Breast Cancer Support Group: This group provides an opportunity to network with other women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. This group offers education and peer support to enhance coping with your breast cancer diagnosis. This group meets the second Tuesday of the month except July and August from 12:00 – 1:30 pm, in the Patient and Family Services Conference Room, 1st Floor West Pavilion, Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine. Registration is required and interested patients should contact Jodi Sandos, MSW at 215-615-1640.
Caring for the Caregiver: The Association of Oncology Social Work is please to offer this first-of-its-kind program at locations across the United States. The program will provide tips and information to both cancer patients and their family and friends about:
For registration, please call 215-615-0534.
Colorectal Cancer Patient and Family Support Group: Join other patients and family members coping with colorectal cancer to share experiences, support each other and learn in a safe, nurturing environment. This group meets the first Monday of the month from 2:00-3:30 pm at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Medical Arts Building, Cancer Center Conference room, first floor. There is no charge for this group, parking will be provided for more information or to register please call Christina Bach, MBE, MSW,LCSW, OSW_C at 215-662-8785 or Andrea Strouth, MSW, LSW at 215-614-1863.
Head and Neck Cancer Support Group: The Abramson Cancer Center offers patients and loved ones the opportunity to gain support and information from others with similar experiences and concerns. This group meets the first Wednesday of every month from 9:45 - 11:45, except August. Classes are located on the Patient and Family Services conference room, 1 West Pavilion, Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine. If you would like additional information or would like to register, please call 215-615-0534 or email:tracy.lautenbach@uphs.upenn.edu
Prostate Cancer Support Group: This group offers the latest information about prostate cancer and treatment, and an opportunity to meet with other survivors. This group provides emotional support and strategies for coping. This group meets the third Thursday of every month from 4:30 – 6:00 pm except July, August, and December in the Patient and Family Services Conference Room, 1st Floor West Pavilion, Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine. If you need additional information or would like to register, please call 215-615-0534 or email: neal.niznan@uphs.upenn.edu
Look Good...Feel Better Workshop: A free program of the American Cancer Society that teaches beauty techniques to women who are actively undergoing cancer treatment to help them combat the appearance-related side effects of radiation and chemotherapy. Classes are taught by licensed cosmetologists who have been specially trained and each woman practices techniques using products donated by the cosmetics industry.
Workshops are held on certain Mondays. To register, please call the American Cancer Society National Call Center 1-800-227-2345.
Nutrition from A to Z: Answers to your nutrition and diet questions
Are you confused by all the information on cancer and nutrition; what to eat and what to avoid? During this one hour class, taught by a Registered Dietitian from the Abramson Cancer Center, your guest ions will be answered by a nutrition expert. The program reviews the current nutritional information and guidelines for cancer patients and survivors. Topics covered include:
The Tracey Birnhak Nutritional Counseling Programs are held on certain Wednesdays, from 3:00 - 4:00 PM in the Patient and Family Services Conference Room, First Floor, West Pavilion, in the Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine. The class is free of charge and open to patients and family members, but registration is required. Interested patients or their family members should call 215-615-0534 to register and to obtain further information.
Build a Healthy Diet Workshop: This interactive workshop is led by the dietitians from the Department of Radiation Oncology and the Abramson Cancer Center. This workshop will provide individualized diet planning and information on creating a healthy diet. The Tracey Birnhak Nutritional Counseling Programs are held on Wednesdays, from 2:30 – 4:00 pm, in the Patient and Family Services Conference Room, First Floor, West Pavilion, in the Perelman Center for the Advanced Medicine Building. It is open to all members of the cancer center community including current patients and survivors. Space is limited and reservations are required for this free workshop. For more information or to register call 215-615-0534.
Nutrition and Diet for Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer has its own specific diet and nutrition issues. The side effects of cancer treatment can affect your ability to eat and maintain your nutritional status during treatment. In addition there are questions about what foods to eat and how to maintain a healthy weight to reduce the risk of recurrence. This one-hour class covers many of these issues and addresses the following topics:
The Tracey Birnhak Nutritional Counseling Programs are held on Wednesdays, from 3:00 – 4:00 pm, in the Patient and Family Services Conference Room, First Floor, West Pavilion, in the Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine. The class is free of charge and open to patients and family members but registration is required. For additional information and to register, call 215-615-0534.
Nutrition and Diet for Breast Cancer: This class is facilitated by a Registered Dietitian. Nutrition and Diet for Breast Cancer is held every other month from 2:30 to 4:00PM in the Patient and Family Services Conference Room, First Floor, West Pavilion, in the Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine. Breast Cancer has its own specific diet and nutrition issues, particularly with what foods to eat and how to maintain a healthy weight to reduce the risk of recurrence. Topics for discussion may include: how to get the nutrition you need during and after treatment; handling side effects that interfere with eating; benefit of maintaining a healthy weight, foods to include or avoid, and answers to nutrition questions. Registration is required. Interested patients should call 215-614-0651.
New Grocery Store Tour: Learn about foods to include for a cancer protective diet-Do you find all the information on cancer and nutrition confusing? Are trips to the grocery store frustrating because you don't know what to buy? During this 90 Minute grocery tour, taught by a Registered Dietitian from the Abramson Cancer Center, you will have all of your questions answered by a nutrition expert. This tour will focus on plant-based foods including fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts and whole grains. The class is free of charge and open to patients and family members of the Abramson Cancer Center but space is limited and registration is required. For information and to register call 215-615-0534.
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