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Bereavement Support Group
Jun 1st 6:00 PM
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Going through a loss is difficult and can be personally challenging in different ways. This six-week session group is for adults 18 and older who are grieving the loss of a loved one who has died from cancer. Please join us as we share in experiences of grief in a safe and supportive environment and help you to move towards healing.
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2020-06-01T18:00:00-0400
2020-06-01T19:30:00-0400
Cancer Support and Welcome Center, 914 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
Location: Cancer Support and Welcome Center, 914 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
Description: Going through a loss is difficult and can be personally challenging in different ways. This six-week session group is for adults 18 and older who are grieving the loss of a loved one who has died from cancer. Please join us as we share in experiences of grief in a safe and supportive environment and help you to move towards healing.
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Primary and Metastatic Ocular Melanoma (OM) Support Group
Jun 3rd 1:00 PM
Virtual Program
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This group, in partnership with the Melanoma Research Foundation's CURE OM, provides virtual support groups to individuals diagnosed with primary and metastatic ocular melanoma (OM). These groups are held via a virtual platform so that individuals from across the country can join either by phone or online. Registration and Information: Lauren Johnston, CURE OM Program Manager: ljohnston@melanoma.org
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2020-06-03T13:00:00-0400
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Description: This group, in partnership with the Melanoma Research Foundation's CURE OM, provides virtual support groups to individuals diagnosed with primary and metastatic ocular melanoma (OM). These groups are held via a virtual platform so that individuals from across the country can join either by phone or online. Registration and Information: Lauren Johnston, CURE OM Program Manager: ljohnston@melanoma.org
Supportive Groups & Programs
Bereavement Support Group
Jun 15th 6:00 PM
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Going through a loss is difficult and can be personally challenging in different ways. This six-week session group is for adults 18 and older who are grieving the loss of a loved one who has died from cancer. Please join us as we share in experiences of grief in a safe and supportive environment and help you to move towards healing.
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2020-06-15T18:00:00-0400
2020-06-15T19:30:00-0400
Cancer Support and Welcome Center, 914 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
Location: Cancer Support and Welcome Center, 914 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
Description: Going through a loss is difficult and can be personally challenging in different ways. This six-week session group is for adults 18 and older who are grieving the loss of a loved one who has died from cancer. Please join us as we share in experiences of grief in a safe and supportive environment and help you to move towards healing.
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Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center Grand Rounds Lecture
Jun 17th 12:00 PM
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David Chambers, DPhil, Deputy Director for Implementation Science, Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, Md.
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2020-06-17T12:00:00-0400
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Bluemle Life Sciences Building, Mandeville Auditorium (Room 101), 233 S. 10th Street
Location: Bluemle Life Sciences Building, Mandeville Auditorium (Room 101), 233 S. 10th Street
Description: David Chambers, DPhil, Deputy Director for Implementation Science, Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, Md.
Registration is not required for this event.
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Get Your Rear in Gear Philadelphia 5k Walk/Run & Kids Fun Run
Jul 19th 7:00 AM
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Help in the efforts to fight colon cancer by joining Team Jefferson in the 13th annual Get Your Rear in Gear run/walk in Philadelphia! To join the team or donate to Team Jefferson, visit https://donate.coloncancercoalition.org/philadelphia/TeamJefferson
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2020-07-19T07:00:00-0400
2020-07-19T11:30:00-0400
Memorial Hall/Please Touch Museum in Fairmount Park, 4231 Avenue of the Republic
Location: Memorial Hall/Please Touch Museum in Fairmount Park, 4231 Avenue of the Republic
Description: Help in the efforts to fight colon cancer by joining Team Jefferson in the 13th annual Get Your Rear in Gear run/walk in Philadelphia! To join the team or donate to Team Jefferson, visit https://donate.coloncancercoalition.org/philadelphia/TeamJefferson
Registration is not required for this event.
Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center – Jefferson Health in the News
Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center
NCI–designated since 1996
Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals
Ranked among the best hospitals for cancer care by
U.S. News & World Report
Your Philadelphia Resource for Nationally Recognized Oncology Expertise
ONE of only 71 National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Cancer Centers in the U.S.
14 owned sites throughout the Delaware Valley
22 network affiliate sites
More than 8,900 patients seen annually
About 18.5% of patients enrolled in clinical trials, making us one of the highest performing cancer centers nationally (top 2%)
Ranked "Outstanding" by the National Cancer Institute (NCI)
First U.S. clinic to offer genetic testing and counseling for men with prostate cancer
Neu Center for Supportive Medicine and Survivorship - One of the first centers to offers psychosocial support to cancer patients
Routinely ranked among the top cancer centers nationally by U.S. News & World Report
