The Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center Announces November 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!

    Celebrating our Caregivers! - Friday, November 16th     1:00 am - 4:00 pm
   The staff of the Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center want to thank our caregivers for all you do every day for cancer survivors. Please drop by the Cancer Center for refreshments and special treats for caregivers. Drawing for a gift basket! Call (975) 975-4308 ext 132 to sign up - or just drop by!


    Look Good...Feel Better - brought to you by the American Cancer Society - Monday, November 12th 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.

    Shepard's Lunch and Learn - Surviving Holidays on the Cancer Journey Tuesday, November 20th     12:00-1:30 pm
First Church of Christ, 10th Street, Washington

    Cancer survivors and caregivers will have the opportunity to explore the special challenges often faced during holidays and other special occasions. FREE lunch will be provided. Pre-registration is required, call (252) 975-4308 ext. 132 to register.


    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.


    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 (975) 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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