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Gynecologic Cancer Support Groups in the Washington Region In general, these support groups are free to cancer survivors, their families, and friends. We suggest calling ahead to confirm dates and locations. IN WASHINGTON, DC: Gynecologic Cancer Support Group
Where: George Washington Cancer Center
GW-MFA, Room 230, 5th floor
2150 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20037
When: 2nd Wednesday of every month (call to verify), 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Contact: 202-741-2218
www.gwumc.edu
Women and Cancer Support Group (for women with gynecologic or breast cancer)
Where: Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center at Georgetown University
3800 Reservoir Rd., NW
Washington, DC 20057
When: 4th Monday of every month, 12:30 pm – 1:30 p.m. Registration required.
Contact: Ann Richardson, RN, (202) 444-2118, Terry Harrington, CRNP, (202) 444-3601, or Nancy Morgan, (202) 444-7228, co-facilitators.
http://lombardi.georgetown.edu/
Comments: Each session features creative activities. Look Good… Feel Better
Where: Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center at Georgetown University
3800 Reservoir Rd., NW
Washington, DC 20057
When: 2nd Wednesday of every month, 9:30 am – 11:30 am. Registration required.
Contact: Joanne Assarsson, LICSW, OSW-C, coordinator, (202) 444-3755. http://lombardi.georgetown.edu/
Comments: A free, non-medical, brand-neutral, national public service program created to help individuals with cancer look good, improve their self-esteem, and manage their treatment and recovery with greater confidence. Where: Smith Farm Center for Healing and the Arts
1632 U Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009
When: Call for schedule
Contact: Darien Reece, program director, (202) 483-8600
www.smithfarm.com
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Comments: Programs are held in their Washington office and retreats at a rural Retreat Center. Services are free. CLIMB (Children's Lives Include Moments of Bravery) for children of cancer patients
Where: George Washington University Katzen Cancer Research Center www.gwcancerinstitute.org
2150 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.
Room 1-402
Washington, DC 20037
When: Every Wednesday, February 3 - March 10, 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Free program, free parking, free dinner.
Contact: Jennifer Bires, 202-741-2218,
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to register
Comments: Program is designed for children ages 6 through 11. IN MARYLAND: Ovarian and Gynecologic Cancer Support Group Holy Cross Hospital Cancer Institute
Where: Holy Cross Hospital Professional and Community Education Center
1500 Forest Glen Road
Silver Spring, MD 20910
When: 3rd Wednesday of every month, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Contact: 301-754-7537
Comments: Phone registration preferred, but not required. All are welcome. Look Good… Feel Better
Holy Cross Hospital Cancer Institute
Where: Holy Cross Hospital Professional and Community Education Center
1500 Forest Glen Road
Silver Spring, MD 20910
When: Wednesdays, August 5 and November 4, 2009; 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Also offered:
Where: Holy Cross Hospital Radiation Treatment Center
2121 Medical Park Drive, Suite 4
Silver Spring, MD 20902
When: Wednesdays, September 2 and December 2, 2009; 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Contact: 301-754-7537, Jackie Diehl; Please call to register
Comments: Learn skin care, makeup applications, and hair/wig techniques in a hands-on workshop. Ovarian and Gynecologic Cancer Support Group
Where: The Wellness Community of Greater Washington, DC
5430 Grosvenor Lane, Suite 100
Bethesda, MD 20814
When: 2nd Monday of every month, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Contact: 301-493-5002, www.wellnesscommunitydc.org
Comments: Open to people suffering from cancer, their families and other caregivers Women's Gynecologic Cancer Support Group
Where: Shady Grove Adventist Hospital (Maple Room)
9901 Medical Center Dr.
Rockville, MD 20850
When: 1st Thursday of every month. Additional alternative dates are July 16, Aug. 13, Sept. 10, Oct. 8, Nov. 12, 2009, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Contact: Sharon Francz, cancer care navigator, 240-826-6297 or
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Comments: For women coping & living with gynecologic cancers, friends and family. Free to attend. Lunch Bunch for Ovarian and Breast Cancer Survivors
Where: Various restaurants in Rockville, MD
When: Every Friday, 12:00 p.m.
Contact: Call 301-424-4777 for location
IN VIRGINIA:
Gynecological Cancers Support Group
Where: Life With Cancer
8411 Pennell St.
Fairfax, VA 22031
When: 2nd Wednesday of every month, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Contact: 703-698-2526, www.lifewithcancer.org
Comments: Sponsored by Inova Fairfax Hospital REGIONALLY: Free House Cleaning for Cancer Patients Fighting cancer is difficult enough, but living with it is even tougher - and that's where the Cleaning for A Reason Foundation steps in. This nonprofit offers free professional housecleaning and maid services to improve the lives of women undergoing treatment for cancer - any type of cancer.
If you are a woman currently undergoing chemotherapy, you can receive FREE housecleaning – once a month for four months while you are in treatment.
All you have to do is sign up at http://www.cleaningforareason.org/ and have your doctor fax a note confirming the treatment. Cleaning for a Reason will have a participating maid service in your zip code area come to clean your house. ONLINE:Online support groups are available for those who prefer anonymity or can’t meet outside their homes. Association of Cancer Online Resources (ACOR)
Contact: www.acor.org
Comments: Find an ovarian problems discussion list by clicking on “mailing lists”, then "disease specific lists", and choosing “ovarian.” Ovarian Cancer National Alliance Support Community
Contact: www.inspire.com/groups/ovarian-cancer-national-alliance
Comments: Connects patients, families, friends and caregivers for support and inspiration. Sponsored by the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance in partnership with Inspire. CancerCare
Contact: www.cancercare.org 1-800-813-4673
CancerCare is a national nonprofit organization that provides free online and telephone support groups led by professional oncology social workers for anyone affected by cancer.
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