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… Health Network (LVHN), part of Jefferson Health, hosted the sixth annual Champions Gala, benefiting Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute. The sold-out event drew 250 guests and 44 sponsors to celebrate cancer survivors, caregivers and donors, … Ryan Family Foundation, Community Impact Champion. Together the gala’s sponsors and guests raised more than $600,000 to support the Cancer Institute – including a new gift announced that evening. Proceeds from the event help patients with cancer cover nonclinical expenses and make mental health counseling services free of charge. These critical resources make a huge difference in improving the lives of patients and their …

… 300 Lackawanna Avenue … 5 Morgan Highway … Suite 200 … Suite 7 … Old Forge resident Toni Hobbs, 54, has never missed a cancer screening. As a mammography technologist for over 30 years, she knows firsthand the importance of timely screenings … put your health first.” So when Hobbs went for her annual mammogram at Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG) Breast Health Services–Steamtown (part of Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute ) in spring 2021, she knew exactly what to expect: friendly … tired from my radiation treatments, but I was still able to go back to work part time and bring a whole new level of support to my patients.” … At the end of February 2022, Hobbs finished her radiation treatments and returned to work full …

… 2545 Schoenersville Road … Suite 300 … In the past, cancer diagnoses only led to one of two outcomes: beating cancer, or not. However, over the last couple decades, things have become a lot less black and white. In fact, with recent … of clinicians you trust and feel comfortable with. An exceptional care team also will connect you to various supportive services, including nutrition counseling, smoking cessation, mental health services and palliative care services. It’s also …

… patient with Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) for nearly a decade when she was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a blood cancer, in July 2021. Lynch was being treated for atrial fibrillation and supraventricular tachycardia by Deborah Sundlof, DO … co-director of the Women’s Heart and Vascular Program at Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute , when she also began cancer treatment at  Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute . … Multiple myeloma, a malignancy involving the plasma cells, is not curable but is very treatable with a …

… and helping those facing them benefit the most from treatment. One illness that is closely tied to diet and nutrition is cancer. … “Eating healthy foods and maintaining a healthy weight are two of the best things you can do to prevent many types … you might not be able to tolerate the medications or other treatments you need.” … To help you lower your cancer risk and support those undergoing cancer treatment, Levine shares some tips she commonly gives her patients. … When it comes to … cancer-related malnutrition and personalized nutrition plans specific to your needs.” To learn more about Cancer Nutrition Services at Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute, call 888-402-LVHN (5846) or learn more below: Cancer Nutrition Services   …

… 700 East Norwegian Street … 200 Schuylkill Medical Plaza … 700 E. Broad St … … … … Retired nurse and tonsil cancer survivor Frannie Burgos of Sunbury knew she wanted to do something to make the holidays a bit brighter for children this year.  She pulled together a group of friends and support group team members to help accomplish that goal. Just before Christmas, Burgos, her husband Rick and sister Angela … group’s first. “We truly appreciate Mrs. Burgos’s generosity,” says Susan Curry, RN, MSN, Vice President of Patient Care Services. “Hers is a story of courage and compassion.  We are thankful for her donation.” … 3509 … Pottsville … Pottsville … …

… PenTeleData, Hollis Cobb and George T. Schmidt Inc., raised more than $100,000 for the Hazleton Golf Classic to help cancer patients and their families in the Greater Hazleton Area. Terry Purcell, Regional Chief Operating Officer, welcomed … to be back at Valley Country Club for our Third Annual Golf Classic to benefit the Hazleton community,” he said. “Your support helps patients cover non medical expenses, such as food and gas, so that they can focus on their health and recovery.” Purcell also emphasized how the annual outing is bringing awareness to vital cancer resources in the community. Before the golfers hit the links, there was a special tribute to longtime Lehigh Valley …

… on April 20, Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) hosted the fifth annual Champions Gala, benefiting Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute . Nearly 230 guests and 35 sponsors gathered to celebrate cancer survivors, caregivers, and the latest … and Tom and Karin Hall, Community Impact Champions. Together the gala’s sponsors and guests raised nearly $300,000 to support Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute. Proceeds raised will go toward non-clinical expenses and expand access to mental health counseling for cancer patients by covering costs that insurance does not cover and making counseling services free of charge. These critical resources can make a huge different in the lives of patients and their families. …

… Choice Awards from The Morning Call, including best place to work and best hospital/health network. Because of your support, LVHN received more recognitions than any other health care organization in the region. … These include: Best Place to Work Cancer Center Cardiac Care Emergency Services Family Doctor Heart Care Hospital/Health Network MRI/Diagnostic Imaging (Tie) Nursing Services Obstetrician …

