Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center to host Knowledge is Power program | Eastern North Carolina Now

The Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center in conjunction with the Shepard Cancer Foundation is hosting an educational session on Tuesday, September 20th at 6:00 p.m. in the Education Department at University Health Systems Beaufort Hospital.

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    Prostate Cancer Screening: What you should know.

    (Washington, NC) - The Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center in conjunction with the Shepard Cancer Foundation is hosting an educational session on Tuesday, September 20th at 6:00 p.m. in the Education Department at University Health Systems Beaufort Hospital. Dr. John Inzerillo will speak on prostate cancer - who is most at risk and when one should be screened. The seminar is part of the Cancer Center's Knowledge is Power Series that is held periodically throughout the year. Dinner will be provided and space is limited so registration is required. Please call the Cancer Center at 975-4308 to register.

    The Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center, a department of University Health Systems Beaufort Hospital, provides medical services in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and blood disorders. This state-of-the-art cancer center provides high-quality, comprehensive cancer treatment along with compassionate care to the residents of Beaufort and surrounding counties.

    The mission of the Shepard Cancer Foundation is to financially support and promote the Marion L Shepard Cancer Center in its efforts to improve the mind, body and spirit of cancer patients, survivors and caregivers."


    For more information please contact:

Pam Shadle, Director of Marketing, Public Relations and Development
    Phone: (252) 975-4134
    Cell: (252) 945-3806
     pshadle@brhealthsystem.org
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