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Life with Cancer™

Life with Cancer Mission Statement

To enhance the quality of life of those affected by cancer by providing education, information and support.R E G I S T R A T I O N I S R E Q U I R E D F O R C L A S S E S

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To enhance the quality of life of those affected by cancer by providing education, information and support.


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About Life with Cancer™

Life with Cancer programs and services are offered throughout Northern Virginia . Our main facility is the Dewberry Life with Cancer Family Center; a home-like setting where people can come together to learn, share and find solutions to the questions that arise when one is diagnosed with cancer. Our staff is made up of experienced oncology nurses and social workers. Our programs and services (except massage) are FREE thanks to generous community support. Any one affected by cancer, including family members, may participate, regardless of where they live or receive treatment. To learn more about this FREE community resource visit www.lifewithcancer.org.

Class Registration Information• Allclassesarefree,but

registrationisrequiredunlessotherwisespecified.

• Toregister,gotowww.lifewithcancer.organdclickonthecalendarandclassregistrationpage,unlessotherwisespecified.

• Can’tmakeittoaclassorappointment?Pleaseletusknow;[email protected].

• Beforeyouattend,checkourwebsite,youremailandvoicemailforprogramupdates.

• Ifattendingasupportgroupforthefirsttime,pleasecontactthefacilitator.

JULY 2013 J U LY h i g h L i g h t s

Survivors Offering Support

Oncology Massage & Body Work

8th Annual “I’m Cured...Now What? Conference for Teen and Young Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer” FC, Sat, Jul 27, 8:15-4:30pmSeepage7fordetailsandregistrationinfor-mation.

3rd Annual Young Adult Survivorship ConferenceMO, Saturday, August 3, 9:30-5pmJoinusandotherorganizationsthatservetheWashington,DCmetropolitanareaforaYoungAdultSurvivorshipConference(forpersonsdiagnosedbetweentheagesof18 and40).Keyspeakerswilldiscussunderstandingandmanagingchemo-brain,employment,healthinsurance,fertility,careforthecaregiver,developingawellnessplanandotherimportanttopicsrelatedtosurvi-vorship.Partners/Caregiverswelcome.

Choose Safer Personal Care and Beauty Products for Healthy Living 44084 RP, Thu, Jul 18, 10:30am-12:30pmBecomeahealth-smartshopperofprod-uctsforyourbodyandskin.Learnaboutchoosingcleaner,lesstoxicproductsbyrecognizingthetop10toxicchemicalstoavoidinyouringredientlabels.Whatdoes‘toxic’meantoyourwellbeing?Whatisresearchsayingaboutwhatweputonourskin?Understandmarketingploysthatlureyouintobuyingwhatappearstobegoodforyou.Manyhealthierproductsdisplayedforviewing.PresentedbyDeborahCook,RN,OCN®,OncologyPatientEducator,thisclasswillequipyoutobeginanewapproachtosmartshoppingforsafer,healthierliving.Pleaseregister.

Orientation to LWCFC, Mon, Jul 1, 15 and 29, 6-7pmFC, Thu, Jul 11 and 25, 11am-12pmThisclassisintendedforpeoplewhoarenewtoLifewithCancer.Learnaboutourmanyprograms,supportgroupsandservicesforchildrenandadults.Overviewincludeswhoweare,whatwedo,staffandservicesavailableatourvariouslocations,tourofourFamilyCenter,andyourspecificquestionsaddressed.Pleasecall,orregisteronourwebsite,byprecedingday.

Pathways to Wellness Workshop44084 RP, Tue, Jul 16, 10:30am-1pmHavingadiagnosisofcancerorbeingacaregiver,canplayhavocwithourbodiesandourmentalwellbeing.Thisworkshopwillincorporatemindbodytechniquesin-cludinggentleyoga,yoganidra,breathworkandmeditation.Itisessentialwemaintainahealthybalance.Thisworkshopisappropri-ateforalllevelsoffitness-noexperiencenecessary.FacilitatedbyDesireePoloRYT.Pleaseregisteronlineorcall703-776-2820.

Seminars for Survivors: Fighting Cancer with a ForkFC, Thu, Jul 18, 7-8pmDebRowland,RD,CSO,longtimedietitianandcertifiedspecialistinoncologynutri-tion,willprovideanoverviewofnutritionalrecommendationsforcancerpatientsandsurvivors.RegisterbyTuesday,July16.

Yoga for Managing Your MoodFC, Mon, Jul 15, 22 and 29, 7-8:15pmResearchshowsthatyogaprovidesimmedi-ateandlong=termbenefitsforthemindandthebodytomanagethesymptomsofanxietyanddepression.Inthisnew3weekintroductoryseriesparticipantswilllearntoolstohelpmanagemoodthroughbreath-ingtechniques,gentleyogapostures,andrelaxation.Instructor:JudiEskovitz,RYT.Limitedspace;registerASAP.

