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Most of our educational programs are currently being held virtually via Zoom. Any physical location will be noted in the description.
Hope Connections strives to bring presenters/speakers who are experts in their field to share their knowledge and expertise. Hope Connections does not endorse any presenter/speaker outside of their presentation.
- Registration is required to attend a program.
- If you’re new to Hope Connections email us at info@hopeconnectionsforcancer.org to register.
- Look below to see where the program is physically meeting.
- You can join most groups virtually. We are One Hope Connections and we want to be convenient no matter where you live.
- All Education programs are for those age 18 and over.
Talking to Kids About Cancer
Monday, September 8, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm, via Zoom
Paula Ernst, LMSW will explore what children understand and experience at different ages, tips for having a good conversation, resources for helping your child thrive through this time, and more.
Death & Dying Conversations
Monday, September 15, 6:30-7:30 pm, via Zoom
Dr. Anna Maria Izquierdo-Porrera, MD, PhD Officer with Montgomery Hospice, will be joining us to discuss what hospice is and how to approach difficult conversations.
This will be an open discussion. We hope you will join us for these important (and not always heavy) conversations.
Hot Topics for Young Adults – You’re Not Crazy: Cancer and Mental Health Workshop
Tuesday, September 16, 6:00 pm-7:30 pm, via Zoom
This workshop addresses the mental and emotional challenges of life after cancer, normalizing survivors’ experiences and providing tools and resources for coping.
To register, please email: programs@smithcenter.org
Bladder Cancer Update with NIH Physicians
Wednesday, September 17, 6:00 pm-7:30 pm
Elias Chandran, MD and Raju Chelluri, MD (physicians with the Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute) will discuss medical treatment options for bladder cancer (including, muscle invasive bladder cancer and metastatic bladder cancer).
They will also address medical questions and concerns.
To register, email Stephanie Stern: stephanie@hopeconnectionsforcancer.org
Looking for More Groups or Other Activities?
For a PDF of our program calendar, click here.