WellSpan Health – Innovations & Advancements in Cancer Treatment
A York County business owner is sharing his story of hope after completing an innovative cancer treatment at WellSpan York Hospital. John Grim has been battling prostate cancer for nearly seven years, and after multiple treatments failed, doctors offered him a chance to try something knew. Janel Knight told us his story this morning.
John Grim's doctor and Medical Director of Radiation Oncology at WellSpan Health, Dr. Navesh Sharma, spoke with Amy about Pluvicto, new cancer treatments being offered at WellSpan Health, Proton Therapy, and more.
As part of today's special Good Day PA, abc27 and WellSpan Health hosted a live webchat. Dr. Jaganmohan Poli, Radiation Oncologist at WellSpan Health, answered viewer submitted questions about radiation oncology and radiation therapy.
Amy spoke with Dr. Scott Tiedbohl, Thoracic Surgeon at WellSpan Health, to learn more about lung cancer screening, advancements in technology and treatments, and how these benefit patients and the community.
WellSpan Cancer Institute is proud of it's efforts to truly listen to patients, allowing experts to customize treatment options while offering compassionate care. Amy spoke with Dr. Nik Korgaonkar to learn more.
Dr. Poli joined Janel again later in the show to answer more viewer questions.
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