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

For Immediate Release:

    (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!

Medicare Part D -
    Tuesday, August 21st - 5:30pm, Guest Speaker: Marty Dail
    Learn important information about how to choose the right prescription drug plan and what financial benefits you may be eligible for. Held at First Church of Christ, 520 East 10th Street, Washington. Dinner will be provided, call 975-4308 ext. 132 to pre-register.

The Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center on Brown Street: Above.     photo by Stan Deatherage
Restorative Yoga and Meditation
    Yoga classes that emphasize relaxation for the body, mind, and spirit. Every Monday at 6:00 pm at Vidant Wellness Center (formerly Lifestyles) Pre-registration is not required.

Therapeutic Massage
   One free therapeutic foot, hand or chair massage is available every week to all cancer survivors and primary caregivers. Please call to make an appointment.

Look Good...Feel Better - brought to you by the American Cancer Society
    Monday, August 13th at 2:00pm
    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.

Pet Partners
    Our canine companion, Kasey, visits us on a regular basis for the enjoyment of our survivors and caregivers. Kasey and his handler have been registered through the Delta Society's Pet Partners® program.

    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 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