Biomarker Predicts Disease Recurrence in Colorectal Cancer
(Published 2-18-2009) Findings published in the Journal of the American Medical Association by researchers at Thomas Jefferson
University show that the presence of a biomarker in regional lymph nodes is an independent predictor of disease recurrence
in patients with colorectal cancer.
Jefferson Surgeon Elected President of Association of Program Directors for Colon and Rectal Surgery
(Published 6-9-2008) Gerald A. Isenberg, M.D., Director of Undergraduate Education in the Department of Surgery, and Associate
Professor of Surgery at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University has been elected president of the Association
of Program Directors for Colon and Rectal Surgery. He will serve a three-year term.
Jefferson Oncologist’s Video Aimed at Raising Colorectal Cancer Awareness Among African-Americans
(Published 4-23-2007) Despite advances in research and treatment that continue to help many people live beyond a colorectal
cancer diagnosis, African-Americans are more likely to die from the disease than any other racial or ethnic group. Edith P.
Mitchell, M.D., is trying to do something about that.
Richard C. Wender, M.D., Jefferson Physician, Becomes President of American Cancer Society
(Published December 2006 - CancerCare Online Newsletter) Richard C. Wender, MD, is the first primary care physician to assume
this office. Dr. Wender has been involved with the ACS since the mid-1980s, serving at the local, divisional and national
levels. He has also been
Take the Quiz - True or False: You Know the Facts about Colorectal Cancer
(Published July 2006 - CancerCare Online Newsletter)
Jefferson Scientists Reveal New Mechanism That Causes Spread of Colorectal Cancer
(Published 3-31-2006) Researchers have known for years that the enzyme MMP-9 plays a key role in the spread of colorectal
cancer. Now, scientists at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia have found out how the enzyme helps initiate the process,
known as metastasis. Their discovery of a new molecular mechanism by which MMP-9 promotes cancer spread may provide a new
target at which to aim anti-metastasis drugs.
At Jefferson HealthCARE-Voorhees: Meet Vince Papale, former Philadelphia Eagle, and his colon cancer specialists from Thomas
Jefferson University Hospital
(Published 3-14-2006) Vince Papale, a former Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver who beat the odds to become the oldest rookie
in NFL history, will share his inspiring life story -- including his triumphant battle with colorectal cancer -- at Jefferson
HealthCARE-Voorhees, on Wednesday, March 29 from 5:30 to 8 p.m.(Published: 01-23-2006) Surgical Oncologist Eugene P. Kennedy,
M.D., has joined the Department of Surgery of Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia. He has also been named
assistant professor of surgery, Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University.
