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Maintain a healthy weight throughout life.

• Balance calorie intake with physical activity.

• Avoid excessive weight gain throughout life.

• Achieve and maintain a healthy weight if currently overweight or obese.

Adopt a physically active lifestyle.

• Adults: Engage in at least 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity, above usual activities, on 5 or more days of the week; 45 to 60 minutes of intentional physical activity are preferable.

• Children and adolescents: Engage in at least 60 minutes per day of moderate to vigorous physical activity at least 5 days per week.

Eat a healthy diet, with an emphasis on plant sources.

• Choose foods and drinks in amounts that help achieve and maintain a healthy weight.

• Eat 5 or more servings of a variety of vegetables and fruits each day.

• Choose whole grains over processed (refined) grains.

• Limit intake of processed and red meats.

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Who We Are: The Simon Kramer Experience

The Simon Kramer Institute of Therapeutic Oncology offers state-of-the-art Radiation Therapy (RT) as well as many other services that meet the diverse needs of our patients.These various services, ranging from a fully-equipped work out center to a chapel within the Institute, strive to make the entire treatment process more comfortable for the patient and his or her loved ones. These services and many others offered at The Simon Kramer Institute of Therapeutic Oncology provide patients with a unique and personal experience which we call “The Simon Kramer Experience”!Because the Simon Kramer Institute Of Therapeutic Oncology is a multidisciplinary, comprehensive center, patients receiving radiation have the experience of a number of cancer specialists continually focused on their care. The expertise of the radiation oncology team includes several radiation oncologists, radiation therapists, medical physicists, dosimetrists, oncology nurses, and assistants.The Simon Kramer Institute of Therapeutic Oncology is accredited by the American College of Radiation Oncology (ACRO). As an ACRO accredited program, our facility and physicians have met and exceeded the very high professional and clinical standards set forth by ACRO, and, as such, we are ranked among the top freestanding community cancer centers in the nation.Explore our website to discover “The Simon Kramer Experience!”The Simon Kramer Institute is a proud partner of:
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Redefining Radiation Oncology

The Simon Kramer Institute of Therapeutic Oncology is pledged to the multidisciplinary approach to cancer management. Radiation oncology is an integral part of this Center. All of the major treatment modalities for cancer are represented in the The Simon Kramer Institute: surgery, radiation oncology, and medical oncology. This is important because a combination of treatment modalities often offers the best chance of cure.The Simon Kramer Institute faculty are organized into multidisciplinary teams trained in the management of specific tumor types. Thus, patients are evaluated by surgeons, radiation oncologists, and medical oncologists prior to major treatment decisions. The multidisciplinary teams meet weekly to discuss individual cases and make treatment recommendations. They also participate in national cooperative groups designing treatment protocols to develop new treatment approach.The Simon Kramer Institute of Therapeutic Oncology is pleased to offer the following treatment modalities: (Click-on each button for further information.)Additional Information:
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The Simon Kramer Institute of Therapeutic Oncology offers a wide range of patient-based services to accomodate the needs of our patients as best we are able. Please click on a button below to discover more about a particular patient resource available at The Simon Kramer Institute of Therapeutic Oncology.
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ACS & SKI

In partnership with the Simon Kramer Institute (SKI), the American Cancer Society (ACS) staff, Pat Long and Judy Hoppes, Sr. Cancer Control Specialists with the ACS Schuylkill Unit, will be at SKI two Tuesdays a month from 9am-12 noon to discuss any questions you may have about ACS programs and services. SKI strongly encourages all patients to utilize the many helpful resources offered by the American Cancer Society.

We will be located in the Resource Room just around the corner from the waiting room. If you have any questions, or would just like to chat, we would love to see you!

Come into the Resource Room for a visit! ACS WEBSITE:

We look forward to meeting you!

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Cancer Screening Services

The Simon Kramer Institute of Therapeutic Oncology is dedicated to saving lives from the debilitation of cancer through increased cancer awareness, screening, the promotion of early diagnostic detection, and professional education throughout the region. Active cancer screening programs for the early detection of breast, prostate, skin, colorectal, and many head and neck cancers are scheduled periodically throughout the year. In the near future, please look for our upcoming cancer screening schedule on this website or please feel free to contact our office to schedule your cancer screening appointment.

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Courtesy Van Service

The Simon Kramer Institute of Therapeutic Oncology provides free-of-charge, door-to-door transportation for any patient needing such assistance.