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Location Key

3700-B Fair Oaks Medical Plaza, Conference Room C, 3700 Joseph Siewick Drive, Fairfax, VA 22033

44084 RP Formerly LMO III: 44084 Riverside Parkway, Suite 400, Lower Level Basement, Leesburg, VA, 20176

CUMC-1 Christ United Methodist Church, Trailer 6, 8285 Glen Eagles Lane, Fairfax Station, VA

CUMC-2 Crossroads United Methodist Church, 43454 Crossroads Drive, Ashburn, VA 20147-7778

FC Life with Cancer Family Center, 8411 Pennell Street, Fairfax, VA 22031 www.lifewithcancer.org

IAH-CCC Inova Alexandria Hospital, Cancer Center Conf. Rm, 4320 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA 22304, 703-504-3000

IAH-CCW Inova Alexandria Hospital, Cancer Center Waiting Rm, 4320 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA 22304, 703-504-3000

IFHC Radiation Oncology Conference Room, Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children, 3300 Gallows Road, Falls Church, VA 22041, 703-776- 4001 Use BLUE parking garage.

IFOH-3 Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, Conference Rm 3, past the Café to the left, 3600 Joseph Siewick Drive, Fairfax, VA, 703-391-3600

ILH-R Inova Loudoun Hospital, Radiation Oncology Center, 44035 Riverside Parkway, Suite 100, Leesburg, VA, 703-858-6000.

ILPO-I Inova Loudoun Physicians Offices, 44055 Riverside Parkway, Suite 210, Leesburg, VA 20176

ITU Inquilinos y Trabajadores Unidos, 3801 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA 22305

LCSC Loudoun County Senior Center, Cascades Market Place, Sterling, VA 703-430-2397

MO Microsoft Office 5404 Wisconsin Avenue Chevy Chase, MD 20815

PCC Physician’s Conference Center Auditorium on the grounds of Inova Fairfax Hospital, 3300 Gallows Road, Falls Church, VA 703-776- 4001 Use BLUE parking garage.

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Advanced Cancer Group for Women - AlexandriaIAH-CCC, Tue, Jul 9 & 23, 2-3:30pmThisguideddiscussiongroupfocusesonissuesofinteresttowomenwithadvancedcancers.Topicsmayinclude,dealingwithdifficultfeel-ings,communicatingwithfriendsandfamily,identifyingwaysofcopingandfindinghopeinthepresent.Earlyregistrationispreferred.PleasecontactfacilitatorsMaureenBroderick,LCSWat703-504-7921orSharaSosa,LCSWat703-698-2522formoreinformationortoregister.

Caregiver Connection - LoudounILPO-I, Mon, Jul 15, 6:30-8pmHowdoyoumanageavacationathomeorawayasacaregiver?Pleasejoinusaswehelpyoutodevelopapracticalplanandprovidehelpfultipsforyouandyourlovedoneduringthesummermonths.Facilitators:SaundraWeller,LCSW,OSW-C,DeborahCook,RN,OCN.Pleaseregister.

Caregiver Connection - FairfaxFC, Mon, Jul 8, 7-8:30pmMeetforongoingsupportindealingwiththechallengesofcaringforalovedonewithcan-cer.Learncopingstrategiesandinformationrelatedtocanceranditstreatments.Facilitator:DrucillaBrethwaite,LCSW,OSW-C.PleaseregisterbyprecedingFriday.

General Cancer Support Group - Mount VernonIMVH, Wed, Jul 10, 6-7:30Individualswithacancerdiagnosisandtheirsupportpeople(caregivers)areinvitedtojoinustodiscussissues,explorecopingstrategies,shareandlearnwaystomeetthechallengestheyface.Facilitators:FredaOsei,RNandDavidMcGinnessLCSW.Parkinbluevisitorparking.Formoreinformationcall703-698-2529.

Living with Advanced Disease - Fair OaksIFOH-3, Fri, Jul 12 & 26, 12-1:30pmThisgroupisforpeoplewhoareexploringwaystolearntolivewithadvancedcancerandthemanyquestionsandlifedecisionsthatcomealongwiththediagnosis.Feelfreetobringyourlunchandjoinotherswhocansup-portyouonthisroad.Facilitators:SageBolte,PhD,LCSW,OSW-CandanInovaFairOaksRN.

Lunch, Learn and Talk - LoudounILPO-I, Mon, Jul 8, 12-1:30pmForpeopleactivelyincancertreatmentwhoareseekingencouragement,knowledge,resourcesandsupport.Allpatientsarewelcomed.Anewtopicwillbeintroducedeachsessionwithoccasionalguestspeakers.Bringyourlunch,snackorjustadrink. Registrationisrequired.Facilitatedbyanoncologynurseandoncologycounselor.FormoreinformationpleasecallSaundraWellerLCSW,OSW-Cat703-858-8466.

Lunch, Learn and Talk - Fair Oaks3700 B, Wed, Jul 10 & 24, 12-1:30pmSeedescriptionabove.FacilitatedbySageBolte,PhD,LCSW,OSW-C.

Young Adult GroupFC, Thu, Jul 25, 7:30-9pmThisisnotyourgrandmother’ssupportgroup.Wetalkaboutthethingsthatnooneelsewantstotalkabout:dating,employment,fertility,andanythingelsethataffectspeopleinthe18-39agerange.Facilitator:SageBolte,PhD,LCSW,OSW-C.Pleaseregister.

Ostomy Support Group of Northern VirginiaPCC, Sun, Jul 7, 1:30-3:30pmJoinusforfood,funandfellowship.Formoreinformationvisitusatwww.ostomysupportof-nova.org.

