Death & Dying Conversations
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.
Nutrition: Understanding Gut Health During Cancer Treatment & Beyond
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.
Educational Program – Effective Communication with Your Healthcare Team: What You Need to Know
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.
Coping Conversations
Please join us for this monthly support group where we will focus on specific topics related to having a cancer diagnosis.
Meets on select Tuesdays at 1:00 pm
Educational Program-Hot Topics for Young Adults: ADA Accommodations and Adjusting to Work/School Post-Diagnosis
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/
Bladder Cancer*
This professionally facilitated support group is for individuals diagnosed with bladder cancer. Learn new ways of coping and connect with others who are going through a similar experience. *Caregivers are welcome.
All Wigged Out
In the musical documentary ALL WIGGED OUT, Grammy®Award-winner Marcy Marxer blends music, storytelling, and comedy to share her firsthand experiences with breast cancer. Poignant and hilarious, Marcy and her partner Cathy Fink bring a message of hope and resiliency to those affected by cancer.
Celebration of Hope Gala
10100 Laureate Way 10100 Laureate Way, Bethesda, MD, United StatesThe 17th Annual Celebration of Hope Gala will be on the grounds of our new home! Don your favorite hat, watch the derby with us, then enjoy dinner and a…
Tai Chi
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that is practiced as a system of exercise, and that consists of a series of postures performed slowly and continuously with relaxed abdominal breathing. It is sometimes called moving meditation and it can be practiced without any special equipment. It’s sure to help with joint flexibility, balance and calming the mind.
Coping Conversations
Please join us for this monthly support group where we will focus on specific topics related to having a cancer diagnosis.
Meets on select Tuesdays at 1:00 pm
Metastatic Breast Cancer Support Group
This professionally facilitated support group is for individuals diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. Learn new ways of coping and connect with others who are going through a similar experience.