… Court … 502 VNA Road … … … … … Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Pocono is the community’s choice for care. Because of your support, LVH–Pocono received seven Community’s Choice Awards from the Pocono Record. This year’s recognitions include: Hospital/Medical Center: Lehigh Valley Hospital–Pocono Cancer Clinic/Hospital: Dale & Frances Hughes Cancer Center Family Practice: Lehigh Valley Health Network Primary Care … Cosmetic/Plastic Surgeon: Charles K. Herman, MD, Lehigh Valley Institute for Surgical Excellence Home Health Care Services: Lehigh Valley Home Care–Pocono Home Care and Hospice: Lehigh Valley Home Care and Hospice Thank you making us your …

… them through what could be a difficult time. One question I frequently receive is whether a patient is at risk for lung cancer. When this comes up, we talk about factors that may put a person at increased risk, such as a family history of lung cancer, smoking or exposure to radon gas or asbestos fibers. In its early stages, lung cancer often doesn’t have any … cancer, using a low-dose computed tomography (CT) scan, is now supported by a recommendation from the  U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) . The task force reviewed the large  National Lung Screening Trial  and several other lung …

… 700 E. Broad St … 2545 Schoenersville Road … 1200 South Cedar Crest Blvd … … … … Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute is recognized for providing high-quality care by the largest oncology association in the nation. The Cancer … 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 … receive chemotherapy, infusion therapy, targeted therapy and antibiotics. Infusion centers also provide blood transfusion services and can administer other medications requiring infusion or injections. Between 2020 and 2022, there were more than …

… final steel beam to top-off the framework for Lehigh Valley Health Network’s (LVHN) latest project, a new state-of-the-art cancer center at Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Hazleton. The new cancer center will be part of  Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute , which offers leading-edge cancer treatments and … benefit greatly from this advanced cancer facility, and we are very proud to build upon and enhance the current cancer services we offer at the LVHN Cancer Center on the Airport Beltway in Hazle Township.” … 440 … 2831 … Hazleton … Hazleton … …

… has always been focused on her health. An avid runner and exercise bike enthusiast, she also has always kept up with her cancer screenings and noticed changes to her body. So, when Parker noticed a growth by her anus, she knew she needed to get it checked out. … Parker has been aware of her cancer risk for many years, as she was previously diagnosed with human papillomavirus (HPV). The condition can increase one’s … “It was hard some days, but I always made time for physical activity and get-togethers with friends and colleagues. My support system helped me get through some of the worst times.” … Even though Parker is finished with her treatments, she is …

… 1240 S Cedar Crest Blvd … Suite 401 … For Kelly Rodamich of Tafton, Pa., being diagnosed with ovarian cancer at age 45 in March 2018 was upsetting enough. “One day you’re worried about laundry and things around the house, and … 90 minutes after. “I was concerned it would be an involved process, but it really wasn’t,” she says. Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute is the first and only center in our region to offer the Paxman Scalp Cooling therapy, and nurses were … weeks it stalled,” she says. “After that the loss was so minimal that people who don’t know me would have no idea I had cancer.” Scalp cooling is only used for patients with solid tumors (not cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma or other …

… Street … … … Radiation Oncology … … Shelli Whitmer, 49, of Lords Valley never thought she would need to worry about breast cancer. Yet, a routine mammogram in March 2018 discovered abnormal areas. Shortly afterward, Whitmer was on her way to Dale … November, Whitmer was declared cancer-free. Yet, every Wednesday morning, she still drives 40 minutes to attend a cancer support group called Creative Expressions and visit with friends. “The whole place is like family. I love those people with … at LVH–Pocono, part of Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute, provides a complete range of world-class cancer treatment services. A member of the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Alliance (MSK Cancer Alliance), the cancer center provides patients …

… The infusion centers of Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute are well known for the convenient, patient-friendly care they provide to people with cancer. Now, a growing … Oaks, Cancer Center at LVH–Muhlenberg, Cancer Center at LVH–Pocono, Cancer Center at LVH–Schuylkill and Cancer Support Services–Cedar Crest. “These centers are equipped to provide treatments for both cancerous and noncancerous conditions,” says …

… 1240 S Cedar Crest Blvd … Suite 401 … With ongoing advancements in oncology, options for people with cancer now extend beyond surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Immunotherapy, a newer treatment category, allows … being trialed. “Now these medications and countless others are FDA-approved for the treatment of more than 20 types of cancer,” says Suresh Nair, MD, Physician in Chief, Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute. Immunotherapy has been incredibly successful in treating certain late-stage cancers that previously had …

… believed she had a bladder issue. From there, she was sent to an oncologist in Scranton, who did a biopsy and found the cancer. Encouraged by her daughter, Kimberly Smith, who is a nurse, Salak pursued second and third opinions at Memorial Sloan … radiation and chemotherapy. Salak’s dilemma was how to get there for the treatments. “The times I went to MSK, it took 2 1/2 hours and cost $60 to park. It just wasn’t feasible,” she says. … Salak’s doctor at MSK recommended she go to Lehigh … of the things that got me through.” In addition to her family and best friend, MaryAnn, who were key parts of her caring support system, Sister Eileen, a nun who has been part of Salak’s family for 50 years, provided support. Beyond that, Salak …