Jefferson Hepatologist Discusses Two New Hepatitis C Medications
Jefferson hepatologist Jonathan M. Fenkel, MD, discusses two new medications for hepatitis C with The Philadelphia Inquirer.
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A Surgical Milestone in Pancreatic Cancer Care
Recently, Charles J. Yeo, MD, chair of Surgery at Jefferson, achieved a major surgical milestone in performing his 1,200 Whipple procedure for pancreatic cancer.
Share Your “I Can” Story on Beating Cancer
With the prospects of a liver transplant dimming and told he had just 6 months to live, Larry turned to the liver cancer specialists at Jefferson who helped this veteran fighter pilot overcome his cancer.
A Liver Donation Links and Saves Two Lives
Although she’s just four years old, Assiah Phinisee of Philadelphia is now linked to singer and actor Bobby Rydell, and is a key reason that he is once again performing his hit songs from the 1950s and 60s. That’s because Assiah, who was diagnosed with a rare condition affecting the bile ducts shortly after her more »
Singer Bobby Rydell Receives Double Transplant
South Philly native receives lifesaving liver and kidney transplants in the “Wildwood Days” of summer and reminds everyone the importance of organ donation.