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

    Look Good ... Feel Better     Monday, February 8, 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. Preregistration is required. Held at the Cancer Center. For more information, to make an appointment or to register for any of our programs, call the Cancer Center at (252) 975-4308. Programs are made possible by the Shepard Cancer Foundation.

    Art You Special – Painting with Wine and Design™     Monday, February 22; 9:00 am – 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

    Please join us for one of the two painting sessions offered to any cancer survivor or caregiver. No talent required! Plan to have fun and fellowship as we share laughs, good conversation and a little painting project through Wine and Design™! Painting center will be set up in the conference room at the Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center for anyone who would like to participate. Refreshments will be served.

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