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/