There are many circumstances considered to determine eligibility for this service (scheduling conflicts, handicapped needs, inability to drive an automobile, etc.).

Please call our office if you need to schedule courtesy transportation to and from The Simon Kramer Institute of Therapeutic Oncology.

We ask that you give 24 hours notice to schedule or to cancel the courtesy van service.

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Insurance Participation:

The Simon Kramer Institute of Therapeutic Oncology and its physicians participate in most insurance plans within the region.

If you have a question regarding coverage for your particular plan, please contact our office during normal business hours.

If your particular insurance plan requires a referral for specialists visits, please be sure to obtain your referral prior to your scheduled appoint at SKI.

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Religious Services:

The Simon Kramer Institute of Therapeutic Oncology offers a wide range of religious services in which patients seeking spiritual guidance and strength through their cancer troubles can partake.

The Simon Kramer Institute of Therapeutic Oncology has an on-site chapel which can be utilized during normal business hours for spiritual reflection and prayer.

A first-class relic of Saint Pauline Visintainer, patron Saint of diabetes, is available for spiritual adoration at the Simon Kramer Institute on-site chapel.

To find out more about St. Pauline, visit her foundation’s website.

http://www.saintpaulinecenter.org/index.html

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209 South from Tamaqua

1. Head west on E Broad St toward Center St

2. Turn left onto US-209 S/Catawissa St Continue to follow US-209 S approx 9.7 mi

3. 1 Block from Memorial Square turn right onto Clay St approx. 0.2 mi

4. Turn left onto Alliance St (At the top of Clay St.)

5. Follow road under the Archway (Citadel /Simon Kramer Institute)

6. Located at the top of the road - Main Entrance and Parking

About us

Cancer Care Team:
David J. Moylan, M.D. Medical Director Board Certified Radiation OncologistWolfgang Hans Baerwald, M.D. Staff Physician Board Certified Radiation OncologistJ. Denise Moylan, M.D., F.C.C.P Director of Thoracic Oncology Board Certified Am. Board of Internal Medicine Board Certified Pulmonary MedicineWayne, Williams, R.T.T Senior TherapistRenee Rothenberger, R.T.T. Staff TherapistPatricia Sturzebecker, R.T.T. Staff Therapist, Hyperthermia SpecialistCarol Drey Medical DosimetristBarbara Lichvar Medical AssistantRose Marie Eckert, E.M.T. Clinical AssistantRobert Beauvais Director, Patient ServicesLinda Litwack Office ManagerMichael Moses, E.M.T. Courtesy Van Driver, SecurityLee Ann Smith Courtesy Van DriverStop by anytime and say hello to our friendly Cancer Care Team!

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We welcome your questions regarding services offered at The Simon Kramer Institute of Therapeutic Oncology. Please feel free to call us or to use the contact form below.

PLEASE DO NOT SEND MESSAGES REGARDING YOUR OR ANYONE ELSE'S PERSONAL HEALTH-RELATED CONCERNS THROUGH THE CONTACT FORM. PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE. IF YOU REQUIRE THE PROFESSIONAL ONCOLOGICAL SERVICES OFFERED AT THE SIMON KRAMER INSTITUTE, PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT.

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"Save the Date"

Upcomming SKI Events:

MAY 4, 2012 - Meet and Greet

MAY 5, 2012 - 10th Annual SKI Oncologic Symposium

MAY 28, 2012 - Tree Planting Ceremony

JUNE 19, 2012 - Simon Kramer PRO-AM Golf Classic "Swing For A Cure"

JULY 22, 2012 ~ Cancer Survivors Celebration at the Simon Kramer Institute

Tree Planting Ceremony

Tree Planting Ceremony

May 28, 2012

IN MEMORY OF :

HELEN SLEVA

JOHN ANCZARSKI

ADELE MOSES

MICHAEL MOYLAN

DAVID MOYLAN, JR.

Symposium

Dear Friends & Colleagues,

I cordially invite your attendance at the Tenth Annual SKI Oncologic Symposium on Saturday. May 5, 2012. This will be a Festchrift of sorts to honor our colleague and mentor Gerald Marks. Featured speakers . We will be having a reception with heavy hors d'oeuvres on Friday night to honor Dr Marks. All are welcome. Thank you for your support of this event.

