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Life with Cancer, a program of the Inova Schar Cancer Institute, has become Northern Virginia’s leading cancer education and support organization.

What is Life with Cancer? ExpandLife with Cancer is a Northern Virginia-based nonprofit organization that offers free services to anyone impacted by cancer, including patients, their families, and friends. Services include educational classes, support groups, individual and family counseling, and complementary approaches designed to help those affected by cancer understand and cope with its impact. All services are provided by Certified Oncology Nurses and Licensed Clinical Social Workers. Who can benefit?

Our PurposeLife with Cancer’s purpose is to enhance the quality of life of those affected by cancer by providing evidence-based education, support, wellness programs and integrative therapies.Our StoryLife with Cancer arose from a father’s need to guide and comfort himself and his children after his wife was diagnosed with, and later lost her battle to cancer. Nando Di Filippo searched throughout the country for resources to help him and his children understand and cope with their emotions and their changed life.

Life with Cancer provides support to anyone affected by cancer—patients and their friends and families. All services and programs, except for massage, are free.

Acupuncture Appointments - Click the button below to schedule an appointmentLife with Cancer offers acupuncture for patients in treatment with Inova at the following locations, days, and times: Life with Cancer Family Center 8411 Pennell Street Fairfax, VA 22301 Fridays, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.ISCI Fair Oaks 3580 Joseph Siewick Drive, LL, Ste. 005 Fairfax, VA 22033 Mondays, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.ISCI Loudoun 44084 Riverside Parkway, Level B, Suite 400 Leesburg, VA 20176 Mondays, 10 a.m. – 12 noonISCI Alexandria 4320 Seminary Road, Ste. 1NE5.4 Alexandria, VA 22304 Wednesdays, 10 a.m.

 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