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Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley - Support Services

Provides services and support to children and families affected by pediatric cancer during treatment, survivorship, and bereavement.

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Families/Friends of People With Cancer
Charities/Grantmaking Organizations
Disease/Disability Information
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Cancer

Candy's Place, Cancer and Wellness Center - Lending Library

Books and materials are available for patients and their loved ones to borrow to better understand their disease and treatment options.

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Disease/Disability Information
Cancer
Libraries

American Cancer Society - Pennsylvania - Breast Cancer Peer Support

Pairs breast cancer survivors with recently diagnosed patients to offer one-on-one peer support. Contact may be online or by phone, based the individual's needs. All volunteers are trained and certified by Reach to Recovery standards.

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Breast Cancer
Peer to Peer Networking

African Family Health Organization - Me First Breast Cancer Awareness, Education, and Support Program

Provides breast health information, education, and access to screenings to underserved African and Caribbean immigrant and refugee women (ACIRW) in the greater Philadelphia area.

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Breast Cancer
Disease/Disability Information
Cancer
Outreach Programs

UPMC - Cancer Support Group

Support group for cancer patients.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Cancer

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital - CanSurmont

Provides support for people newly diagnosed with cancer and are in treatment.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Cancer

Candy's Place, Cancer and Wellness Center - Educational Workshops

The center provides many areas of education and informational seminars for patients.

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Workshops/Symposiums
Cancer

Northeast Regional Cancer Institute - Cancer Survivorship

Offers encouragement through connection and support that exists within the Family of Survivors and believes in the importance of providing information and assistance to caregivers, healthcare professionals, friends, and family, as well as the survivor.

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Peer to Peer Networking
Outreach Programs
Cancer
Social Clubs/Events
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health - Support Groups, Classes and Events

Provides a list of classes, support groups and events in the community that are available to help individuals to navigate the many challenges that arise with the diagnosis of an illness. Many of the groups are led by community volunteers. Support Groups * Diabetes * Amputee * Eating disorder * Autism * Brain Injury * Ehlers Danlos * Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain * Healing * Lupus * Memory Loss/Caregiver * Multiple Sclerosis * Breastfeeding * Pregnancy loss/Infant death * Stroke * Weight loss * Heart Disease Other Classes/Events * Smoking cessation * Walking club * Yoga * Car seat safety * Child Protect: Free vaccination for children birth to age 18

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Parent Support Groups
Stress Management
Smoking/Vaping Cessation
Physical Fitness
Childhood Immunization
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Breastfeeding Support Programs
Cancer
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Bereaved Parent Support Groups
Weight Management Support Groups
Pregnancy/Childbirth Support Groups

Eagles Fly for Leukemia - Family Support Fund

Helps families of children with cancer cope with the extraordinary costs associated with these illnesses.

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Gas Service Payment Assistance
Automobile Payment Assistance
Medical Care Expense Assistance
Cancer
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
General Medical Equipment/Supplies Provision
Rent Payment Assistance

Lisa's Lady Bugs - Lisa's Lady Bugs

Patient care fund for Cancer Patients and their families. Provides an avenue for people to donate and assist to family members during a difficult and emotional time.

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Volunteer Opportunities
Medical Care Expense Assistance
Cancer

Help for Oncology Problems & Emotional Support (HOPE) - Services for Cancer Patients and Families

Provides assistance and support to Cancer patients and their families, including home-delivered meals, a support group, and respite facility.

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Home Delivered Meals
Food Pantries
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Out of Home Respite Care
Cancer

Saint Mary Medical Center - Prostate Cancer Support and Education Group

Support for individuals living with prostate cancer and their families

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Prostate Cancer
Health/Disability Related Support Groups

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health - Support for Patients with Oral, Head and Neck Cancer (SPOHNC)

Support group that provides information, support and encouragement for patients with oral, head and neck cancers. Provides a safe environment for those who are looking to meet other survivors for friendly conversation and open discussion about how cancer has impacted their lives.

