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… Colleagues, clinicians and patients from Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute joined a sold-out crowd at Coca Cola Park for the IronPigs versus Syracuse Mets on Aug. 28. They came in support of the long-running Strike Out Cancer night, where they could cheer for their team and raise money for local cancer … the importance of getting annual cancer screenings and the convenience of being able to access state-of-the-art cancer services close to home at Lehigh Valley Health Network. The Cancer Institute is a presenting sponsor of the evening. All …

… 700 E. Broad St … 772 E. Broad St. … … … Facing a cancer diagnosis is one of the most difficult moments in someone’s life as they seek the most advanced lifesaving care. For … . … “This new facility provides access to quality cancer treatment near home, near loved ones and near a patient’s support network, something that is critically important in the fight against cancer,” said Brian A. Nester, DO , MBA, Lehigh … Health Network (LVHN) President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). “This center also gives patients access to all the services and programs of Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute , a member of the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Alliance , …

… 1740 E Broad Street … … Progress continues at the site of Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) Cancer Center at Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Hazleton. The March 2022 groundbreaking ceremony was shared virtually with the community, and the beam-raising event, commemorating the completion of the building structure, happened on Sept. 1. … … The cancer center, part of Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute, will offer advanced diagnostic, treatment and support services, including access to clinical trials. Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute is one of only three cancer …

… be growing, and I couldn’t ignore it.” Kistler made another appointment, and this time, she was referred to Breast Health Services at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Muhlenberg for further testing. … After a mammogram, ultrasound and biopsy, Kistler received a formal diagnosis: stage 2 breast cancer. “I remember feeling like I was on an island all by myself, but then I heard about Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer … distribution. “A little comfort can go a long way when you’re facing cancer, and this felt like a great way to show our support during the holiday season,” Kistler says. “My family and I are so grateful for Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute, …

… Monday, Sept. 29, at Great Bear Golf Club, 72 golfers, along with 11 sponsors including Crothall Healthcare Environmental Services and Sodexo Health & Care, raised more than $70,000 during the second annual Pocono Golf Classic. Joe Pinto, Chief … gratitude for the tournament’s Title Sponsors, Joe and Maureen Topper, as well as all participants and golfers, for their support of comprehensive cancer care in the Pocono region. Additionally, Jacqueline Oxenberg, DO , surgical oncologist at LVH–Pocono, spoke on the …

… Valley have been lacing up their sneakers for the Women’s 5K Classic (W5K), a race that demonstrates the community’s support for those with breast and gynecologic cancers. The W5K mission is twofold: to promote fitness among women as well as to support women battling cancer and contribute to funding for programs and research. This latter aspect is how W5K founding committee member Ingrid … W5K funding, resulted in a complete remission – now nearly three years and counting. … The W5K race attracts as many as 1,000 runners and 600 walkers. It had already been established when Body had the opportunity to take over in 1993. Wanting to …

… 1740 E Broad Street … … Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) shared the groundbreaking for its newest cancer center at Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Hazleton in the safest way possible – virtually. The prerecorded event was … (LVPG) Hematology Oncology physician practice, an expanded infusion suite with private therapy rooms, radiation oncology services, telemedicine capabilities and a session suite for rotating cancer specialists. “The need is very clear, and this … we offer.” Purcell thanked elected officials, zoning boards and commissions of the city of Hazleton for their ongoing support. He also thanked members of LVHN and LVH–Hazleton Boards of Trustees, leadership teams and staff of LVH–Hazleton, …

… The infusion suite at Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute at Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Cedar Crest is now the Tom and Karin Hall Center for Infusion and Cellular … DO, MBA, Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) President and Chief Executive Officer, said every year, Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute cares for more than 5,000 patients with cancer and strives to offer the latest and individualized treatments … suite as the Tom and Karin Hall Center for Infusion and Cellular Therapies,” Nester said. Nester said with generous support from the Halls, the Topper Cancer Institute looks forward to launching a stem cell transplant and cellular therapy …

