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Carolyn Vachani RN, MSN, AOCN
Carolyn Vachani, MSN, RN, AOCN is a certified advanced practice oncology nurse. She has worked in the areas of bone marrow transplant, medical oncology, and clinical research. In her role with OncoLink, she managed The National Colorectal Cancer Research Alliance's Clinical Trials Resource Center. This, along with her nursing experience, has helped her develop a strong knowledge of colon cancer screening, prevention, and treatment.

Christine Hill-Kayser, MD
Dr. Hill-Kayser is Assistant Chief Resident in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Her special interests include the late effects of radiation therapy in cancer survivors.

Linda Jacobs, PhD, CRNP, AOCN, BC
Linda Jacobs, PhD, CRNP, AOCN, BC is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing. She is also the Coordinator for the "Living Well After Cancer Program", a cancer survivorship program at the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania. The goal of this clinical, research, and education focused initiative, funded by the Lance Armstrong Foundation, is to help reduce the physical and emotional late effects of cancer and its treatment on survivors.