Munson Healthcare Regional Cancer Network promotes several awareness events
The Munson Healthcare Regional Cancer Network will host several events and promote others during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.
Following are the dates and events for the month:
Oct. 10 Understanding the Challenges of Metastatic Breast Cancer will feature speakers Lisa Hughes, D.O., and Jacki Lasich, L.M.S.W., CTP, OSW-C. A provider and patient panel will discuss issues related to metastatic breast cancer patients. The free event for metastatic breast cancer patients, their families and friends will be held in Cowell Family Cancer Center’s Basement Conference Room from 6 - 7:30 p.m. It is hosted by the Metastatic Breast Cancer Support Group. Cowell Family Cancer Center is located at 217 S. Madison St. in Traverse City.
Oct. 14 The 29thAnnual Recovery Plus event features a day of pampering and education for breast cancer survivors from 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Traverse City Elks Club. Cost is $30 per person, some scholarships are available. To register, call 800-533-5520 or go to munsonhealthcare.org/RecoveryPlus2017event. The Elks Club is located at 625 Bay St. in Traverse City.
Oct. 19 The Young Survival Coalition Support Group will host “Understanding the Surgical Options and Outcomes Associated with Breast Cancer” from 6 - 7:30 p.m. in Cowell Family Cancer Center’s Basement Conference Room. Speakers are plastic surgeons Christopher LaFond, M.D., and Christopher C. Jefferies, M.D. Young survivors with breast cancer will share their personal journeys with surgery. Food and beverages will be provided by The Center for Plastic Surgery and Christopher LaFond, M.D. Cowell Family Cancer Center is located at 217 S. Madison St. in Traverse City.
Oct. 24 “What You Need to Know About Breast Cancer Now” will be offered from 6 - 7:30 p.m. in Cowell Family Cancer Center’s Basement Conference Room. Speakers include radiologist Leah Carlson, M.D., on “The Importance of Breast Screening Mammography and 3D Tomosynthesis;” oncology dietitian Natalie Brehm, R.D., on “The Healthy Cancer Fighting Kitchen;” and certified cancer exercise specialist Annemarie Wigton on “The Role of Exercise in Preventing Breast Cancer.” Additional participants include Munson Healthcare mammography coordinator Mary Kovacs, RT (R) (M) (ARRT); Susan Marsh RT (R) (M); and breast health nurse Linda Meyer, R.N. Registration is requested by calling 800-533-5520 or visiting munsonhealthcare.org/cancer/OCT17-events.