Upcoming Events

Feb. 15 - Young Adult Cancer "Hot Topic" Panel Discussion: Cancer Gave Me Menopause Life with Cancer in partnership with the Smith Center for Healing & the Arts, Hope Connections for Cancer, and the Ulman Foundation form the DC Metro Young Adult Cancer Community. Join us on Wednesday, February 15th at 6:30pm for a panel discussion with three young adults and a nurse navigator. Topics include menopause symptoms and emotions, working with your gynecologist and sharing resources. This will be an interactive discussion. Please bring your thoughts, feelings, and questions.Register here>>Beginning Feb. 28 - Couples Communicating about Cancer A four-week virtual series (on Tuesdays Feb. 28-March 21) for couples impacted by cancer. Couples will learn skills to improve communication while discovering ways to help cultivate connectedness and intimacy. The intention of the series is for participating couples to emerge as a more unified team with a mutual understanding of how cancer affects both partners.  To register or for more information, contact facilitators Sarah Bremen, LCSW, OSW-C and Julie Ackerman, LCSW, OSW-C. Prior screening is required. Strategies to Manage Brain Fog Series A four-week virtual program to understand the cognitive consequences of cancer and cancer treatments. Learn strategies that can help manage the impact on day-to-day functioning. Mondays in March beginning March 6-27 from 5:30-7pmMondays in July beginning July 10-31 from 5:30-7pmTuesdays in October beginning October 3-24 from 1-2:30pmMarch 16 - Bladder Cancer Workshop / Symposium in partnership with the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN) from 4-7:30pm at the LWC Family Center or via Zoom/online Topics and speakers include: Genetics of Bladder Cancer - Joshua Allen, MD, GU Medical Oncologist and Morgan Turner, MS, CGC, Senior Oncology Genetic Counselor at Inova Schar Cancer Institute (ISCI)Clinical Trials Update - Angel Yu, MD, Medical Oncologist at ISCIOnline BCAN Resources - Stephanie Chisholm, PhD, Director of Education & Advocacy at BCANWhy Pelvic Floor Therapy? - Mary Nalls, PT, MPT, Director, Physical Therapy Your Way, Advanced Specialty CareFacilitators: Jeanny Aragon-Ching, MD & Clinical Director Genitourinary Cancer Program, ISCI; Karen Sachse, RN, MSN & Jenna Sangastiano, LPC, CSAC at LWCRegister for the Bladder Cancer Program>>