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

Healthy Living with Cancer - Are you or a loved one new to the cancer journey? We’ve got a program for you!
    Tuesday, October 30th - 10:30am – 2:00pm, Location: First Church of Christ - Washington
    Participants will receive valuable information and resources from experts in different aspects of living with cancer. You will also have the opportunity to gain personal insight and encouragement from experienced cancer survivors and caregivers. Lunch will be provided. Registration is required; call (252) 975-4308 ext 132.

The Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center on Brown Street: Above.     photo by Stan Deatherage
Look Good...Feel Better - brought to you by the American Cancer Society
    Monday, October 8th 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.

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.

    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