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Cancer Education Forum: Clinical Trials FC, Wed, Jul 24, 7:15-8:30pmLearnwhataclinicaltrialisandwhetherenteringoneistherightthingtodoforyou.Recognizethebenefitsandrisks,separatemythfromfactasMirandaGingerich,BSN,OCN,oncologypatienteducatorhelpsyoumakesenseofthisscientificprocess.Pleaseregisterbyprecedingday.

Cancer Education Forum: Fighting Fatigue IFOH-3, Tue, Jul 9, 1-2:30pmFatigueisthemostcommonsideeffecttocan-certreatmentandcanalteronesqualityoflife.Learnwhatresearchhastaughtusaboutthebestapproachestolesseningfatigueaswellassomesimplepracticesyoucandoathomethatwillmakeadifference.PresentedbyDeborahCook,RN,BSN,OCN®,OncologyNurseEdu-cator.Pleaseregister.

Look Good...Feel Better FC, Mon, Jul 15, 7-9pmAprofessionalcosmetologistwillteachwomenhowtomanageappearance-relatedsideeffectschemotherapyandradiation.Registrationrequired.Co-sponsoredwithAmericanCancerSociety,NationalCosmetologyAssociationandPersonalCareProductsCouncil.



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Life with Cancer™ en Español

Latinas UnidasFC, lunes, 22 de julio, 6:30-8:30pmGrupodeapoyoycrecimientopersonalparamujerescondiagnósticodecáncer.Recibelosbeneficiosdepodercompar-tiryaprenderjuntoaotrascompañerasconexperienciasynecesidadessimilares.Paramasinformación,llamaraVerónicaMartínez703-698-2539.

Latinos UnidosITU, miércoles, 3 de julio, 7-8pmAprenderástécnicasyejerciciosparafavorecertuauto-sanaciónycrecimientopersonal,manejarmejorelestrésylosefectosdeltratamientoymejorartucalidaddevida.Todoestoenunambientedeconfianza,positivismoyamistad.Paramasinformación,llamaraDavidMcGin-ness703-698-2529.

Luzca Bien…Siéntase MejorFC, martes, 9 de Julio, 6:30-8:30pmProgramadebellezagratuitoparamujeresentratamientodequimioterapiay/oradioterapia.Cosmetólogalesenseñaratécnicasdemaquillaje,cuidadodelapiel,usodepelucasypañuelos,etc.Vengaafortalecersuespírituyconfianzaensímisma.Recibiráscosméticospersonaliza-dos.REGISTRACIÓNESMANDATARIAllamandoaVerónicaMartínez703-698-2539ovíanuestrositiodeInternet:www.lifewithcancer.org

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Tambores para BienestarFC, martes, 2 de julio, 7-8:30pmDesdeloscomienzos,elritmohasidounelementoqueunealaspersonas.EsteTallerutilizaeltamborparapromoversanaciónybeneficiosenlasalud.Aljugarconlossonidosdeltambor,recordamosnuestrossonidosancestralesylibera-moscreatividad.Lavibraciónpermiteliberarelestrésyrelajarlamente,cuerpoyespíritu.¡Venacompartirelritmo!Nonecesitasexperienciapreviaylosinstru-mentosseránproveídos.FacilitadoporVerónicaMartínez,RN,MSN,HealthRhythmsFacilitator,conGloriayJamesGarcía,ReikiMastersyChamanes.Paramásinformación,contactaraVerónicaal703-698-2539overó[email protected].

Zumba - BilingualFC, martes, 16 y 30 de julio, 7-8pmForEnglishlanguageparticipantstoo!Zumbaesunafusiónderitmoslatinosypasosfácilesdeseguir.Nuestroobjetivoessimple:Queremosquehagasejercicio,yquelodisfrutes.Incorporarutinasderitmosrápidosylentosconejerciciosderesistencia,conestacombinaciónquetonificaelcuerpo,ysistemacardiovascu-lar.AgregandounpocodesaborLatinoyentusiasmoenestamezclaayudanalevantarelánimo,ybienestarengeneral.Paramasinformación,llamaraVerónicaMartínez703-698-2539.

What to Expect During Chemo FC, Fri, Jul 5-26, 10:30am-12pmIfyouareabouttostart,orrecentlystartedchemotherapy,thisclassisforyou.Anoncol-ogynurseeducatorwillexplainmedicalterms,whattobeawareof,do’sanddon’ts,andtipstooptimizeyourqualityoflifethroughouttreatment.SameclassisofferedeveryFriday.Registrationisrequired.

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Art for Wellness and Growth-FairfaxFC, Thu, Jul 18, 1-4pmExploreyourcreativityusingartforwellness,insight,andpersonalgrowth.ArtisticabilityisNOTnecessary-justawillingnesstoexplore,havesomefunandbepartofasupportive,creativecommunity.NOTE:Classnowmeets1-4pm.Facilitator:ArttherapistJeanMcCaw,MA,ATR-BC.Registrationrequired.

Dancing to Wellness FC, Wed, Jul 10, 7-8:30pmMusicanddancearetherapeuticandcanprovidegreatexerciseandfunforsinglesandcouples.Partnerdanceslikewaltz,swing,salsawillbeontheagenda.Comealoneorbringapartner.MarcShepanek,danceteacher,per-formerandcancersurvivor,makesiteasyandfun.PleaseregisterforeachmonthlysessionbyprecedingMonday.