Best regards,

Dave Moylan
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CANCER SURVIVOR'S CELEBRATION at the Simon Kramer Institute

SUNDAY, JULY 22, 2012

Out-door celebration on the field

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Dr Gerald Marks

Dear Friends & Colleagues,

I cordially invite you to attend a reception with heavy hors d'oeuvres at the Simon Kramer Institute on Friday evening, April 29th to honor Dr Gerald Marks. All are welcome.Thank you for your support of this event.

Best regards,

Dave Moylan

What is Radiation Therapy

What Is Radiation Therapy?

Radiation therapy is the careful use of high energy x-rays, gamma rays, or electrons to treat cancer. Radiation is effective in treating cancer because it damages cancer cells more than it does normal cells. However, normal tissues may also be damaged, which is one reason why side effects can occur. The goal of radiation therapy is to destroy the cancer with as little injury as possible to the surrounding normal tissues.

The purpose of radiation therapy is often to cure the patient of cancer. Such treatment is called curative radiotherapy. To be curative, the treatment must eradicate every cancer cell or prevent them from growing and multiplying. High doses are often required when the aim of the radiation therapy treatment is to cure.

Radiation therapy may also be used to relieve cancer symptoms, even when cure is not possible. This type of treatment is called palliative radiotherapy.

Palliative radiotherapy may be given to relieve pain due to bone invasion, headaches due to brain metastasis, paralysis due to spinal cord compression, or to stop bleeding due to involvement of the skin, bladder, or bowels. Palliative radiation therapy usually requires fewer treatments than curative radiation therapy because not all of the cancer cells have to be eradicated to relieve the symptoms.

More than half of all cancer patients in the United States are treated with radiation therapy sometime during the course of their illness. About half of these are treated for cure, and half for palliation.

How is Cancer Treated

How Is Cancer Treated?

There are three major methods of treating cancer--surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. In addition, interventional radiology is used to minimize the invasiveness of treatment whenever possible.

Surgery involves the removal of the tumor and some of the surrounding normal tissues. This is a very localized form of treatment.

Radiation therapy involves the use of high-energy rays to destroy cancer cells. Radiation therapy is also a localized form of treatment. However, it is broader in scope than surgery because organs that cannot be removed surgically can usually be treated with irradiation.

Chemotherapy uses anticancer medication to destroy cancer cells. The drugs may be given by mouth, intramuscularly, or intravenously. Because the chemotherapy travels throughout the body, it can eradicate cancer cells in remote locations.

Interventional Radiology incorporates advanced patient care utilizing an integrated and innovative approach to image-based diagnosis, clinical and minimally invasive therapy as a medical specialty.

Many cancers are treated with a combination of these treatment modalities. This is one reason why multidisciplinary care is so important. It is very important that patients know their treatment options. They should talk with their doctors to determine which treatment or combination of treatments is best for them.

IMRT

IMRT Treatment:

Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) is the newest form of treatment offered at The Simon Kramer Institute of Therapeutic Oncology. Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) is a precise technique of external beam radiation. Using computer-generated images of the tumor or the surgery site, the radiation oncologist can find the size, shape, and location of the area that needs treatment. During IMRT treatments, thousands of very thin beams of radiation are aimed at the cancer.

Each beam can be programmed to a different intensity and a different angle. These highly customized beams meet inside your body at the tumor site. Because the radiation is so carefully controlled and planned, intensity modulated radiation therapy can spare nearby healthy tissues, resulting in fewer side effects than standard external beam radiation.

Intensity modulated radiation therapy may be used for breast cancers as well as prostate, head and neck cancer.

CHART

CHART Treatment:

CHART (Continuous Hyperfractionated Accelerated Radiation Therapy) may provide a definite advantage to patients with head and neck tumors as compared to conventional therapy. Certain medically inoperable or surgically inoperable patients may be considered for this treatment. The early benefits seen are that most patients show complete response on follow-up exams. The treatment is completed in a shorter span of time not allowing for tumor cell repopulation. The patient’s side effects are not realized until after CHART treatment has been completed. Therefore, the likelihood of treatment interruption is minimized.

Brachytherapy

Brachytherapy:

Brachytherapy is a potentially curative treatment for prostate cancer. There are two methods of brachytherapy used: high dose rate (HDR) and permanent seeds. High dose rate brachytherapy is highly effective, yet less well known than permanent seeds because remote afterloading technology and the high intensity radiation source currently used for HDR were not generally available until some time after permanent seeds were developed. HDR is applicable to virtually all stages of localized prostate and many other types of cancer as well. It may be given as the only treatment (called HDR monotherapy) or it may be used with external radiation therapy.