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Cancer
Health/Disability Related Support Groups

Hair Peace Charities - Wig Purchase Assistance and Support Groups for Women with Cancer

Helps women and girls experiencing side-effects from cancer treatment by providing up to $250 towards the purchase of a wig. Offers cancer fighting information, encouragement, and emotional and spiritual support.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Cancer
Wigs

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health - Survivorship: Life after Cancer Treatment

Support group that helps individuals and families after cancer treatment ends who struggle to regain a sense of normalcy and balance while putting their cancer experience into perspective and moving ahead as a survivor. Provides a safe environment for those who are looking to meet other survivors for friendly conversation and open discussion about how cancer has impacted their lives.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Cancer

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health - Us Too! Prostate Cancer Community Network

Prostate cancer community network is an independent, unbiased, support network linking prostate cancer survivors and their families with the healthcare community. Meetings include: - Educational presentations by physicians and other medical professionals - Treatment Options - Nutrition and Diet - Complementary and Alternative Therapies - Rising PSAs - Does Cancer Increase the Odds for Sons and Daughters? - Prostate Cancer Diagnosis - Before and After - Survivor Lessons and Group Discussions

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Prostate Cancer

Cancer Bridges - Health and Wellness

Offers health and wellness classes such as Reiki, yoga, Zumba, and meditation, as well as specialized health and wellness workshops. Please Note: Many groups, programs, and activities are virtual. Check the Calender Page regularly for an updated list of available groups and events.

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Cancer
Nutrition Education
General Health Education Programs
Wellness Programs

Northeast Regional Cancer Institute - Community-Based Cancer Screening Navigation Program

Provides help with low income, uninsured, and underinsured individuals who are not up to date with breast, cervical, colon and lung cancer screenings. This program provides individualized assistance to guide participants through the process of screening and if necessary, treatment and aftercare. The program also includes help finding resources to overcome barriers to screening, such as transportation and childcare needs, as well as matching participants with a primary care physician/practice for future preventative care.

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Colorectal Cancer Detection
People With Inadequate Health Insurance
Pulmonary Function Screening
Cancer
Medical Care Expense Assistance
Community Clinics
Mammograms
Cancer Clinics
Pap Tests
Outreach Programs

UPMC Horizon - Cancer Support Group

Provides support group for cancer patients.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Cancer

ThinkBIG - Pediatric Cancer Fund

Supports families of pediatric cancer patients throughout central and northeast Pennsylvania. Unlike other funds, 90% of the money donated to ThinkBIG goes directly towards supporting families. ThinkBIG does not pay the salary of patient care providers, provide funds to support renovations to the local children's hospital, or allocate money to pediatric cancer research.

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Cancer
Pediatrics
Volunteer Opportunities
Children and Youth With Disabilities/Health Conditions
Medical Care Expense Assistance

Candy's Place, Cancer and Wellness Center - Peer to Peer Support Group

This group is intended to help anyone living with or affected by a cancer diagnosis. It is open to anyone (client, caregiver, family member, friend, etc.), anywhere who is seeking a supportive and welcoming group.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Cancer
In Person Support Groups

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health - Living Well: Integrating Mind, Body and Spirit

Eight week program which incorporates mindful movement, medication and deep relaxation, all of which have been shown to reduce distress in people coping with cancer. Includes: yoga, gentle stretching movements, body postures, breathing practices, guided imagery, meditation and deep relaxation techniques.

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Physical Fitness
Cancer

Saint Mary Medical Center - Cancer Support Group Guided Meditation and Imagery for Relaxation

Learn simple techniquest to help you relax through guded meditation and imagery

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Cancer
Health/Disability Related Support Groups

Cancer Bridges - Social and Recreational Activities

Offers creative expression workshops and social events for members to connect with one another and enjoy activities that can enhance mood and reduce anxiety and stress. Check the Calender Page regularly for an updated list of available groups and events. Please Note: Many groups, programs, and activities are virtual.

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Social Clubs/Events
Cancer