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November 2017: Fiducial Markers - Sponsorships - Trachea Cancer Survivor - Staff Story Newsletter (view the full email campaign)
What are Fiducial Markers and why do they matter?
Smaller than a grain of rice, fiducial markers are tiny metal objects that are implanted inside the body to act as a “radiologic landmark,” pinpointing the tumor’s exact location with greater accuracy and precision.
Recap of Three Fall Sponsorships
Every year, the SCCA Proton Therapy Center sponsors organizations which participate in cancer care, either through treatment, research or support. This fall, the Center proudly sponsored three events.
Shirley - Trachea
Shirley was diagnosed with Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma (ACC) of the trachea in 2010. It is such a rare form of cancer that her physician in Sydney, Australia, referred her to a specialist in the US.
5 Questions with Meredith Fane
Meredith joined us at the end of August as our Physician Outreach Manager. Since then she's gone full steam ahead and could be called our Patient Outreach Manager, too!
