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A comprehensive circle of care
— research, treatment and support —
with you in the center
Precision medicine. Promising research. Empowering services. Working together in the lab, clinic and community to target your cancer and strengthen your healing. It's an approach that covers the continuum of care, all tailored to your needs.
Events
Research
SKCC Virtual Grand Rounds
Apr 21st 12:00 PM
Virtual Program
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"Caring for Your LGBTQ+ Patients" - Tony Ferraiolo, Co-founder, Jim Collins Foundation; "Virtual Tour with a Catchment Area Partner" - William Way LGBT Community Center. Zoom Meeting ID: 964 6743 6685/Passcode: 501352
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2021-04-21T12:00:00-0400
2021-04-21T13:00:00-0400
https://Jefferson.zoom.us/j/96467436685?pwd=Vi83ZTRSU1N0bEtSMTdpdXhycnlmQT09
Location: https://Jefferson.zoom.us/j/96467436685?pwd=Vi83ZTRSU1N0bEtSMTdpdXhycnlmQT09
Description: "Caring for Your LGBTQ+ Patients" - Tony Ferraiolo, Co-founder, Jim Collins Foundation; "Virtual Tour with a Catchment Area Partner" - William Way LGBT Community Center. Zoom Meeting ID: 964 6743 6685/Passcode: 501352
Registration is not required for this event.
Special Event
Annual Head & Neck Cancer Symposium
Apr 21st 4:00 PM
Virtual Program
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Please join us for an afternoon dedicated to learning more about options and advances to treatment for Head and Neck Cancer. This program will include a presentation from a surgeon, medical oncologist, radiation oncologist, dietitian and social worker. Attendees will also have a chance to network with others undergoing similar treatments.
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2021-04-21T16:00:00-0400
2021-04-21T18:00:00-0400
https://jefferson.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMqcOurrTIvGdWEfMb5jEw7bQ3JQzNhrrqR
Location: https://jefferson.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMqcOurrTIvGdWEfMb5jEw7bQ3JQzNhrrqR
Description: Please join us for an afternoon dedicated to learning more about options and advances to treatment for Head and Neck Cancer. This program will include a presentation from a surgeon, medical oncologist, radiation oncologist, dietitian and social worker. Attendees will also have a chance to network with others undergoing similar treatments.
Special Event
Abington Health Foundation Gala
Apr 22nd 7:00 PM
Virtual Program
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Please join the Abington Health Foundation Women’s Board & Auxiliaries for the 2021 Abington Health Foundation Gala Virtual Event. Proceeds will benefit the Image Recovery Center at the SKCC - Asplundh Cancer Pavilion.
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2021-04-22T19:00:00-0400
2021-04-22T20:00:00-0400
https://attend.jefferson.edu/event/a0f00990-732b-4a1c-8bae-2bdb96eeb7c0/summary
Location: https://attend.jefferson.edu/event/a0f00990-732b-4a1c-8bae-2bdb96eeb7c0/summary
Description: Please join the Abington Health Foundation Women’s Board & Auxiliaries for the 2021 Abington Health Foundation Gala Virtual Event. Proceeds will benefit the Image Recovery Center at the SKCC - Asplundh Cancer Pavilion.
Special Event
Narrative Medicine with Kristine
Apr 23rd 12:00 PM
Virtual Program
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Facilitated by Kristine Naputo, MSW Intern This interactive workshop will introduce narrative medicine as a way of healing through reading poetry and reflective writing. All patients, caregivers, and staff are welcome to explore learning about the power of healing through narrative medicine.
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2021-04-23T12:00:00-0400
2021-04-23T13:00:00-0400
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Description: Facilitated by Kristine Naputo, MSW Intern This interactive workshop will introduce narrative medicine as a way of healing through reading poetry and reflective writing. All patients, caregivers, and staff are welcome to explore learning about the power of healing through narrative medicine.
Wellness Program
Gentle and Mindful Yoga for Patients and Caregivers
Apr 23rd 1:00 PM
Virtual Program
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Facilitated by: Felicia Greenfield-Blau, LPT, CCE Managing Partner at Reboot IWC Join us virtually for a 60-minute gentle yoga session to help you decompress from the stress while practicing yoga exercises and breathing techniques. Felicia will guide you through some mindful yoga to help decrease stress and help connect you with your own body and others!
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2021-04-23T13:00:00-0400
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Description: Facilitated by: Felicia Greenfield-Blau, LPT, CCE Managing Partner at Reboot IWC Join us virtually for a 60-minute gentle yoga session to help you decompress from the stress while practicing yoga exercises and breathing techniques. Felicia will guide you through some mindful yoga to help decrease stress and help connect you with your own body and others!
Supportive Groups & Programs
Stories of Courage, Stories of Hope: Virtual Coffee with a Buddy
Apr 26th 12:00 PM
Virtual Program
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In this program, cancer survivors from the Buddy Program will share their stories in a setting where people will be able to share hope, common experiences, and ways to cope through your cancer experience.
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2021-04-26T12:00:00-0400
2021-04-26T12:30:00-0400
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Description: In this program, cancer survivors from the Buddy Program will share their stories in a setting where people will be able to share hope, common experiences, and ways to cope through your cancer experience.
Special Event
Feel More Like You – A Virtual Session
Apr 29th 4:00 PM
Virtual Program
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When you’re going through treatment for any type of cancer, the side effects can impact not only how you feel on the inside but how you see yourself in the mirror. Walgreens and Jefferson are partnering to provide free beauty consultations with specially trained beauty experts to help boost your mood and your confidence. They will help patients address appearance-related concerns from cancer treatment and its side effects. Advanced registration is REQUIRED. Once registered, you will receive your personal beauty kit in the mail, and therefore registration will end 7 days before the start of the program. To register, contact us by phone 215-955-1800 or email at cancersupportcenter@jefferson.edu.
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2021-04-29T16:00:00-0400
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Description: When you’re going through treatment for any type of cancer, the side effects can impact not only how you feel on the inside but how you see yourself in the mirror. Walgreens and Jefferson are partnering to provide free beauty consultations with specially trained beauty experts to help boost your mood and your confidence. They will help patients address appearance-related concerns from cancer treatment and its side effects. Advanced registration is REQUIRED. Once registered, you will receive your personal beauty kit in the mail, and therefore registration will end 7 days before the start of the program. To register, contact us by phone 215-955-1800 or email at cancersupportcenter@jefferson.edu.
Promising New Cancer Treatments
Improving the Wellness of the Population
Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center - Jefferson Health in the News
NCI–designated since 1996
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