In a unique approach, Life with Cancer offers you a one-of-a-kind partnership of highly trained, sensitive professionals to meet your medical and emotional needs. We will help you learn about cancer—and support you.Oncology Nurse Navigators guide you on medical issues. Experienced oncology nurses can meet with you and/or your family to share information about specific cancers, provide education on managing side effects, and help you get the most from your healthcare team.

Free & Reduced Cost Oncology Massage at Life with Cancer in partnership with HealwellAs of January 2023, three free table massage sessions are available for patients with active disease in treatment at Inova.

The following is an overview of some of the programs & support groups available at Life with Cancer.

Join one of our groups, led by an oncology therapist, to gain valuable information and connect with others like you.Advanced Disease – Living with Advanced DiseaseBrain Tumor Support GroupBreast CancerBreast Cancer Support Group, ABEHCBreast Cancer Support Group, Fair OaksBreast Cancer Support Group, Falls ChurchBreast Cancer Surgery PreparationBreast Cancer Survivorship Care: A Special Program to Offer Guidance to Patients and SurvivorsCoalesce: An Advanced Breast Cancer GroupPink Ribbon Brunch in Honor of Breast Cancer SurvivorsYoga for Breast Cancer SurvivorsYoung Women with Breast Cancer G

 At Life with Cancer, you’ll find exceptional team members. Our professionals are highly trained and warm, caring people who are ready to help you through your cancer experience. You’re invited to browse their bios, learn about them, and contact us to schedule a visit.Family Center/Fairfax TeamAlexandria TeamFair Oaks TeamLoudoun TeamInova Schar Cancer Institute TeamPediatrics Team

Abba Abashe, MBAManager of Business OperationsCarmen Hilton, MSW, LCSWOncology Clinical TherapistCheryl Hughes, MSW, LCSWOncology Clinical TherapistDarah W. Curran, LCSW, OSW-CManager of Oncology Nurse Navigation and CounselingEmily Hirsch, BSN, RNOncology Nurse NavigatorErin Jordan, MSW, LCSWOncology Clinical TherapistJane Woo, MA, ATR-BCOncology Clinical Therapist, Art TherapistKim Lowery Walker, MBA, LCSW, OSW-COncology Clinical TherapistKirstie L.

David McGinness, LCSW, OSW-COncology Clinical TherapistJenna Sangastiano, LPC, CSACOncology Clinical TherapistKaren Sachse, RN, MSN, CNS-BCOncology Nurse NavigatorTosha McCullough, MSWOncology Clinical Therapist

Alicia Gray, MSW, LCSW, OSW-COncology Clinical TherapistJulie Ackerman, MSW, LCSW, OSW-CManager of Oncology Nurse Navigation and CounselingKaitlyn Hegarty, RN, BSN, OCNOncology Nurse NavigatorKaren Archer, MSW, LCSW, OSW-COncology Clinical TherapistMaureen O’Connor Broderick, MSW, LCSW, OSW-COncology Clinical TherapistSimran FrancisAdministrative Coordinator

Barbara Legnini, MSW, LCSWOncology Clinical TherapistChristine Stone, RN, MSN, OCNOncology Nurse NavigatorCourtney Weaver, LCSW, OSW-COncology Clinical TherapistJulie Ackerman, MSW, LCSW, OSW-CManager of Oncology Nurse Navigation and CounselingMary Kay Mecca RN, BSN, OCNOncology Nurse NavigatorMolly Seys, RD, CNSCOncology DietitianSarah Bremen, MSW, LCSW, OSW-COncology Clinical TherapistSimran FrancisAdministrative Coordinator

Alexandra Pannell, MSSenior Administrative CoordinatorAmy Richards, CFREExecutive Director of PhilanthropyAnna Harkins-Joseph, LCSWOncology Clinical TherapistAnnabel Anderson, MSN/MPH, RNOncology Nurse NavigatorCaitlin Benda, MBA, MS, RD, CSO, LDNOncology DietitianDurene LeFlouria, LCSWOncology Clinical TherapistEmily Collins, MS, RDN, CSO, CNSCOncology DietitianJennifer Bires, MSW, LCSW, OSW-CExecutive Director of Life with Cancer and Patient ExperienceKeela Lowry, MSWOncology Clinical TherapistKelly Conen Jablonski, MSW, LCSWOncology Clinical TherapistKristen MooreAssociate Director of Phila