Margot Sweed, CRNP, MSN, APRN-BC

I joined the nursing staff at Fox Chase Cancer in 1996 as a surgical clinical nurse specialist. I worked primarily with thoracic (lung and esophageal) and head and neck cancer patients. In that role, I provided nursing education, participated in research and developed pathway/standards and coverage for the Nutrition Support Service.

After 2 years, I had the unique opportunity to collaborate with gastrointestinal medical oncologists in the medical management of patients with upper and lower gastrointestinal (GI) cancers. Our practice works with new and follow-up patients. In my current role as a nurse pracitioner, I help patients manage symptoms and side effects of their disease.

I am a strong supporter of patient and family communication as we care for our patients. It is extremely important for our patients and their families to understand what is happening during each phase during the continuum of care. Preserving function is a top priority for all of us at Fox Chase, especially those who work with GI patients. I help patients optimize their quality of life as they face treatment, which may impact their lifestyle.

Nurse Practitioner
Medical Oncology

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gastrointestinal cancer treatment team.

Fox Chase Cancer Center
333 Cottman Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19111-2497

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1-888-FOX CHASE.
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Nursing Education:

LaSalle University, Philadelphia, Pa., Nurse Pracitioner Certification, 1998

LaSalle University, Philadelphia, Pa., Master of Science in Nursing, 1991

Certification/Licensure:

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP);
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Board Certified (APRN, BC);
Advanced Course for Nurses in Genetic Cancer Risk Counseling

Clinical Interests/Research:

Gastrointestinal Cancers

Professional Organizations:

Oncology Nursing Society;
American Association of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition

Research & Publications:

"Pancreatic Cancer: A Stealthy Killer," Sweed MR, November 20, 2006, Nursing Spectrum;
"Hereditary Colorectal Cancer Syndromes," Sweed & Vig, July 2007, Advance for Nurse Practitioners;
"Current Management of Upper Gastrointestinal Tumors of the Esophagus, Gastroesophageal Junction and Stomach: A Multidisciplinary Challenge," Sweed MR, Edmonson D and Cohen SJ. To be published, November 2008, Seminars in Oncology Nursing

Presentations:

Pancreas Cancer: Current Treatment and Future Possibilities; Oncology Nursing Society Meeting, May 2006, Instructional Session;
Systemic Adjuvant Therapy for Colorectal Cancer; Presentation at State-of-the-Art Systemic Therapy for the Treatment of Colorectal Cancer, New York, NY, March 2006;
Future Directions in Treatment of Colorectal Cancer; Oncology Nursing Society Meeting, April 2005, Instructional Session and Virtual Presentation, www.ons.org