The Cancer Resource Center of the Northern Virginia Hospital Center came in to my life when I was facing one of the biggest challenges of my life, surgery for breast cancer. My Mother had died of breast cancer and all I could see were years of surgery, chemotherapy, wasting away and death. I was met by the patient navigator both before and after surgery. As I recovered, I was invited to join a breast cancer support group. I was taught about the side effects of chemo and things to help myself feel better. Most important I learned about a "New Normal," for me and how I could get there. I had opportunities to participate in music and art therapies. I was was shown how to wear make-up in a different way. The most important thing I learned was that I could live my life to the fullest going forward and that there would always be people to help deal with what ever challenges came in the future.
348 Pageviews Read Stories
- EIN
- 703 558 6913
- 1701 North George Mason Drive Arlington VA 22205 USA
- Add to Favorites