Cancer care newsletters

Giving you the best care starts by continually improving what we do. Keep up on our latest advancements in cancer care.

2022 Issues

Cancer Care News & Views, Summer 2022 [PDF]

Transformation of transplant housing
AAH Radiation Oncology team presents at American Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) meeting
Lung nodule management
Expansion of services at the suite 980 location improves patient satisfaction and ease of blood product coordination
ClinicalPath updates in IL
New hematology/oncology fellowship program
AAH accreditations

Cancer Care News & Views, Spring 2022 [PDF]

Program updates in the Genomic Medicine program
QOPI
Plastic surgery growth
Breast implant maintenance
New research authorization and protocol review process
Healing patients beyond medical treatment alone
WI State Senate testimony regarding Koreen's Law

2021 Issues

Cancer Care News & Views, Winter 2021 [PDF]

Addressing the barrier of transportation to care through community partnerships
GenomeWeb and Syapse relationship
Society of Thoracic Surgery (STS) of the 3-star rating
2021 2nd annual cancer navigation summit
Art therapy provides healing and strength for patients and caregivers
Comfort in uncertain times
Marija Bjegovich-Weidman award recipients

Cancer Care News & Views, SPECIAL EDITION - GU CANCER [PDF]

Prostate cancer disparities in our communities
Advanced treatment options for prostate cancer
Cancer care navigation: the co-pilot along the cancer journey
Beyond prostate cancer – survivorship
The Aurora NCORP offers clinical trials for genitourinary cancers
Teaming up to help people live well

Cancer Care News & Views, Summer 2021 [PDF]

Providing cancer care to the underserved CME review
Art therapy at Advocate Aurora Health cancer services
Advocate Aurora Health joins study of personalized blood test for people with colorectal cancer
Surgical oncology update – clinical integration
Heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) for abdominal malignancy
New USPSTF lung cancer screening recommendations
Integrative cancer care, feel the difference

Cancer Care News & Views, Spring 2021 [PDF]

Hereditary cancer education and ACC community outreach
Aurora Cancer Care Grafton toasts to the good in 2020
Research Institute joins study of presurgical care model for elderly cancer patients
COVID-19 vaccines and cancer: what you need to know
Aurora Integrative Cancer Care: better together
Welcome new co-director of the Oncology Precision Medicine Program

2020 Issues

Cancer Care News & Views, Winter 2020 [PDF]

Cancer care community outreach during a pandemic
Developing partnerships to reduce the cost of cancer care
Stem cell transplant program advancements
Special issue of Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews presents “Women and Cancer”
Oncology integrative medicine and Aurora Foundation collaborate to continue to provide integrative therapies to cancer patients
Precision medicine study of genetically guided treatments for brain tumors

Cancer Care News & Views, SPECIAL EDITION - LUNG CANCER [PDF]

Advocate Aurora Health treats more lung cancer patients in Wisconsin than any other health care system
Lung nodule clinic at Aurora BayCare Medical Center
Aurora Cancer Care's nineteen Lung Cancer Alliance certified lung cancer screening sites across Wisconsin
Cancer nurse navigation through multidisciplinary care
Highlights of the thoracic cancer surgery program
Advanced treatment options for lung cancers
Beyond lung cancer – survivorship
Smoking risks beyond lung cancer

Cancer Care News & Views, Fall 2020 [PDF]

iPad technology increases and improves integrative oncology care
Research institute joins long-term outcome study of patients with both cancer and COVID-19
Hereditary Cancer Prevention and Management Center celebrates five-year anniversary
Dignicap scalp cooling now available
Community outreach – acts of kindness from community partners
Matching unrelated donors for life-saving bone marrow transplants

Cancer Care News & Views, Summer 2020 [PDF]

Heightened safety measures
Advocate Aurora Health joins COVID-19 & cancer consortium
Community outreach: HPV education program updates
Integrative cancer care: we’ve got your back
Managing your financial wellbeing
Advocate Aurora providers join the fight for air climb
Aurora Cancer Care introduces video visits
Celebrating over 156,000 cancer survivors

Cancer Care News & Views, Spring 2020 [PDF]

Researchers provide evidence of potential treatment for drug-resistant breast cancer
Connecting community partnerships to increase cancer screening access
QOPI®gives Aurora Cancer Care a perfect score
Aurora Cancer Care’s lead in diversity and inclusion throughout our communities
Aurora integrative cancer care: more than just a pill

2019 Issues

Cancer Care News & Views, Winter 2019 [PDF]

Aurora, UW collaboration to improve guidelines for bladder cancer
Cancer care close to my heart
Highlights of ASCO
Surgical oncology fellowship program – one of 28 nationwide
Integrative cancer care Reiki program poster presented at Society of Integrative Oncology International conference
Top five reasons to participate in community outreach

Cancer Care News & Views, Fall 2019 [PDF]

Aurora receives $10.2M NCORP grant
Community outreach teams with social work navigation
Autologous stem cell transplant survivorship celebration
Aurora Health only Wisconsin site to join study for common leukemia type
Reflections on art therapy

Cancer Care News & Views, Summer 2019 [PDF]

Lymphedema precautions update
Cancer treatment options often covered with off-label medications
Advocate Health Care oncology sites integrate with Aurora NCORP
Aurora Health Care receives Helen Bader School of Social Welfare award
Connecting people to oral cancer screenings
Jamie Cairo, DNP, receives Kenosha News top nurses award

