Welcome to the Department of Radiation Oncology
Message from James M. Metz, MD — Chairman
Penn Radiation Oncology is dedicated to a three-part mission of excellence in patient care, basic and translational research, and the education of residents and students. We are committed to delivering excellence in every area and as such we steadfastly believe that "Excellence is Standard."
Penn Radiation Oncology is one of the most comprehensive radiation oncology programs in the world. The outstanding faculty and staff, combined with Penn’s extensive collection of advanced technology, gives patients access to nearly every treatment option available for their cancer. The broad range of radiation treatments available include proton therapy, intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), high-dose rate (HDR) and low-dose rate brachytherapy, partial breast irradiation, stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), and Gamma Knife radiation. With the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania, Penn Radiation Oncology provides patient care at the Ruth and Raymond Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine and seven community-based sites.
News
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Medicare Limits Cancer Patients’ Access to Home Infusions. A New Bill Could Change That.
Monday, August 21, 2023
The Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act could make home infusions more accessible, particularly for patients with cancer. Penn Medicine, which launched its Cancer Care at Home program in 2019, administers about 5 to 10 percent of all cancer infusions or injections in patients’ homes. However, that number could go as high as 20 percent while maintaining safety and effectiveness, according to Justin Bekelman, MD, a professor of Radiation Oncology and director of the Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation.
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Impact of Infertility and Elective Fertility Among Female Oncologists
Monday, June 12, 2023
Impact of Infertility and Elective Fertility Among Female Oncologists
A recent survey conducted by physicians at Penn Medicine found that one-third of female oncologists reported experiencing infertility. Emily MacDuffie, MD, a Radiation Oncology resident, spoke about potential solutions related to infertility for women in medicine based on her 2023 ASCO presentation.
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Ding Dong: The Doctor Will See You (at Home) Now
Friday, June 9, 2023
Penn Medicine’s Cancer Care at Home program allows patients to receive treatment from the comfort of home. “In cancer care, and specifically in hematologic malignancies, we need a call to action to help clinicians, hospital systems, and payers to appreciate that when patients are exposed to truly high-quality care in the home, or through digital care, the patient experience is dramatically better,” said Justin Bekelman, MD, a professor of Radiation Oncology and director of the Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation.