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New research in the January 2023 issue of JNCCN—Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network finds that immunotherapy from immune checkpoint (PD-1) inhibitors prior to surgery was strikingly effective for patients with localized mismatch …
Surgery First for Colon Cancer? Not So Fast, According to New Study Read More
New research from cancer research and treatment organization City of Hope in the December 2022 issue of JNCCN—Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network finds that only 30% of patients with advanced neuroendocrine …
New Study: Cancer Patients Choose Quality of Life Over Quantity Read More
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)—an alliance of leading cancer centers—recently hosted its annual NCCN Patient Advocacy Summit. This year’s dialogue was focused on sexual orientation and …
Improving Cancer Outcomes for LGBTQ+ Patients Requires Earning Trust and Challenging Assumptions Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — “There is evidence that practicing mindfulness can help people with cancer – and help their caregivers. It impacts their quality of life,” says mindfulness educator and …
WCU Expert in Mindful Meditation Concludes American Cancer Society HEALED Webinars Read More
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — New research in the November 2022 issue of JNCCN—Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network examined whether people with ovarian cancer were being treated based on very specific recommendations regarding comprehensive …
New Study in JNCCN Presents Evidence for ‘Tough Conversations’ Around Racism in Access to Cancer Care Read More PENNSYLVANIA — The American Lung Association’s 2022 “State of Lung Cancer” report shows that only 8.8% of Pennsylvania residents who are eligible have been screened for lung cancer and while …
Lung Cancer in Pennsylvania: Report Shows Pennsylvanians Not Getting Enough Screenings Read More PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — New research published in the October 2022 issue of JNCCN—Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network confirms the safety of mRNA vaccines in people with cancer undergoing immunotherapy treatment. The researchers …
Study: Cancer Patients Treated with Immunotherapy Can Safely Receive mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — November is Healthy Skin Month and what better way to get your skin checked out than to attend a FREE skin cancer screening at Dermatology Partners – …
Get a Free Skin Cancer Screening in November Read More PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — New research in the September 2022 issue of JNCCN—Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network finds the use of positron emission tomography (PET) with 18-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) tracer adds significant prognostic …
New Research for Borderline Resectable Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer Patients Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Marking the 10-year anniversary of its Childhood Cancer Program, Northwestern Mutual, through its Foundation, has committed $2 million to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) to support the organization’s …
Northwestern Mutual Commits $2 Million to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation Read More