Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation
@pc3innovation.bsky.social
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.
https://pc3i.upenn.edu/
https://pc3i.upenn.edu/
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.
Findings will identify unmet needs & support the development of #research tools & educational resources.
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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January 20, 2026 at 3:18 PM
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.
Findings will identify unmet needs & support the development of #research tools & educational resources.
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.
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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January 14, 2026 at 4:56 PM
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.
Happy holidays from all of us at PC3I!
December 23, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Happy holidays from all of us at PC3I!
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.
PC3I Faculty Lindsey Zinck & Chris D’Avella spoke to @whyynews.bsky.social on the need for oncology specific urgent care.
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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December 3, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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.
PC3I Faculty Lindsey Zinck & Chris D’Avella spoke to @whyynews.bsky.social on the need for oncology specific urgent care.
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.
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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November 3, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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.
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.
Led by Efrat Dotan & @rsedhom.bsky.social, the Center will focus on integrating patient-centered #geriatric principles into #cancercare.
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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October 31, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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.
Led by Efrat Dotan & @rsedhom.bsky.social, the Center will focus on integrating patient-centered #geriatric principles into #cancercare.
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.
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October 28, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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.
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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.
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Led by PC3I Faculty Emily Ko & Anna Jo Smith.
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October 23, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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.
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Led by PC3I Faculty Emily Ko & Anna Jo Smith.
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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.
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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October 22, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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.
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.
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Early results show a 4-fold increase in adherence rates.
clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT058...
October 17, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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...
Early results show a 4-fold increase in adherence rates.
clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT058...
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/...
Read the Impact Report here: pc3i.upenn.edu/app/uploads/...
October 14, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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/...
Read the Impact Report here: pc3i.upenn.edu/app/uploads/...
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
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W/ @michaelannica.bsky.social & Christopher Booth
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October 11, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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
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W/ @michaelannica.bsky.social & Christopher Booth
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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.
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Led by PC3I's Lindsey Zinck.
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Read more: pc3i.upenn.edu/our-w...
October 11, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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...
Led by PC3I's Lindsey Zinck.
www.asco.org/abstrac...
Read more: pc3i.upenn.edu/our-w...
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
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@drlolafayanju.bsky.social @pennsurgery.bsky.social
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October 10, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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
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@drlolafayanju.bsky.social @pennsurgery.bsky.social
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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
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Led by PC3I's @rsedhom.bsky.social & Lauren Reed-Guy
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October 10, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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
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Led by PC3I's @rsedhom.bsky.social & Lauren Reed-Guy
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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
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Led by PC3I Faculty @michaelannica.bsky.social
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October 10, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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
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Led by PC3I Faculty @michaelannica.bsky.social
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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
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The work of PC3I researchers aims to reimagine #cancercare delivery for patients, clinicians, & communities. #ASCOQC25 #ASCO
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October 9, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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...
The work of PC3I researchers aims to reimagine #cancercare delivery for patients, clinicians, & communities. #ASCOQC25 #ASCO
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🚨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
@chopresearch.bsky.social @ascocancer.bsky.social @pc3innovation.bsky.social @childrensphila.bsky.social
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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September 19, 2025 at 8:34 PM
🚨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
@chopresearch.bsky.social @ascocancer.bsky.social @pc3innovation.bsky.social @childrensphila.bsky.social
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.
September 26, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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.
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.
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September 8, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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.
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pc3i.upenn.edu/people/stefa...
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.
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September 3, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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.
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pc3i.upenn.edu/people/angel...
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.
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August 29, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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.
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pc3i.upenn.edu/people/chris...
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.
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August 26, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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.
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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.
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August 22, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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...
pc3i.upenn.edu/people/jie-d...
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.
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August 19, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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...
pc3i.upenn.edu/people/henry...