The side effects of breast cancer treatment may last many years after your treatment is over. Some common concerns include heart problems, pain, fatigue, numbness, and weight gain. During this session, you will learn what to watch for, what to report to your provider and when to call them.
A support group for anyone diagnosed with prostate cancer. It meets monthly with speakers from a variety of backgrounds. Members share information and support.
For information and registration, call Urology office at 215-728-1111 or Holly Riggs, MSW, LSW at 215-728-2936. Light refreshments will be served.
Fox Chase Cancer Center’s Lippincott Resource & Education Center (REC) invites you to attend upcoming virtual free education sessions.
Presented by Allison Zambon, MHC, MCHES
This virtual session will discuss skin cancer prevention, screening, and treatment options. Participants will also learn ways to help themselves and family members make the best choices to improve their health and wellness. There will be opportunities to submit your questions prior to the virtual sessions or participate in a live Q&A.
You have been through a lot. During this session, you will learn ways to take care of yourself physically, mentally and spiritually. In this session, we will discuss the important role exercise, nutrition, alcohol consumption and cancer and genetic screening can play in your health. We will also discuss how you can get the emotional support you need.
Men and women diagnosed with esophageal cancer who are considering surgery, or who have had surgery, are invited to attend a monthly support group sponsored by Fox Chase Cancer Center.
This group, designed for esophagectomy patients, helps people learn about the procedure and share their experiences with others. The group is made up of newly diagnosed patients, those currently undergoing treatment, and those who are post-treatment patients who share successful ways of coping.
Time: The game begins at 4:05 pm, and the tailgate will begin at 1:30 pm.
Tickets: Each Fox Chase Cancer Center survivor will receive ONE complimentary ticket to the game. Additional tickets can be purchased at a special discounted rate and will be seated next to the requested complimentary tickets.
Patients, caregivers, health care professionals, friends and family are welcome, as well as members of the local community, to learn more about sarcoma and leiomyosarcoma. The event will feature an expert panel with Fox Chase Cancer Center physicians and researchers, and viewers will be given the opportunity to ask questions through the Facebook Live chat feature, or emailing [email protected] prior to the event.