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The Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation (PC3I) works at the nexus of research and practice to create, test, and scale solutions to transform #cancercare. pc3i.upenn.edu

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Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation @pc3innovation.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
PC3I Program Director @rsedhom.bsky.social has received a 2026 @hastingscenter.bsky.social Cunniff-Dixon Early Career Physician Award, which honors physicians committed to patient-centered care for individuals nearing the end of life. Congrats, Dr. Sedhom!
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Ramy Sedhom Receives 2026 Hastings Center Cunniff-Dixon Early Career Physician Award - Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation
PC3I Program Director Ramy Sedhom Receives 2026 Hastings Center Cunniff-Dixon Early Career Physician Award.
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Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation @pc3innovation.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
New research from PC3I faculty examines how an EHR-based clinician nudge can improve referral to gynecologic oncology at suspected ovarian cancer. In this pilot study, referrals increased to 75%, with more patients receiving surgery from gynecologic oncologists and earlier-stage cancers identified.
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Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation @pc3innovation.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Join us for a special event on March 5 featuring Dr. Betsy Rolland, Translational Science Strategist at the @umich.edu. She will discuss building collaboration-ready research labs using evidence from the Science of Team Science and design thinking.
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Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation @pc3innovation.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
#ICYMI from our Winter Newsletter highlighting personalized cancer care for older adults: PACE-70 is testing the real-world use of the Practical Geriatric Assessment in community oncology to support safe, personalized treatment for patients 70+ in cancer therapy. Led by PC3I's @rsedhom.bsky.social
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PACE-70: Practical Geriatric Assessment (PGA) Implementation Strategies and Correlative Evaluations for Older Adults with Cancer  - Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation
PACE-70 evaluates the real-world feasibility of the Practical Geriatric Assessment in community oncology practices across Penn Medicine.
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Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation @pc3innovation.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
#ICYMI from our Winter Newsletter highlighting personalized #cancercare for older adults: The BEACON project, led by PC3I Program Director @drlolafayanju.bsky.social, uses the Best Case/Worst Case framework & geriatric assessment to improve shared decision making & communication.
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PC3I Winter Newsletter
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Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation @pc3innovation.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
In our Winter Newsletter, we highlighted projects that implement strategies to improve cancer care for older adults by strengthening patient clinician communication & care quality. Read our full newsletter: mailchi.mp/25e69072e749... Subscribe here: bit.ly/4kaQ18c
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Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation @pc3innovation.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
A new @pennmedicine.bsky.social feature highlights how cancer care must support both body and mind. PC3I faculty @rsedhom.bsky.social MD and Rebecca Boswell, PhD co-lead a Psychosocial Oncology Clinic at Penn Medicine Princeton Health offering free mental health support for patients and caregivers.
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Cancer care for the mind and spirit | Penn Medicine
A program where cancer patients can get free mental health care addresses an underrecognized need: that cancer’s deepest wounds are often not physical.
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Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation @pc3innovation.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
In a new article published in the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association, PC3I Fellow Satvik Tripathi & team highlight the importance of reporting negative results in large language model (#LLM) research to support transparency, reproducibility, & safe deployment in healthcare.
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Positive act of reporting negative results in large language model research: a call for transparency
AbstractPurpose. To highlight the importance of reporting negative results in large language model (LLM) research, particularly as these systems are increa
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Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation @pc3innovation.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
To help improve the patient experience for pts w/ #hematologic malignancies, PC3I's Catherine Lai, MD, MPH is collecting clinical & patient-reported data related to sexual health. Findings will identify unmet needs & support the development of #research tools & educational resources.
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Understanding Quality of Life and Sexual Health in Patients with Hematologic Malignancies - Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation
This project collects clinical data and patient-reported outcomes regarding sexual health from patients with hematologic malignancies.
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Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation @pc3innovation.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Independence Blue Cross announced 3 Clinical Care Innovation Grants for 2026 to enhance #healthcare access & outcomes, including one project at @pennmedicine.bsky.social led by PC3I Program Director @drlolafayanju.bsky.social, which will focus on immediate follow-up after #breastcancer diagnosis.
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IBX names Jefferson Health, Penn Medicine and Temple Health as 2026 Clinical Care Innovation Grant recipients | Managed Healthcare Executive
Independence Blue Cross announces three out of five 2026 Clinical Care Innovation Grants to enhance healthcare access and outcomes through innovative projects by leading health systems.
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Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation @pc3innovation.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
Happy holidays from all of us at PC3I!
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Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation @pc3innovation.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
The @pennmedicine.bsky.social Oncology Evaluation Center expands access to urgent care for pts w/ #cancer, offering 24/7 support for treatment- related side effects. PC3I Faculty Lindsey Zinck & Chris D’Avella spoke to @whyynews.bsky.social on the need for oncology specific urgent care.
