The Abramson Cancer Center hosts a wide range of materials and activities that provide education and support to address key areas of concern for cancer patients and their loved ones. We are proud that many of our innovative patient education programs have been recognized by national groups, including the National Cancer Institute's Cancer Patient Education Network.
Our educational materials and support activities help people deal with the physical and emotional consequences of a cancer diagnosis and treatment. They also assist patients and families to resume active lives after treatment.
Our support group meetings provide information on topics of interest. We also provide a supportive environment where patients and families can share experiences, gain insights, and learn ways of coping with the uncertainty and changes that occur during the cancer experience.
The Cancer Center offers a variety of classes, brochures, booklets, videos, workshops and conferences that provide information that will help patients and families cope with the cancer experience. These educational materials and events provide you and your family with the latest information on:
A large and diverse staff from the Cancer Center, including advanced practice nurses, social workers, counselors, patient support specialists, nutritionists and physical therapists facilitate these programs. Guest lecturers from the Cancer Center including physicians and other members of the treatment team, as well as outside experts, are also invited to provide additional information and expertise. In addition, a significant source of help comes from being with other people who are coping with the same problems and issues.
The Abramson Cancer Center hosts a wide range of materials and activities that provide education and support to address key areas of concern for cancer patients and their loved ones. We are proud that many of our innovative patient education programs have been recognized by national groups, including the National Cancer Institute's Cancer Patient Education Network.
Our educational materials and support activities help people deal with the physical and emotional consequences of a cancer diagnosis and treatment. They also assist patients and families to resume active lives after treatment.
Our support group meetings provide information on topics of ... read more Support
At Penn, our Comprehensive Cancer Programs provide the full spectrum of treatment and follow-up care. The goal of any cancer treatment is to eliminate the cancer and prevent or reduce the chance of recurrence in the future. The various types of cancer therapy may be used alone or in combinations, depending on the type of cancer as well as other factors, such as stage of tumor, and your medical condition. Your physicians will recommend the best combination of treatments for your individual condition and assist in making the choice that's right for you.
The various treatment approaches provided by our cancer specialists are described here. For more information about these treatments, visit OncoLink® and click on Read more Treatment
Tracey Reiser is a naturally upbeat woman and happily married to Tom for 32 years. They moved to New Hope a few years ago, but they still regularly travel back to California to visit their five adult children. So, it came as a shock when she was diagnosed in 2003 with an inoperable tumor of an "unknown primary." Tom remained by her side every second as she went through treatment at the Abramson Cancer Center, where she "felt so cared for.î It was on a return checkup in January 2005 that Tracey was told the cancer had returned. Around this time, she opened her door early one morning to find her stepson had taken a red-eye flight from San Francisco to surprise her with a huge armful of tulips. Tracey felt "supported and lovedî from all of her family throughout her care and today, scans reveal the tumor is essentially undetectable.
OncoLink TV: Brain Tumors -Confronting the Challenge Together - On-demand webcast from the Abramson Cancer Center's conference Brain Tumors: Confronting the Challenge Together
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