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Most of our educational programs are currently being held virtually via Zoom. Any physical location will be noted in the description.
Hope Connections strives to bring presenters/speakers who are experts in their field to share their knowledge and expertise. Hope Connections does not endorse any presenter/speaker outside of their presentation.
- Registration is required to attend a program.
- If you’re new to Hope Connections email us at info@hopeconnectionsforcancer.org to register.
- Look below to see where the program is physically meeting.
- You can join most groups virtually. We are One Hope Connections and we want to be convenient no matter where you live.
- All Education programs are for those age 18 and over.
Psychedelics and Cancer: Ongoing Research at the Aquilino Cancer Center
Monday, April 29, from 6:30 pm-7:30 pm, via Zoom
In 2023, Dr Manish Agrawal and a team of researchers at the Aquilino Cancer Center published their research findings on psilocybin
assisted therapy and its potential to provide a rapid and long-lasting antidepressant effect.
Join Dr. Agrawal as he shares these promising results and discusses ongoing clinical trials of psychedelic assisted therapy for cancer patients and caregivers taking place at Sunstone Therapies in Rockville, MD.
The Importance of Resiliency: Helpful Tools & Techniques
Wednesday, May 8, from 6:30 pm-7:30 pm, via Zoom
Wig Seminar
Wednesday, May 15, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm, Hybrid Attendance
Feeling All wigged out?
Thinking about getting a wig? In need of a wig consultation? Do you have a wig that you no longer need? Do you want to “pay it forward” and give someone else the use of your refurbished wig?
Come to a wig seminar offered by Dr. Beatrice Afrangui where she will discuss her own hair journey and how to choose, style, or color the right wig for you.Dr. Afrangui
is also willing to schedule individual wig consultations. This will be a hybrid presentation. You can watch from home or come to our Bethesda location with a wig to share or to be assessed.
Own Your Prostate Health
Wednesday, May 22, from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
In-person at Oxon Hill, MD
Did you know: Prostate cancer affects one in six American men? But when detected early, it is highly treatable.
Join us and our community partner, St. Paul at Oxon Hill for a free screening, PSA test and DRE by Dr. Chile Ahaghotu, a board-certified urologist at MedStar Health.
This event takes place in person at St Paul at Oxon Hill, 6634 St Barnabas Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
To Register, please visit: https://bit.ly/MayProstateScreen
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