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Philadelphia urgent care clinics for cancer patients meet growing needs
As cancer treatment evolves, health systems are adapting by providing oncology urgent care clinics to patients.
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Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation @pc3innovation.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
PC3I Program Director @drlolafayanju.bsky.social was recently quoted by Beckers Oncology on how @pennmedicine.bsky.social is utilizing technology such as #telehealth, #artificialintelligence, and data analytics to advance #breastcancer care and care delivery.
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21 oncology leaders on the innovations transforming breast cancer care - Becker's Oncology
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, Becker’s asked oncology leaders from hospitals and health systems across the U.S. how their organizations are supporting technological innovation in ...
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Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation @pc3innovation.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
PC3I & @penncancer.bsky.social announce the creation a hub for addressing the needs of older adults with #cancer: The Center for Cancer & Aging. Led by Efrat Dotan & @rsedhom.bsky.social, the Center will focus on integrating patient-centered #geriatric principles into #cancercare.
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Penn Medicine Launches Center for Cancer & Aging to Redefine Care for Older Adults with Cancer - Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation
Penn Medicine and PC3I launch the Center for Cancer & Aging to address the needs of aging populations with cancer.
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Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation @pc3innovation.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
ICYMI from our Impact Report: The #GeriatricOncology Program at Penn Princeton reimagines #cancercare for older adults. Led by PC3I's @rsedhom.bsky.social, the program guides personalized, coordinated treatment planning to ensure treatment aligns w/ patient values. pc3i.upenn.edu/news/penn-me...
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Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation @pc3innovation.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
ICYMI from our Impact Report: Identifying pts w/ barriers to #transportation & connecting them with a ride-share service helped mitigate barriers & improve access to #cancercare for #gynecologiconcology pts. Led by PC3I Faculty Emily Ko & Anna Jo Smith. pc3i.upenn.edu/our-work/pro...
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Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation @pc3innovation.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
A project led by PC3I Program Director @rsedhom.bsky.social and Deputy Director Samuel Takvorian is implementing the Practical Geriatric Assessment in community oncology sites across @pennmedicine.bsky.social to bring evidence-based #geriatriconcology into routine care.
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PACE-70: Practical Geriatric Assessment (PGA) Implementation Strategies and Correlative Evaluations for Older Adults with Cancer  - Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation
PACE-70 evaluates the real-world feasibility of the Practical Geriatric Assessment in community oncology practices across Penn Medicine.
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Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation @pc3innovation.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
ICYMI from our 2025 Impact Report: PC3I Director Kate Rendle & Faculty Anil Vachani are testing effects of combined patient- & clinician-directed nudges on annual #lungcancer screening adherence. Early results show a 4-fold increase in adherence rates. clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT058...
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Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation @pc3innovation.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
We're thrilled to present the 2024-2025 annual PC3I Impact Report! Follow along as we share highlights from our team's innovative work over the past year to improve #cancercare for all. Read the Impact Report here: pc3i.upenn.edu/app/uploads/...
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Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation @pc3innovation.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
Eliciting perspectives from people who have exp w/ #cancer on strategies to reduce time burden of cancer care. Findings will aid the cancer community in considering interventions to ⬇️ time toxicity of #cancercare. W/ @michaelannica.bsky.social & Christopher Booth www.asco.org/abstrac...
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Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation @pc3innovation.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
Implementing the "Penn Cancer Cavalry" to deliver rapid #symptommanagement at home for pts w/ #cancer. Interviews revealed overwhelmingly positive feedback, showing the intervention was safe & effective. Led by PC3I's Lindsey Zinck. www.asco.org/abstrac... Read more: pc3i.upenn.edu/our-w...
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Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation @pc3innovation.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Comparing social & behavioral determinants of health (SBDOH) data collection tools in #breastcancer pts showed 1/3 have a social need, underscoring the importance of early SBDOH screening. @ascocancer.bsky.social #ASCOQC25 @drlolafayanju.bsky.social @pennsurgery.bsky.social www.asco.org/abstrac...
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Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation @pc3innovation.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Leveraging electronic health record (#EHR) tools & social work significantly increased the proportion of older adults w/cancer who have advance care planning (ACP) documentation on file. #ASCOQC25 @ascocancer.bsky.social Led by PC3I's @rsedhom.bsky.social & Lauren Reed-Guy www.asco.org/abstrac...
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Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation @pc3innovation.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Surveying pts on non-financial administrative burdens in #cancercare showed that 75% had delayed or foregone care leading to consequences for timely access to care & #healthoutcomes. #ASCOQC25 @ascocancer.bsky.social Led by PC3I Faculty @michaelannica.bsky.social www.asco.org/abstracts-pr...
