Treating Both the Medical and Emotional Needs of the Cancer Patient
In addition to providing cancer patients with the latest, comprehensive medical treatment, the Cancer Center at Frankford
Hospital offers a full range of support services for patients, family members, caregivers and friends, including support groups,
educational lectures, screening programs and nutrition counseling.
The Cancer Resource Center at Frankford Hospital – Torresdale also offers patients and their families free access to a library
of brochures, books and videos, as well as the Internet, to help them learn about cancer and its treatment.
For more information about support services at the Cancer Center at Frankford Hospital, please call
215-612-4880.
Dear Friends
Led by a social worker, Dear Friends is a general support group for patients, their friends and family members. Pre-registration
is not required.
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When:
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2nd Wednesday of each month
Afternoon Group 1 - 3 pm
Evening Group 6 - 8 pm
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Where:
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Cancer Center Resource Room
Enter at Cancer Center
Frankford Hospital –Torresdale
Knights & Red Lion Roads
Philadelphia, PA 19114
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Life Force
Led by Dr. Amie Gordon-Langbein, Life Force provides support to patients, their friends and family members. Pre-registration
is required. Please call 215-949-5611.
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When:
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2nd Tuesday of each month
7 - 9 pm
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Where:
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Ground Floor, Conference Room D
Frankford Hospital – Bucks County
380 North Oxford Valley Road
Langhorne, PA 19047
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