Drumming for Well BeingFC, Fri, Jul 19, 11:30am-1pmComesharethebeat!Therapeuticdrummingcanpromotewellnessandempowerment.Itispartofallofourhistory.Noexperienceneces-saryandallinstrumentsareprovided.GroupfacilitatedbyPaulClark,PhD,LCSW,DrucillaBrethwaite,LCSW,OSW-CandVeronicaMartinez,RN,MS.Pleaseregisterbypreced-ingWednesday.Formoreinformation,[email protected].

Haiku- Living in the MomentFC, Thu, Jul 18, 10:30am-12:30pm“Livinginthemoment,andhowourmomentscanbecomepoems.”Begintolearntheartofhaiku-anunrhymed,veryshortJapanesepoemrecordingtheessenceofamomentkeenlyperceived.Learntowriteyourowninthisfirst-timeoffering.Facilitator:AnnRayburn.PleaseregisterbyTuesday,July16.

Unless otherwise indicated, please register at www.lifewithcancer.org. If unable to attend call 703-776-2820 to cancel so that someone else can take your place.


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Oncology Massage and Body Work – Now in Two Locations!

■ Call 703-698-2526 to schedule your appointment*

■ Appointments are for patients and their family members

■ Arrive on time to get full session. First time: arrive 15 minutes early to complete paperwork; forms also available on www.lifewithcancer.org

■ Physician approval is required; ask for written permission at your next appointment

■ $50 / 1-hour session. Fee payable to massage therapist; sorry, no credit cards

*Please note: If you are absent for your appointment more than 3 times without calling in advance, we will no longer be able to schedule appointments for you.

Monday – Friday Life with Cancer Family Center

8411 Pennell Street,Fairfax, VA 22031

Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday

Life with Cancer, Loudoun CountyLandsdowne Medical Offices III, Suite 400, Lower Level 44084 Riverside Pkwy, Leesburg, VA, 20176




Knitting and Crocheting CircleFC, Tue, Jul 2, 7-8:30pmPast,new,experiencedorinexperiencedpar-ticipantsarewelcometojoinusmonthlyonthefirstTuesday.Bringyourownprojecttoworkonoronetodonate.Facilitator:CarolynSam,M.Ed.Newparticipantspleaseregister.

F i t n e s s

Fitness for Wellness 44084 RP, Mon, Jul 1 & 8, 10:30-11:30amImproveendurance,rangeofmotion,flex-ibility,balance,energylevel,musclestrengthandreducestress.ThisclassrunsthroughJune,howevermonthlyregistrationisrequired.BringcompletedParticipationForm(availableonline)toclass.Dresscomfortablyandbringwaterbottle.

Level I Exercise: Launching into Fitness FC, Tue, Jul 2 & 9, 1-1:45pmClasscontinuesforthosealreadyregistered

Level I Exercise: Launching into Fitness FC, Tue, Jul 30-Aug 20, 1-1:45pmThosewhoarenewtoLWC’sexerciseprogramareinvitedtoattendthisfour-weekexerciseseries.Theclasswillhelptoassessyourfitness

levelafterwhichyoucanprogresstoLevelIIexercise.Registrationisrequiredandawaiver(availableonline)mustbecompletedbeforeoruponarrivaltoclass.Please,nonewregistrantsafter8/6.Instructor:ACSMCertifiedCancerExerciseTrainerSusanGilmore.

Level II Exercise: Chair-BasedFC, Wed, Jul 3-July 10, 2-2:45pmFC, Mon, Jul 1-Aug 19, 2-2:45pm LevelIExerciseisaprerequisite.Thisten-weekseriesispeoplewithtreatmentlimitationssuchasneuropathy,balanceandlowenergyissues.Itwillhelptoincreaseheartrate,rangeofmo-tionandflexibilityandtotoneandstrengthenmuscles.CometoMondayand/orWednesdayclass,butpleaseregisterseparately.Instructor:ACSMcertifiedCancerExerciseTrainer,SusanGilmore.

Level III Exercise: Keeping Fit FC, Mon, Jul 1-Aug 19, 3-4pmPrerequisite:LevelsI&IIExercise.Thisten-weekexerciseseriesoverthesummeroffersacombinationofstandingandfloorexercisestoincreasestrengthandflexibility,improveenduranceandfatigueandenhanceoverallwell-being.Instructor:ACSMCertifiedCancerExerciseTrainerSusanGilmore.

Level IV Exercise: Fitness Fusion FC, Wed, Jul 3-July 10, 3-4pmPrerequisite:LevelsI,II,IIIexercise.Thisten-weekexerciseseriesoffersasamplingofmoreintensiveexercisemodalitiesincludingdanceaerobics,intervaltraining,resistanceandcoretraining.Instructor:ACSMCertifiedCancerExerciseTrainerSusanGilmore.

ZumbaFC, Tue, Jul 16 & 30, 7-8pmZumbaisafusionofLatinrhythmsandeasytofollowsteps.Ourgoalissimple:exercisewhilehavingfun!Itcombinesslowandfastrhythmswithresistancetraining,whiletoningthebodyandcardiovascularsystem.AddingsomeLatinflavorandenthusiasmtothemix,itcanhelptoliftyourmoodandimproveyourgeneralsenseofwellbeing.Thisclassisbilingual:SpanishandEnglish.PleaseregisterunderZumba-Bilingual.

