Education Programs

Our workshops provide participants with learning opportunities on a variety of topics related to coping with cancer and improving quality of life. Unless otherwise noted, education programs are presented at the Hope Connections facility in Bethesda, MD. A reservation is required for all educational programs.

To register call 301-634-7500 or contact us. 

Cancer on the Job: Employee Rights

Monday, May 20, 6—7:30 p.m. Employee Rights attorney Bill Day will talk about the rights of cancer patients under the Family Medical Leave Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. With state and local laws often differing, the presentation offers an opportunity to learn what to expect when you seek benefits.

Current Research in Integrative & Preventive Medicine

Wednesday, June 12, 3—4:30 p.m. Jade Wood, MA, MFTI, presents the latest findings in mind-body medicine. Learn how your thoughts, emotions, beliefs and habits directly impact your physical health. This talk teaches how to apply this scientific research for increased health, enjoyment and self-compassion.

New Therapeutic Approaches in Gynecologic Cancers

Monday, June 17, 6—8 p.m. Deborah Armstrong, MD, oncologist at Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center will talk about the development of new therapeutic approaches to the treatment of gynecologic malignancies such as intraperitoneal therapy, targeted biologic therapy and immunologic approaches.

For a PDF of our program calendar, click here.  For an interactive calendar of events, click the calendar link in the navigation bar.