Education
Providing accurate, clear and understandable information about cancer.
With its affiliation to the GW Medical Center, the Katzen Cancer Research Center has access to physicians who wear multiple hats – as clinicians, researchers and educators. Committed to sharing the latest knowledge and evidence, these faculty members contribute to better cancer care through education. As the research activities of the Center expand, educational activities will be designed to ensure that new developments are shared with the entire cancer research community.
PATIENT EDUCATION
For full description of the support group, see below.
For More Information on Available Support Groups go to http://www.gwumc.edu/gwci/support_groups.html
Or Contact Jennifer Bires, SW at 202-741-2218
AVAILABLE SUPPORT GROUPS AT THE KATZEN CANCER RESEARCH CENTER
GW-MFA Hematology OncologyEvents and Support Groups |
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February 2012 |
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| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
| 1Active Treatment Group 12:30-1:30 | 2Brain Tumor Group
6:30-8pm |
3Wig Making Workshop
12:00-1:00 |
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| 5 | 6Symptom Management with Mandalas 6:30-7:30pm | 7Post Treatment Breast Cancer Group 6-7:30 pm | 8Active Treatment Group 12:30-1:30 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| 12 | 13 | 14 | 15Active Treatment Group 12:30-1:30 | 16 | 17Multiple Myeloma Support Group 12-1 pm | 18
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| 19 | 20
MFA CLOSED FOR PRESIDENT’S DAY |
21Caregiver Group 12:30-1:30
_________________ Prostate Cancer Group 6:00-7:30 |
22Active Treatment Group 12:30-1:30 | 23 | 24Caregiver Class: “It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint” 12-1pm
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| 26 | 27 | 28Kids’Club
6 -7:30pm |
29Active Treatment Group 12:30-1:30 | |||
All groups are free and open to anyone in the metropolitan DC area. They are located n the Medical Faculty Associates building at 2150 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Washington, DC. Please call the group’s facilitator prior to the meeting date to confirm the meeting time and location as they are subject to change.
Active Treatment – general cancer support group
When: Every Wednesday, 12:30p.m. -1:30p.m.
Where: First floor, Cancer Center Board Room, GWU Medical Faculty Associates
Facilitator: Jennifer Bires, MSW (202-741-2218 or jbires@mfa.gwu.edu), and Carrie Tilley, NP
The active treatment group is open to any cancer patient currently undergoing treatment. We meet on a weekly basis to discuss common themes and give support. This group is open to all diagnoses. As it meets during the lunch hour, you are welcome to bring your lunch with you.
Caregivers’ Support Group – for family members and friends who are involved with cancer patients
You are invited to come and share common concerns, get and give advice, and learn coping skills.
When: Third Tuesday of every month (with minor variations), 12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Where: First floor, Cancer Center Board Room, GWU Medical Faculty Associates
Facilitator: Jennifer Bires, LGSW (202-741-2218 or jbires@mfa.gwu.edu)
The caregiver support group is open to all people who are supporting a person with cancer. This group meets once a month to discuss common themes and give support. As it meets during the lunch hour, you are welcome to bring your lunch with you.
Multiple Myeloma – for patients and family members
When: Third Friday of every month
Where: First floor, Cancer Center Board Room, GWU Medical Faculty Associates, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Lauren Woodard, LGSW (202-994-7336 or lwoodard@mfa.gwu.edu)
The Multiple Myeloma group is open to patients/survivors and their caregivers. Speakers are present at most meetings to provide education and offer support. A light lunch is provided.
Look Good…Feel Better – a program for women undergoing treatment for any type of cancer
When: TBD, 10:00a.m.-12:00p.m.
Where: First floor, Cancer Center Board Room, GWU Medical Faculty Associates
Facilitator: Jennifer Bires, LGSW (202-741-2218 or jbires@mfa.gwu.edu)
The Look Good Feel Better is a workshop that teaches beauty techniques to female cancer patients to help them combat the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. It is lead by a certified cosmetologist and each participant receives a free bag of make-up.
Prostate Cancer Support Group – for men, their families and significant others
When: Second Tuesday of every month, 6:00p.m.-7:30p.m.
Where: First floor, Cancer Center Board Room, GWU Medical Faculty Associates
Facilitator: Jennifer Bires, LGSW (202-741-2218 or jbires@mfa.gwu.edu)
The Prostate cancer support group is open to patients/survivors and their caregivers. Speakers are present at most meetings.
Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area Brain Tumor Support Group
When: First Thursday of every month, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Where: First floor, Room 1-402, GWU Medical Faculty Associates
Facilitator: Jennifer Bires, LGSW (202-741-2218 or jbires@mfa.gwu.edu)
The Brain Tumor Support Group is a peer lead support group open to patients/survivors and their caregivers.
Support Group for Children Whose Parent or Grandparent Has Cancer
When: Rotating Schedule
Facilitators: Jennifer Bires, LGSW, and Katy Dolan, RN, Theo Wyche, RN
Contact: jbires@mfa.gwu.edu to register, or call 202-741-2218
CLIMB (Children’s Lives Include Moments of Bravery) is open to children ages 6-11 who have a parent or grandparent with cancer. It is a 4 week education series. Food and parking are provided. This group is run three times a year.
Breast Cancer Support Group (After Treatment)
When: First Tuesday of every month, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Where: First floor, Cancer Center Board Room, GWU Medical Faculty Associates
Facilitator: Liz Hatcher, RN (202-994-2054 or caneao@gwumc.edu) and Lauren Woodard, LGSW (202-994-7436 or lwoodard@mfa.gwu.edu)
The post treatment breast cancer support group is open to all breast cancer survivors who have finished treatment. Speakers are present at most meetings.