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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/
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 & @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.
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
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: 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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October 23, 2025 at 6:26 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.
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
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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October 17, 2025 at 5:57 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/...
October 14, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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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October 11, 2025 at 11:57 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.
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Read more: pc3i.upenn.edu/our-w...
October 11, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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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October 10, 2025 at 5:45 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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October 10, 2025 at 4:46 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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October 10, 2025 at 1:53 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

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October 9, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Reposted by Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation
🚨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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Join us in welcoming new PC3I Faculty Ryan Massa, Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at @upenn.edu! His research focuses on improving therapeutic strategies and access to high quality care for patients living with #cancer.

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August 15, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Introducing PC3I visiting faculty Maija Reblin, Associate Professor at @uvmlarnermed.bsky.social! Her work focuses on understanding social contexts of advanced #cancer family caregivers & developing strengths-based interventions to support caregiver-patient dyads.

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August 12, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Join us in welcoming new PC3I Faculty Aditi Singh, MD, Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at @upenn.edu!

Her clinical & research interests focus on leveraging #healthinformatics and electronic health records to enhance care for patients with #cancer.
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August 8, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Introducing new PC3I Fellow Satvik Tripathi, a #RadOnc researcher at @upenn.edu! His research interests include using large language models & multimodal #AI to support clinicians & pts through innovations in structured reporting, patient education, & care navigation.
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August 7, 2025 at 4:16 PM