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BREAST CANCER

When you or a loved one have been diagnosed with breast cancer, you want the best doctors, the latest treatment and state-of-the-art technology. That is exactly what you’ll find at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital’s Kimmel Cancer Center, a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated cancer center. Our nationally recognized cancer specialists combine the latest treatment with compassionate care and support.

With early diagnosis and new treatment strategies, many patients with breast cancer can be cured. Our approach to cancer care is multi-disciplinary, which means we form a team that involves the many medical specialties required for comprehensive care.

Our focus is on you, helping you through your diagnosis and helping you to understand your disease and treatment options, and then providing the best care available for your recovery.

More information is available on the Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson's BreastCARE Center.

BREAST CANCER EDUCATION & SUPPORT PROGRAMS

Buddy Program

The Buddies in our program are trained volunteers who have been through cancer treatment themselves and now provide short-term one-on-one support and information over the telephone to others facing cancer.  If you would like to talk to a Kimmel Cancer Center Buddy please call 215-955-8370. The Program Coordinator will explain the program and then match you with a buddy who is similar to you in terms of cancer diagnosis, treatment, and other criteria such as age and gender.

Current Topics

This monthly educational program is for people facing all types of cancer. At each meeting an expert in the field presents a topic related to cancer detection, treatment, recovery or psychosocial issues. Ample time is given for questions, answers and networking. These meetings are held on a Wednesday from 12-1:30pm. A current schedule is available, as well as online registration. For More Information, please call 215-955-8370.

Facing Breast Cancer… With Information and Support

This monthly informational group, held on a Thursday from 12-1:30pm, gives women the opportunity to learn the latest information about breast cancer treatment, detection, and prevention from leading experts in the field. A current schedule is available, as well as online registration. For more information, please call 215-955-8370.

Look Good, Feel Better

Sponsored by the American Cancer Society, this workshop helps women to understand and care for the changes which can occur in skin and hair during treatment for cancer. Specially trained cosmetologists teach women hair/wig styling techniques, skin care, and make-up tips. A current schedule is available, as well as online registration. For more information or to register, please call 215-955-8370.

Radiation Therapy Information Session

This education and support program is for individuals receiving radiation therapy and is held every Thursday from 11am-12pm in the Simon Kramer Conference Room (Room G312) of the Bodine Center. It is recommended that people attend this session either prior to starting or in the first few weeks of treatment. Physical and psychosocial effects of radiation therapy are discussed.