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with Mallory Day McDonagh

We are a demand-driven and patient-led in-person and online community support group for young women and men (diagnosed between the age of 18 – 45ish) with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) in the DC, MD, and VA area. We have created this group as a means of providing both a safe community support space for people with MBC, as well as peer-led and expert-led information on living with breast cancer. This group is new and independent of any established breast cancer organization, though we are are in complete gratitude to the Smith Center for hosting us.

We facilitate our group in a democratic and participatory manner; in essence, our group is your group! Interested new members, kindly contact programs@smithcenter.org for an informal intake before coming to your first meeting.

Beginning in April 2024, the group meetings alternate between the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 6-7pm ET and the 3rd Saturday of the month from 10-11am ET. The group now meets on Zoom only. 

Upcoming Dates:

• Saturday, September 21 (10-11am ET)
• Wednesday, October 16 (6-7pm ET)
• Saturday, November 16 (10-11am ET)
• Wednesday, December 18 (6-7pm ET)

About Mallory Day McDonagh

Hi! I’m Mallory and I live in SW Washington, DC with my husband and 2 cats. I was diagnosed with Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) at the age of 32 after my initial Stage IIB Triple Negative diagnosis a year prior. I found the Young Adults with MBC support group in those first desperate and terrifying weeks after my Stage IV diagnosis and though I was uncertain about engaging, the immediate welcome and powerful knowledge of the group grounded me. It has brought me comfort and confidence, while also teaching me about all aspects of this terrible disease. I’m thrilled to volunteer as the facilitator of this group and hope to continue navigating and supporting the unique challenges we face through the power of community.

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