M e d i tat i o n

Guided Meditation with Jenn Fay FC, Thu, Jul 11-Aug 8, 2-3pmJoinusforarelaxingexplorationofthepowerandbenefitsofmeditation,apracticethatcanreducestressandofferhealing.Registerbyprecedingday.Instructor:JennFay,MA,RYT.


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COYOTE GRILL SUPPORTS LIFE WITH CANCER

Centreville, Wed, July 17, All Day!

JoinusforaLifewithCancerfundrais-ingeventatCoyoteGrille’sCenterville,VAlocation.Enjoymusic(6-8pm),greatfoodandtimewithyourLifewithCancerfriends.FifteenpercentoffoodsaleswillbedonatedtoLifewithCancer.Allsum-merlong,ourfriendsatCoyoteGrillwilldonate$1toLifewithCancerforeverycupcaketheysellattheirlocationsinCentrevilleandFairfax.

Survivors Offering Support s o s - s o s - s o s - s o s - s o s

Areyoufacingbreastcancer?Adiagnosisofbreastcancercanbeoverwhelming.TheSOSprogrambringstogetherthosenewlydiagnosedwithtrainedvolunteermentors.Thesementors,allbreastcancersurvivorsthemselves,provideknowledge,support,encouragement,andashouldertoleanon.WithSOS,youarenotalone.

Whetheryou’refacingbreastcancerandcouldbenefitfromthehelpofamentororyouareabreastcancersurvivorandcanofferhelptoanother,SOSisforyou.

Tolearnmoreabouttheprogram,pleasecontactPamelaCrum,Coordinator,[email protected]

Meditation and Guided Imagery with MichelineFC, Wed, Jul 10, 24 and 31*, 3-4pm**no meeting Jul 17Facilitator:MichelineToussaint,LCSW,RYT.Cometoanyorallsessions,butpleaseregisterbyprecedingday.

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Seminars for Survivors: Fighting Cancer with a ForkFC, Thu, Jul 18, 7-8pmDebRowland,RD,CSO,longtimedietitianandcertifiedspecialistinoncologynutrition,willprovideanoverviewofnutritionalrecom-mendationsforcancerpatientsandsurvivors.RegisterbyTuesday,July16.

Fighting Cancer with a ForkIAH-CCW, Wed, July 10, 1-2pmDebRowland,RD,Dietitianandcertifiedspecialistinoncologynutrition,willprovideanoverviewofnutritionalrecommendationsforcancerpatientsandsurvivors.Toregister,pleasecallDebRowland,703-504-7923.

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Spiritual Support GroupCUMC-1, Thu, Jul 25, 7-8:30pmAfaith-basedsupportgroupforthosenewlydiagnosed,inremission,orwhohavebeendealingwithcancerforsometime;familymembersarewelcome.Questions?ContactDanaNeese,ChristUnitedMethodistChurch,703-690-3401.

Spirituality QuestFC, Tue, Jul 9, 10:30am-12pmComejoinusaswenavigateourspiritualpathsand“RingSummerBells”withaspecialguest.BringadishtoshareifyoucanforourSum-merBrunchPotluck.Pleaseregisteronline48hoursinadvance.NogroupinAugust.Facilita-tor:MarshaKomandt,RN,OCN.

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Gentle Yoga with Jenn Fay FC, Thu, Jun 20-Aug 15*, 1-2pm* No meeting July 4Currentseriesinprogress.Newcomerswel-come,[email protected].

Restorative Yoga with Judi EskovitzFC, Fri, Jul 26, Aug 2, 9 and 16, 9:45-11amRestorativeyogausesbolsters,blocks,andblanketstosupportthebodysoyoucaneasilymeltintoapose.Gentlestretches,breathworkandguidedmeditationarecombinedwithrestorativeposestodeepenyourpractice.Thisclassisappropriateforeveryonebutspaceislimited;pleaseregisterseparatelyforeachses-sion.Instructor:JudiEskovitz,RYT.

Yoga for Managing Your MoodFC, Mon, Jul 15, 22 and 29, 7-8:15pmResearchshowsthatyogaprovidesimmediateandlong=termbenefitsforthemindandthebodytomanagethesymptomsofanxietyanddepression.Inthisnew3weekintroductoryseriesparticipantswilllearntoolstohelpman-agemoodthroughbreathingtechniques,gentleyogapostures,andrelaxation.Instructor:JudiEskovitz,RYT.Limitedspace-pleaseregisterASAP.

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Reiki for Relaxation FC, Mon, Jul 15, 4:30, 5:30 & 7pmFC, Wed, Jul 31, 4:30, 5:30 & 7pm Appointmentsdonotopenuntilthefirstofthemonth.AcertifiedReikipractitionerwillhelpyouexperiencethebenefitsofthisancientpracticeinvolvingthepositioningofhandsalongthebodytodirectenergy,releasetensionanddiscomfort,andenhancewell-being.Dresscomfortably.Ifyoucannotmakeyourappoint-ment,call703-698-2526tocancel.

Reiki-Loudoun CountyILH-R, Thu, Jul 25, 6:45-8pmTohelpyourebalanceandrechargeyourbody’senergysystemswhileyourelaxtosoothingmusic.Registrationisrequired;pleasecallKarenArcher,703-858-8857.

