Patient Support

Patricia Gambino, MSN, RN

PCRC Patient Care Liaison

Trish Gambino received her undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing. Trish has been an oncology nurse for the past 40 years, the last 26  years dedicated to navigating  gastrointestional malignancies. Last July, 2024 , Trish transitioned to the role of a Pancreatic Patient Care Liaison.  In this role she is dedicated to only navigating pancreas patients.  Trish is involved with pancreatic cancer  organizations that support patients and their families during their  cancer journey. Trish's goal, as a Pancreatic Patient Care Liaison, is to facilitate and coordinate all disciplines involved in patient’s  care, optimizing their Penn experience.

 

Audrey Caspar-Clark, MA, RDN, CSO

PCRC Dietician

Audrey Caspar-Clark, MA RDN, is a registered dietitian with over 20 years of nutrition experience supporting oncology patients and their caregivers.  Audrey attended Immaculata University for her nutrition degrees and has been proud to work for Penn Medicine since 2004. Currently, she provides nutrition education and recommendations for patients with pancreatic cancer.

Audrey has worked with people who have different types of cancers and is particularly interested in providing evidence-based nutrition recommendations for patients with gastrointestinal cancers during treatment, post-surgery, and survivorship. With a background in culinary arts as well as a master’s degree in nutrition, Audrey enjoys helping patients and their caregivers find practical and pleasurable ways to stay nourished and support their individual goals.