Hyperthermia

Hyperthermia:

Hyperthermia is a procedure in which body tissue is exposed to high temperatures (up to 106 F). Heat may help shrink tumors by damaging cells or depriving them of substances they need to live.

Hyperthermia is almost always used with other forms of therapy (radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and biological therapy) to try to increase their effectiveness. Local hyperthermia refers to heat that is applied to a very small area, such as a tumor.

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BARB MUCHA
Right-Left Consistency is the key to Mucha's LPGA successBy Jason Stahl, ContributorPARMA HEIGHTS, Ohio - Barb Mucha swears she doesn't have any pink flamingos adorning the front lawn of her Orlando, Fla., home. She also vehemently denies wearing white athletic socks with black pants. The one cultural influence she will admit that her hometown of Parma Heights had on her was a love of ethnic food. "Hungarian," Mucha says. "Pierogies, baklava. I love that stuff.""And if someone put pink flamingos on my lawn, I wouldn't be offended," she adds.Of course not. She's proud of where she comes from, proud of the fact that she wasn't a country club kid but instead knocked the ball around at local public courses like Ridgewood, Mastick Woods and Little Met. After all, it was good enough to get her out on the LPGA Tour, for which she's currently playing her 16th season. She may not be a household name, but five victories is nothing to bury your head in a bunker over."Not many people have multiple wins," the 41-year-old Mucha says. "Any time you can maintain consistency for 15 to 20 years, you'll find yourself in an elite group of players because a lot of players come and go. Even the years I struggled, I maintained my card and was able to compete."It sounds almost as though Mucha has a blue-collar work attitude toward her profession, which makes sense. That's the same hard-working, never-give-up attitude that prevailed in the neighborhood she grew up in, where people headed off to the Ford plant or mattress factory with lunch pails in hand every day.The blue-collar men in her life, her dad and uncle, took their hard-earned money and invested it in Mucha's golf game starting when she was nine years old. Leo Zampedro, then-pro at Ridgewood, saw potential in Barb and took her under his wing. It seemed every year she improved, and, by the time she entered Valley Forge High School, she was playing on an even level with the boys. By her senior year, she was one of the best players on the team."I think playing with the boys might have helped me," Mucha says. "I felt like I had the game. In the beginning, I think the boys weren't real keen on having a girl on the team. But once they saw I could play, I gained their respect."She kept gaining respect through college by finishing as a semifinalist at the 1984 Women's Trans-National and an honorable mention All-American at Michigan State University that same year. She also captured the Illinois State Invitational and the Ohio State Invitational as a collegiate player.In 1986, Mucha finished in a tie for 46th place at the LPGA Final Qualifying Tournament to earn her Tour card, but a disappointing year forced her to try to re-qualify. She did just that, this time finishing 29th and earning non-exempt status for the 1989 season. In 1990, she became a Rolex First-Time Winner at the Boston Five Classic and never looked back.Qualifying for the LPGA Tour in 1986 wasn't like playing a hazardless 130-yard par-3 hole, but Mucha acknowledges that qualifying today would be more like grinding through a 600-yard par-5 with bunkers and water hazards galore."The competition has gotten much greater," she says. "Young players coming out of college aren't shooting in the high 70s -- they're shooting par or better.""In 1987, you only had a few players who could make an impact. Now you've got all types of players of different ages from different countries," she adds.Oh yeah, namely that woman named, uh, Annika Sorenstam from, uh, Sweden. Mucha has the utmost respect for her and what she's done, but at the same time doesn't judge herself against Sorenstam."She's a world-class player, one of the best ever," Mucha says. "But her goals are different than mine, and her work ethic is, too. It's all about what you want. She works very hard at what she does. I might be more lax, and that's OK. If I worked as hard as she did, I'd probably be better, too."So it comes as no surprise then that unlike Annika, Mucha wouldn't take advantage of an opportunity to play with the men if one came her way."My game isn't nearly as good to compete with them," she says. "They're at such a higher level. I would have to work physically, mentally and emotionally to even think about it. I have no desire to."It's hard enough keeping up with the girls, especially ones like Michelle Wie who now hit it as far as the men. While Mucha values distance, she realizes it's only a good thing if it's paired with accuracy."I would love to hit the ball farther, but I'm only going to apply what works for me," she says. "If I hit a new driver consistently well, I'll put it in my bag, but if I'm going to spray the ball but get more distance, then forget it."Ironically, the higher level of competition on the Tour today is what's keeping Mucha around. She has many options available to her in the future, including television commentary, teaching, and other golf industry opportunities, but so far she has no intentions of trading in her golf bag anytime soon."I don't like being on the road, but I still like competing and I can still play," she says. "If I couldn't compete anymore, that would be something else. Hopefully, the women's senior tour will pick up and I can play that in five years."What's in the bag?Taylor Made 520 driver, Ping 3-, 5- and 7-woods, Taylor Made 300 series irons, two Cleveland wedges, Never Compromise putter, Slazenger balls.Jason Stahl currently works for Medquest Communications in Cleveland, Ohio, as Editorial Manager. Prior to joining Medquest, he spent five years with Advanstar Communications as Managing Editor of Landscape Management, a trade magazine covering the professional landscaping business. He graduated from St. Ignatius High School in 1989 and John Carroll University in 1993.