Cancer Care News & Views, Spring 2019 [PDF]

Tobacco-free initiatives in Milwaukee communities
Aurora Cancer Care’s nine lung cancer screening programs earn Lung Cancer Alliance certification
NCORP updates
Aurora Health Care recognized for highest quality by Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS)
Call us first! Campaign reduces unnecessary emergency department visits and hospitalizations

2018 Issues

Cancer Care News & Views, December 2018 [PDF]

Surgical oncology fellowship program launch
Eddie adds players to his team
Marija Bjegovich-Weidman Excellence in Oncology award recipients
Michael Thompson, MD, named advocacy champion by the American Society of Clinical Oncology

Cancer Care News & Views, October 2018 [PDF]

10th anniversary of Pink Possible
Integrative therapies bring cancer care to the next level
Team Phoenix completes record-setting season
Low dose lung cancer screening

Cancer Care News & Views, August 2018 [PDF]

Spotlight on the Spanish cancer clinic
Integrative medicine now available for surgical oncology patients
Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation gifts
Survivorship planning

Cancer Care News & Views, March 2018 [PDF]

Bringing HPV awareness to Milwaukee public schools
Welcome to new cancer care providers
Summer walks to support cancer care
National Cancer Institute's (NCI) Community Research Program update

2017 Issues

Cancer Care News & Views, December 2017 [PDF]

Precision medicine, molecular profiling of a person’s tumor during treatment
Aurora treats more lung cancer than any other health care system in Wisconsin
Changing the face of cancer survivorship
Aurora Cancer Care receives 2017 ACCC Innovator Award

Cancer Care News & Views, October 2017 [PDF]

Cancer Knows No Borders – real stories of survival and hope
New clinical trial for cancer patients suffering from insomnia
Early detection, team approach provides reassurance to Aurora employee
Tackling cancer one Lombardi Walk at a time
The power of Team Phoenix

Cancer Care Connection, April 2017 [PDF]

Aurora Cancer Care performs new treatment for pancreas and liver cancer
New medication for advanced ovarian cancer
Herbals/supplements and your chemotherapy

2016 Issues

Cancer Care Connection, December 2016 [PDF]

Frequently asked questions about vaccines for cancer patients
New medications for bladder/non-small cell lung cancers and soft tissue sarcoma
Donors support new Southern Lakes Cancer Center
Aurora offers Spanish Cancer Clinic

Cancer Care Connection, October 2016 [PDF]

Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation donates $250,000 to support Aurora Cancer Care
New treatment options for people with kidney cancer

Cancer Care Connection, July 2016 [PDF]

How the Lombardi Walk/Run to Tackle Cancer brings families closer together
Aurora Cancer Care offers free educational courses
New cancer care experts

Cancer Care Connection, March 2016 [PDF]

Aurora Cancer Care’s Cancer Nurse Navigator program
Cancer support groups
Celebrating a Second Chance at Life Survivorship Symposium – 2016
Southeastern Wisconsin Oncology Nursing Society survivor event

Cancer Care Connection, January 2016 [PDF]

Aurora integrative medicine: enhancing cancer care
Warrior quilt empowers cancer patients
Harnessing the power of scent to combat effects of cancer and treatment
Expanded cancer services at new Aurora Health Center – Southern Lakes

2015 Issues

Cancer Care Connection, December 2015 [PDF]

Wheel & Sprocket helps Team Phoenix athletes – one bike at a time
2015 Research Champion award

Cancer Care Connection, October 2015 [PDF]

885 thoracic surgical procedures performed in 2014
New research could lead to more treatment options for cancer patients
Cancer support groups

Cancer Care Connection, June 2015 [PDF]

How you can become a Partner in Cancer Care
How you may benefit from brain mapping
Team Phoenix is looking for you

Cancer Care Connection, April 2015 [PDF]

Aurora Cancer Care pharmacists: get to know your team
Multiple myeloma research at Aurora Health Care
How you can help women who “fall through the cracks”
Aurora Cancer Care receives 8th annual Foley Cancer Center Innovator award
How integrative medicine is giving new hope to cancer patients
Supporting others along their cancer journey

2014 Issues

Cancer Care Connection, September 2014 [PDF]

Aurora Health Care awarded $3.8 million grant to guide cancer patient to clinical trials
What cancer gave me: Janna’s story
Breast cancer heterogeneity
Frequently asked questions about lung cancer screenings
Clinical teaching at Aurora Cancer Care pharmacy
Affording the cost of your cancer treatment
Using technology to meet the patient where they are

Cancer Care Connection, Spring 2014 [PDF]

How palliative care can enhance your quality of life
New Aurora Health Care Center open in Kenosha
Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation provides $610,000 for local cancer care and research

2013 Issues

Cancer Care Connection, Winter 2013/2014 [PDF]

Aurora Health Care receives recognition from largest oncology society in the U.S.
You’ve heard the words “you have cancer.” So now what?
Breast cancer recurrence rates
What are clinical trials
Special attention for special medical needs
Upright stereotactic breast biopsy unity
Business leader wants to make people’s lives better after autologous stem cell transplant

Cancer Care Connection, June 2013 [PDF]