Posts Tagged ‘Life with Cancer’
Nutrition and Breast Cancer: Lifestyle Choices to Reduce Your Risk
Lauren Fay, RD, CSO, LD, CNSC is a registered dietitian and certified oncology nutrition specialist at Life With Cancer, a program of Inova Schar Cancer Institute that enhances the quality of life for those with cancer by providing education, information and support free of charge. Research shows a definitive link between cancer risk and what’s on your plate.…
Read MoreLife with Cancer encourages patients with hope, support, and community
Positive Connections Life with Cancer encourages patients with hope, support, and community When Rebecca Wetherly had a routine mammogram during the fall of 2016, the results were normal. But because of her family history — both her mother and maternal and paternal grandmothers had breast cancer — coupled with having dense breast tissue, she opted…
Read MoreWhat Comes Next? Surviving & Thriving After Breast Cancer
Alexandra Russo, MSW, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker and oncology therapist at Life With Cancer, a program of the Inova Schar Cancer Institute that aims to enhance the quality of life for those with cancer by providing education, information and support. Reaching the end of breast cancer treatment is a major milestone.…
Read MoreBanish Stress: 7 Ways to Stay Calm During Cancer Treatment
Sermsak (Sam) Lolak, MD, is board-certified in psychiatry and psychosomatic medicine. He is an oncologic psychiatrist at Inova Life With Cancer, where he specializes in helping patients manage depression, stress and anxiety in the context of cancer diagnosis and treatment. Having breast cancer is an incredibly stressful experience. Besides messing with your mood, stress negatively…
Read MoreInova Loudoun Hospital Life with Cancer and Loudoun Breast Health Network to Host Annual Free Community Event: Breast Cancer Survivors’ Retreat
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month LEESBURG, VA – To commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Loudoun County, Inova Loudoun Hospital Life with Cancer and the Loudoun Breast Health Network are hosting Pathways to Survivorship: A Breast Cancer Survivors’ Retreat on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at The National Conference Center,…
Read MoreSexual Health, Intimacy, and Metastatic Disease: Reclaiming Your Sexual Self, BreastCancer.org
Sage Bolte, PhD, sat down with Breastcancer.org to discuss how women with metastic disease can reclaim their sexual self. Read more.
Read MoreLife After Breast Cancer: 7 Ways to Move Forward and Live Well
Sage Bolte, PhD, LCSW, OSW-C, CST, is a licensed clinical social worker and executive director of Life with Cancer, which provides support and education to anyone affected by cancer. Life With Cancer is a program of Inova Health System. In addition to her role as director, Bolte provides individual, couples and family counseling and facilitates…
Read MoreFree Virginia center helps cancer patients cope, WJLA – ABC 7, October 21, 2016
Life With Cancer is located in Fairfax, Virginia. ABC7’s Alison Starling reports it is a place many call a “hidden gem.” Watch the video.
Read MoreInova Loudoun Hospital and Life with Cancer Host Breast Cancer Support Group
Next Meeting September 26 at 5 p.m. Leesburg, VA — September 8, 201 6 — Inova Loudoun Hospital and Life with Cancer host a free, monthly Breast Cancer Support Group. The group meets the fourth Monday of the month from 5 – 6:30 p.m. at Inova Loudoun Hospital, 44035 Riverside Parkway, Leesburg in the Radiation Oncology…
Read MoreInova Loudoun Hospital and Life with Cancer Host Advanced Cancer Support Group
Next Meeting September 26 at 6:30 p.m. Leesburg, VA — September 8, 2016 — Inova Loudoun Hospital and Life with Cancer host a free, monthly Advanced Cancer Support Group. The purpose of the support group is to network with others that are living with advanced cancer. The group meets the fourth Monday of the month…
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