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Fox Chase Cancer Center Events

Oct
18

Ostomy Support Group, October

Thursday, October 18, 2018
3:00pm to 4:00pm

An ostomy is a surgical procedure that creates an opening (a stoma) from an area inside the body to the outside. Examples of ostomies include colostomy and urostomy. If you or someone you know has an ostomy and could use a little extra help and support, please join us for a monthly psychoeducational support group.

No registration required. For information, call Holly Riggs, MSW, LSW, at 215-728-2936 or the ostomy nurses at 215-728-5500.

Oct
18

Together Facing Breast Cancer

Thursday, October 18, 2018
5:30pm to 8:00pm

Together Facing Breast Cancer is a free workshop for patients and their families focusing on the newest and best treatments for breast cancer, as well as survivorship and camaraderie.

Oct
21

Paws for the Cause 2018

Sunday, October 21, 2018
9:00am to 12:00pm

FOX 29 reporter Dawn Timmeney and her dog Finley return for a 6th year to emcee the 19th Annual Paws for the Cause – a one-mile walk around the Fox Chase Cancer Center campus. 

Oct
22

Esophagectomy Support Group, October

Monday, October 22, 2018
7:00pm

This group, designed for esophagectomy patients, helps people learn about the procedure and share successful ways of coping. To register, or for more information, call Susan Haney, MSW, LCSW, at 215-728-2672.

Oct
25

Laryngectomy Support Group, October

Thursday, October 25, 2018
7:00pm to 9:00pm

Laryngectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the larynx (voice box), often because of cancer. “The Speakeezy Club of Delaware Valley” is a Laryngectomy support group that provides information, education, and psychosocial support to patients and their families. Support is provided by a social worker and a speech-language pathologist.

No registration is needed. For information, call Liane McCarroll at 215-728-2622 or Florence Bender, BSW at 215-728-2617.

Oct
26

Inflammation and Signaling Symposium

Friday, October 26, 2018
8:45am to 4:15pm

This all-day event promises a set of exciting, inter-related talks from some of the most promising junion and mid-career scientists in the areas of Inflammation & Immunity.

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