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DOCS ON TAP

Thursday, Oct. 15th, 2026

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Backyard Ale House, Scranton

Enjoy an evening with colleagues featuring a cash bar and auction items. Admission is free, and door donations are welcome and appreciated.

HOLIDAY GATHERING

Thursday, Dec. 10th, 2026

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Glenmaura National Golf Club

Members: Join us for small bites and conversation. Check your email for registration information.

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Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States, and more than 1,750 individuals die annually in Northeast Pennsylvania (NEPA) due to cancer. The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute (NRCI) recently released the annual report on cancer, “Cancer in Northeastern Pennsylvania: Incidence and Mortality for Common Cancers”. This unique, locally focused report documents that both incidence and mortality rates for cancer remain significantly higher in NEPA than the U.

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Understanding Breast Cancer Staging and Grading: A Pathology Perspective

By: Heba Khan, BS and Renee Frank, MD Being told you have breast cancer can feel overwhelming. Doctors often mention the “stage” and “grade” of the cancer, but these words may be unfamiliar. Understanding what these terms mean can help you feel more informed and involved in your care. What Do Grade and Stage Mean? Grade describes how the cancer cells look under a microscope, as seen by a pathologist. Grade shows how different the cancer cells are from normal breast cells and