Category: News

Forefront of Discovery

Dr. Aggarwal and the rest of the team at Penn are transforming the way lung cancer is treated. Learn more about their research and how new drugs are helping patients.

Abby Berman Interview

Check out our interview with radiation oncologist Abigail Berman, MD, MSCE to learn more about her research, practice and experience at Penn.

What Women Need to Know About Lung Cancer

It’s the leading cause of death in women and on the rise among women who have never smoked. But there’s still plenty that women can do to get ahead of lung cancer.

Whats in your genes BRCA

For those with a family history of breast or ovarian cancer, one way to try to prevent these types of cancer is by getting tested for the BRCA gene mutation. Learn more about the BRCA gene and if genetic testing is right for you.

What Not to Say to Someone with Cancer

Andy Sealy, a metastatic breast cancer patient at Penn, discusses some positive and negative experiences she's had throughout her journey and offers advice for those who may know someone diagnosed with metastatic cancer.