Jefferson – Kimmel Cancer Center offers a wide range of CancerCARE Support and Education Programs to help individuals and
families through the cancer experience, before, during and after treatment. Please click on the following links for program
descriptions and, where applicable, a current schedule of upcoming lecture dates, topics, speakers and registration information.
Kimmel Cancer Center Support Programs Calendar
Navigating the New Normal, a Program for Young Adults with Cancer
The Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson is pleased to announce Navigating the New Normal, a program sponsored by the Lance Armstrong
Foundation for young adults between the ages of 18 and 40 living with cancer or with a history of cancer. The program offers
individual counseling and consultation with an oncology social worker, a Buddy Program, a quarterly lecture series and networking
group and a soon to be revealed website devoted to issues facing young adults with cancer.
More information or a Current Schedule
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Current Topics
A program for people facing cancer before, during and after treatment
Each meeting of this information and support program features a guest speaker who facilitates a discussion on a current,
cancer-related topic. Ample time will be given for questions, answers and networking.
Current Schedule
For more information or to register (required): call
215-955-8370 or 1-800-JEFF-NOW.
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Buddy Program
The Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital’s Buddy Program can put you in touch with someone who understands
many of the feelings and questions you are experiencing, because he/she at one time also faced a new diagnosis of cancer.
The buddies in our program are trained volunteers who are cancer survivors and now provide short-term, one-to-one support
to people newly diagnosed with cancer. A buddy can help you cope with a diagnosis of cancer and the changes that can go along
with it. Support from someone who knows first-hand what you are going through can be invaluable in your fight against cancer.
For more information or to register: call
215-955-8370 or 1-800-JEFF-NOW
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Advocacy and Survivorship Committee
Made up of individuals treated (and family members of those treated) in the Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University
Hospital, this committee serves to advise physicians and administrators on patient-related issues. Committee members give
input on support programs, special events, research initiatives, and much more. Representatives from the committee sit on
other Jefferson University Hospital and Thomas Jefferson University-wide committees, as well as committees that are specific
to cancer.
The advocacy and survivorship committee meets on a quarterly basis at the Bodine Center for Cancer Treatment, 111 S. 11th
Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107.
If you would like more information or are interested in joining this committee, please call
215-955-1160.
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Facing Breast Cancer with Information and Support
This monthly informational group gives women the opportunity to learn the latest information about breast cancer treatment,
detection, and prevention from leading experts in the field. Each month a speaker is brought in to speak on a topic related
to breast cancer. Ample time is given at each meeting for questions and answers, sharing of experiences, and networking with
other women who are facing breast cancer.
Current Schedule
For more information or to register (required): call
215-955-8370 or 1-800-JEFF-NOW.
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Man to Man
A Prostate Cancer Self-Help Group
Co-sponsored by the American Cancer Society, this support, education and networking program is for men diagnosed with prostate
cancer or who are interested in learning more about the disease.
Current Schedule
For more information call
215-955-8370 or 1-800-JEFF-NOW.
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Delaware Valley Brain Tumor Support Group
This monthly group is for individuals diagnosed with a brain tumor and their families. Patients and families can share information,
gain insight and develop coping strategies to face the challenges associated with living with a brain tumor.
Date: Third or Fourth Wednesday of each month
Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience
Wills Building
9th & Walnut Streets
First Floor Auditorium
Philadelphia, PA 19107
For More Information: Call
215-955-4429 or 1-800-JEFF-NOW.
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Look Good, Feel Better
Co-sponsored by the American Cancer Society, this free workshop helps women to understand and care for the changes, that
can occur in skin and hair during cancer treatment. Specially trained cosmetologists teach women hair/wig styling techniques,
skin care and makeup tips. Each participant receives a cosmetic kit matched to her skin tone and type.
Current Schedule
For information or registration: call
215-955-8370 or 1-800-JEFF-NOW.
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A Place for Me
This program is for children ages 4 to 18 whose parent or grandparent has cancer.
By using many forms of expression, such as art, games and other activities, children will be helped to understand cancer and
to cope with the diagnosis of cancer in the family.
A group for parents or grandparents will be held at the same time.
For more information or to register (required): call
215-955-8370 or 1-800-JEFF-NOW.
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Teens Together
A special peer workshop at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital for teens with loved ones with cancer. The program is sponsored
by the Women's Board of Jefferson University Hospital. During the workshop, the members of the group talk about what cancer
is and typical types of treatment. They also view a support video called "Hear How I Feel," discuss their thoughts on the
video and talk about their own experiences.
For More Information: Call
215-955-4429 or 1-800-JEFF-NOW.
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Radiation Oncology Patient Information Session
This is an education and support program for individuals receiving radiation treatment. Physical and psychological effects
of treatment are discussed. Thomas Jefferson University Hospital recommends that people attend this session either prior to
starting or in the first few weeks of treatment.
For More Information: Call
215-955-8370 or 1-800-JEFF-NOW.
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Wig Program
A supply of wigs is kept for individuals who have hair loss because of cancer treatment and for financial reasons are unable
to purchase one on their own.
For More Information: Call
215-955-8370 or 1-800-JEFF-NOW.
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