidays?
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Thank you to Pegah Maleki, MSW, LSW, MPH, an inpatient oncology social worker at Penn, who share her insights on what barriers LGBTQI+ individuals may experience when seeking cancer care as well as supports and resources we offer here at : spr.ly/60183K1RQ.
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Join us for the 12th Annual #FocusOnNETS2023 conference on 2/3/23, 8:00 am – 2:45 pm EST at the Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue. The conference is designed to address personal & medical issues of those whose lives have been affected by NETS. To register: spr.ly/601936DNx
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Join us on 1/20/23 for #BloodCME23, a CME/CNE-accredited conference for healthcare professionals involved in the treatment of patients with #bloodcancer. To register: spr.ly/601036EDo
An imaging agent that makes tumors glow, allowing surgeons to see and remove more tumor tissue, has been approved for #lungcancer. Surgeons from played a lead role in the clinical trials leading to this advancement.
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What is CAR T-cell therapy? How does it work? Am I eligible?
We've got answers to all your frequently asked CAR T-cell therapy questions here: spr.ly/6014310fi.
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When - and how often - to get a mammogram can be confusing, as different organizations offer different recommendations and screening guidelines. But ALL recommendations agree: meet with your doctor to determine the right course of action for you: spr.ly/6013310Nl.
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Join us for the 12th Annual #FocusOnNETS2023 conference on 2/3/23, 8:00 am – 2:45 pm EST at the Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue. The conference is designed to address personal & medical issues of those whose lives have been affected by NETS. To register: spr.ly/601636D2y
Thanks to research from , dogs with cancer are getting a new kind of human proton radiation called flash radiotherapy. This potentially new cancer treatment may benefit dogs and humans alike. Learn more from .
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Sarcomas are a type of cancer that develops in bone or soft tissues, and can be found anywhere on the body, often as lumps or bumps on the arms and legs.
Here's a quick rundown of the signs and symptoms of sarcoma, and when to contact your doctor:
Join us on 1/20/23 for #BloodCME23, a CME/CNE-accredited conference for healthcare professionals involved in the treatment of patients with #bloodcancer. To register: spr.ly/601836E8C