LEE ANN WALKER -COOPER
Right-Left Feel Golf’s Walker-Cooper Wins Her First Tour EventLPGA Phenom and Feel Golf Staff Member Wins by Two Shots at the Florida Hospital Futures Golf ClassicMarch 2003 (Monterey, California) – Feel Golf Company staff member and LPGA player Lee Ann Walker-Cooper won her first professional tournament at the Florida Hospital Futures Golf Classic in Sebring, Florida on Friday, March 28th. Currently competing on both the LPGA and Futures Golf Tours, Walker-Cooper fired rounds of 70, 72 and 69 to win the tournament by two shots. Walker-Cooper joined the Feel Golf staff at the beginning of the golf season, and currently uses the 56 and 52 degree gun metal wedges in addition to carrying the Feel bag. "All of the members of our Feel Golf team are elated about Lee Ann's championship," said Lee Miller, CEO of Feel Golf. "Not only is Lee Ann an invaluable asset to our Feel Golf staff, she also serves as a symbol of the determination and talent our organization was founded upon." Utilizing Feel wedges since October of 2002, Walker-Cooper has since fallen in love with the clubs, agreeing to carry Feel bags this year on both tours. Known as a player who rarely changes equipment, Walker-Cooper switched immediate to the "The Fastest Growing Wedges on Tour" following a few practice rounds with the clubs. "Changing to Feel wedges has been the best equipment decision I've made," said Walker-Cooper. "I love these wedges--I feel like I can get up and down from anywhere." Along with Walker-Cooper's performance, recent Feel addition Lori Atsedes finished the Florida event in 7th place. In addition to carrying the Feel bag, Atsedes currently uses Feel wedges as well as the newly launched Feel driver that is quickly becoming a tour favorite. Launched in 1985, Feel Golf has grown from a once tiny club manufacturer into a cutting-edge competitor. Utilizing testing knowledge and input from the world's best golfers, CEO Lee Miller has been able to produce the most player-sensitive clubs in golf, and in the process secured top player endorsements as well as glowing industry reviews. The company is based in Monterey, California, home of the famed Pebble Beach Golf Links.
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LISA FERRERO
Former Longhorn Lisa Ferrero Wins Symetra Classic In TexasSAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 1, 2011 - A fan in a custom golf cart blared the University of Texas fight song as LPGA Futures Tour veteran Lisa Ferrero strolled to the scoring tent today, looking like a herd of cattle had just rolled off her back.Indeed, it felt that way. Ferrero, 28, a former Texas Longhorn, carded rounds of 73-66-71 for a 6-under 210 total at the $110,00 Symetra Classic during a windy week in the Lone Star State. With the win and a check for $15,400, Ferrero notched her first professional victory and zoomed from No. 43 on the tour's money list to No. 2."Thank God the monkey is finally off my back," said Ferrero, of Lodi, Calif., also an LPGA Tour member who played college golf at Texas from 2001-2004. "If I only win one tournament in my career, I'm glad it was here in Texas."Ferrero held a two-stroke lead coming into today's final round and never trailed throughout the round. Fellow Futures Tour and LPGA Tour veteran Jenny Gleason (71) trimmed Ferrero's lead to one shot twice during the final 18 holes at The Dominion Country Club, but Gleason finished second, two strokes back at 4-under 212."I had a very good putting week on a tough golf course that is dry and hard," said Gleason, 30, of Clearwater, Fla., a two-time Futures Tour winner. "But Lisa played great and made a ton of big par putts today. If you keep knocking on the door long enough and it's going to eventually open."Heavy winds in Friday's first round buffeted the field with gusts up to 25 mph. As the scores soared in the tough conditions, experienced professionals emerged as patience was tested.Known as a long hitter and solid ball striker, it was actually her putting that gave Ferrero an edge this week. In Saturday's second round, she hit shots close and converted for birdies. In today's final round, the Californian played smart in the wind and stayed just out of reach with some key par saves.There was no smooth sailing, though. Ferrero got up and down for par out of bunker on the first hole, drained a 25-foot birdie putt on No. 2, and saved par from 10 feet on No. 4. She stumbled briefly with a bogey on No. 5, allowing Gleason to draw within one stroke, but Ferrero added a pair of birdies on holes 8 and 9 to build a three-shot lead at the nine-hole turn.Both Ferrero and Gleason birdied the par-four 14th hole, with the Californian building a four-stroke lead. But once again, Ferrero's lead dwindled to one shot when she carded bogeys on holes 15 and 16. Ferrero thinned a 6-iron off the tee and missed her seven-foot putt for par on the par-three 15th. On the 16th hole, Gleason drained a 15-foot birdie putt, while Ferrero gassed her pitch 50 feet past the hole and settled for bogey.But when Gleason couldn't save par from a bunker on No. 17, two-putting from 12 feet, Ferrero knew all she had to do was keep the ball in play on the final hole and two-putt for the win."I've been second, third and fourth a bunch of times, but I think I began to lack confidence because a lot of people expected me to win and I didn't," said Ferrero, who won the 2000 U.S. Girls' Junior Championship, and whose last tournament victory was the 2001 AJGA Rolex Tournament of Champions."I won a lot as a junior and it was assumed I would win again after all of those junior tournaments," she added. "Finally, I put myself in position to win. This is something pretty special today."Second-year pro Erica Moston (70) of Belmont, Calif., finished third at one-under 215.Sophia Sheridan of Guadalajara, Mexico posted today's low round of 4-under 68 to move into a tie for fourth at even-par 216 with Mo Martin (73) of Altadena, Calif.For scores and more information, visit lpgafuturestour.com.

