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Part II: Staff facilitated support group for open discussion
of both patients and caregivers surrounding transplant issues.

The educational sessions are informational where topical issues are presented by individuals who have expertise in particular areas. It is a collaboration of the nurse coordinator and a social worker.

Meetings take place the second Monday of each month, **note time change 1-3pm , in the Penn Tower Gates 4 Conference Room, unless otherwise noted. *Portable oxygen tanks supplied

This monthly support group is open to all brain tumor patien
ts and their families. This is an opportunity for patients and their families to share experiences, while gaining support and knowledge. Light refreshments and snacks will be served, and all parking at the Penn Tower Garage will be discounted.


*The support group will be held the 2nd Wednesday of each month*

Benefits will be donated to the American Heart Association

To request an information packet please visit the web site.

Monthly support group for those greiving the loss of a loved
one.

The Penn Transplant Center is pleased to offer a liver trans
plant support group for patients and their loved ones. This group consists of patients who are either awaiting transplant or who have been transplanted. The transplant social workers organize the liver transplant support group. Group values include:

* Confidentiality
* Respect for diversity
* Respect for the opinions of others

The Lance Armstrong LIVESTRONG™ Challenge (cycle, run, wal
k) will be held in Blue Bell Pennsylvania, Sunday, August 24, 2007. Over 3,000 people, including many cancer survivors, participate in the Challenge. The Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania, and its Living Well After Cancer™ Program will host a "Survivor Rest Stop," where hundreds of cyclists, and hopefully Lance Armstrong, will stop to rest and refuel.

The LIVESTRONG™ Challenge is the Lance Armstrong Foundation's signature fundraising event which benefits the Lance Armstrong Foundation and Penn's LIVESTRONG™ Survivorship Center of Excellence Living Well After Cancer™ Program for adults and childhood cancer survivors. Penn's Living Well After Cancer™ Program is the only LIVESTRONG™ Cancer Survivorship Center of Excellence in the region. This status reflects our excellence in clinical care, research and education for adults and childhood cancer survivors.

The "Dave's Day" benefit was founded and organized by the fa
mily members of David Borders, who in 2007, succumbed to his fight against Melanoma. Throughout his fight he was supported by family, friends, and the caring workers at Wissahickon Hospice. To commemorate his life and to raise awareness about melanoma and the opportunities of hospice care, his family has organized this event. All proceeds will go to Wissahickon Hospice.

The Penn Transplant Center is pleased to offer a liver trans
plant support group for patients and their loved ones. This group consists of patients who are either awaiting transplant or who have been transplanted. The transplant social workers organize the liver transplant support group. Group values include:

* Confidentiality
* Respect for diversity
* Respect for the opinions of others

Come explore, experiment, and experience new ways to tap i
nto and release your grief. Join us to journal, write a poem or story, draw or color. This fun and friendly group provides grievers with a place for ongoing support.

Golf tournament to benefit brain cancer research at the Abra
mson Cancer Center.

Part III: Bob Weinrieb, MD, Professor of Psychiatry, Depa
rtment of Behavioral Health and Addictions, and transplant team member, to discuss issues surrounding anxiety, depression, and addictions.

The educational sessions are informational where topical issues are presented by individuals who have expertise in particular areas. It is a collaboration of the nurse coordinator and a social worker.

Meetings take place the second Monday of each month, **note time change 1-3pm , in the Penn Tower Gates 4 Conference Room, unless otherwise noted. *Portable oxygen tanks supplied

<h4>Nutrition during Cancer Treatment Class</h4>The side
effects of cancer treament can affect your ability to eat and maintain your nutritional status during treatment. This one-hour class will help you prepare for you cancer treatments. Topics discussed include:

1) Good Nutrition
2) How to get the extra nutrition your body needs
3) Handling side effects that interfere with eating
4) Information about vitamin and herbal supplements
5) Answers to your nutrition questions

This class is free of charge and open to patients and family members.
For more information on this series of classes, download flyer <a href="http://www.penncancer.com/pdf/nutrition during cancer treatment class_2008.pdf">Nutrition during Cancer Treatment Class Flyer</a>

The speaker is Elliot Friedman, MD.

Please Join us for our 3rd Conference Dedicated to Restoring
Mind, Body, and Spirit: A day of renewal to help you find ways to enhance your sense of well being.

Get the latest research findings for integrative approaches in cancer, find out about complementary approaches to manage symptoms such as pain, fatigue and lymphedema, view or participate in demonstrations of various complementary approaches such as reiki, massage and tai chi.

Continental breakfast and lunch provided.

Please note that not all spaces in the mansion are accesible by wheelchair. Please contact Barbara Lopez if you need additional information.

The University of Pennsylvania Health System is a proud spon
sor of the 10th Annual NOCC Walk to Break the Silence. Stop by the health fair on the day of the walk for information about coping and living with ovarian cancer.