As part of Penn Medicine's Abramson Cancer Center, a world leader in cancer treatment and research, our physicians and clinicians in hematology/oncology, radiation oncology, breast, gynecology oncology, thoracic surgery and many related specialties can offer even more advanced therapies and expertise.

A world leader in cancer research, patient care, and education, The Abramson Cancer Center's preeminent position is reflected in its continuous designation as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute since 1973, one of 41 such centers in the United States.

The Abramson Cancer Center is dedicated to innovative and compassionate cancer care. The clinical program, comprised of a dedicated staff of physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, physical therapists, nutritionists and patient care coordinators, currently sees more than 90,000 outpatient visits, over 11,800 inpatient discharges, and provides 37,000+ chemotherapy treatments, and more than 66,000 radiation treatments.

Not only is the Abramson Cancer Center dedicated to providing state-of-the-art cancer care, the latest forms of cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment are available to our patients through clinical themes that developed in the relentless pursuit to eliminate the pain and suffering from cancer.

In addition, the Abramson Cancer Center is home to the 400+ basic, translational and clinical scientists who work relentlessly to determine the pathogenesis of cancer. Together, the faculty is committed to improving the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer.



Patient Experiences


Meet Tim Dean: Prostate Cancer Survivor

Chester County Hospital Saved My Life. Twice!


"When I was born three months premature at Chester County Hospital, they saved my life. 60 years later, they saved my life again by helping me beat prostate cancer. After thoroughly researching hospitals in the region, I was most impressed by Chester County Hospital. The fact that it’s my hometown hospital was a bonus. The day before Christmas, I was able to ring the bell signaling I had finished treatment. What a gift! Today I’m cancer-free and that’s worth Penn Medicine."