Treating You With Dignity™
Welcome to the Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson
When you or a loved one have been diagnosed with cancer, you want the best doctors, the latest treatment and state-of-the-art
technology. That is exactly what you’ll find at the Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson. Our nationally recognized cancer specialists
combine the latest treatment with compassionate care and support.
The Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson is a cancer center designated by the National Cancer Institute. This recognition for
excellence in cancer research and treatment allows patients access to the very latest in care.
Our cancer specialists are some of the nation’s most outstanding medical experts. Many of our oncologists have been featured
in “Best Doctors in America” and contribute to leading scientific journals such as Cancer and Cell.
At the Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson, we succeed in helping you fight cancer by working together with your medical team,
family and friends. Our commitment to collaborative cancer care, our concern for you and your family and our reputation for
excellence will give you the confidence and peace of mind you need in your fight against cancer.
Our focus is on you – helping you through your diagnosis and helping you to understand your disease and treatment options,
and then providing the best care available for your recovery.
Partnering with You and Your Doctor to Achieve Optimum Results
We work closely with your primary care doctor and the specialists involved in your treatment. You and your doctors will make
decisions about your specific treatment plan. Together we’ll carefully consider the type and stage of the cancer, your age
and general health, the risks and benefits of various treatment options, and your personal preferences for treatment.
With new treatment strategies and early diagnosis, many patients with cancer can be cured. At the Kimmel Cancer Center, you’ll
find the latest and most progressive treatment programs and equipment available. Our approach to cancer is multidisciplinary,
which means we form a team that involves the many medical specialties required for comprehensive care. We are both your partner
and guide on the road to recovery.
Cancer can affect many aspects of your life. That’s why the Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson works together with you and
your family, helping you to meet your physical and emotional needs during this difficult time. We are committed to treating
each person as an individual, with the understanding that you are more than a patient with cancer.
We realize that you may have many worries and concerns at this time, and we feel strongly that your emotional health is as
important as your physical health. Consequently, we have established an active cancer advocacy and support program that can
provide many benefits for you and your family.
From state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment to compassionate care, support and follow-up, the Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson
is your partner on the road to recovery.
Jefferson Cancer Network
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Thomas Jefferson University operate the Jefferson Cancer Network (JCN), a network
of hospitals in the region dedicated to the furthering of clinical research and education in the prevention, diagnosis and
treatment of cancer.
Jefferson Oncology Group (JOG)
JOG was established in 1998 by oncology leaders in the Jefferson Health System seeking to complement the national cooperative
group trials and to facilitate participation in Kimmel Cancer Center investigator-initiated trials beyond the Jefferson campus.
By Richard G. Pestell, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Kimmel Cancer Center