Dr Simon Kramer

Dr. Simon Kramer
SIMON KRAMER 1919-2002 Physician, Teacher, Pioneer, Scientist, Leader In the early morning hours of Monday, 17 June, just a few days before the summer solstice, the world lost a great leader in the field of Radiation Oncology. Simon Kramer was universally regarded as a respected pioneer and teacher in his chosen field. Those of us who have earned the right to say, “I was trained by Simon Kramer” or “I worked with Simon Kramer” do so with justifiable pride, secure in the knowledge that such an imprimatur implies not only superb clinical training but also a sense of honor and respect for fellow physicians. Simon Kramer was born in the free city of Chisinau, Rumania on 22 May 1919. He attended King’s College Medical School, earning an MBBS degree from the University of London in 1943. He interned at King’s College Hospital. From 1943 to 1947, Dr. Kramer served as an officer in the British Army Medical Corps. Following WWII, he trained in radiology and radiation therapy at the Myerstein Institute of the Middlesex Hospital under Sir Brian Windeyer. From 1950 to 1952, he served as senior registrar. Dr. Kramer served on the staff of The Royal Marsden Hospital with Dr. Lederman for two years before he immigrated to Winnipeg, Canada to direct the Radiotherapy Department of St. Boniface Hospital. In 1956 he was invited to join the faculty of the Department of Radiology of the Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia (now Thomas Jefferson University), the institution that would be his academic home for the remainder of his professional career. At Jefferson, Dr. Kramer became the Founding Chairman of the Department of Radiation Therapy and Nuclear Medicine. There he established a residency training program that has produced many excellent Radiation Oncologists, a large number of whom have gone on to serve as departmental chairpersons in academic institutions as well as various practice entities. Widely regarded as one of the world’s foremost authorities on the treatment of tumors of the head & neck (brain tumors in particular), Dr. Kramer was the first to demonstrate the radiocurability of craniopharyngioma. Of his 77 scientific publications just on various aspects of head & neck neoplasms, 11 deal with craniopharyngioma. Radiation treatment of pituitary tumors was another field in which Dr. Kramer was a leader and a pioneer. Today the preferred definitive treatment of early breast cancer is tylectomy and radiation therapy. This was not always so. In fact, such treatment was viewed by many as an anathema as recently as the 1980s. Here Simon Kramer was also one of the early pioneers and leaders. Having many years of experience in the primary treatment of breast cancer with radiation, Dr Kramer authored two seminal publications on the subject a quarter of a Century ago (one in Cancer; one in the IJROBP). His co-authors of these works included, among others, Luther Brady, Jay Harris, Carl Mansfield, Leonard Proznitz and Sam Hellman. At a time when arguments raged about which mode of treatment was preferable for any given neoplasm, Simon Kramer was a pioneer in the application of the concept of combined modality therapy. Of his many contributions to the scientific literature, nineteen publications address such studies. As early as 1966 he was directing multi-institution, prospective, randomized trials of combined radiation therapy and chemotherapy vs. radiation therapy alone for cancers of the head & neck (the Methotrexate Study). Consequent to these efforts, he went on to conceive, found, and direct the first national cooperative cancer study group to be mainly comprised of Radiation Oncologists: The Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG) now in its fourth decade of continuous funding by the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Always looking for ways to improve the lot of cancer patients and those who devote their lives to caring for them, Simon Kramer served as a key member of the Committee for Radiation Oncology Studies (CROS) from 1965 to 1976. During his years as chairman (1971-1976), CROS published the oft-quoted “Blue Book” that served for decades as the de facto standard reference source for staffing and equipping radiation therapy facilities. Dr. Kramer served our profession in many other leadership roles. He was one of the co-founders of the Keystone Area Society of Radiation Oncologists (KASRO). During 1969 & 1970 he served as President of the ASTR (the forerunner of ASTRO. He also presided over the American Radium Society (ARS) during 1980 & 1981. Between 1962 and 1983, Dr Kramer competed for and received twenty one major funding awards from the NCI as well as additional awards from other funding agencies. Remarkably, his grants were funded