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Research
Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center Grand Rounds Lecture
Jan 29th 12:00 PM
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"The Transition from Person to Patient to Survivor" — James Zabora, MSW, ScD, Director for Outreach and Education at the Johns Hopkins Center to Reduce Cancer Disparities, Baltimore
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2020-01-29T12:00:00-0500
2020-01-29T13:00:00-0500
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: "The Transition from Person to Patient to Survivor" — James Zabora, MSW, ScD, Director for Outreach and Education at the Johns Hopkins Center to Reduce Cancer Disparities, Baltimore
Registration is not required for this event.
Research
Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center Grand Rounds Lecture
Feb 5th 12:00 PM
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"Nutrient signaling: roles in systemic metabolism and cancer" — Kathryn Wellen, PhD, Associate Professor of Cancer Biology, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania
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2020-02-05T12:00:00-0500
2020-02-05T13:00:00-0500
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: "Nutrient signaling: roles in systemic metabolism and cancer" — Kathryn Wellen, PhD, Associate Professor of Cancer Biology, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania
Registration is not required for this event.
Wellness Program
Gentle Chair Yoga for Patients and Caregivers
Feb 11th 12:00 PM
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Enjoy the many benefits of adaptive chair yoga for cancer survivors and for caregivers. This yoga experience is flexible for your unique needs, and no experience is necessary.
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2020-02-11T12:00:00-0500
2020-02-11T13:15:00-0500
Cancer Support and Welcome Center, 914 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
Location: Cancer Support and Welcome Center, 914 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
Description: Enjoy the many benefits of adaptive chair yoga for cancer survivors and for caregivers. This yoga experience is flexible for your unique needs, and no experience is necessary.
Wellness Program
DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Stress Busters
Feb 13th 11:00 AM
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Meditation Bottles
Join us for an hour of relaxation creating meditation bottles to help ground yourself while you are or your loved ones are going through cancer treatment or other stressful times. All supplies will be provided.
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2020-02-13T11:00:00-0500
2020-02-13T12:00:00-0500
Cancer Support and Welcome Center, 914 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
Location: Cancer Support and Welcome Center, 914 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
Description: Join us for an hour of relaxation creating meditation bottles to help ground yourself while you are or your loved ones are going through cancer treatment or other stressful times. All supplies will be provided.
Registration is not required for this event.
Wellness Program
Crocheting Circle
Feb 13th 1:00 PM
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Past, new, experienced and inexperienced participants are welcome to join us to work on your own project or a template provided by the Welcome Center. All supplies will be provided.
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2020-02-13T13:00:00-0500
2020-02-13T14:30:00-0500
Cancer Support and Welcome Center, 914 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
Location: Cancer Support and Welcome Center, 914 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
Description: Past, new, experienced and inexperienced participants are welcome to join us to work on your own project or a template provided by the Welcome Center. All supplies will be provided.
Registration is not required for this event.
Educational Class
Chemobrain: The Impact of Cancer Treatments on Memory, Thinking, and Attention
Feb 19th 12:00 PM
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Chemo brain, a collection of cognitive changes, affects many people after their cancer treatment. Symptoms of chemo brain vary from short-term memory loss, difficulties concentrating, or feeling “mental fogginess”. This seminar will explain cognitive dysfunctions and share helpful tools you can turn to for improving memory, focus, and stamina.
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2020-02-19T12:00:00-0500
2020-02-19T13:00:00-0500
Cancer Support and Welcome Center, 914 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
Location: Cancer Support and Welcome Center, 914 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
Description: Chemo brain, a collection of cognitive changes, affects many people after their cancer treatment. Symptoms of chemo brain vary from short-term memory loss, difficulties concentrating, or feeling “mental fogginess”. This seminar will explain cognitive dysfunctions and share helpful tools you can turn to for improving memory, focus, and stamina.
Registration is not required for this event.
Educational Class
Scanxiety: Coping with the Stress of Undergoing a Cancer Screening
Feb 24th 12:00 PM
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If you are experiencing an overwhelming sense of fear and worry before, during and after your cancer scans, you are not alone. This workshop will discuss “scanxiety,” which is an uneasiness associated with waiting for the results of cancer scans. Lisa and Becky, licensed clinical oncology social workers and members of our imaging team will provide proven tips and strategies for managing your fear of cancer screening. Your loved ones are also encouraged to attend.
