Chaplains are available for spiritual direction and support, both in the inpatient and outpatient settings. A chaplain is an integral part of the Palliative Care team, which focuses on relief or suffering, physical, emotional, social, or spiritual in nature.

For more information or to schedule and appointment with a chaplain at the Joan Karnell Cancer Center, call (215) 829-6466.

• I Can Cope
• Nutritional Well-Being
• Look Good, Feel Better
• Beating the Blahs
• Strength for Caring
• Healthy Cooking Demonstration Programs

Eating well and utilizing nutrition, as a form of your personal attack against cancer, is important throughout treatment. Nutrition services offered at the Joan Karnell Cancer Center can help you develop your individualized nurtrition plan.

To help patients cope with the psychological impact of cancer, the Joan Karnell Cancer Center at Pennsylvania Hospital offers psychological support services as an addition to standard medical care. Therapy is conducted primarily by clinical psychology interns and post-doctoral fellows from Pennsylvania Hospital's Department of Psychology. In addition, a staff psychologist is available to meet with patients.

The diagnosis and treatment of cancer presents challenges not only to the patient, but also to their caregivers and loved ones. Obstacles and tasks characterize each stage of the disease process. Trying to overcome and accomplish these tasks and become overwhelming. Meeting with a social worker can help to normalize the situation and help both patients and their loved ones come to terms with this disease.

• Person to Person
• Facing Forward: Breast Cancer Support Group
• Navigating the Course: Esophageal Cancer Support Group
• Healthy Balance - after Breast Cancer treatment
• Breast Cancer Psychotherapy Group
• Sickle Cell Anemia Support Group
• Sarcoma Support Group
• Lung Cancer Support Group
• Bereavement Support Group