Abramson Cancer Center

For more than a century, Presbyterian Medical Center has provided outstanding health care services for our Philadelphia neighbors -- and for patients who travel from far and wide for our innovative medical therapies and distinguished specialists. We have grown tremendously over the years and, today, Presbyterian ranks as one of the region's premier medical facilities.

Presbyterian combines state-of-the-art technology with personalized care from outstanding physicians and the friendly atmosphere of a community hospital. We have an outstanding track record of medical accomplishments, such as creating one of the first coronary care units in the country. We continue to provide leading-edge care as part of the University of Pennsylvania Health System. Several of Penn's premier medical programs -- including family medicine, internal medicine, ophthalmology, psychiatry, radiology and imaging, rehabilitation, and surgery -- are located on Presbyterian's campus.

Because hospitalization can be stressful, we're also concerned about our patients' comfort and peace of mind. Each of our hospital rooms is private, and our patient care staff understands the importance of being attentive to patients' and families' needs and of keeping them informed about their medical care.

The connection between Presbyterian Medical Center and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) is close and strong. The mix of specialists from these two respected institutions offers convenience and reassurance for patients, and HUP is just a short shuttle ride or walk from Presbyterian.

The Cancer Center at the Presbyterian Medical Center offers state-of-the-art treatment for all cancers by our dedicated team of specialists with an emphasis on investigational and novel agents.

The Developmental Therapeutics Program is a program in the division of Hematology/Oncology dedicated to the identification, understanding and testing of novel agents, or combination of agents in the treatment or prevention of cancer. This is accomplished through laboratory work, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic evaluation and conducting clinical trials in patients with cancer.