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Dr. Timothy Chen joins The Farber Center

February 9th, 2012

Dr. Timothy Chen

We would like to welcome Dr. Chen to The Farber Center family. Dr. Timothy H. Chen, MD, is a board-certified Radiation Oncologist. After receiving his undergraduate degree from Taipei Medical College’s School of Medical Technology in Taiwan, Dr. Chen went on to complete his medical degree and then completed his residency at SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse. Dr. Chen served as Chief Resident of the Department of Radiation Oncology at The New York Hospital Cornell Medical Center.

Dr. Chen holds special interest in the treatment of gynecologic malignancy, lung cancer, central nervous system malignancy, prostate implant, stereotactic radiosurgery, and brachytherapy (seed implantation). His passion for the field of medicine is further evidenced by his appointments as assistant professor at the SUNY Health Science Center at Stony Brook and instructor in Human Anatomy, Pathology at New York Methodist Hospital’s School of Radiation Therapy Technology.

In addition, Dr. Chen is an active member of various professional associations including: the American Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology, American College of Radiation Oncology, American Medical Association, and American Cancer Society. Dr. Chen is also president at the American Cancer Society Asian Initiative. Dr. Chen is fluent in Mandarin and Taiwanese. He currently lives in New Jersey with his wife Laura, and two kids Krista age 13 and Joshua age 9.

We have also featured Dr. Chen in our new monthly newsletter click here: FARBER NEWSLETTER

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Posted in Breast Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Parotid Cysts, Prostate Cancer, Skin Cancer

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Knowing your family history can save lives

January 23rd, 2012

Lynch Syndrome International

Did you know that one out of every 35 patients that get colon cancer, also has Lynch Syndrome. Lynch Syndrome is a hereditary disorder caused by a mutation in a mismatch repair gene in which affected individuals have a higher than normal chance of developing colorectal cancer, endometrial cancer, and various other types of aggressive cancers, often at a young age.

Lynch syndrome has no gender, ethnic or cultural preference. It targets families, predisposing them to cancer at a younger than average age. Children of a Lynch syndrome parent possess a 50% risk of acquiring a mutation. During their lifetimes, those diagnosed face up to an 80% risk of contracting colon cancer and, women have up to a 60% risk of contracting endometrial cancers. An increased risk exists of contracting a myriad of other cancers. Lynch syndrome cancers are extremely aggressive and don’t have the extended “dwell time” (time tumors live and exist in the body until becoming cancerous) as other cancers, thus the reason it is very important to obtain regular surveillance testing.

LYNCH CANCERS LIFETIME RISKS
Colon Cancer – Up to 80% General Population 2%
Endometrial Cancer – Up to 60% General Population 1%
Stomach – Up to 13% General Population – 1%
Ovarian – Up to 12% General Population 1%

The only known method of accurately diagnosing Lynch syndrome is through genetic testing. If the family medical history indicates three family members, two of which are directly related to a third, and who each sustained Lynch cancers (Colorectal Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Gastric Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Hepatobiliary Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Ureter Cancer, Renal Pelvic Cancer, Skin Cancer (Muir Torre) and Brain Cancer. genetic testing should be discussed with one’s physician.

Once Lynch syndrome has been diagnosed, a highly targeted screening and medical management program is essential and may be lifesaving. During routine surveillance screening, tumors may be discovered and are more easily removed or treated before becoming life threatening. To learn more about Lynch Syndrome go here: Lynch Syndrome International

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Posted in Breast Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Parotid Cysts, Prostate Cancer, Skin Cancer, Uncategorized

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Give this new year

January 18th, 2012

Have you ever wondered if there was an easier way to raise money for a friend or loved one in need. As we all know even those who have medical insurance, the out-of-pocket expenses can be daunting. Unfortunately, most sites are set up to help you raise monies for existing non-profit organizations, but I did find a great site called Give Forward. The site started in 2008 and has helped to raise over $5million for out-of-pocket medical expenses. They have over 10,000 users and completed over 5,000 fundraisers.

GiveForward provides personalized fundraising webpages to users, the majority of whom are looking for help for themselves or someone close to them for expenses like co-pays, travel to treatment and making ends meet in the face of a devastating illness. GiveForward funds its service by deducting a 7% fee from donations, which covers credit-card processing fees and the company’s own expenses.

Take a look, its easy to set up:GiveForward

A few of their current fundraisers

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