The Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center Announces May Programs for Cancer Patients, Survivors and Caregivers | Eastern North Carolina Now

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    (Washington, NC)     The Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center offers a variety of special programs and activities to help cancer patients, survivors as well as their primary caregivers deal with the emotional and physical challenges associated with having cancer. The Cancer Center's vision is to provide integrative therapies that complement traditional care at no cost to the participant. The programs are not limited to patients of the Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center, any survivor or caregiver is welcome!

    Knowledge is Power - Skin Cancer Prevention     Thursday, May 15th at 5:30 pm

    Speaker: Eric Howell, MD, Eastern Dermatology, Held at the Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center Space is limited; call 975-4308 ext. 132 to pre-register. DINNER WILL BE PROVIDED


    Look Good...Feel Better - brought to you by the American Cancer Society     Monday, May 12th at 2:00 pm

    A hands-on group session for adult female cancer survivors currently in treatment who are coping with the side effects of chemotherapy and/or radiation treatment. Pre-registration is required. Held at the Cancer Center.
The Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center on Brown Street: Above.     photo by Stan Deatherage
    Shepard’s Lunch and Learn - Topic: Lymphedema precautions, prevention and treatment.
     Presented by: Allyson Daugherty, PT, CLT, CFM Avila Physical Therapy for Women’s Health     Thursday, April 24th, 12:00 - 1:00 pm

   Held at the Cancer Center. Join us for a FREE LUNCH with other survivors and caregivers to gain encouragement and learn about some of the precautions, preventions and treatment options that are associated with lymphedema. Please pre-register by calling (252) 975-4308 ext 132.


FREE Skin Cancer Screenings - Appointments are required and limited

    Saturday, May 17th - 9:00 am - 12:00 noon
      Held at the Cancer Center
    Call Vidant Wellness Center at 975-4236 to make an appointment.

    Tuesday, May 20th, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
      Vidant Family Medicine Belhaven (Water Street)
    Call the practice at 943-6114 and ask to speak to Mandy to make an appointment.

    Therapeutic Massage

    FREE 20 minute hand, foot, or chair massage each week for patients, survivors, and caregivers. We have 2 locations in Washington for your massage. Call either location for your appointment! Cancer Center (252) 975-4308 or Market Street Massage (252) 946-8989.

    Restorative Yoga & Meditation

    Yoga classes that emphasize relaxation for the body, mind, and spirit. Every Monday at 4:00 pm at Vidant Wellness Center Pre-registration is not required.


    The staff of the Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center want to thank our caregivers for all you do every day for cancer survivors. Please drop by the Cancer Center for refreshments and special treats for caregivers. Drawing for a gift basket! Event will be held at the Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center. Call 975-4308 ext 132 to sign up.


    All Cancer Center programs are FREE thanks to the community support of the Shepard Cancer Foundation. For more information or to register for any of the upcoming programs please call the Cancer Center at (252) 975-4308. You may also visit www.marionlshepardcancercenter.org.


    For more information please contact:

    Pam Shadle

     Manager of Marketing, Public Relations and Development
      Vidant Beaufort Hospital
      Phone: (252) 975-4134 or pam.shadle@vidanthealth.com