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Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation @pc3innovation.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
PC3I Faculty, Fellows, & staff will present 14 abstracts this weekend at the @ascocancer.bsky.social Quality Care Symposium in Chicago, IL. The work of PC3I researchers aims to reimagine #cancercare delivery for patients, clinicians, & communities. #ASCOQC25 #ASCO pc3i.upenn.edu/news/pc3i-pr...
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Alix Seif, MD @alixseif.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
🚨GOOD NEWS🚨: some kids with leukemia can safely recover from intensive chemo at home instead of spending up to 6 months in the hospital over the course of their treatment! @chopresearch.bsky.social @ascocancer.bsky.social @pc3innovation.bsky.social @childrensphila.bsky.social
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AML Care at Home: An Evidence-Based Toolkit to Personalize the Care Setting for Recovery From Pediatric AML Chemotherapy | JCO Oncology Practice
PURPOSECurrent care guidelines for children with AML recommend hospitalization during severe neutropenia. However, selected patients discharged before neutrophil recovery have similar chemotherapy cou...
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Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation @pc3innovation.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Thank you to Dr. Rob Winn of the @vcumassey.bsky.social Comprehensive Cancer Center for an incredible discussion on the importance of community in #cancercare research and delivery at the 2nd Annual Justin Bekelman Lecture in Cancer Care Innovation.
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Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation @pc3innovation.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
Please welcome new PC3I Faculty Stefan Barta, Associate Professor of Medicine at @upenn.edu! His research & clinical expertise lies in diagnosing, managing, & treating #lymphoma with a focus on identifying biomarkers & new therapeutic targets to improve outcomes. pc3i.upenn.edu/people/stefa...
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Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation @pc3innovation.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
Introducing new PC3I Faculty Angela Bradbury, Professor of Medical Ethics & Health Policy at @upenn.edu! Her research evaluates digital tools in genetic services including web-based interventions, chatbots, & #AI to reduce provider time & improve patient outcomes. pc3i.upenn.edu/people/angel...
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Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation @pc3innovation.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
Please welcome PC3I Visiting Faculty Christopher Booth, Professor of #Oncology & Public Health Sciences at Queen's University! His research focuses on access, quality, & value of #cancercare, specifically gastrointestinal cancers, in Canada & globally. pc3i.upenn.edu/people/chris...
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Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation @pc3innovation.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
Introducing new PC3I Faculty Rebecca Boswell, Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at @upenn.edu! Dr. Boswell leads medical & psychological teams coordinating care across @pennmedicine.bsky.social, including #oncology, eating disorders, gastroenterology, & more. pc3i.upenn.edu/people/rebec...
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Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation @pc3innovation.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
Please welcome new PC3I Faculty Jie Deng, Professor of Nursing at @upenn.edu! Her research focuses on long-term #cancer survivorship, lymphedema management strategies, self-management in cancer survivors, and #healthcare delivery. pc3i.upenn.edu/people/jie-d...
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Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation @pc3innovation.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Introducing new PC3I Fellow Henry K. Litt, a Fellow in Hematology/Oncology at @upenn.edu! He is interested in leveraging digital tools and #artificialintelligence to improve care delivery and decision-making for patients with #cancer. pc3i.upenn.edu/people/henry...
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Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation @pc3innovation.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
Join us in welcoming new PC3I Faculty Ryan Massa, Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at @upenn.edu! His research focuses on improving therapeutic strategies and access to high quality care for patients living with #cancer. pc3i.upenn.edu/people/ryan-...
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Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation @pc3innovation.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
Introducing PC3I visiting faculty Maija Reblin, Associate Professor at @uvmlarnermed.bsky.social! Her work focuses on understanding social contexts of advanced #cancer family caregivers & developing strengths-based interventions to support caregiver-patient dyads. pc3i.upenn.edu/people/maija...
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Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation @pc3innovation.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
Join us in welcoming new PC3I Faculty Aditi Singh, MD, Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at @upenn.edu! Her clinical & research interests focus on leveraging #healthinformatics and electronic health records to enhance care for patients with #cancer. pc3i.upenn.edu/people/aditi...
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Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation @pc3innovation.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
Introducing new PC3I Fellow Satvik Tripathi, a #RadOnc researcher at @upenn.edu! His research interests include using large language models & multimodal #AI to support clinicians & pts through innovations in structured reporting, patient education, & care navigation. pc3i.upenn.edu/people/satvi...
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Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation @pc3innovation.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
Join us in welcoming Teja Voruganti, MD, PhD, a #Hematology/Oncology Fellow at @penncancer.bsky.social! He is interested in studying #cancer treatment outcomes, patterns of care, & continuity of care to inform decisions affecting his own patients & those globally. pc3i.upenn.edu/people/teja-...
