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Supportive Groups & Programs
Coffee and Conversation With A Buddy
Sep 10th 11:00 AM
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Come have a cup of coffee and informally meet with a Buddy, a trained volunteer who has been through similar procedures and treatments that can help answer questions and provide support and companionship. Caregivers are welcome to attend the Caregiver Support Group at the same time in the large conference room.
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2019-09-10T11:00:00-0400
2019-09-10T12:00:00-0400
The Cancer Support and Welcome Center, 914 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
Location: The Cancer Support and Welcome Center, 914 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
Description: Come have a cup of coffee and informally meet with a Buddy, a trained volunteer who has been through similar procedures and treatments that can help answer questions and provide support and companionship. Caregivers are welcome to attend the Caregiver Support Group at the same time in the large conference room.
Educational Class
Getting Started: Internet, E-mail and Tele-Health Basics
Sep 12th 9:30 AM
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Learn about how personal technology can help you navigate your health care. This session aims to help you discover new uses for your smartphone and other technologies. This session will provide hands on assistance and will cover creating e-mail addresses, utilizing Jefferson applications, and staying safe online. Patients can expect to leave this session feeling more comfortable utilizing JeffConnect video visits to communicate with their doctor. This session will be offered monthly and can be attended multiple times to hone your technology skills.
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2019-09-12T09:30:00-0400
2019-09-12T11:00:00-0400
The Cancer Support and Welcome Center, 914 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
Location: The Cancer Support and Welcome Center, 914 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
Description: Learn about how personal technology can help you navigate your health care. This session aims to help you discover new uses for your smartphone and other technologies. This session will provide hands on assistance and will cover creating e-mail addresses, utilizing Jefferson applications, and staying safe online. Patients can expect to leave this session feeling more comfortable utilizing JeffConnect video visits to communicate with their doctor. This session will be offered monthly and can be attended multiple times to hone your technology skills.
Supportive Groups & Programs
Pharmacy Lecture Series
Sep 12th 1:00 PM
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Pharmacists will provide practical information on a variety of medication and drug related topics.
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2019-09-12T13:00:00-0400
2019-09-12T14:00:00-0400
The Cancer Support and Welcome Center, 914 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
Location: The Cancer Support and Welcome Center, 914 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
Description: Pharmacists will provide practical information on a variety of medication and drug related topics.
Educational Class
Medical Marijuana: What are the benefits and risks, and what does the Pennsylvania program entail?
Sep 17th 12:00 PM
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Getting help with cancer-related symptoms when they occur = better days and less symptoms. Symptoms such as cancer-related pain, neuropathy, anxiety, difficulty sleeping, and poor appetite can be helped with symptom management. Learn about the benefits and risks of using medical marijuana, how the Pennsylvania Licensure program works, and how to access it.
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2019-09-17T12:00:00-0400
2019-09-17T13:15:00-0400
The Cancer Support and Welcome Center, 914 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
Location: The Cancer Support and Welcome Center, 914 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
Description: Getting help with cancer-related symptoms when they occur = better days and less symptoms. Symptoms such as cancer-related pain, neuropathy, anxiety, difficulty sleeping, and poor appetite can be helped with symptom management. Learn about the benefits and risks of using medical marijuana, how the Pennsylvania Licensure program works, and how to access it.
Educational Class
Oncology Nutrition Myths vs Facts
Sep 18th 12:00 PM
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There is confusing information when it comes to nutrition and cancer. You will learn the common nutrition myths and get the facts, so you can be the most informed while dealing with your diagnosis.
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2019-09-18T12:00:00-0400
2019-09-18T13:00:00-0400
The Cancer Support and Welcome Center, 914 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
Location: The Cancer Support and Welcome Center, 914 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
Description: There is confusing information when it comes to nutrition and cancer. You will learn the common nutrition myths and get the facts, so you can be the most informed while dealing with your diagnosis.
Educational Class
Survivorship and Graft vs. Host Disease (Post Allogeneic Transplant)
Sep 19th 12:00 PM
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Graft vs. Host Disease may occur after a bone marrow or stem cell transplant in which someone receives bone marrow tissue or cells from a donor. In this program, Dr. Wagner will share with you the causes, symptoms, and treatment for this condition and discuss important survivorship concerns.