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Breast Cancer Support Group I-LoudounILH-R, Mon, Jul 22, 5-6:30pmThisgroupwelcomesthosenewlydiagnosedand/orstartingtreatment.Registrationisrequestedifattendingforthefirsttime;MUSTcallKarenArcher,703.858.8857.LifewithCancerwillnottakeregistrationsonlineorbyphone.

Breast Cancer Support Group II-Loudoun ILH-R, Mon, Jul 22, 6:30-8pmThisgroupwelcomesthosefinishedwithtreatment,whohavearecurrenceormeta-staticbreastcancer.Registrationisrequestedifattendingforthefirsttime;MUSTcallKarenArcher,703.858-8857.LifewithCancerwillnottakeregistrationsonlineorbyphone.

Breast Cancer Support Group-Falls ChurchIFHC, Wed, Jul 17, 5:30-7pmLearn,discussandgainsupportfromotherswhounderstandtheconcernsandchallengesyouface.Note:WewillnotmeetonJuly3.Facilitators:CorinneCook,LCSW,OSW-CandMarshaKomandt,RN,BSN,OCN®.Forinfor-mation,callCorinneCookat703-776-2813.


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Cancer Doesn't Take A Vacation!

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❍ General Programs and Services ❍ Art Therapy Program ❍ Life with Cancer Endowment ❍ The Life with Cancer Family Center ❍ Breast Cancer Programs ❍ Child and Teen Program ❍ Conference and Training Support ❍ Mind/Body Wellness Programs

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Please send your tax-deductible contribution to: Dr. James Zabora, Director, Life with Cancer

Life with Cancer Family Center • 8411 Pennell Street • Fairfax, VA 22031




CoalesceFC, Fri, Jul 5, 12, 19 and 26, 00pmWomenwithadvancedbreastcancerarein-vitedtomeetweeklyinaclosedsupportgroupwithwomenofallagestosharelife’sjoysandsorrows.Facilitator:SharaSosa,LCSW.Priorscreeningisrequiredasthisisaclosedgroup.Ifinterestedinattending,pleasecall703-698-2522.

Young Women with Breast Cancer Support Group- AlexandriaIAH-CCW, Tue, Jul 9, 6:30-8pmForwomenintheir20s,30sand40swithnon-metastaticbreastcancer.Facilitators:SharaSosa,LCSWandMaureenBroderick,LCSW.Registrationrequested.Ifattendingforthefirsttime,pleasecall703-698-2522or703-504-7921.

Young Women with Breast Can-cer Support Group-FairfaxFC, Tue, Jul 2, 6-7:30pmForwomenintheir20s,30sand40swithnon-metastaticbreastcancer.Facilitators:SharaSosa,LCSWandMirandaGingerich,RN,BSN,OCN.Registrationrequested.Ifattendingforthefirsttime,pleasecall703-698-2522.

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Blood Cancers Group FC, Thu, Jul 11, 7-8:30pmThisgroupisforindividualswithleukemiaorlymphomaandtheirsupportpeople.Thismonthwillbeadiscussionmeeting.Pleasereg-isterbytheprecedingTuesday.Co-sponsored

withtheLeukemiaandLymphomaSocietyandLymphomaResearchFoundationandfacilitat-edbyDrucillaBrethwaite,MSW,LCSW,OSW-C.Formoreinformationcontact,[email protected].

Brain Tumor Support Group- FairfaxFC, Tue, Jul 9, 12-1:30pmAdultpatientsandfamilymembersareinvitedtoshareandlearnwaystomeetthechallengesoflivingwithprimarymalignantorbenignbraintumors.Facilitators:VeraHirshman,RN,andMichelineToussaint,LCSW.

Brain Tumor Support Group- Loudoun ILH-R, Tue, Jul 16, 5:30-7pmAdultswithprimarybraintumorsandtheirfamilymembersandfriendsareinvitedtoat-tendthesemonthlymeetingstodiscussissues,explorecopingstrategies,shareandlearnwaystomeetthechallengeoflivingwithapri-marybraintumor.FacilitatedbyNeurologicalCareRegisteredNurse,VeraHirschmanandOncologySocialWorker,KarenArcher,MSW.ToregistercontactKarenArcherat,[email protected].

Carcinoid (neuroendocrine) Cancer GroupFC, Sat, Jul 13, 10am-12pmMeetwithothercarcinoidcancerpatientsandtheiradultlovedonestoshareexperiencesandlearnfromoneanotherinthispatient-ledmonthlymeeting.Questions?Gotowww.members.cox.net/cacsva/index.htm.

GYN Cancers GroupFC, Wed, Jul 24, 5:30-7pmWomendiagnosedwithovarian,cervical,andendometrialcancersareinvitedtodropin,shareexperiences,andlearnfromoneanother.Facilitators:MichelineToussaint,LCSW,RYT,andMirandaGingerich,RN,OCN®

Head and Neck Cancers: Heads Up!IFHC, Wed, Jul 10, 5:30-7pmCurrentandformerheadandneckcancerpatientsandtheirsignificantothersareinvitedtolearnfromandconnectwithoneanother.Facilitators:CorinneCook,LCSW,andaRa-diationOncologyteammember.Formorein-formationcallorclick,703-776-3731,[email protected].

Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support NetworkFC, Wed, Jul 24, 7:15-8:30pmThismonthlymeetingisforwomenwhocarryaBRCA1orBRCA2genemutationANDforwomendiagnosedwithovarianorbreastcan-cerasaresultofthegenemutation.Facilitators:SaundraWeller,LCSW,OSW-CandGeneticCounselor,Grace-AnnFasayeScM,CGC.Pleaseregister.


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Good Grief Dinner for Teens- Two LocationsFC, Will resume in SeptemberCUMC2, Thu, Jul 11, 7-8pmThismonthlydinneroffersanopportunitytomeetwithother13-18yearoldswhohavelostalovedonetocancer,tolearnaboutthegriefprocessandsharethoughtsandfeelings.FormoreinformationcontactJennyEckert,LCSW,Children’[email protected].

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PleaseNote:ParentingAlonewilltakeabreakoverthesummerandwillresumeinSeptember.Shouldyouneedassistanceoverthesummer,pleasecontactDarahCurran,[email protected].

Parent Bereavement GroupFC, Thu, Jul 11, 7-9pmMonthlysupportgroupforparentswhohavelostachild,18andunder,tocancer.Sharememoriesandhelpfulsuggestionsinasupport-iveenvironment.Facilitators:bereavedparents,JayandAmberMcClainandConnieConnor,LCSW,PediatricOncologyCounselor.Formoreinformationortojointhegroup,pleasecallConnieConnorat703-531-1515.

Prostate Cancer Support Group - AlexandriaIAH-CCW, Tue, Jul 16, 6-8pmMeetwithotherstoshareexperiencesandtolearnfromoneanotherinthesemonthlymeet-ings.Facilitators:DavidMcGinness,LCSW,703-698-2529andMaureenBroderick,LCSW,703-504-7921.

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FormoreinformationaboutprogramsandservicesforchildrenandteenscontactJennyEckert,LCSW,Children’[email protected]

Curious about Cancer - Two LocationsFC, Call for dates, Wed, 5:15-6:15pmILH-R, Call for dates, Thu, 4:15-5:15 Childrenages5-12willlearnaboutcancerthroughageappropriatediscussion,activitiesandarttherapy,andfindwaystomanagetheemotionsandchangesthatcomewhensome-oneinthefamilyhascancer.

Good Grief Dinner for Children - Two LocationsFC, Tues, call for dates, 5:30-6:30pmILH-R, Call for dates, 5:30-6:30pmThroughage-appropriatediscussion,gamesandartchildrenwillbeinvitedtosharethoughtsandfeelingsandworkthroughthegriefprocess.

Lung Cancer Support GroupFC, Wed, Jul 10, 6:30-8pmJoinotherpatients,familymembersandfriendstodiscussthechallengesoflivingwithlungcanceranditstreatments.Facilitators:PaulClark,PhD,LCSWandMirandaGing-erich,RN,OCN®.

Multiple Myeloma Group - Special SpeakerFC, Tue, Jul 16, 11:45am-1:30pmMirandaGingerich,RN,BSN,OCN,LifewithCancer,OncologyNurseEducationCoordina-torwilladdressperipheralneuropathy-asideeffectofseveralchemotherapeuticagentsusedtotreatMultipleMyeloma.Joinustolearnmoreaboutwhatitis,howitoccurs,andwhatapproachesyoucantaketominimizeand/ormanagetheseneurologicalsideeffects.Facilita-tors:DrucillaBrethwaite,LCSWandSusanCarlson,RN.Co-sponsoredwithLeukemia&LymphomaSociety.Lightlunch;pleaseregisterviatheLWCwebsite.

Prostate Cancer Support Group - FairfaxFC, Tue, Jul 9, 7:30-9pmAsupportgroupformencopingwithprostatecancer,andtheirfamilies.TopicTBD.RegisterviaLWCwebsite.

Prostate Cancer Support Group - LoudounLCSC, Tue, Jul 9, 6-8pm“MantoMan”.Asupportgroupformencopingwithprostatecancer,andtheirfamilies.Formoreinformationcallorclick703-858-8857orkaren.archer@inova.org.


8th Annual “I’m Cured...Now What?Conference for Teen and Young Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer”

Saturday, July 27, 8:15 - 4:30 pm

Join us for the 8th Annual conference for teen (17 and over) and young adult survivors of childhood cancer, their parents, and siblings! The conference will focus on late effects, psychosocial concerns, and healthy living after treatment for childhood cancer. Conference features Dr. Niccole Piguet as keynote speaker, a talk by Dr. Amanda Thompson on Family Healing, a Survivor/Sibling Panel, and breakouts on Therapeutic Drumming, Cooking and Nutrition, and Advocacy for College and Career Planning. Eighteen $1000 college scholarships will be awarded to 17 survivors and one sibling. Deadline for applications for scholarships is July 15th. Breakfast, lunch, books on survivorship

& nutrition will be provided. For more information or to register, contact Connie Connor, LCSW at 703-531-1515 or [email protected], or go to the class calendar and registration page www.lifewithcancer.org

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JULY 2013M O N D AY T U E S D AY W E D N E S D AY T H U R S D AY FR I/SAT/SUN

110:30am Fitness for Wellness (44084 RP)2pm Level II Exercise: Chair-Based (FC)3pm Level III Exercise: Keeping Fit (Jun 17-Aug 19) (FC)6pm Orientation to LWC (FC)

