Club Description
The Oncology Club is ideal for students interested in pursuing a career in oncology or gaining a deeper understanding of cancer care. While oncology is the primary focus, the club also highlights the complex, multidisciplinary challenges cancer patients often face, including complications from chemotherapy and coexisting conditions. Through educational events, guest speakers, and community outreach, members will gain valuable insight into the patient experience and learn how to provide more compassionate, well-rounded care, regardless of their future medical specialty.
Officers
PRESIDENT: Akbar Faruqi
VICE PRESIDENT: Maggie Means
SECRETARY: Emily Murdakhayev
TREASURER: Courtney Katch
EVENT COORDINATORS: Merlin Joyce and Andrea Varkey
News & Events
- The Oncology club is collecting donations for the AHN Saint Vincent Cancer Center patients. Once donations are collected, gift bags will be made to give to patients receiving treatment at the center. Check your email for a spreadsheet to sign-up to donate…
- Oncology as well as other participating clubs donated snacks to UPMC Children’s. These snacks are free of charge to children being treated at the hospital!
- Oncology Club will be selling breast cancer T-shirts for October which is breast cancer awareness month. Shirts will cost $15 and proceeds will go to the Erie Cancer Wellness center. Order forms will be sent out Saturday August 3rd and are due…
- AHN is hosting a cancer screening event on October 12, 2024 from 7:30-1:30 and is asking for volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering please email lhorsch62161@med.lecom.edu by Monday September 23rd, 2024.