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Education & Support Programs
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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
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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. |
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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 |
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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
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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. |
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The
KCC Education
& Support Programs web page has further information on all programs,
as well as information on Special Events. |