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2019-09-19T12:00:00-0400
2019-09-19T13:15:00-0400
The Cancer Support and Welcome Center, 914 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
Location: The Cancer Support and Welcome Center, 914 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
Description: Graft vs. Host Disease may occur after a bone marrow or stem cell transplant in which someone receives bone marrow tissue or cells from a donor. In this program, Dr. Wagner will share with you the causes, symptoms, and treatment for this condition and discuss important survivorship concerns.
Educational Class
Getting Started: Internet, E-mail and Tele-Health Basics
Oct 10th 9:30 AM
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Learn about how personal technology can help you navigate your health care. This session aims to help you discover new uses for your smartphone and other technologies. This session will provide hands on assistance and will cover creating e-mail addresses, utilizing Jefferson applications, and staying safe online. Patients can expect to leave this session feeling more comfortable utilizing JeffConnect video visits to communicate with their doctor. This session will be offered monthly and can be attended multiple times to hone your technology skills.
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2019-10-10T09:30:00-0400
2019-10-10T11:00:00-0400
The Cancer Support and Welcome Center, 914 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
Location: The Cancer Support and Welcome Center, 914 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
Description: Learn about how personal technology can help you navigate your health care. This session aims to help you discover new uses for your smartphone and other technologies. This session will provide hands on assistance and will cover creating e-mail addresses, utilizing Jefferson applications, and staying safe online. Patients can expect to leave this session feeling more comfortable utilizing JeffConnect video visits to communicate with their doctor. This session will be offered monthly and can be attended multiple times to hone your technology skills.
Supportive Groups & Programs
Pharmacy Lecture Series
Oct 10th 1:00 PM
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Pharmacists will provide practical information on a variety of medication and drug related topics.
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2019-10-10T13:00:00-0400
2019-10-10T14:00:00-0400
The Cancer Support and Welcome Center, 914 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
Location: The Cancer Support and Welcome Center, 914 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
Description: Pharmacists will provide practical information on a variety of medication and drug related topics.
Research
NIH Sexual & Gender Minority Research Regional Workshop
Oct 11th 8:00 AM
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The National Institutes of Health, in conjunction with the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University, will be hosting a free, day-long regional workshop on sexual and gender minority health research. Students, postdocs, and new/early investigators are invited to register and attend! Registration information will be forthcoming. Email SGMRO@nih.gov for more information.
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2019-10-11T08:00:00-0400
2019-10-11T16:00:00-0400
Bluemle Life Sciences Building, Room 101, 233 S. 10th Street
Location: Bluemle Life Sciences Building, Room 101, 233 S. 10th Street
Description: The National Institutes of Health, in conjunction with the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University, will be hosting a free, day-long regional workshop on sexual and gender minority health research. Students, postdocs, and new/early investigators are invited to register and attend! Registration information will be forthcoming. Email SGMRO@nih.gov for more information.
Registration is not required for this event.
Educational Class
Imaging Basics
Oct 15th 12:00 PM
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Jefferson is committed to providing the most advanced diagnostic, screening, staging and treatment monitoring, using the very latest equipment. We offer supportive care and treatment, which may include imaging to pinpoint surgical removal of the cancer and then to evaluate effectiveness of surgery, as well as imaging to aid in planning and then ongoing monitoring of chemotherapy or radiation therapy. Join our imaging department for a discussion about the following modalities that may be used in your cancer diagnosis and treatment: CT scan, MRI, and PET CT Scan.
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2019-10-15T12:00:00-0400
2019-10-15T13:15:00-0400
The Cancer Support and Welcome Center, 914 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
Location: The Cancer Support and Welcome Center, 914 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
Description: Jefferson is committed to providing the most advanced diagnostic, screening, staging and treatment monitoring, using the very latest equipment. We offer supportive care and treatment, which may include imaging to pinpoint surgical removal of the cancer and then to evaluate effectiveness of surgery, as well as imaging to aid in planning and then ongoing monitoring of chemotherapy or radiation therapy. Join our imaging department for a discussion about the following modalities that may be used in your cancer diagnosis and treatment: CT scan, MRI, and PET CT Scan.