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2020-02-24T12:00:00-0500
2020-02-24T13:00:00-0500
Cancer Support and Welcome Center, 914 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
Location: Cancer Support and Welcome Center, 914 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
Description: If you are experiencing an overwhelming sense of fear and worry before, during and after your cancer scans, you are not alone. This workshop will discuss “scanxiety,” which is an uneasiness associated with waiting for the results of cancer scans. Lisa and Becky, licensed clinical oncology social workers and members of our imaging team will provide proven tips and strategies for managing your fear of cancer screening. Your loved ones are also encouraged to attend.
Registration is not required for this event.
Educational Class
Medical Marijuana: What are the benefits and risks, and what does the Pennsylvania program entail?
Mar 4th 12:00 PM
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A Question and Answer Session about Medical Marijuana
Want to know more about Medical Marijuana for cancer? Bring your questions to ask our experts! 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 local certification program work, and how to access it.
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2020-03-04T12:00:00-0500
2020-03-04T13:15:00-0500
Cancer Support and Welcome Center, 914 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
Location: Cancer Support and Welcome Center, 914 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
Description: Want to know more about Medical Marijuana for cancer? Bring your questions to ask our experts! 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 local certification program work, and how to access it.
Registration is not required for this event.
Research
Annual Lung Cancer Symposium
Mar 5th 8:00 AM
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The Eighth Annual Lung Cancer Symposium is designed for healthcare professionals whose practices focus on the screening, diagnosis, management, and treatment of lung cancer using a multidisciplinary approach. This symposium is led by experts in the fields of Medical and Radiation Oncology, Surgery, Population Health, and Pulmonary Medicine.
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2020-03-05T08:00:00-0500
2020-03-06T15:30:00-0500
Jefferson Alumni Hall , 1020 Locust Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
Location: Jefferson Alumni Hall , 1020 Locust Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
Description: The Eighth Annual Lung Cancer Symposium is designed for healthcare professionals whose practices focus on the screening, diagnosis, management, and treatment of lung cancer using a multidisciplinary approach. This symposium is led by experts in the fields of Medical and Radiation Oncology, Surgery, Population Health, and Pulmonary Medicine.
Registration is not required for this event.
Wellness Program
Gentle Chair Yoga for Patients and Caregivers
Mar 10th 12:00 PM
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Enjoy the many benefits of adaptive chair yoga for cancer survivors and for caregivers. This yoga experience is flexible for your unique needs, and no experience is necessary.
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2020-03-10T12:00:00-0400
2020-03-10T13:15:00-0400
Cancer Support and Welcome Center, 914 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
Location: Cancer Support and Welcome Center, 914 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
Description: Enjoy the many benefits of adaptive chair yoga for cancer survivors and for caregivers. This yoga experience is flexible for your unique needs, and no experience is necessary.
Research
Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center Grand Rounds Lecture
Mar 18th 12:00 PM
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John Chan, MD, Co-leader, Hematology Malignancies Program, City of Hope, Duarte, Calif.
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2020-03-18T12:00:00-0400
2020-03-18T13:00:00-0400
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: John Chan, MD, Co-leader, Hematology Malignancies Program, City of Hope, Duarte, Calif.
Registration is not required for this event.
Educational Class
Getting Started: Internet, E-mail and Tele-Health Basics
Mar 18th 1:00 PM
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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.
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2020-03-18T13:00:00-0400
2020-03-18T14:30:00-0400
Cancer Support and Welcome Center, 914 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
Location: Cancer Support and Welcome Center, 914 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
Description: 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.
Registration is not required for this event.
Wellness Program
DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Stress Busters
Mar 19th 11:00 AM
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Improv with Caroline
Come try out a session on improvisation with our Social Work Intern Caroline. Enjoy a 60 min session of fun-filled improv so you can get out of your mind and into your body. No experience needed- patients and caregivers welcome. Learn some basic skills and tools from the comedic art form of improvisation. While having a blast and meeting new people we will touch on basic skills such as: active listening, collaboration, trusting your instincts, and stress relief.