for such diverse areas of endeavor as nuclear medicine studies, resident training, and basic science investigations as well as various clinical studies. In collaboration with Picker Medical Corporation, Simon Kramer built the first radiation therapy dose localizer (simulator) in the USA. He was a pioneer in several novel fields of clinical study including the use of hyperbaric oxygen, hyperthermia, and chemical radiosensitizers. It was Simon Kramer who conceived, organized and directed the Patterns of Care Study in the early 1970s, thereby making Radiation Oncology the first medical specialty to formally undertake an effort to define national practice patterns in terms of structure, process and outcome. This was no mean feat, given the “cottage industry” character of our profession at the time. Only one of Dr. Kramer’s personal stature and professional reputation could have carried off such an undertaking. Today, the Patterns of Care Study, like the RTOG, is ongoing and continues to provide extremely helpful new data for contemporary practitioners of our craft. More important contributions to our field are difficult to imagine. As one of the great teachers in our field, Dr. Kramer was called upon countless times to deliver sentinel orations such as the Franz Buhske Lecture (UCSF 1977), the Annual Oration of The Roentgen Ray Society (Philadelphia 1981), the Erskine Lecture (RSNA 1981), and the Madame Curie Lecture (Roswell Park Memorial Institute 1982). Thus, it is entirely fitting that Thomas Jefferson University, in 1983, named Simon Kramer Distinguished Professor of Radiation Therapy and Nuclear Medicine. This marked the first Distinguished Professorship ever awarded in any discipline, clinical or scientific, at Thomas Jefferson University. Amongst Dr. Kramer’s many accolades are Gold Medals awarded him by the Chicago Radiological Society (1975), the Gilbert Fletcher Society (1979), the ASTR (1980), and the American College of Radiology (1986). In 1983, a group of approximately forty of Simon Kramer’s associates and trainees founded The Simon Kramer Society in order to promote medical student awareness of the field of Radiation Oncology and to foster in the practitioners of that craft the ideals, perspectives, and attitudes for which Dr. Kramer is so well known. Today, The Simon Kramer Society continues to meet annually. The Society sponsors medical student externships in Radiation Oncology every year. That same year, 1983, the friends and associates of Dr. Kramer organized, at Thomas Jefferson University, what quickly became an annual scientific and educational event: Simon Kramer Day, the highlight of which is the Annual Simon Kramer Lecture. Such honors do not accrue to ordinary men. A special distinction bestowed upon Dr. Kramer in 1998 was the naming of the Simon Kramer Institute (SKI) for Cancer Treatment in his honor by one of his former trainees, Dr. David Moylan. Appropriately located in New Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the SKI hosts an annual lectureship dedicated to the memory of Simon Kramer’s lifelong companion and loving wife, Margaret, who succumbed to metastatic cancer two years ago. The second annual Margaret Kramer Lecture is scheduled to be delivered at the SKI in August. At Jefferson, Dr. Kramer conceived the Bodine Cancer Center where the main conference room now bears his name and where his portrait (presented to the university by his admirers) now occupies a place of special honor. Dr. Kramer was a Renaissance man, charismatic and charming, fluent in seven languages, witty with an incredible repertoire of jokes and stories for every occasion, and a lover of opera and sports. He could carry on a conversation with anyone at any time, no matter what his or her station in life. Dr. Kramer is survived by a son, David; a daughter, Naomi; and six grandchildren Simon Kramer’s passing is mourned by many, particularly those patients and professionals who were touched by him in life. He emphasized patient care, quality of life, and the obligation of a physician to serve humanity independent of station in life or degree of compensation. Professional commitment was to Dr. Kramer an opportunity to give and to learn. For him it was a joy as much as a dedication. He had a rare gift; he inspired those around him to do better. His Spirit lives on through his multitudinous scientific contributions, the RTOG, Simon Kramer Day at Jefferson, the Simon Kramer Society, the Simon Kramer Institute, and, most importantly, through the personae of his many trainees and their next generation of trainees, and on, and on… Simon Kramer has always been my hero. He will forever be my Chief. Submitted for the Simon Kramer Society with profound respect and deep sorrow, Ralph R. Dobelbower, M.D., Ph.D.

