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ASCO presents humanitarian award
Edith Mitchell
Mitchell, a medical oncologist at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Jefferson’s Kimmel Cancer Center in Philadelphia, was honored during the 2012 ASCO Annual Meeting, held in June in Chicago.
The award recognizes an oncologist who provides outstanding patient care through innovative means or exceptional service or leadership.
Mitchell — who also a clinical professor of medicine and medical oncology at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University and program leader of gastrointestinal oncology at the college — has spent her medical career helping individuals in medically underserved areas. She has participated in flood relief and supportive patient advocacy, and she also organized vaccination clinics.
“Receiving this award is a great honor, and I thank the Society for the acknowledgement,” Mitchell said in a press release. “A big part of my work over the course of my career has focused on helping those in need of medical care — to reach those who have no access to it, who have no opportunities for health, and no means to seek out conventional medical advice. It is important to help these individuals realize that simple changes in lifestyle can have a dramatic impact on cancer care and one’s health.