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September 18, 2009
Marquette General Cancer Center to present
“Journey through Breast Cancer” series in October
As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Marquette General Cancer Center will present a four-part “Journey through Breast Cancer” series designed to educate the community, patients and their families about breast cancer.
Topics will focus on survivorship, healthy eating, reducing stress and self-care. Each part of the series will be presented by leading professionals who have expertise in specific fields of breast cancer.
The series will be held every Thursday in October, from 7 – 8:30 p.m. in Conference Room 4 at Marquette General Hospital. Part one of the series begins Thursday, October 8, at 7 p.m.
Psychologist Dr. Gregory Jones of Premier Psychology in Marquette and on staff at Marquette General Health System, will present on survivorship and the process of living with, through and beyond breast cancer.
Part two of the series will be Thursday, October 15, at 7 p.m. Registered Dietician Sheryl Rule of Marquette General Food and Nutrition Services, will present on healthy eating during and after breast cancer treatment.
Part three of the series will be held Thursday, October 22, at 7 p.m. Registered Nurse Margaret Cazzolo of Marquette General Hematology/Oncology, will present on stress reduction and meditation.
Part four of the series will be held Thursday, October 29, at 7 p.m. Physical Therapist Jeannie Wagner of Balanced Body in Marquette, will present on how to begin to care for yourself again.
The series is free and the community, patients and their families are encouraged to attend.
The series will be located in Conference Room Four at Marquette General Hospital. Attendees are asked to enter the hospital from the East Entrance canopy on College Avenue and take the elevator to the third floor and exit to the right.
For more information, please call the Marquette General Cancer Center at
(906) 225-3500.
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