Assistant Professor, Department of Hematology and Oncology
Bladder Cancer, Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Head & Neck Cancer, Kidney Cancer, Leukemia, Lung Cancer, Lymphoma, Myeloma, Pancreatic Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Skin Cancer
General Oncology, Benign Hematology, Malignant Hematology
I am a medical oncologist and hematologist who treats cancers of all types, as well as malignant and benign hematologic conditions. I am excited to bring Fox Chase Cancer Center’s exceptional cancer care and treatment opportunities to patients living near Chestnut Hill Hospital.
Receiving a cancer diagnosis is a life changing event. Every patient requires a personalized approach to identify their best treatment plan, to fit their disease and their lifestyle needs. Cancer treatment is not one size fits all, and it often needs to be adjusted throughout treatment. My goal is to help my patients identify the best treatment plan for them, while providing a supportive environment to discuss the challenges of cancer care and cancer survivorship. Through Fox Chase Cancer Center, my patients will have access to cutting edge clinical trials but will also have the opportunity to receive cancer care closer to home at Chestnut Hill Hospital.
As a Fox Chase Physician, I am privileged to work within a multidisciplinary cancer care team that includes surgeons, radiation oncologists, pathologists, radiologists, cancer geneticists, social workers, nurse coordinators and other cancer specialists. I am honored to be part of my patients’ cancer treatment journey.
Holben L, Vicarro, R. “Morbidity and Mortality”. Oral presentation, Hematology/Oncology Grand Rounds; Hershey, PA. April 27, 2023.
Holben L, Cygan, P. “Recurrent Pregnancy Loss”. Oral presentation. Benign Hematology Conference; Hershey, PA. January 5, 2023.
Holben L, Drabick J. “Unusual Sites of Melanoma”. Oral presentation. Hematology/Oncology Grand Rounds; Hershey, PA. May 19, 2022.
Holben L, Eyster E. “Red Blood Cell Enzymopathies”. Oral presentation. Benign Hematology Conference; Hershey, PA. May 5, 2022.
Chwistek M, Holben L, et al. “Impact of Voluntary Opioid Taper Program in Cancer Survivors.” Oral presentation. American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine Meeting, March 2020; San Diego, CA; meeting canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Chwistek M, Holben L, et al. “Impact of Voluntary Opioid Taper Program in Cancer Survivors.” Accepted for poster presentation at the 11th World Research Congress of the European Association of Palliative Care, October 2020; Palermo, Italy. Meeting cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Chwistek M, Holben L, et al. “Impact of Voluntary Opioid Taper Program in Cancer Survivors.” Abstract. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. Feb 2020; 59:2, 477.
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