Flu - Immunization

Live Well

Get Immunized

The flu season is a serious illness. It's even more serious for people with health conditions. Flu and pneumonia vaccinations can save lives.

All people should get a flu shot every year. This includes all people six months old or above. It also includes people with ongoing conditions. The best time to get an annual flu shot is October to mid-November. Adults with ongoing conditions should also get a pneumonia vaccine. Ask your provider if you are in need of this vaccine.

Immunizations can protect you from serious illness and help you live well.

Source: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

December cancer nutrition

November

NOVEMBER 2012 LUNG CANCER AWARENESS

Lung Cancer

Cancer that forms in tissues of the lung, usually in the cells lining air passages. The two main types are small cell lung cancer and non-small cell lung cancer. These types are diagnosed based on how the cells look under a microscope.

Lung Cancer Symptoms

Lung cancer begins in stealth mode. There are usually no symptoms or warning signs in the early stages. As it progresses, symptoms are typically non-specific and may include:

A cough that won't go away.

Chest pain, especially during deep breaths

Wheezing or shortness of breath

Coughing up bloody phlegm

Fatigue

Risk Factors:

Smoking

Secondhand smoke

Exposure to radon gas, asbestos, & other chemicals

Family history of lung cancer

Certain lung diseases like COPD are a risk factor

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, among both men and women.

October Breast cancer Awareness Mont

OCTOBER 2012 BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH:

Breast Cancer

October 2011 is all about pink! October marks National Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

Demographics:

Women and men affected

97% of new cases arise typically around age 40

Risk Factors:

Early onset of menstruation (or late menopause), no pregnancies or a late first childbirth, previous breast cancer or family history of breast cancer all contribute to a higher risk of cancer.

Symptoms:

A breast lump or thickening that feels different from the surrounding tissue, discharge from the nipple. Change in the size or shape of a breast, changes to the skin over the breast, such as dimpling. An inverted nipple, or peeling, scaling or flaking of the nipple or breast skin.

Early Detection:

The best way to detect breast cancer early is self-examination on a regular basis and seeing the Gynecologist yearly to have a clinical breast examination. Mammograms every one to two years after the age of 40 are also an excellent preventative measure.

Become Empowered. Become Aware.

OUR MISSION:
“The Simon Kramer Institute of Therapeutic Oncology is dedicated to enhancing our community's’ quality of life through clinical excellence and community awareness. Our core philosophy is anchored towards providing the most effective cancer care available in the region.”

Our Main Approaches Are to:

Enhance the overall quality of life for our highly valued patients through innovative clinical excellence in radiation treatment.

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Provide educational resources and community awareness regarding cancer and its causes and effects.

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Provide the most effective cancer care available in the region.

Welcome

Contact Us Today:

The Simon Kramer Institute

of Therapeutic Oncology

David J. Moylan, III, M.D. Medical Director 15 Alliance Street New Philadelphia, PA 17959 Office: (570) 277-6218 Fax: (570) 277-6398
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