Hope Is

To cherish a desire with anticipation.

Hope Can Be

A reservoir of strength, a sustaining force, a guide, a positive state of mind, a peace-giver, a lifeline.

The belief that something good can come from something bad.

Hope means something different to everyone, but is important to the emotional and psychological well-being of cancer patients.We believe that, regardless of prognosis, everyone benefits from identifying sources of hope in their life and discussing these hopes with their treatment team.

Mission Statement

To promote and encourage a sense of Hope in the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center.

The Hope Project Believes That

Recognizing and integrating an individual’s Hopes into the treatment plan optimizes oncology care. We aim to educate oncology providers about the importance of Hope and encourage them to regularly discuss Hope with patients. We also aim to encourage patients to identify their individual sources of Hope.

Hope Matters Project Team

Research Nurse

Anna Ferguson RN, BSN

Administrative Program Coordinator

Cancer Immunology Program

Robin D. Carlson