Philadelphia Antiques & Art Show 2017

“Penn Medicine’s Department of Radiation Oncology is dedicated to providing patient-centered care by offering the most innovative and targeted cancer treatments in an environment that promotes an overall experience of healing. The Quality of Life Program not only strengthens our ability to improve the overall health and wellness of our patients and their caregivers, but also synergizes partnerships across the Philadelphia cultural arts community.” —James Metz, MD Henry K. Pancoast Professor and Chair | Department of Radiation Oncology Penn Medicine’s Department of Radiation Oncology is home to the most advanced cancer treatment technologies in the world. As the largest integrated proton therapy center, The Roberts Proton Therapy Center is a pioneer in the development and delivery of this very precise form of radiation therapy. With over 300 patients treated every day, the Department is committed to providing the highest level of patient-centered care. The dedicated mission of the Quality of Life Program is to improve patients’ overall well-being through integrative medicine—an evolving discipline that incorporates various modalities of the healing arts into treatment plans. Critical to the success of the Quality of Life Program is establishing a foundation of research that provides a better understanding of how to engage patients and caregivers to participate in integrative modalities that enhance their overall experience. THE QUALITY OF LIFE PROGRAM: BRINGING THE HEALING ARTS TO PATIENTS & CAREGIVERS “The future of cancer research and care lies within understanding the benefits of integrative medicine and how the promotion of healing and recovery through creative work and experiences alleviate the psycho-social effects of cancer. One of the Quality of Life Program’s overarching goals is to translate our developing programs into pioneering research in the national and international cancer community. We want to demonstrate how integrating the Department of Radiation Oncology’s high-tech treatments with the ‘high-touch’ of the healing arts both offsets cancer treatment side effects and improves clinical outcomes.” —William P. Levin, MD | Clinical Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology ART THERAPY WEEKEND RETREATS ACUPUNCTURE PET THERAPY WRITING & JOURNALING REIKI YOGA & MEDITATION MUSIC THERAPY The Abramson Cancer Center is a national leader in the development and implementation of clinical trials that propel scientific breakthroughs. OUR INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE TRIALS HAVE BEEN FUNDED BY: National Cancer Institute | American Cancer Society | Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute | National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine WHATWEDO: