Kimmel Cancer Center named “Center of Excellence” by Fertile Hope Organization
The Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson has been designated a Center of Excellence by the Fertile Hope organization.
The
organization recognizes cancer centers that actively address
reproductive needs of their patients and survivors by designating them
as Centers of Excellence. There are only five other Fertile Hope
Centers of Excellence in the United States.
“Being
designated a Center of Excellence by Fertile Hope demonstrates that the
physicians at Kimmel Cancer Center adhere to the highest standards in
informing their patients about the risks of treatment,” said Richard
Pestell, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Kimmel Cancer Center. “We are
honored to be recognized for our dedication to preserving our patients’
reproductive health.”
To
be designated a Fertile Hope Center of Excellence, hospitals and
clinics need to demonstrate that they inform all patients about the
reproductive risks associated with their treatments. They also must
provide educational materials for healthcare professionals, patients
and survivors, as well as make referrals to fertility specialists if
appropriate. When possible, Centers of Excellence also conduct research
on cancer-related infertility, pregnancy after cancer and/or parenthood
after cancer.
Fertile
Hope is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to providing
reproduction information, support and hope to cancer patients and
survivors whose medical treatments pose the risk of infertility. For
more information about Fertile Hope, visit www.fertilehope.org or call (888) 994-HOPE.
Media Only Contact:
Emily Shafer
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Phone: (215) 955-6300
Published: 11/21/2008