Penn Radiation Oncology in Center City, Philadelphia
"When I came to the Abramson Cancer Center (ACC) with stage 2 synovial sarcoma, I needed hope and I needed help. Dr. Kristy Weber treated my cancer in a way no one else could. She saved my leg and my life. Thanks to the sarcoma program at the ACC, I am a three-month cancer survivor.”
- Megan Dychala, sarcoma cancer survivor
- Megan Dychala, sarcoma cancer survivor
At 23, Megan Dychala was a former college soccer player who thought her nagging knee pain was a result of old injuries. She was young, active, and enjoying all that life had to offer her. But, in October, 2013 she got a phone call that would change her life.Megan’s ongoing knee pain was in fact a tumor behind her knee. One day she was healthy and the next she was faced with a rare and aggressive cancer. Although statistics were against Megan, she knew she wouldn't let anything happen without a fight.
Luckily Megan found Penn’s Abramson Cancer Center and Kristy Weber, MD. While other hospitals said that amputation was her only chance for survival, Dr. Weber knew she could do better – treating Megan’s cancer, but also ensuring a good quality of life after treatment.
"My medical team worked with me to develop an aggressive treatment plan that included five and a half weeks of daily radiation followed by an intense surgery. Dr. Stephen Hahn was my rockstar of a radiation oncologist and took care of me every step of the way," says Megan.
At Penn Medicine, we don’t just treat cancer, we treat your cancer. And, if you need radiation treatment, rest assured. Whichever of our eight locations you choose, whether it’s downtown or close to home, you get the same Penn doctors. Same Penn evaluation team. All part of Penn Medicine.
About Penn Radiation Oncology at Pennsylvania Hospital
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| Pennsylvania Hospital |
- Complete evaluation, treatment and follow-up care for patients with cancer whose disease can be effectively treated with radiation, as well as patients with benign (non-cancerous) diseases
- Offers advanced treatment options including Gamma Knife®, CyberKnife®, Brachytherapy, and evaluation for Proton Therapy
- Home to one of the only bloodless medicine and surgery programs on the East Coast
- Expert care from physicians of every subspecialty to provide patients with personalized treatment plans
About Penn Radiation Oncology at The Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine
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| The Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine |
- Expert care from physicians of every subspecialty to provide patients with personalized treatment plans
- Home to Roberts Proton Therapy Center, the most advanced form of radiation therapy
- Provides patients effective communication, mutual understanding and a solid foundation for personal support
Other Penn Medicine Radiation Oncology Locations
If Center City is not convenient to you, you can still receive radiation therapy at one of our other radiation oncology locations listed below:- Penn Radiation Oncology Chestnut Hill
- Penn Radiation Oncology Chester County Hospital
- Penn Radiation Oncology Kennett Square
- Penn Radiation Oncology Radnor
- Penn Radiation Oncology Valley Forge
Learn about our radiation oncology services, make an appointment, or ask about a second opinion for you or a family member at Penn Medicine Radiation Oncology.
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