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Metastatic Breast Cancer Support and Education Group
May 14th 12:00 PM
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This group will be led by oncology social workers Celeste Vaughan-Briggs, LCSW, and Miriam Pomerantz, MSW, LSW. May 14: Skills and tools for coping with your diagnosis This is a support and education group for people who are diagnosed with stage IV metastatic breast cancer. The group is for patients to give and receive support from each other and to share resources and information. Experts will be brought in for each specialized topic. Registration is required. Please call 215-955-5495
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Description: This group will be led by oncology social workers Celeste Vaughan-Briggs, LCSW, and Miriam Pomerantz, MSW, LSW. May 14: Skills and tools for coping with your diagnosis This is a support and education group for people who are diagnosed with stage IV metastatic breast cancer. The group is for patients to give and receive support from each other and to share resources and information. Experts will be brought in for each specialized topic. Registration is required. Please call 215-955-5495
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Allogeneic Blood and Marrow Transplant Education Class for Patients and their Caregiver
May 20th 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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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.
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Mindfulness With Dr. Ana Maria Lopez
May 21st 12:30 PM
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Practicing mindfulness can assist with uncertainty about the future, depression, fear of recurrence, and anxiety. It can also mitigate physical symptoms such as fatigue, pain, and sleep disturbances. Dr. Ana Maria Lopez will lead us through beneficial mindfulness techniques during this session.
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Description: Practicing mindfulness can assist with uncertainty about the future, depression, fear of recurrence, and anxiety. It can also mitigate physical symptoms such as fatigue, pain, and sleep disturbances. Dr. Ana Maria Lopez will lead us through beneficial mindfulness techniques during this session.
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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
