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.

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Newly Diagnosed: Navigating The New Normal*

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.

Relaxation & Feelings of Wellness

Enjoy an hour of relaxation and literally blow away stress with Hope Connections Relaxation & Tranquility facilitator, Larry Bricker.

Learn and practice techniques to experience calmness, gratitude, and mental field trips. Explore the ABCs of tranquility: Awareness, Breathing, and Compassion.

Let wisdom from Yoda help you enhance resilience, health, and happiness. No previous experience with meditation required.

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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.

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Newly Diagnosed

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.

Death & Dying Conversations

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.