The Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center Announces September Programs for Cancer Patients, Survivors and Caregivers | Eastern NC Now

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.

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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 - What Every Man Should Know     Tuesday, September 23rd at 5:30 pm

    Join us for a discussion about prostate cancer: statistics, screening and treatment options. Guest Speaker: Dr. John Inzerillo

    Held at Grace Lutheran Church, 1776 N. Market Street FREE Dinner will be provided so registration is required. Call 252-975-4308 ext. 132

The Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center on Brown Street: Above.     photo by Stan Deatherage


    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.


    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
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