Pre-op classes
Are you scheduled for breast surgery? Inova's breast care navigators offer regularly scheduled pre-op classes for women planning surgery.
Learn more and register online
Life with Cancer™
The community-funded Life with Cancer program offers extensive classes, counseling and support services for individuals and families from Northern Virginia who are affected by cancer – all at no charge. Check out these and other Life with Cancer offerings at
www.lifewithcancer.org. Or call Life with Cancer at
703-698-2526.
Support groups
Learn, share and gain support from others who understand the concerns and challenges you face.
See all breast cancer support groups
My Cancer Journal
This helpful resource for cancer patients is designed especially for you, with sections on treatment, managing side effects, financial information and much more. You can also personalize with your own information and notes.
Download it here.
Women's and Children's Shop
Find helpful post-surgical garments, head wraps, skincare products plus cancer awareness jewelry, inspirational books and more at this Inova Fairfax Hospital gift shop. Wig referrals available. For more information and hours, please call
703-776-2445.
Complementary therapies
In addition to traditional medical care, Inova Cancer Services offers complementary therapies at most facilities through our Life with Cancer™ program. These include massage, tai chi, stress management, pet therapy and biofeedback and image guided therapy. For more information, call
703-698-2526.
Pastoral care
Multidenominational pastoral care services provide spiritual support and emotional comfort to patients and their families. The pastoral care staff also helps caregivers address the theological, bioethical, philosophical and cultural issues that often arise in the course of cancer treatment. Available at all hospitals – please ask for pastoral care.
Medical libraries
Each Inova hospital offers a library or education resource center for cancer patients and their families.
CarePages
CarePages is an easy, free online service to keep family and friends informed of a loved one's condition, to send notes of support, and to share photos and greetings.
Start your CarePage today
Still have questions about available support services?
Your
breast care navigator knows about all the cancer support services available to you.
