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AHN Cancer Institute Becomes One of Nation’s First to Use Breakthrough Technology to Advance Radiation Therapy Share Article Allegheny Health Network (AHN) Cancer Institute is one of just six U.S. health systems, and the first in western Pennsylvania, to begin treating cancer patients with the Elekta Unity MR-Linac, an innovative first-of-its-kind technology that combines diagnostic quality Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and linear accelerator radiotherapy in one interactive machine to more accurately and safely eradicate malignant tumors. The Elekta Unity MR-Linac at AHN Allegheny Genera...

Allegheny Health Network Offers T-VEC Virus-Based Treatment for Advanced Melanoma Share Article Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Health Network is offering patients with advanced melanoma treatment with an oncolytic (cancer-killing) virus called Imlygic or T-VEC. It is injected directly into the tumor, where it works by replicating inside the cancer cells. AHN surgical oncologist Howard Edington, MD, talks with patient Paul Kirsch prior to treatment with T-VEC “Unlike other therapies for advanced melanoma, T-VEC is usually well tolerated and is suitable for many patients, including the elderly. I...

AHN Cancer Institute Opens Genomics Facility Offering Patients Next-Generation Gene Sequencing to Guide Treatment Decisions Share Article Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Health Network (AHN) Cancer Institute has opened a new Clinical Genomics Laboratory, offering comprehensive, advanced, in-house genomic testing that guides doctors in selecting treatments to give cancer patients their best chance at a good outcome. William LaFramboise, PhD, Chief Genomics Technology Officer, Allegheny Health Network, and David Bartlett, MD, Chair, AHN Cancer Institute, in AHN's new Clinical Genomics Laboratory "We...