National Cancer Survivors Week

Week-long events from June 5 to June 9, 2023

Join us for an opportunity to recognize members of the cancer survivor community in and around Frederick. Throughout this week long celebration, we will be sharing stories, connecting with other cancer survivors, celebrating personal milestones, raising awareness of ongoing challenges, and recognizing those who have supported us along the way.

Anyone who is newly diagnosed, currently in treatment, or has a history of cancer is encouraged to participate. There will be events and discussions, both virtual and in-person, throughout the week. All in-person events will be held at the James M Stockman Institute located at 1562 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick MD, 21702.

Registration is required for some of these events. If you're interested in attending an event marked as "registration required" please click here to fill out the form and RSVP.

Monday

Today's Focus: Lung Cancer, Lung Cancer Screening
Listen to this podcast with Tammy Welch, Physicians Assistant, Frederick Health Medical Group Chest Surgery

Watch this Medical Minute video with Dr. Maurice Smith, Medical Director, Frederick Health Medical Group Chest Surgery

Schedule of Events
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Drop-in Breakfast Social, James M Stockman Cancer Institute, Main Concourse, Cancer Ribbon Wall

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Yoga for Strength and Balance (all levels), James M Stockman Cancer Institute, Integrative Services. Registration required.

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Midday with Oncology Social Worker Jodi Gerber, LCSW-C Positivity, Gratitude and Strength after a Cancer Diagnosis. Zoom Meeting. Registration required.

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Yoga for Stress, James M Stockman Cancer Institute, Integrative Services. Registration required.

Tuesday

Today's Focus: Colon and Rectal Cancers, Colon Cancer Screening, Colon and Rectal Multi Disciplinary Clinic
Listen to this podcast with Dr. Naderge Pierre, Colon and Rectal Cancer Surgeon, Frederick Health Medical Group Surgery

Watch this Medical Minute video with Dr. Vernissia Tam, Colon and Rectal Cancer Surgeon, Frederick Health Medical Group Surgery

Schedule of Events
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM:
Midday with Oncology Social Worker Jodi Gerber, LCSW-C, Effective Communication with your healthcare team. Zoom Meeting. Registration required.

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Restorative Yoga with Meditation, James M Stockman Cancer Institute, Integrative Services. Registration required.

Wednesday

Today's Focus: Precision Medicine and Genetics, Medical Oncology
Listen to this podcast with Devika Sathe, Genetics Counselor with the Precision Medicine & Genetics Program

Listen to this podcast with Dr. Saro Sarkisian, Oncologist with Frederick Health Medical Group Oncology and Hematology

Schedule of Events
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Introduction to Yoga, James M Stockman Cancer Institute, Integrative Services. Registration required.

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Midday with Oncology Social Worker Jodi Gerber, LCSW-C, Cancer Survivorship: Managing Stress and Anxiety. Zoom Meeting. Registration required.

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Yoga for Bone and Lymphatic Health, James M Stockman Cancer Institute, Integrative Services. Registration required.

Thursday

Today's Focus: Prostate Cancer, CyberKnife Radiosurgery
Read this article on the Prostate Multi Discplinary Clinic featuring Dr. Heather Chalfin, Urologic Oncology Surgeon, Frederick Health Medical Group

Schedule of Events
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Midday with Oncology Social Worker Jodi Gerber, LCSW-C, Sexual Health after Prostate Cancer. Zoom Meeting. Registration required.

1:30 PM– 2:30 PM
Gentle Chair Yoga, James M Stockman Cancer Institute, Integrative Services. Registration required.

Friday

Today's Focus: Breast and GYN Cancers, Breast Cancer Screening
Listen to this podcast from Dr. Susan Bahl, Medical Director, Frederick Health Medical Group Breast Center

Watch this patient testimonial from a local Frederick woman who was diagnosed with breast cancer and was treated at Frederick Health.

Schedule of Events
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Midday with Oncology Social Worker Jodi Gerber, LCSW-C, Self Care and Boundaries. Zoom Meeting. Registration required.

12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Drop-in Fellowship, James M Stockman Cancer Institute, Main Concourse, Cancer Ribbon Wall

• Cancer Survivors Celebration
• Healing through Art with Chaplin Sarah and Integrative Services Practitioner, Annie Quinlan

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation, James M Stockman Cancer Institute, Integrative Services. Registration required.

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Yoga for Strength and Balance (all levels), James M Stockman Cancer Institute, Integrative Services. Registration required.