Survivorship begins on the day a person is diagnosed with cancer and does not end when active treatment is done. It is a lifetime process that evolves and changes over time.
Survivorship Team at Chester County Hospital
Sandy Camarota, CRNP, AOCNP
Oncology Nurse Practitioner/Survivorship Program Coordinator
sandy.camarota@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
610-732-6789
Stephanie Challis, BSN, RN
Survivorship Nurse Navigator
stephanie.challis@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
610-738-2314
Dawn Marie Clancy, MSW, LCSW
Outpatient Social Worker
dawn.clancy@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
610-738-2867
Emily Fries, MSW, LSW
Outpatient Social Worker
emily.fries@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
610-738-2867
Mallory Ritthamel, MS, RD, LDN
Oncology Dietitian
mallory.ritthamel@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
267-591-1477
Programs at Chester County Hospital
Abramson Cancer Center Survivorship Days
Always in June. Details to come.
Lunch & Learn Series
Bring your lunch and enjoy presentations from professionals on varying topics of interest to cancer survivors, including: Nutrition, Mindfulness & Mental Strategies, Yoga, Beauty, Art, Joy & Gratitude, Exercise. Learn More! >>
Peer to Peer Mentoring
These programs match patients and/or caregivers with trained volunteer mentors who have experienced similar treatments and life situations. Through their large data bases, they can make connections for most every diagnosis.
If you need assistance completing the online intake forms, please contact Stephanie Challis, RN at 610-738-2314.
Survivorship Care Plan
When you have completed your treatment at the Abramson Cancer Center, we will provide you with a customized, post-treatment action plan.
Survivorship NEXT STEPS Series
A 1-1/2 hour, four-week workshop designed to help Cancer Survivors make the transition from active treatment to post-treatment care. Expert panelists include clinicians, nutritionists, and fitness experts.
Please contact Stephanie Challis for further information on any of these programs.
Community Resources
- Cancer Care Connection - Professional Cancer Coaching Over the Phone: A free resource to address psychosocial needs of people affected by cancer.
- Cancer Support Community: Dedicated to ensuring that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action and sustained by community. Free support services for patients and families. One in Philadelphia area, one in Wilmington, DE. *Currently held virtually.
- Livestrong - Reclaiming Health During and After Cancer: A FREE 12 week program offered at local YMCA’s several times each year.
- SHiNE - A Foundation at Chester County Hospital that provides resources as needed to support patients during treatment.
- Unite for Her: Wellness Day Program for breast & ovarian patients.
Online Resources
- American Cancer Society: From basic information about cancer and its causes to in-depth information on specific cancer types – including risk factors, early detection, diagnosis, and treatment options.
- American Institute for Cancer Research: A library of resources to help navigate questions about nutrition and lifestyle, and empower you to advocate for your health.
- CancerCare: Free online group support led by an oncology social worker. Podcasts: A library of workshops on various survivorship topics
- Imerman Angels: Free one on one connections for anyone touched by cancer – A Mentor Angel. For survivors and caregivers.
- Livestrong: Offers personalized support, resources and community programs.
- Oncolink: Cancer resource site created by Penn Medicine
- National Cancer Institute: Offers free, credible, and comprehensive science-based information about cancer prevention and screening, diagnosis and treatment, research across the cancer spectrum, clinical trials, and news and links to other NCI websites.
- National Comprehensive Cancer Network: NCCN aims to provide people with cancer and the general public with state-of-the-art cancer treatment information in easy-to-understand language.
- National Institute of Health: Provides an overview of complementary health approaches that have been studied for cancer prevention, treatment of the disease, or symptom management, including what the science says about their effectiveness and any concerns that have been raised about their safety.
*A Facility of the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania