From Vidant Beaufort Hospital 

The Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center at Vidant Beaufort Hospital offers a variety of special programs and activities each month to help cancer patients and 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!

 

LUNG CANCER SCREENINGS 101- KNOWLEDGE IS POWER

Nov. 19 | 5:30 p.m. | Grace Lutheran Church | 1776 N. Market St., Washington

 

November is National Lung Cancer Awareness Month! Join us for dinner and learn about new, noninvasive screening options from Dr. John Inzerillo. Registration is required by Nov. 17. For more information or to register, call the cancer center at 975-4308.

 

CAREGIVER SOCIAL AT WINE AND DESIGN

Nov. 17 | 5:30 p.m. | Wine and Design | 132 E. Water St., Washington

 

Caregivers of cancer patients and a guest are invited to join us as we share laughs, good conversation and a little painting project – no talent required! Hors d’ouvers and nonalcoholic beverages will be served. Seats are limited so registration is required. Please register by Nov. 13. For more information or to register, call the cancer center at 975-4308.

 

HEALING WORDS JOURNALING

Nov. 5, 12 and 19 | 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Brown Library | 122 Van Norden St.

 

Join us for a complementary therapy program designed for survivors and caregivers on how to cope with emotions that cancer brings. Each participant will receive a new journal. Lunch will be served. Registration is required a day in advance by calling the cancer center at 975-4308.

 

LOOK GOOD…FEEL BETTER – Brought to you by the American Cancer Society

Nov. 9 | 2 p.m. | Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center

 

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. Please register by calling the cancer center at 975-4308.

 

Restorative Yoga & Meditation – Yoga classes that emphasize relaxation for the body, mind and spirit. Every Monday at 6 p.m. at Vidant Wellness Center. Pre-registration is not required.

 

Therapeutic Massage – Free 25-minute hand, foot or chair massage each week for patients, survivors and caregivers. We have two locations in Washington for your massage. Call either location for your appointment: Cancer center at 975-4308 or Market Street Massage at 946-8989.

 

All cancer center programs are free thanks to the community support of the Shepard Cancer Foundation.