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Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation @pc3innovation.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
PC3I Program Director @rsedhom.bsky.social spoke with @realbowtiedoc.bsky.social about the benefits & nuances of Precision #PalliativeCare, which focuses on a patient's needs & preferences rather than diagnosis alone. Listen to the podcast episode from @ascocancer.bsky.social:
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Podcast: What Is Precision Palliative Care? Rethinking a Care Delivery Problem
Dr. Joseph McCollom and Dr. Ramy Sedhom discuss precision palliative care, a new strategy that aims to align palliative care delivery with patient and caregiver needs instead of diagnosis alone.
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Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation @pc3innovation.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
We are thrilled to welcome 6 new Faculty, 3 Fellows, and 2 Visiting Faculty to PC3I! Stay tuned over the next few weeks as we introduce each new member!
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PC3I Welcomes New Faculty and Fellows - Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation
The Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation proudly welcomes 6 faculty, 3 fellows, and 2 visiting faculty to the team.
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Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation @pc3innovation.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
Patients with prior authorization requirements are more likely to have their access to #chemotherapy interrupted- facing a 10-day delay on average. PC3I Faculty @michaelannica.bsky.social spoke with @nytimes.com on the effects of health insurers denying drug claims for patients.
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Health Insurers Are Denying More Drug Claims, Data Shows
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Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation @pc3innovation.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
A study led by PC3I's Kate Courtright measured Goal-Concordant Care, the highest quality of care, using clinical notes in medical records. Findings can inform automated text-based classification to improve efficiency & facilitate reliable measurement of GCC in serious illness research. (@jama.com)
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Measuring Goal-Concordant Care Using Electronic Clinical Notes - PubMed
In this cohort study of seriously ill adults, GCC was measured using clinical notes alone. These findings can inform automated text-based classification methods to improve the efficiency and scalabili...
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Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation @pc3innovation.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
A project led by PC3I Program Director @drlolafayanju.bsky.social & @upennprc.bsky.social is combining the Best Case/Worst Case framework with the comprehensive geriatric assessment to increase shared decision-making conversations & improve communication & care for older adults with #cancer.
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BEACON: BEst Case/Worst Case Adaptation to Communicate with Older oNcology patients - Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation
BEACON aims to increase the rate of shared decision-making conversations and improve communication and care for older adults with cancer.
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Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation @pc3innovation.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
ICYMI from our newsletter highlighting time-saving interventions: Implementing a rideshare service to ease access to #gynecologic #cancer care reduced commute times by 19.5 minutes per ride compared to those using public transportation. Led by PC3I Faculty Anna Jo Smith & Emily Ko
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Transportation Assistance in Gynecologic Oncology - Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation
This pilot study connects patients with gynecologic cancer who have transportation needs to a ride sharing service, called RideHealth.
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Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation @pc3innovation.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
#ICYMI from our newsletter highlighting time-saving interventions: Implementing a pre-appointment text-based symptom reporting tool helped save patients w/ #cancer 30 minutes in wait time and 66 minutes in total care time. Led by PC3I Faculty Ronac Mamtani
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TIME: Text-based Intervention to Minimize the Time Burden of Routine Cancer Care - Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation
TIME utilized and evaluated a text messaging e-triage tool to screen patients before their in-person visits to reduce time burden.
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Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation @pc3innovation.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
In our Spring Newsletter, we highlighted work that creates & tests ways to streamline #cancercare delivery and save patients valuable time spent commuting to, waiting for, & receiving care. Read our full newsletter: mailchi.mp/2a3a03821bbd... Subscribe here: bit.ly/4kaQ18c
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Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation @pc3innovation.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Several young celebrities announced #breastcancer diagnoses in the past year - reaffirming the rising rates among women under 50. PC3I Program Director @drlolafayanju.bsky.social spoke with @nbcnews.com, recommending that young women with symptoms go to centers experienced in breast imaging. #bcsm
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Celebrity breast cancer announcements highlight rising rates in young women
Breast cancer rates are rising faster in younger than older women. Doctors say multiple factors are likely to be at play, including lifestyle, hormones and environmental exposures.
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Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation @pc3innovation.bsky.social · 01/06/2025
#PC3IatASCO: Surbhi Grover & Katie Lichter compared the #environmental impacts of #radiotherapy in Brazil and external beam #radiation therapy in the U.S.; and explored how sustainable practices can promote equity & expand access. #ASCO25 @ascocancer.bsky.social meetings.asco.org/ab...
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Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation @pc3innovation.bsky.social · 01/06/2025
#PC3IatASCO: @gabealeixo.bsky.social, @rsedhom.bsky.social & Sam Takvorian evaluating implementation of the Practical #Geriatric Assessment & resulting #chemotherapy dose modification among older adults with #cancer. #ASCO25 @ascocancer.bsky.social meetings.asco.org/ab...
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