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Discover Advanced Cancer Care at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center | Conquering Cancer

this special episode of “Conquering Cancer,” experts from Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center highlight the latest advancements in breast cancer and prostate cancer treatment—delivered close to home. This program features a powerful mother-daughter breast cancer survivor story, offering hope and inspiration to anyone affected by cancer. Viewers will also learn about the importance of early cancer detection, the benefits of the Cancer Risk Evaluation Program (CREP), and how dedicated patient navigators guide individuals through every step of their care journey. If you’re looking for expert insight, patient-centered care information, or survivor inspiration, this episode provides a comprehensive look at how Penn State Health is transforming cancer care in our community: PennStateHealth.org/St-Joseph AGENDA: 00:00 Introduction 01:33 – Meet mother and daughter breast cancer survivors, Tammy and Ashley Hughes and hear how they believe in the power of genetic testing and find out how the team at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center helped them navigate their journey through treatment and survivorship. 06:51 – Dr. Marc Rovito, VP and lead physician, cancer services at Penn State Health discusses the importance of early detection for cancer and new promising technologies and treatment at Penn State Health. 09:33 – Anne Welsh, chief mammography technologist at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center discusses mammogram and screening guidelines and the benefits of 3D mammography in early breast cancer detection. 11:46 – Learn about the Cancer Risk Evaluation Program (CREP) at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center and why genetic testing and knowing your family history can help prevent cancer. 15:16 - Donna Lamp, CREP coordinator, discusses who should receive genetic testing and how she helps patients evaluate results and navigate next steps and care needed for cancer prevention and treatment. 18:04 – Lisa Spencer, breast cancer patient navigator, describes her role and how she helps her patients navigate care and their emotional needs during and after breast cancer treatment. 21:05 – Meet prostate cancer survivor Mike Novajosky and learn how new minimally invasive technology at Penn State Health called High Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) helped treat his cancer successfully without the need for surgery. 25:20 - Dr. Joseph Trapasso, urologic oncologist at Penn State Health, discusses the importance of screenings for prostate cancer and how the new HIFU technology is bringing minimally invasive cancer treatment to patients at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. #breastcancerscreening ancer #prostatecancer #genetictesting