The Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center Announces July 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!

    Look Good...Feel Better - brought to you by the American Cancer Society     Monday, July 8th at 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. Pre-registration is required. Held at the Cancer Center.


    Lunch and Learn - Traveling with Cancer     Thursday, July 25th - 12:00 pm

    Presented by Nicole DaVia, PA-C. Don't let cancer treatment keep you at home! Come learn tips and suggestions that will make traveling easier and safer when you or your loved one are undergoing treatment. Free lunch will be provided. Pre-registration required Call (252) 975-4308 ext 132, group will meet at the Cancer Center.


    Therapeutic Massage

    Attention Survivors and Primary Caregivers! Have you made an appointment with Angie Shiflett to get your FREE massage this week? Starting July 1st 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 6:00 pm at Vidant Wellness Center (formerly Lifestyles) 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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