Willamette Valley Cancer Institute and Research Center Presents Free Lectures on Living with Cancer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 17, 2009
Contacts: Edward Robinson, Willamette Valley Cancer Institute and Research Center,
(541) 681-4929, Edward.robinson@usoncology.com
Monica Shovlin, The Ulum Group, (541) 434-7028, mshovlin@ulum.com
Willamette Valley Cancer Institute and Research Center Presents Free Lectures on Living with Cancer
Eugene, Ore. -- Willamette Valley Cancer Institute and Research Center (WVCI) physicians and staff will host a series of free presentations for cancer patients and their families beginning Tuesday, June 30.
The series, "Living with Cancer," is open to the public. Pre-registration is not required. Physicians and other WVCI health care providers will speak on a host of different topics. Attendees will learn more about treatment processes, coping strategies, resources and research.
Classes will be held in six-week sessions from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday through Aug. 4 at WVCI's Eugene location at 520 Country Club Road. The session dates and topics are:
- June 30, "Cancer: Myths and Realities," with Dr. David Fryefield, medical director
- July 7, "Coping with Cancer: Strategies for Living! Where to Look for Help," with Gretchen Matsuoka, M.Ed
- July 14, "Chemotherapy: Today's Treatment, Tomorrow's Hope," with Dr. Peter Kovach
- July 21, "Radiation Therapy: High Tech Cancer Treatment," with Dr. Michael Bullock
- July 28, "Healthy Nutrition," with Shelly Kokkeler, clinical dietician
- Aug. 4, "Searching for the Cure," with Dr. John Caton.
About Willamette Valley Cancer Institute and Research Center
Willamette Valley Cancer Institute and Research Center (WVCI) is a community partnership of the physicians of Oncology Associates of Oregon in conjunction with PeaceHealth and US Oncology. Comprehensive services available at the center include advanced cancer treatments, such as 3-D conformal radiation therapy, IMRT, radiation implants, chemotherapy, plus laboratory, pharmacy, diagnostic x-ray, nutritional support, counseling, social services and support groups. Clinical trials that investigate promising new cancer treatments, related to both chemotherapy and radiation, are available for those who qualify. WVCI also offers Gamma Knife stereotactic radiosurgery at the Sacred Heart University District campus.
WVCI offers comprehensive, compassionate care at locations in Eugene, Florence and Springfield, Ore. To schedule a consultation, call (541) 683-5001. For more information, visit www.wvcancerinstitute.com.
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