St. Joseph's Cancer Awareness Day
The event will include a health fair, open house and tours of St. Joseph's Cancer Institute, and a special evening presentation focused on cancer survivorship.
Cancer Health Fair
9-3:30 p.m. | St. Joseph's Main Lobby
Learn what you can do to actively promote wellness for yourself and those you love, including:
- Cancer risks, screenings and prevention
- Diet, exercise, blood pressure, cholesterol and body mass measurements
- Cancer treatment, genetic counseling, and cancer survivorship education
- Wellness programs such as Tai Chi, Yoga, and Meditation
Our Cancer Navigator will also be available during the fair to answer cancer related questions.
Cancer Institute Open House
4-5:30 p.m. | Cancer Institute
Join us for refreshments and tours of our nationally-recognized Cancer Institute and discover "what goes on" in cancer treatment. The 10-minute tours will include information on radiation therapy and a question and answer session.
Cancer Survivorship
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
6-7:30 p.m. | St. Joseph's Auditorium
Presenter: Angela Laffan, NP, Gastrointestinal Oncology
UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
Come learn about issues related to long-term cancer survivorship, including neuropathy, fatigue, cognitive changes, and sleep disorders. We'll also discuss tools for positive living as a cancer survivor.
No registration is required. For more information please call (209) 939-4526.
Publish date:
Tuesday, October 04, 2016