At Penn, our Comprehensive Cancer Programs provide the full spectrum of treatment and follow-up care. The goal of any cancer treatment is to eliminate the cancer and prevent or reduce the chance of recurrence in the future. The various types of cancer therapy may be used alone or in combinations, depending on the type of cancer as well as other factors, such as stage of tumor, and your medical condition. Your physicians will recommend the best combination of treatments for your individual condition and assist in making the choice that's right for you.
The various treatment approaches provided by our cancer specialists are described here. For more information about these treatments, visit OncoLink® and click on Treatment Options.
Nancy Barnabei sought the "best medical treatment anywhere that could increase her odds" after she was diagnosed with metastatic colon cancer. At the Abramson Cancer Center, she and her medical oncologist and GI surgeon worked as a team. In addition to surgery and chemotherapy, her doctors put her on a new FDA-approved antibody drug as a targeted therapy. Two years after her diagnosis, Nancy has started her own business and will still accept only one outcome – a long life with her husband.
Stand Up to Cancer
Stand Up 2 Cancer Concert To Return to Networks on September 10, 2010. Craig Thompson, MD, director of the Abramson Cancer Center, discusses plans for a second Stand Up 2 Cancer concert. Read more
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