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Breast Care Calendar of Events
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
During the month of October information about breast cancer will be available for patients, visitors and staff. Breast Cancer Specialists will be available to answers questions at information tables. There is no registration required. |
Location for all Tables: |
Gibbon Building
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Atrium Level
10th Street Side |
Dates: |
Friday Oct. 2, 2009
Friday Oct. 9, 2009
Tuesday Oct. 13, 2009
Friday Oct. 23, 2009 |
Information Table - Friday Oct. 2, 2009
Understanding Breast Cancer
Find information about breast cancer treatments and resources.
At the Table: |
Rita Battaglini, RN, BSN, OCN, CBCN
Breast Care Coordinator |
Information Table - Friday Oct. 9, 2009
The Genetics of Breast Cancer
Find information about breast cancer risk and hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome. Learn about cancer genetic consultations and counseling.
At the Table:
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Sue Miller-Samuel, RN, MSN, APNG
Advanced Practice Nurse in Genetics |
Information Table - Tuesday Oct. 13, 2009
Lymphedema Therapy
Find information about current risk reducing measures and current lymphedema therapies for women and men undergoing breast cancer treatment.
At the Table:
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Kevin Wegner, OTR/L, CLT
Judy Folweiler, OTR/L, CHT, CLT
Lymphedema Therapists |
Information Table - Friday Oct. 23, 2009
Breast Cancer Support Services and Resources
Find information about support and educational programs, and resources both at Jefferson and in the community for patients and families.
At the Table:
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Katie Noble, LCSW
Kate Rehm, LCSW
Celeste Vaughan-Briggs, LCSW
Jefferson Kimmel Cancer Center Social Workers |
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Fall Class Schedule:
You must register to participate in the following Fall Session
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Lymphedema: Prevention, Reducing Risk and Treatment
Learn how you can reduce your risk for developing lymphedema what treatment options are available. Join us in a relaxed environment to learn and ask questions about lymphedema and the benefits of exercises for pre and post surgical cancer patients that could improve your overall health and wellness. |
Speakers: |
Kevin Wegner, OTR/L, CLT
Judy Folweiler, OTR/L, CHT, CLT
JeffFIT Lymphedema Therapy Program |
| Dates/ Time: |
Friday Sept.18, 2009
Friday Nov. 20, 2009
12 Noon-1pm |
| Location: |
West Atrium Conference Room
Gibbon Building of Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Room 2135 G (Atrium Level- 11th Street Side of Gibbon)
111 South 11th Street |
To register, call 1-800-JEFF NOW or fill out our online form |
Look at our other community programs
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