Penn Medicine

Research studies that test new treatments or procedures to evaluate their efficacy and safety.

is the first FDA-approved substance to illuminate ovarian cancer and lung cancer lesions during surgery.

The use of liquid nitrogen spray or a very cold probe to freeze and kill abnormal cells.

The use of high-frequency electrical current to destroy cells.

Includes endoscopy and laparoscopy, using small fiberoptic cameras for generating images from inside the body.

Penn has been using laser surgery for more than 20 years and are pioneers in the use of cryosurgery and electrosurgery.

Testing for hereditary breast cancer risk factors to inform personalized treatment plans.

A treatment that adds, blocks, or removes hormones to slow or stop the growth of certain cancers.

A therapy that involves treating cancer with substances that travel through the bloodstream.

A treatment to manage hormone levels for patients diagnosed with thyroid cancer.

An innovative treatment being tested for restoring blood flow after surgery.

A treatment in which the patient’s own immune system is used to fight the disease, enhancing its ability to detect and destroy cancerous cells.

Drugs designed to target specific genes or proteins to help stop cancer.

is the first antibody-drug conjugate that selectively targets and kills myeloma cells to treat relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.

Research on immunotherapy as a treatment method for cancer.

Penn’s pioneering cancer vaccines aim to cure cancer or prevent its occurrence.

A blend of conventional cancer treatment and complementary health practices.

A treatment that uses a photosensitizing agent and light to kill cancer cells.

A promising new investigational technique called TumorGlow® which is intended to help surgeons see the entire tumor and help detect cancer cells that ...

Involves drugs that help differentiate healthy cells from cancer cells and disable the cancer cells, allowing the immune system to act.

Includes fine needle aspirations, stereotactic biopsy, and sentinel lymph node sampling.

Robotic-assisted surgery performed through small incisions, enhancing control of surgical instruments.

Services provided to assist patients in managing their diet and nutrition in relation to their health conditions, particularly cancer.

The Tracey L. Birnhak Nutritional Counseling Program provides personalized advice by registered dietitians for those being treated for cancer.

Support staff who assist patients in navigating their cancer care.

Our Palliative Care Program helps patients and family members deal with the physical and emotional distress caused by a cancer diagnosis.

Full range of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures designed to restore a patient's appearance or the function of an organ.

Proton therapy, also known as proton beam therapy, is a non-invasive, precise form of radiation therapy that uses high-energy protons to damage the DN...

A form of radiation therapy using conventional methods, offered alongside proton therapy.

Treatment including proton therapy, a precise method for targeting cancer cells.

The use of radiation to kill cancer cells or inhibit their growth.

The use of high-energy particles or waves to destroy or damage cancer cells.

A treatment that uses radioactive iodine to target and destroy thyroid cancer cells.

A Comprehensive Smoking Treatment Program brings together experts in pulmonary medicine, public health, and social work to help you quit smoking, offe...

A procedure to replace damaged or destroyed bone marrow with healthy cells.

Programs for emotional support and education for cancer patients and their families.

Includes support groups, counseling, nutrition classes, exercise classes, and physical therapy for breast cancer patients.

A conventional treatment option that involves the physical removal of cancerous tissue.

A surgical intervention to remove cancerous thyroid tissue.

Minimally invasive, robotic surgery technique for removing benign and malignant tumors of the mouth and throat.