Cancer Center of America area (things to do for patients visiting)... (Philadelphia: hotels, home)

[atlantagreg30127]

Question for the room as I'm not familiar with the area:

Someone I know was recently diagnosed with Cancer. There's a fair chance he may be going to the Cancer Center of America near the corner of East Wyoming and Castor, as the treatment centers in his home town aren't exactly top-notch. He and his wife are going up there shortly for an evaluation, and they will have to be there for a few days, and will have at least one day off from testing to see the area. They will not have a car as they are taking the train into the city and will only have access to the Cancer center's shuttle that goes to and from their hotel which is 30 minutes outside of the city.

Are there any "must see" attractions or things to do that are maybe within walking distance to the Cancer Center that anyone is aware of? These people have never really traveled much so they're up in the air about what to do on that day off. He's about to go through some very tough treatment and I'd like to be able to tell them of at least one or two neat things to see/do in that area on that day off. Any suggestions are welcome.

[kidphilly]

This is kind of a rough area of town, maybe there would be better options closer to where they are staying. I honestly am not sure there is anything notable in the general vacinity (walking distance), maybe some others may know better. This is an area of North/Northeast Philly that has long since seen its heyday.


as another option, about a half mile walk is the Market/Franford El/Subway which could take them right to Independence Mall etc in a 15 minute ride, but to get to the El is a litle seedy in that area. There is probably a bus that links with Frankford terminal but I am unsure of the lines or actual facility per se

Do wish your friend good luck and success

[atlantagreg30127]

Thanks for the reply - good to know the area the hospital is in is a rougher area - they're not "larger city folks" and wouldn't know good from bad in a new place. I was hoping it was going to be in a more touristy-centralized area for them. Oh well.

To my knowledge, their hotel is in the Old Lincoln Highway area about 30 minutes NW of the city - doesn't seem to be much there in that area via google maps except standard restaurants, etc.

[bryson662001]

Originally Posted by atlantagreg30127

Question for the room as I'm not familiar with the area:

Someone I know was recently diagnosed with Cancer. There's a fair chance he may be going to the Cancer Center of America near the corner of East Wyoming and Castor, as the treatment centers in his home town aren't exactly top-notch. He and his wife are going up there shortly for an evaluation, and they will have to be there for a few days, and will have at least one day off from testing to see the area. They will not have a car as they are taking the train into the city and will only have access to the Cancer center's shuttle that goes to and from their hotel which is 30 minutes outside of the city.
Are there any "must see" attractions or things to do that are maybe within walking distance to the Cancer Center that anyone is aware of? These people have never really traveled much so they're up in the air about what to do on that day off. He's about to go through some very tough treatment and I'd like to be able to tell them of at least one or two neat things to see/do in that area on that day off. Any suggestions are welcome.

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Do you think he will feel like sightseeing? Anyway I was cured of my cancer at Hospital University of Pennsylvania (Abramson Cancer Center) at the new Pearlman Building on Civic Center Blvd in University City. It is supposed to be one of the best hospitals in the world and from my extensive experience it is certainly light years better than any other hospital in Philadelphia. It is a very safe and convenient neighborhood just opposit the downtown area, patients park for $6.00 all day (a bargain in Philly). I was always treated with kindness and respect. I highly recomend them.
The building now has a huge tower on top of it. Google Earth is so out of date.

[Hillrunner]

That place is top notch,incredible.Hope all works out well for you.

[atlantagreg30127]

Originally Posted by bryson662001

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Do you think he will feel like sightseeing? Anyway I was cured of my cancer at Hospital University of Pennsylvania (Abramson Cancer Center) at the new Pearlman Building on Civic Center Blvd in University City. It is supposed to be one of the best hospitals in the world and from my extensive experience it is certainly light years better than any other hospital in Philadelphia. It is a very safe and convenient neighborhood just opposit the downtown area, patients park for $6.00 all day (a bargain in Philly). I was always treated with kindness and respect. I highly recomend them.
The building now has a huge tower on top of it. Google Earth is so out of date.

Thanks for the recommendation, but they already have the ball rolling on where he is to be treated most likely. I'd simply like some info on local's opinions of a couple of "must see" attractions for people short on time while there.

[frankgn87]

Originally Posted by atlantagreg30127

Thanks for the reply - good to know the area the hospital is in is a rougher area - they're not "larger city folks" and wouldn't know good from bad in a new place. I was hoping it was going to be in a more touristy-centralized area for them. Oh well.

To my knowledge, their hotel is in the Old Lincoln Highway area about 30 minutes NW of the city - doesn't seem to be much there in that area via google maps except standard restaurants, etc.

what hotel on old Lincoln highway? There are a few 'do not go here' hotels there too. The hospital is in a dicey area for sure..

[frankgn87]

Originally Posted by bryson662001

Mod cut - copyrighted picture - There were two copyright marks right on this picture!
Do you think he will feel like sightseeing? Anyway I was cured of my cancer at Hospital University of Pennsylvania (Abramson Cancer Center) at the new Pearlman Building on Civic Center Blvd in University City. It is supposed to be one of the best hospitals in the world and from my extensive experience it is certainly light years better than any other hospital in Philadelphia. It is a very safe and convenient neighborhood just opposit the downtown area, patients park for $6.00 all day (a bargain in Philly). I was always treated with kindness and respect. I highly recomend them.
The building now has a huge tower on top of it. Google Earth is so out of date.

highly recommended hospital bryson.. I took my wife there for an issue and was very impressed

[Joe84323]

Take a cab to the local train and go downtown.

-Franklin Institute (kids) has lots of cool stuff, and a nice IMAX
-Liberty Bell/Independence Hall/Christ Church
-Phila Art Museum
-The ducks (if they're up and running again.)
-South Street
-Italian Market
-Shopping on Walnut Street
-Sports Game