… female physicians, 178 female residents and fellows, 3,947 female registered nurses, and 157 female IT personnel. Further, 1,234 women are in a supervisor role or higher, and 6,032 women have been employed at LVHN for 10 or more years. At LVHN, we … include all women physicians within LVHN in its activities. LVHN launched WILL in 2022 to promote leadership development, support, advocacy, self-promotion and education around the inclusivity and success of women in leadership roles. WILL … program through sponsorships. … LVHN prides itself on proactively engaging women in their health. Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute maintains its Mobile Mammography Coach program to bring the convenience of high-quality mammography services …

… creating many questions about when both should be scheduled. To answer your questions, the team at   Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute  and Lehigh Valley Health Network Breast Health Services has advice: … While earlier guidance recommended scheduling your mammogram before or four to six weeks after any … screening test, don’t delay. If you have additional concerns, be sure to reach out to your doctor’s office for additional support. … It’s easy to get a mammogram through LVHN. If you are at least 40 years old and have not had a mammogram in the …

… all three,” says radiation oncologist Jeanette Blauth, MD , with Allentown Radiation Oncology Associates. “Trinette’s cancer was small but nasty.” “If not for my three children, I would not have made it through,” Mengel says. Six months of … they said, ‘Come on, Mom, you only have three more to go.’” Her extended family and social network also chipped in with support and transportation. “She always had friends and family around her,” says surgical oncologist Lori Alfonse, DO , with … were there for me,” Mengel says. “I went through a difficult nine months, but I’m glad for it. If I hadn’t, the aggressive cancer I had would have killed me.” … 89 … 2075 … 3097 … 2173 … 2076 … Trinette Mengel's Strong Support Network Helped Her …

… We all know how important it is to have a support network when disaster hits. It’s true for wildfires, floods and also medical emergencies, which was what Silvia … is that she is here in the Lehigh Valley, close to all the expertise and quality care inherent in Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute . … Iraheta had a history of heavy menstrual periods, but for several months in 2024, the volume was … vagina. She was put in the care of M. Bijoy Thomas , MD, Chief, Division of Gynecologic Oncology with Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute, who made the diagnosis of stage 2 cervical cancer. … “We conducted a positron emission tomography (PET) …

… Becker’s Healthcare is recognizing Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute among the 100 hospitals and health systems with great oncology programs to know for 2023. Cancer programs … cancer burden through prevention, early detection and providing comprehensive diagnostic and consultative treatment. We support this mission by educating health care professionals and the people who live in our community about advances in cancer … lifesaving treatments and clinical trials in their own communities. … Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) Breast Health Services is an American College of Radiology Accredited Center of Excellence. This quality certification is a testament to …

… 1240 S Cedar Crest Blvd … 3788 Hecktown Rd … 2545 Schoenersville Road … Suite 410 … Suite 200 … Third Floor … Receiving a cancer diagnosis and starting treatment can be very difficult for individuals and their loved ones. “The minute someone is … and treatments can affect your appetite or ability to eat. If this is the case, be sure to reach out to your care team for support. … “ I always tell my patients that mental health is just as important as their physical health throughout their … for patients and provide access to a wide network of clinical trials. The Cancer Institute also offers various supportive services for patients and nurse navigators who help set up appointments and guide individuals through their journey. “The key …

… 3794 Hecktown Road … Suite 230 … Facing cancer, you need a team of specialists who not only can treat cancer but who also have the compassion to help you through a … Topper Cancer Institute and its team of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, oncology nurses, registered nurses and support staff come in. They walk that journey with you and your family, and in partnership with you, help you with decisions … Valley Topper Cancer Institute’s new 35,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art center will offer an expansive array of cancer services and compassionate care close to home. “This new full-service facility will provide comprehensive, expert cancer care …

… recently came together to mark the 10 th  anniversary of Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Pocono’s Dale and Frances Hughes Cancer Center . For the last decade, the Dale and Frances Hughes Cancer Center has been providing lifesaving cancer care to … access to pioneering clinical trials at MSK, providing further opportunities for hope. In addition to the clinical trials, services available at the Dale and Frances Hughes Cancer Center include chemotherapy, radiation, surgery and advanced diagnostic imaging. The center also provides numerous support services that care for the emotional, financial, nutritional and psychological needs of patients and their families.  …