Discussing Radiation Therapy With Dr. Joseph Marascio, Radiation Oncologist Penn Medicine | Virtua Health Cancer Program
97.5 The Fanatic’s Pat Egan, in for Andrew Salciunas, speaks with Dr. Joseph Marascio, Radiation Oncologist with Penn Medicine and the Virtua Health Cancer Program. They discuss radiation therapy, including…
97.5 The Fanatic's Pat Egan, in for Andrew Salciunas, speaks with Dr. Joseph Marascio, Radiation Oncologist with Penn Medicine and the Virtua Health Cancer Program. They discuss radiation therapy, including proton therapy, which is now available in South Jersey.
Virtua Health radiation oncologists care for patients with cancer.
Radiation oncology offers personalized treatments based on your individual needs. Virtua Health and Penn Medicine have locations throughout the area staffed by expertly trained specialists. They have the most advanced radiation therapy that precisely targets cancer cells while sparing normal tissue. The goal is to deliver an optimal dose of radiation therapy to destroy tumors and keep them from reoccurring while minimizing potential side effects.
Some of the topics discussed include:
- For anyone who's not familiar with radiation therapy, can you explain it?
- What are the benefits of it?
- What is important about Penn Medicine and Virtua Health's proton therapy center?
- Can anyone that is dealing with cancer have proton therapy?
- Can you tell us more about some of the other features that you guys have?
- Staying up-to-date on cancer screenings to catch cancer early for better treatment.
Find out more at Virtua Health.
4 Simple And Healthy Lunch Recipes
Remember back in the day when mom used to pack your lunch for school? The lunch bell would ring, you'd head to the cafeteria, you'd break out your lunch box featuring cartoon characters that perfectly defined your entire personality, and you'd pop open the latches to see what surprises mom packed inside.
Maybe it would be Fruit Roll-Ups, a bag of Gushers, or just a nice hand-written note with some XOXOs. Either way, the best part of the school day was lunchtime. And even though adulting means packing your own lunch, lunch breaks are still the highlight of the work week.
A hearty, healthy lunch is key to making sure the second half of your day goes well – giving you the boost you need to finish your to-do list. But let's face it, planning lunches every day can get old, which is why our friends at Virtua Health whipped up four lunch recipes that are delicious and nutritious.
These four delicious lunches will be sure to help you and your family power through even the toughest days. Feel free to add any sides or make changes to suit your palette or dietary needs. If you want more inspiration check out some others from Virtua Health.
Scroll down to see 4 simple and healthy lunch recipes:
Light Chicken Salad
When it comes to chicken salad, you either love it or you hate it. And if you fall into the hate category, this may be the one to change your mind. Also, it can be prepared the night before, saving you time in the morning for some extra sleep or a moment of peace before running out the door.
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This is not the boring pasta salad that’s always at your family gatherings. This one is bursting with flavor and freshness. Make a large batch and enjoy it as a prepacked lunch for half the week.
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Getty Royalty FreeChicken Flatbread Pita
Inspired by the traditional flavors and ingredients of the Mediterranean, this recipe will make you feel like you’re visiting Myrtos Beach without ever leaving home.
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Getty Royalty FreeTurkey Wrap
A school cafeteria staple, these wraps are so easy to make and have great nutritional value. And you can switch things up and add more variety by experimenting with new spices or dressings for endless possibilities!
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