Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania
Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania
Cancer Specialties: The Abramson Cancer Center provides the full spectrum of treatment and follow-up care for most forms of cancer including lung cancer, mesothelioma and related disorders.
Primary location:
Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania
Penn Medicine Development
3535 Market Street, Suite 750
Philadelphia, PA 19104-3309
Phone: (800) 789-7366
URL: http://www.penncancer.com/
About the Abramson Cancer Center:
The Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania is a national leader in cancer research, patient care, and education. The pre-eminent position of the Cancer Center is reflected in its continuous designation as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute since 1973, one of 39 such Centers in the United States.
The Abramson Cancer Center is dedicated to innovative and compassionate cancer care. The clinical program, comprised of a dedicated staff of physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, physical therapists, nutritionists and patient care coordinators, currently sees over 50,000 outpatient visits, 7400 inpatient discharges, and provides over 24,000 chemotherapy treatments, and more than 66,000 radiation treatments.
Not only is the Abramson Cancer Center dedicated to providing state-of-the-art cancer care, the latest forms of cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment are available to our patients through clinical themes that developed in the relentless pursuit to eliminate the pain and suffering from cancer.
In addition, the Abramson Cancer Center is home to the 400+ basic, translational and clinical scientists who work relentlessly to determine the pathogenesis of cancer. Together, the faculty are committed to improving the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
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.
