Support groups, social services, educational seminars and special programs such as My Friend's House are available to anyone in need. In 1997, Inova provided nearly 8,000 patient contacts in the Life with Cancer program, including inpatient and outpatient visits, educational classes and support groups. In 1998, Life with Cancer opened a cancer resource room, complete with Internet access for cancer patients, their families and friends. Pastoral care Multidenominational pastoral care services are available at all Inova hospitals .
Care is designed to provide spiritual support and emotional comfort to patients and families.
Community and educational programs Inova Cancer Services offers numerous health education and health promotion programs to the community throughout the year. Inova also offers many cancer awareness and screening programs at its various facilities throughout Northern Virginia. Volunteer opportunities Inova Cancer Services has many opportunities for volunteers. Our volunteers visit patients in the hospital, help with transportation and provide many valuable services that supplement our patient care.