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Saint Barnabas Medical Center Celebrates National Cancer Survivors Day – Sunday, June 5, 2005 LIVINGSTON, N.J. -- Individuals whose lives have been touched by cancer are invited to attend Saint Barnabas Medical Center’s 12th Annual Celebration of Life on Sunday, June 5, in honor of National Cancer Survivors Day. The special event, held from 12 noon to 4 p.m., celebrates the courage of cancer survivors, the fortitude of their health caregivers, and the support of their loved ones. Festivities are hosted by The Cancer Centers of Saint Barnabas and The Valerie Fund Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Saint Barnabas and will take place at the National Guard Armory, 1315 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange. Celebration of Life will feature massage therapy, health and wellness information, cancer advocacy information, a survivors art project, Look Good…Feel Better, a buffet lunch, and much more. The featured speaker is cancer survivor, author and news broadcaster Betty Rollin. Ms. Rollin, author of “First You Cry” the landmark best-seller that broke the silence about breast cancer, and a contributing correspondent for NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams, celebrated her 30th year of survival this year. Celebration of Life is one of numerous community and/or educational activities sponsored by Saint Barnabas Medical Center. Both The Cancer Center and The Valerie Fund Children’s Center represent two of Saint Barnabas Medical Center’s world-class specialty services that feature the full range of state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment programs. Others include radiation therapy, cancer genetic counseling and testing, gynecologic oncology, and clinical research. The Cancer Center provides outpatient facilities with private chemotherapy treatment rooms, a community resource library and extensive psychosocial support programs. The Valerie Center offers private chemotherapy areas, age-appropriate playrooms, and an array of ancillary services to provide maximum comfort for children and their parents. Celebration of Life is free of charge and will take place rain or shine at the West Orange Armory. To RSVP, please call 1-888-SBHS-123, preferably by June 1. Date: May 7, 2005 [ top ] |
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