Educational Class
Understanding the Financial Impact of Cancer – Insurance 101 and Copay Assistance Programs
Oct 16th 12:00 PM
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Angie Santiago will talk about the impact of cancer on your finances. She will discuss Medicaid, Medicare, and the Affordable Care Act, as well as copay assistance programs.
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2019-10-16T12:00:00-0400
2019-10-16T13:30:00-0400
The Cancer Support and Welcome Center, 914 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
Location: The Cancer Support and Welcome Center, 914 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
Description: Angie Santiago will talk about the impact of cancer on your finances. She will discuss Medicaid, Medicare, and the Affordable Care Act, as well as copay assistance programs.
Research
Leaders of the Future—Emerging Fellows Research Symposium
Oct 31st 8:00 AM
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The Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University is hosting "Leaders of the Future—Emerging Fellows Research Symposium," a competitive symposium to enable PhD-level students within 12-18 months of graduation to present their work, meet our faculty, and learn about the exciting postdoctoral research opportunities in the Department of Cancer Biology. Complementing scientific discussions, our exceptional and diverse faculty and current postdoctoral fellows will share their experiences on starting out and succeeding in independent academic research. To apply to the symposium, senior PhD students must submit an abstract and a CV to Joshua Blanding-Godbolt at joshua.blanding-godbolt@jefferson.edu by Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019. Selected applicants will be notified. There is no registration fee.
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2019-10-31T08:00:00-0400
2019-10-31T16:00:00-0400
Jefferson Alumni Hall , 1020 Locust Street
Location: Jefferson Alumni Hall , 1020 Locust Street
Description: The Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University is hosting "Leaders of the Future—Emerging Fellows Research Symposium," a competitive symposium to enable PhD-level students within 12-18 months of graduation to present their work, meet our faculty, and learn about the exciting postdoctoral research opportunities in the Department of Cancer Biology. Complementing scientific discussions, our exceptional and diverse faculty and current postdoctoral fellows will share their experiences on starting out and succeeding in independent academic research. To apply to the symposium, senior PhD students must submit an abstract and a CV to Joshua Blanding-Godbolt at joshua.blanding-godbolt@jefferson.edu by Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019. Selected applicants will be notified. There is no registration fee.
Registration is not required for this event.
Special Event
14th Annual Pancreatic Cancer and Related Diseases Patient Symposium
Nov 16th 9:00 AM
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Join Charles J. Yeo, MD, FACS, the Samuel D. Gross Professor and Chair of Surgery, and other renowned speakers as they provide an update on research and treatments for pancreatic cancer and related diseases. Our multidisciplinary team of clinicians and scientists will be on hand to discuss the latest in medical therapies, surgical options, and innovative research. For more information or to register, please visit the event website.
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2019-11-16T09:00:00-0500
2019-11-16T14:00:00-0500
Dorrance H. Hamilton Building, 1001 Locust St. Philadelphia, PA 19107
Location: Dorrance H. Hamilton Building, 1001 Locust St. Philadelphia, PA 19107
Description: Join Charles J. Yeo, MD, FACS, the Samuel D. Gross Professor and Chair of Surgery, and other renowned speakers as they provide an update on research and treatments for pancreatic cancer and related diseases. Our multidisciplinary team of clinicians and scientists will be on hand to discuss the latest in medical therapies, surgical options, and innovative research. For more information or to register, please visit the event website.
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 70 National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Cancer Centers in the U.S.
14 owned-sites throughout the Delaware Valley
20 network affiliate sites
More than 8,900 patients seen annually
About 19% of patients enrolled in clinical trials, making us one of the highest performing cancer centers nationally (top 1-2%)
Ranked "Outstanding" by National Cancer Institute (NCI)
First US clinic to offer genetic testing and counseling for men with prostate cancer
Neu Center for Supportive Medicine and Surviviorship - One of the first centers to offers psychosocial support to cancer patients
Routinely ranked among the top cancer centers nationally by US News & World Report