21pm Level I Exercise: Launching into Fitness (FC)6 pm Young Women with Breast Cancer (FC)7pm Knitting and Crocheting Circle (FC)7pm Tambores para Bienestar (FC)

37pm Latinos Unidos (ITU)

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5 Coalesce, (FC) 10:30am What to Expect During Chemo (FC)

6 7 1:30pm Ostomy Support Group

(PCC)

810:30am Fitness for Wellness (44084 RP)12pm Lunch, Learn and Talk (ILPO-I)2pm Level II Exercise: Chair-Based (FC)3pm Level III Exercise: Keeping Fit (FC)7pm Caregiver Connection (FC)

910:30am Spirituality Quest (FC)12pm Brain Tumor Group (FC)1pm Fighting Fatigue (IFOH-3)1pm Level I Exercise: Launching into Fitness (FC)2pm Advanced Cancer Group (IAH-CCC)6pm Prostate Cancer Support Group (LCSC)6:30pm Young Women with Breast Cancer (IAH-CCW)6:30pm Luzca Bien…Siéntase Mejor (FC)7:30pm Prostate Cancer Support Group (FC)

1012pm Lunch, Learn and Talk (3700 B)1pm Fighting Cancer w/Fork (IAH_CCW)2pm Level II Exercise: Chair-Based (FC)3pm Meditation and Guided Imagery with Micheline (FC)3pm Level IV Exercise: Fitness Fusion (FC)5:30pm Head and Neck Cancers: Heads Up! (IFHC)6:30pm Lung Cancer Support Group (FC)7pm Dancing to Wellness (FC)

1111am Orientation to LWC (FC)1pm Gentle Yoga with Jenn Fay (FC)2pm Guided Meditation with Jenn Fay (FC)7pm Blood Cancers Group (FC)7pm Parent Bereavement Group (FC)

12 Coalesce, FC 10:30am What to Expect During Chemo (FC) 12pm Living with Advanced Disease (IFOH-3)

13 10am Carcinoid (neuroendocrine) Cancer Group (FC)

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152pm Level II Exercise: Chair-Based, Monday (FC)3pm Level III Exercise: Keeping Fit (FC)4:30pm Reiki for Relaxation (FC)5:30pm Reiki for Relaxation (FC)6pm Orientation to LWC (FC)6:30pm Caregiver Connection (ILPO-I)7pm Reiki for Relaxation (FC)7pm Look Good...Feel Better (FC)7pm Yoga for Managing Your Mood (FC)

1610:30am Pathways to Wellness (44084 RP)11:45am Multiple Myeloma Group (FC)5:30pm Brain Tumor Support Group (ILH-R)6pm Prostate Cancer Support Group (IAH-CCW)7pm Zumba - Bilingual (FC)

172pm Level II Exercise: Chair-Based, Wed (FC)3pm Level IV Exercise: Fitness Fusion (FC)5:30pm Breast Cancer Support Group (IFHC)5pm Coyote Grill Fundraiser (Centreville, Va)

1810:30am Haiku- Living in the Moment (FC)10:30am Choose Safer Personal Care … (44084 RP)1pm Gentle Yoga with Jenn Fay (FC)1pm Art for Wellness and Growth (FC)2pm Guided Meditation with Jenn Fay (Jun 20-Aug 15) (FC)7pm Seminars for Survivors: Fighting Cancer with a Fork (FC)

19 Coalesce, FC 10:30am What to Expect During Chemo (FC) 11:30am Drumming for vWell Being (FC)

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222pm Level II Exercise: Chair-Based, Monday (FC)3pm Level III Exercise: Keeping Fit (FC)5pm Breast Cancer Support Group I (ILH-R)6:30pm Breast Cancer Support Group II (ILH-R)6:30pm Latinas Unidas (FC)7pm Yoga for Managing Your Mood (FC)

232pm Advanced Cancer Group for Women (IAH-CCC)

2412pm Lunch, Learn and Talk (3700 B)2pm Level II Exercise: Chair-Based (FC)3pm Level IV Exercise: Fitness Fusion (FC)3pm Meditation and Guided Imagery with Micheline (FC)5:30pm GYN Cancers Group (FC)6:30pm Art for Wellness and Growth (ILPO-I)7:15pm Cancer Education Forum: Clinical Trials (FC)7:15pm Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Network (FC)

2511am Orientation to LWC (FC)6:45pm Reiki-Loudoun County (ILH-R)7pm Spiritual Support Group (CUMC-1)7:30pm Young Adult Group (FC)

26 Coalesce, FC 9:45am Restorative Yoga with Judi Eskovitz (FC) 10:30am What to Expect During Chemo (FC) 12pm Living with Advanced Disease (IFOH-3)

27 8:15am Teen & Young Adult Conference (FC)

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292pm Level II Exercise: Chair-Based, Monday (FC)3pm Level III Exercise: Keeping Fit (FC)6pm Orientation to LWC (FC)7pm Yoga for Managing Your Mood (FC)

301pm Level I Exercise: Launching into Fitness (FC)7pm Zumba - Bilingual (FC)

312pm Level II Exercise: Chair-Based (FC)3pm Meditation and Guided Imagery with Micheline (FC)3pm Level IV Exercise: Fitness Fusion (FC)4:30pm Reiki for Relaxation (FC)5:30pm Reiki for Relaxation (FC)7pm Reiki for Relaxation (FC)


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