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Events
Educational Class
Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplant Education Class
Jun 30th 1:00 PM
Virtual Program
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This class is recommended for individuals and their caregivers who are preparing for, or considering, an allogeneic (receiving cells from someone else) blood stem cell transplant as a treatment option. This class will help you prepare for the stem cell transplant process. You and your caregiver will learn about what to expect during your hospitalization and after being discharged from the hospital. Please contact a Bone Marrow Transplant Coordinator at 215-503-7711 if you are interested in attending a class to check eligibility.
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2022-06-30T13:00:00-0400
2022-06-30T15:00:00-0400
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Description: This class is recommended for individuals and their caregivers who are preparing for, or considering, an allogeneic (receiving cells from someone else) blood stem cell transplant as a treatment option. This class will help you prepare for the stem cell transplant process. You and your caregiver will learn about what to expect during your hospitalization and after being discharged from the hospital. Please contact a Bone Marrow Transplant Coordinator at 215-503-7711 if you are interested in attending a class to check eligibility.
Wellness Program
Smoking and Tobacco Cessation Class
Jul 5th 12:00 PM
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Facilitated by Oncology Social Worker Lora Rhodes, MSW, LCSW *Event available on Zoom or in person We understand that quitting smoking (and other forms of tobacco) is essential to good health, crucial to cancer prevention—and extremely difficult. To help provide the guidance and support most people need, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center is offering a Smoking Cessation Group Program, which is open to the community. For more information or to register for the next session, please call 215-955-1800. An individual intake appointment will also be scheduled prior to the first group session. A Zoom invite will be sent after the intake.
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2022-07-05T12:00:00-0400
2022-07-05T13:00:00-0400
914 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19107
Location: 914 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19107
Description: Facilitated by Oncology Social Worker Lora Rhodes, MSW, LCSW *Event available on Zoom or in person We understand that quitting smoking (and other forms of tobacco) is essential to good health, crucial to cancer prevention—and extremely difficult. To help provide the guidance and support most people need, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center is offering a Smoking Cessation Group Program, which is open to the community. For more information or to register for the next session, please call 215-955-1800. An individual intake appointment will also be scheduled prior to the first group session. A Zoom invite will be sent after the intake.
Supportive Groups & Programs
FIGHTING MEN Fighting CANCER: A Virtual Prostate Cancer Support Group
Jul 5th 7:00 PM
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*This event is available on Zoom or in person Have you had prostate cancer, been recently diagnosed, or interested in learning more about prostate cancer? Join us on Zoom for a confidential education and support group. We will discuss helpful information for survivors, patients, and caregivers, and have an open discussion to share experiences with the disease. Occasional guest speakers also provide useful information. To register, contact Joe Musumeci: joe4seeds@gmail.com or 856-278-1679.
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2022-07-05T19:00:00-0400
2022-07-05T20:00:00-0400
914 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19107
Location: 914 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19107
Description: *This event is available on Zoom or in person Have you had prostate cancer, been recently diagnosed, or interested in learning more about prostate cancer? Join us on Zoom for a confidential education and support group. We will discuss helpful information for survivors, patients, and caregivers, and have an open discussion to share experiences with the disease. Occasional guest speakers also provide useful information. To register, contact Joe Musumeci: joe4seeds@gmail.com or 856-278-1679.
Educational Class
Autologous Bone Marrow Transplant Education Class
Jul 6th 1:00 PM
Virtual Program
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This class is recommended for individuals and their caregivers preparing for, or considering, an autologous (receiving a transplant from yourself) stem cell transplant as a treatment option. This class will help prepare you for the stem cell transplant process. You and your caregiver will learn about what to expect during your hospitalization and after being discharged from the hospital. Please contact a Bone Marrow Transplant Coordinator at 215-955-0352 if you are interested in attending a class and to check eligibility.
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2022-07-06T13:00:00-0400
2022-07-06T15:00:00-0400
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Description: This class is recommended for individuals and their caregivers preparing for, or considering, an autologous (receiving a transplant from yourself) stem cell transplant as a treatment option. This class will help prepare you for the stem cell transplant process. You and your caregiver will learn about what to expect during your hospitalization and after being discharged from the hospital. Please contact a Bone Marrow Transplant Coordinator at 215-955-0352 if you are interested in attending a class and to check eligibility.
Supportive Groups & Programs
Virtual Primary and Metastatic Ocular Melanoma (OM) Support Group
Jul 6th 1:00 PM
Virtual Program
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This group, in partnership with the Melanoma Research Foundation’s CURE OM, provides virtual support to individuals diagnosed with primary and metastatic ocular melanoma (OM). The group is facilitated by a licensed social worker, and includes a mix of educational and wellness information, as well as space to connect with other patients for emotional support and companionship. Please contact Amy at education@melanoma.org for more information or to register.
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2022-07-06T13:00:00-0400
2022-07-06T14:00:00-0400
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Description: This group, in partnership with the Melanoma Research Foundation’s CURE OM, provides virtual support to individuals diagnosed with primary and metastatic ocular melanoma (OM). The group is facilitated by a licensed social worker, and includes a mix of educational and wellness information, as well as space to connect with other patients for emotional support and companionship. Please contact Amy at education@melanoma.org for more information or to register.
Supportive Groups & Programs
Young Adult Group
Jul 6th 5:30 PM
Virtual Program
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This is not your grandmother’s support group. Topics include dating, employment, fertility, and everything else that affects people in the 18-45 age range. Facilitators: Jodi Sandos, MSW, LCSW and Miriam Pomerantz Kadosh, MSW, LCSW Registration requested: 215-503-7711 or Jodi.Sandos@jefferson.edu.
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2022-07-06T17:30:00-0400
2022-07-06T19:00:00-0400
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Description: This is not your grandmother’s support group. Topics include dating, employment, fertility, and everything else that affects people in the 18-45 age range. Facilitators: Jodi Sandos, MSW, LCSW and Miriam Pomerantz Kadosh, MSW, LCSW Registration requested: 215-503-7711 or Jodi.Sandos@jefferson.edu.
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ONE of only 71 National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Cancer Centers in the U.S.
More than 8,900 patients seen annually
Ranked "Outstanding" by National Cancer Institute (NCI)
First US clinic to offer genetic testing and counseling for men with prostate cancer
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