.Penn Medicine - Abramson Cancer Center's Angela DeMichele, MD, spoke to The ASCO Post about how a new @ASCO rapid guideline update for metastatic #BreastCancer could potentially increase the uptake of genomic biomarker testing for making treatment decisions. spr.ly/6017jliXL #bcsm

The Penn Medicine Princeton Health Outpatient Infusion team received the 2024 Oncology Nursing Society Team Achievement Award. The award recognizes small teams for “outstanding contributions within their workplace, in improving patient care, and/or making a difference in their community.” #NursesWeek

This year’s 21st Focus on Melanoma Patient Conference will offer info on #SkinCancer prevention & detection, personalized treatment of #melanoma , and how to stay well after a cancer diagnosis. Attend in person or virtually: spr.ly/6015jUr2x Tara Miller Melanoma Center

We are thrilled to announce that Health Promotion Council of Southeastern PA has granted Smoking Treatment Accreditation & Recognition (STAR) to the Comprehensive Smoking Treatment Program at Penn Medicine - Abramson Cancer Center, led by Frank Leone, MD. Learn more about this important recognition in the video below.

On a recent episode of #ManagedCare Cast, Penn Medicine - Abramson Cancer Center's Dr. Ravi B. Parikh and Dr. Aaron Schwartz discussed their latest AJMC study on the rates of low-value cancer care services throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. spr.ly/6018j5Gl2

We are kicking off #NursesWeek by congratulating our #BreastCancer #NurseNavigator Diann Boyd, BSN, RN, OCN, who is the recipient of the 2024 Northeast Region, Inc. of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc. Aliene Carrington Ewell Member of the Year Award.

Penn Medicine gastroenterologist Shazia Siddique MD MS recently spoke with PBS NewsHour about #GutHealth topics, from the rise in #ColorectalCancer among young adults to the fascination with colon “cleanses.” spr.ly/6015jJSkc

ICYMI: Penn Medicine - Abramson Cancer Center researchers designed an educational video piloted to reach diverse populations and address #ProstateCancer screening disparities, which helped increase knowledge and reduce uncertainty about screenings. Carmen Guerra The ASCO Post spr.ly/6018jy0l2

At the Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, Jennie Barbieri, MD, recently became the first director of Bridging Oncology Care & Wellness Recovery to ensure patients’ mind, body, and spirit are cared for once they reach recovery. spr.ly/6015jHbz5

Providing travel and housing support can help increase access to #CARTCellTherapy , plus reduce the financial strain that can be associated with getting the treatment, according to Penn Medicine - Abramson Cancer Center's David Porter, MD, who recently spoke with CancerNetwork®. spr.ly/6016bAYmp

CAR-T for Glioblastoma: Penn Medicine's Dr. Donald O'Rourke describes advances being seen today in using CAR-T against glioblastoma. Penn Medicine - Abramson Cancer Center

Full video: biotechtv.com/post/penn-medi…

Liver #inflammation has long been associated with worse cancer outcomes and more recently with poor response to #immunotherapy . New research published in Nature Immunology has found a big reason why. The study was led by Penn Medicine - Abramson Cancer Center's Gregory Beatty, MD, PhD. spr.ly/6015bLluZ

With a little help from @Sixers mascot Franklin, our team joined Penn Medicine - Abramson Cancer Center to provide a local community with 42 screenings and to speak with men in the Black community, who are at a high risk of certain cancers, educating them about family cancer risk.

Congratulations to Carl June, awarded the Breakthrough in Life Sciences for the development of #CARTcelltherapy , a revolutionary cancer treatment in which a patient’s own T cells are modified to target and kill their cancer cells.

In the era of personalized cancer care, Dr. Ramy Sedhom, MD stresses the importance of oncologist–patient communication. He will chair a session at #ASCO24 to spotlight issues related to improving supportive care & understanding of patients & caregivers. spr.ly/6018boMX0

Join us May 16th for an exclusive in-person event at Rittenhouse Square. Dr.Fayanju MD, Chief, Division of Breast Surgery Penn Medicine will be the Event Chair for the State of the Science Summit: Breast Cancer

There is still time to register: spr.ly/6014bYkVQ

ICYMI! Happening tonight at 6 p.m. OncLive.com

On April 18, The White House's White House Office of Science & Technology Policy hosted its inaugural White House Minority Health Forum. Penn Medicine's Dr. Carmen Guerra took part in a lightning panel session on research innovation for #HealthEquity . #NationalMinorityHealthMonth