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2020-03-19T11:00:00-0400
2020-03-19T12:00:00-0400
Cancer Support and Welcome Center, 914 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
Location: Cancer Support and Welcome Center, 914 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
Description: Come try out a session on improvisation with our Social Work Intern Caroline. Enjoy a 60 min session of fun-filled improv so you can get out of your mind and into your body. No experience needed- patients and caregivers welcome. Learn some basic skills and tools from the comedic art form of improvisation. While having a blast and meeting new people we will touch on basic skills such as: active listening, collaboration, trusting your instincts, and stress relief.
Registration is not required for this event.
Wellness Program
Gentle Chair Yoga for Patients and Caregivers
Apr 14th 12:00 PM
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Enjoy the many benefits of adaptive chair yoga for cancer survivors and for caregivers. This yoga experience is flexible for your unique needs, and no experience is necessary.
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2020-04-14T12:00:00-0400
2020-04-14T13:15:00-0400
Cancer Support and Welcome Center, 914 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
Location: Cancer Support and Welcome Center, 914 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
Description: Enjoy the many benefits of adaptive chair yoga for cancer survivors and for caregivers. This yoga experience is flexible for your unique needs, and no experience is necessary.
Wellness Program
DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Stress Busters
Apr 16th 11:00 AM
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Making Our Center Bloom
It's finally Spring! Join us in planting flowers and plants to blood outside of our center. All supplies will be provided.
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2020-04-16T11:00:00-0400
2020-04-16T12:00:00-0400
Cancer Support and Welcome Center, 914 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
Location: Cancer Support and Welcome Center, 914 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
Description: It's finally Spring! Join us in planting flowers and plants to blood outside of our center. All supplies will be provided.
Registration is not required for this event.
Research
2nd Annual Head and Neck Cancer Symposium
Apr 17th 7:00 AM
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The 2nd Annual Head and Neck Cancer Symposium: A Multidisciplinary Approach offers participants an active learning format featuring didactic lectures, panel discussions that will include audience interaction, patient cases, and updates on clinical findings on diagnosis, treatment and management plans for patients with head and neck cancer. Participants will be able to examine head and neck cancer cases from multiple perspectives with a multidisciplinary approach to care.
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2020-04-17T07:00:00-0400
2020-04-17T15:00:00-0400
Jefferson Campus
Location: Jefferson Campus
Description: The 2nd Annual Head and Neck Cancer Symposium: A Multidisciplinary Approach offers participants an active learning format featuring didactic lectures, panel discussions that will include audience interaction, patient cases, and updates on clinical findings on diagnosis, treatment and management plans for patients with head and neck cancer. Participants will be able to examine head and neck cancer cases from multiple perspectives with a multidisciplinary approach to care.
Registration is not required for this event.
Research
Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center Grand Rounds Lecture
May 6th 12:00 PM
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Kenneth Pienta, MD, Donald S. Coffey Professor of Urology, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine; Director of Research, Brady Urological Institute; and Co-leader of the Prostate Cancer Program, Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins, Baltimore
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2020-05-06T12:00:00-0400
2020-05-06T13:00:00-0400
Bluemle Life Sciences Building, Mandeville Auditorium (Room 101), 233 S 10th St
Location: Bluemle Life Sciences Building, Mandeville Auditorium (Room 101), 233 S 10th St
Description: Kenneth Pienta, MD, Donald S. Coffey Professor of Urology, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine; Director of Research, Brady Urological Institute; and Co-leader of the Prostate Cancer Program, Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins, Baltimore
Registration is not required for this event.
Special Event
Annual SKCC Men's Health Event
May 7th 5:00 PM
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Registration is now open for the annual Men's Health Event. Join us at The Prime Rib in Center City for an evening of charity gaming and entertainment in support of prostate cancer research at SKCC. For more information or to register, visit attend.jefferson.edu/skccmenshealth. Contact the Office of Protocol and Special Events at events@jefferson.edu or 215-955-9100 with any questions.
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2020-05-07T17:00:00-0400
2020-05-07T20:30:00-0400
1701 Locust Street Philadelphia, PA 19103
Location: 1701 Locust Street Philadelphia, PA 19103
Description: Registration is now open for the annual Men's Health Event. Join us at The Prime Rib in Center City for an evening of charity gaming and entertainment in support of prostate cancer research at SKCC. For more information or to register, visit attend.jefferson.edu/skccmenshealth. Contact the Office of Protocol and Special Events at events@jefferson.edu or 215-955-9100 with any questions.
Registration is not required for this event.
Research
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
2020-06-17T13:00:00-0400
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.
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
