The Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center Announces November Programs for Cancer Patients, Survivors and Caregivers | Eastern North Carolina 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 You Need to know if Cancer Runs in your Family     Tuesday, June 23rd at 5:30 pm
    Grace Lutheran Church  •  1776 N Market St. Washington

    Join us for dinner and a presentation by our medical oncologist, Dr. John Inzerillo. Learn what having a family history of cancer means and how to be proactive. This program is offered to the general public. Please register by June 19th by calling the cancer center at 252-975-4308 ext. 109.

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


    Therapeutic Massage

    FREE 25 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. All Cancer Center programs are FREE thanks to the community support of the Shepard Cancer Foundation.

    Restorative Yoga & Meditation

    Yoga classes that emphasize relaxation for the body, mind, and spirit. Every Monday at 6:00 p.m. 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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