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Close-to-home care makes a diff erence Cancer is a life-changing diagnosis. So we’ve made it easier to maintain routines by bringing quality cancer care to the Wexford Health + Wellness Pavilion. Here, patients can see their specialists and receive radiation treatments, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy without going into the city. They can also get other specialty services at Wexford Pavilion, including genetic counseling, preventive care, rehabilitation, melanoma treatment, primary care, and women’s health care. AHN Cancer Institute collaborates with Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center to add another layer of expertise. If you are diagnosed with a rare or complex cancer, we off er streamlined and guided access to clinical trials and second opinions. Dr. Moff a gets personal about cancer care Casey Moff a, DO, became a medical oncologist to give back to a profession that helped her own family members survive cancer. “Today’s patients are doing much better, living longer,” Dr. Moff a said. “But it’s still a stressful situation. If I can make my patients feel comfortable, it’s not so scary.” At her Wexford offi ce, Dr. Moff a always explains cancer simply, so her patients understand what is happening. “Today we have more options. No patient is the same, so treatment can be very personalized and very disease-specifi c,” she said. She encourages people to talk to their doctors about their health. “If you are having symptoms, don’t assume it’s nothing,” she said. “Don’t let fear get in the way of detecting problems early, when they are easier to treat.” CASEY MOFFA, DO, MEDICAL ONCOLOGIST FOR MORE INFO ON OUR CANCER SERVICES, VISIT AHN.ORG/CANCER.