Cancer Survivorship Education Series offered in June

Salem Cancer Institute invites the public to its free “Lunch and Learn” Cancer Survivorship Education Series.

Join us every Thursday in June to hear local experts share lessons and tips to live well after cancer. A free box lunch will be provided.

• June 5: Eating Well After Cancer—Learn how to reduce cancer risk and recurrence through a healthy diet. (Presented by Marilyn Bacon, registered dietitian/nutritionist at Salem Hospital.)

• June 12: Sexual Health and Renewal in Survivorship—Become aware of common effects after cancer treatment and ways to improve sexual wellness for survivors. (Presented by Patty Marmann, RN, Pure Romance, adult sexual health educator.)

• June 19: Move for Good Health—Recognize the importance of physical activity for health living and beating cancer-related fatigue during treatment and beyond. (Presented by Nancy Baldwin, cancer exercise specialist at Salem Hospital.)

• June 26: Cancer Survivorship and Anxiety—Learn how an Integrative Therapies Approach can help manage anxiety. (Presented by Wayne Halle, oncology certified licensed clinical social worker at Salem Cancer Institute.)

Weekly sessions are held from noon to 1 p.m. at the Salem Hospital campus, Building D, first floor, Room 1. To register, please call the Community Health Education Center at 503-814-2432 or visit salemhealth.org/chec.

Salem Cancer Institute is a part of Salem Health, which is comprised of Salem Hospital, West Valley Hospital, Willamette Health Partners and other affiliated health care organizations offering exceptional care in and around Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley. Salem Hospital received the Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence™ from Healthgrades in 2014, placing it among the top 5 percent of more than 4,500 hospitals nationwide. “Like” us on facebook.com/salemhealth; follow us on Twitter: @salemhealth; and view us at youtube.com/salemhealth.