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Nutrition Club

An opportunity for cancer patients, survivors, caregivers and providers to learn about the role of nutrition in cancer prevention, treatment & survivorship.

Cancer Support Group

DC, United States

Our cancer support group provides opportunity to explore your cancer experience in a safe group setting and to connect with others facing similar challenges.

Caregiver Support Group

DC, United States

This group, led by a licensed psychologist, is designed to provide cancer caregivers with the opportunity to meet other caregivers, learn about useful tools for self-care, and explore ways to thrive in the caregiving role.

LGBTQIA+ Morning Meditation

Come together as an LGBTQIA+ community for a weekly morning meditation sit. Hosted by IMCW.

Gynecologic Cancer Support Group

DC, United States

This monthly support group is designed for adult patients/survivors diagnosed with gynecologic cancers and their caregivers.

Chair Yoga

DC, United States

Connect body and mind. You are invited to relax deeply as we move through a series of gentle seated and supported poses that promote self-care.

SC Writes for Young Adults

Welcome back to SC Writes for Young Adult Cancer Survivors (YACS), where we will deepen our writing and sharing in a safe and supportive environment.

Breast Cancer Support Group

DC, United States

This monthly virtual group is for Stage 1 - 3 Breast Cancer patients and survivors and is open to those newly diagnosed, in treatment, or in survivorship.

Gentle PM Yoga

DC, United States

Enjoy a greater sense of well-being and enhanced energy through yoga postures, techniques in progressive relaxation, breathing practices, and meditation.

Outside the Lines: Social Hour

DC, United States

Catch up with one another as we reclaim art-making as a healing tool. Participants are welcome to work on their own creative projects as we socialize.

Grieving Together: An Ongoing Circle

If you’ve lost a loved one, a healing circle for those in grief is an opportunity to share what’s on your heart and mind, to listen, and be listened to deeply and generously.

Meditation and Mindfulness

DC, United States

Developing mindfulness skills can help combat stress, anxiety, and uncertainty. Join for regular sessions to help you better understand your mind.

Knitting on the Couch

DC, United States

Trained volunteers provide knitting instruction and quality materials in an effort to foster wellness, comfort, and community.

2Unstoppable Barre with Paola (in English/Spanish)

Únete a Paola en su clase Bilingüe (Inglés/Español) de entrenamiento de cuerpo completo donde se combinan calentamientos aeróbicos con movimientos de bajo impacto modificados para sobrevivientes de cáncer

CANCELLED – Move Your Lymph

Smith Center for Healing and the Arts 1632 U Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States

If stress, surgery or cancer treatment have created swelling in your body, this class is for you. Join and move your lymph!

Energy Balancing

DC, United States

Bring the subtle energies of your body back into balance with a half-hour of stress-reducing relaxation to calm the body and enhance your well-being.

Previvor Support Group

This group is for previvors who have an elevated predisposition for a cancer diagnosis or those who have tested positive to cancer genetic markers.

2Unstoppable Pink Ribbon Pilates Series

Pink Ribbon Pilates is designed to specifically address the needs and challenges facing everyone recovering from cancer-related surgery.