This program is being offered virtually through Zoom. In order to participate and receive the Zoom link, register by clicking the RSVP button above or by emailing programs@smithcenter.org.
You will receive the Zoom information no later than the morning of your program.
with Jessica Gelfarb, MSW, LICSW & Joslyn Trovati, LICSW, OSW-C, GW Cancer Center
This monthly support group is open to adults with lung cancer, survivors, and caregivers. Facilitated by a licensed clinical social worker, the group will offer emotional support and educational talks and is hosted in partnership with the GW Cancer Center.
The Lung Cancer Support Group meets Monthly on the 4th Thursday from 11:00am-12:00pm EST on Zoom.
About Jessica Gelfarb, MSW, LICSW
Jessica is a licensed clinical social worker who has experience working with patients and families facing a range of medical diagnoses in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She received her undergraduate degree in psychology from University of Michigan and her masters degree in social work from University of Maryland with a focus on clinical and medical social work. Jessica recently joined the team at the George Washington University cancer center as an oncology social worker. Prior to her role at GW Jessica worked extensively with organ transplant patients at Medstar Georgetown Transplant Institute and co-led the institute’s transplant support group. She has also spent time working on cardiology and intensive care units throughout her career. Jessica initially became interested in pursuing oncology social work after attending the Association of Oncology Social Work’s annual conference a number of years ago as well as observing first- hand the widespread impact that cancer has on so many individuals and families. She is passionate about partnering with patients in order to provide psychosocial and emotional support as they navigate their diagnosis and treatment.
About Joslyn Trovati, LICSW, OSW-C
Joslyn Trovati MSW, LICSW, OSW-C is an Oncology Social Worker at the George Washington University Cancer Center, where she provides emotional support and resources to people with cancer and their caregivers. Joslyn earned a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor’s in Psychology from The George Washington University. Joslyn’s professional interests include the Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) cancer community, fertility preservation, and grief work. In her free time, Joslyn enjoys traveling, going to museums and concerts, playing word games, singing with her local choir, and exploring DC’s vibrant culinary scene.
