While most of us are comfortable talking about Life, many of us shy away from Death & Dying Conversations. Join guest speaker, Dr. Anna Maria Izquierdo, a palliative care doctor with Care For Your Health, Inc, Palliative
Medicine Consultants of Greater Washington LLC, for a conversation on end-of-life care. This will be an interactive discussion.

Hypnosis has been shown to decrease pain, anxiety and stress as well as other symptoms related to cancer treatment.

Certified hypnotherapist Don Pelles will teach self-hypnosis techniques that will assist in the management of these symptoms. We hope you will join us for this wellness class.

Dr. Jeni Sheng, Assistant Professor in the Department of Oncology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine will provide an overview of the latest findings in treatment, and research, from the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.

Seasoned estate planning attorney and Hope Connections board member, Gary D. Altman, will lead an informative discussion on estate planning, trusts, charitable giving, and much more!

This will be a panel discussion with three young adults and a nurse navigator.

Arlen Gaines, Director, Hospice Social Services at JSSA (Jewish Social Service Agency) will be joining us to discuss end-of-life care and the benefits of hospice.

Cancer can wreak havoc on our digestive system. Patricia Guay-Berry (registered dietitian and board-certified specialist in oncology nutrition) will discuss ways to prepare for and cope with the challenges of active treatment and afterwards. Learn helpful tips and strategies.

Brennan Streck, Oncology Nurse and Cancer Prevention Fellow at the National Cancer Institute will help us to better understand the roles and responsibilities of your cancer care team. She will cover how to approach difficult conversations, self-advocacy, and health literacy issues. Brennan looks forward to answering your questions! We are delighted to be co-hosting this program with Smith Center for Healing and the Arts.

With cancer treatment often comes side effects. These physical, cognitive, and emotional changes can present challenges at work and in school. Monica Bryant, Esq. with Triage Cancer will discuss the practical and legal tools that exist to minimize
challenges and cope with side effects.

To register, go to: https://smithcenter.org/programs-retreat/yac-hot-topics-ada-accommodations-adjusting-work-school-post-diagnosis/

While most of us are comfortable talking about life, many of us shy away from Death & Dying Conversations.

Dr. David Schrier, Chief Medical Officer with Montgomery Hospice, will be joining us to discuss what hospice is and how to approach difficult conversations. 

This will be an interactive discussion. Please bring your thoughts, feelings, and questions.

Dr. Aminah Keats ND, FABNO, Board Certified in Naturopathic Oncology, will provide information and several different strategies that can be implemented utilizing nutrition, herbal medicine, supplementation, and lifestyle factors with the goal of making the internal environment as inhospitable to cancer cells as possible.

Join us for a talk led by Dr. Cheung as she discusses the latest scientific evidence and her own research on implementing anti-racist approaches to engaging with younger adults in the conduct of research.

In addition to introducing key concepts, Dr. Cheung elaborates on how and why underrepresented patients should participate as advocates in research.

To register, go to: https://events.lifewithcancer.org/?date=2023-07-26

One of the most comforting forms of support you can offer a loved one with cancer is the use of touch. Lee Blank, LMT is a licensed oncology massage therapist. She has many years of experience in the field of oncology
massage, and she will provide safe and simple techniques anyone can learn and apply. These techniques were developed with support from the National Cancer Institute.

Please bring a couple of pillows and hand towels for this program.  Caregivers must register separately if attending in person with the participant.

Be sure to register under Virtual Groups/Classes or In-Person Groups Classes, as in-person spaces are very limited. 

Lola Crawford leads this interactive workshop that provides an opportunity for participants to identify, acknowledge and embrace positive aspects of themselves and encourage self-care. This program is in-person only at our Bethesda location.