For Immediate Release April 27, 2005
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Wellness Day Planned for Cancer Survivors
The Breast Cancer Survival Center and The Witness Project of Connecticut will present Our Wellness Matters, a day-long event for breast, cervical and ovarian cancer survivors, on Saturday, June 4, 2005, at Norwalk Community College (NCC), 188 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT. Dr. Barbara Ward, Surgical Oncologist and Medical Director of the Breast Center, Greenwich Hospital, will be the keynote speaker.
Participants will be welcomed by Dr. David Levinson, President of NCC. Dr. Ward will then speak on the latest strategies for dealing with a cancer diagnosis. Following the keynote speech, survivors will have the opportunity to attend two from a variety of breakout sessions including meditation, energy healing, empowerment after diagnosis, nutrition, lymphodema, genetics, exercise, and family issues.
Dr. Barbara Ward, Surgical Oncologist, has served as Medical Director of the Breast Center at Greenwich Hospital since 2000. She received her medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia. Formerly associated with Yale-New Haven Hospital for many years, she is highly respected in her field and the recipient of numerous awards for her work in the field of breast cancer. Among her professional affiliations, she is a Fellow of both the American College of Surgeons and the Society of Surgical Oncology, as well as a Member of The Society for the Study of Breast Disease, the Connecticut Oncology Association, the National Consortium of Breast Centers, and the American Society of Breast Surgeons. Research projects she has been involved in include: Yale Environment and Breast Disease Study, examining the possible role of pesticides in the development of breast cancer; the prospective role of MRI and Duplex ultrasound in the evaluation of axillary lymph node involvement; and novel approaches to breast biopsy using MRI and lazer-tip wires.
At lunch, participants will also be given the opportunity to shop at the “Sock It To Breast Cancer Boutique,” which will feature a variety of vendors including Love Notes by Patrice, Kim Haney Designs (belts), Busy Bead Designs (jewelry), The Poncho Lady (tote bags and accessories), Pampered Chef (kitchen tools) and Succendo (bath and body products). A portion of all sales will be donated to The Witness Project and The Breast Cancer Survival Center. Additionally, vendors will contribute items for a raffle, which will be drawn at the end of the day’s events.
Our Wellness Matters will conclude with a panel of long-term survivors sharing their stories, moderated by Nina Marino, M.S.W., Clinical Director of the Breast Cancer Survival Center, and nine-year breast cancer survivor.
The Witness Project of Connecticut (WPCT) is a breast and cervical cancer education program that addresses the health disparity of breast cancer among African American women. Located in Bridgeport, the Witness Project reaches women throughout the state with a message “early detection can save lives.”
The Breast Cancer Survival Center (BCSC) provides post-treatment education and support for breast cancer survivors and their families. It operates at facilities generously donated by Norwalk Community College.
Pre-registration for Our Wellness Matters is required. Cost per attendee is $25, which includes continental breakfast, lunch, and one raffle ticket. Click here for a registration form. For further information please call 203-857-7304 or email cancersurvival@aol.com.
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