Member Monday: January 21, 2019

Every other Monday, ACCC highlights the latest news, announcements, resources, and innovations from our member cancer programs. To submit your program, visit the Member News Submission Portal and complete a brief form.

Community Support for a Community Center

Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins received $1,500 in donations from Shelter Systems through employee donations and company match.

Researching CAR-T in Pennsylvania

The University of Pennsylvania's Abramson Cancer Center has received a $10.7 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to evaluate the use of chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapy for the treatment of solid tumors.

First-of-Its-Kind Clinic Opened in Louisiana

Mary Bird Perkins - Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center announced the opening of a new Musculoskeletal Oncology Clinic focused exclusively on treating patients with tumors of the soft tissue, muscles, and bones.

Researching Pancreatic Cancers

Jaye Gardiner, PhD, a postdoctoral research associate at Fox Chase Cancer Center, received a $163,500 grant from the American Cancer Society to support her research into improving treatment options for patients with pancreatic cancer.

A Unique Approach to At-Home Care for Cancer Patients

New ACCC Cancer Program Member Huntsman Cancer Institute announced the launch of its "Huntsman at Home" service in mid-December. Through this new service, patients with appropriate referrals will be visited at their home by a member of the Huntsman at Home care team, which includes doctors, nurse practitioners, and specialists to provide ongoing monitoring of symptoms. By providing follow-up care at home instead of in the hospital, Huntsman decreases hospital admission length, relieves patient stress, and provides high-quality care.