The Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center Announces August 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 - brought to you by the American Cancer Society     Monday, August 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.


    Knowledge is Power - Medicare Part D     Thursday, August 22nd - 5:30 pm

    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 the Cancer Center. Dinner will be Provided, call (252) 975-4308, ext. 132 to pre-register


    Healing Words Journaling Group     Thursday, August 8th - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

    Facilitated by Deborah Midgett. Join us at the Brown Library for our 4 week complementary program designed for survivors and caregivers on how to cope with the emotions that cancer brings. Each participant will receive a new, hand-made journal. Pre-registration is required.
The Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center on Brown Street: Above.     photo by Stan Deatherage

    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