Hot Topics for Young Adults: I Swear You Aren’t Crazy: Impacts of a Young Adult

Receiving a cancer diagnosis at any age is a shock to the system. But for a young adult, it is even more unexpected, traumatic, and often finds us stumbling in the dark. Explore the impact that a cancer diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship has on young adults.

We will also review the unique barriers to the young adult cancer population, what’s “normal,” and when to ask for help. Learn some basic coping strategies for dealing with life when it feels like you are struggling just to tread water every day.

Facilitated by Oncology Certified Social Worker, Courtney Weaver, LSCW. This program is in partnership with Life with Cancer and Smith Center for Healing and the Arts.

Cancer Related Fatigue

Leory Saligan, PhD, RN, CRNP, Alexander Ross, RN and Tzu-fang Wang, RN from NIH are excited to provide education about Cancer-related Fatigue (CRF). Please join us to learn more about CRF, suggestions on how to discuss this important topic with your provider, and current management guidelines. We want to hear about your experience with CRF and what it means to you.

Breast Cancer and Genetics

Please join us in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Drs. Courtney Ackerman and Cynthia Plate (Breast Surgical
Oncology and Genetics/Medical Oncology) will review risk factors, discuss new screening protocols, and what you can do proactively. They will also spend time
talking about advancements in treatments.

Health Fair At Tanger Outlets-National Harbor

Join our community health care partners and us as we support Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

While you Shop, Support & Save 25% using Tanger’s Pink Savings Pass, Hope Connections will be hosting a variety of health-related services.

Come Join Us!!

Recurring

The New Normal Support Group provides a safe space to be with others who truly "get" what you are going through and can offer valuable understanding and insight. This is a 4-session group designed for individuals diagnosed with cancer within the last 6 months and their caregivers.*  *Caregivers are welcome.

Boo Bingo!

No Boo-humbug this Halloween!!
Join us on Friday, October 29th for the second annual Boo Bingo! Registration is $25, which includes a ticket to our prize drawing.
We will have a costume contest, so be sure to wear your Halloween finery! 

Living with Lung Cancer and Treatment Advances

Please join us in honor of Lung Cancer Awareness Month to talk to the expert in Medical Oncology hosted by Dr. Kashif Ali. He
will be reviewing the latest advancements in lung cancer therapies and how personalized medicine
with immunotherapies are improving the quality of life of lung cancer patients across the nation.

The Value of Humor When Confronted with Breast Cancer

Lillie Shockney, RN., BS., MAS, HON- ONN-CG, will take you on a journey with her through her experiences with cancer, as a youngster when her mom’s best friend was diagnosed with
advanced disease, as a student nurse and a registered nurse, and then becoming a cancer patient herself. She will make you laugh, and possibly cry, and you will come away knowing that holding
tight to your sense of humor is an additional weapon to use when fighting cancer.

A genuine belly laugh increases the production of T-cells which are our cancer-fighting cells in our bodies. It also reduces stress hormone levels, increases oxygenation, and reduces our blood pressure!

Gastrointestinal Cancers Support Group*

This professionally facilitated support group is for individuals diagnosed with a gastro-intestinal cancer. Learn new ways of coping and connect with others who are going through a similar experience. *Caregivers welcome.

Giving Tuesday

You can help us kick off the season of holiday giving! All donations received will go to support Hope Connections' free programs for people with cancer and their loved ones.