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- 5430 Grosvenor Lane, Suite 100
- Bethesda, MD 20814
- 301.493.5002
Our Free Programs
Find support, explore ways of coping with the stress of a cancer diagnosis and treatment, and learn how to be active in enhancing your health and well-being.
Presentations ranging from information about specific cancers to caregiving workshops to healthy cooking demonstrations are offered several times a month.
Weekly sessions designed to help reduce stress in the lives of people with cancer and their caregivers.
Opportunities to come together as a community, such as our annual National Cancer Survivor Day, summer potluck supper, and winter holiday party are offered regularly.
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TWC News
TWC and Gilda Clubs form the Cancer Support Community
The merged headquarters offices of The Wellness Community and Gilda’s Club Worldwide unveiled their new, combined identity at a landmark “Cancer Summit” in November. The Cancer Support Community, of which The Wellness Community – Greater Washington, DC (TWC-DC) is an affiliate, includes a network of nearly 50 independent, community-based Gilda’s Clubs and Wellness Community affiliates worldwide, more than 100 satellite locations, and online support services that extend around the world.
As the number of cancer survivors in the United States surpasses 12 million, the demand for support services throughout the continuum of care is increasing. The Cancer Support Community is poised to help meet these needs through their innovative and comprehensive offerings to those affected by cancer. Affiliates of the Cancer Support Community will continue to offer their renowned education and support services without any disruption. (continued)
