Keeping Well in Mind, Body and Spirit June 13

 This popular FREE series continues on Thursday, June 13, from 11:30-1:00 with Head & Neck Cancer:  Early Detection is the Key. Specialist Dr. Fernando Gomez-Rivera is the featured speaker.  Dr. Gomez-Rivera will present an interactive program regarding the types of Head, Neck & Throat cancer and answer your questions.   The presentation will be at the Halifax County Cancer Association office, 60 Main Street, Halifax.   Please bring your lunch and a friend!   Drinks and dessert will be provided. Call the Cancer Association to make a reservation, 434-476-2714 or email hcca.hope@gmail.com.

I’m Cured… Now What? July 27

Conference for Teen and Young Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer.  The purpose is to provide information on long term effects of treatment and other issues so that survivors will be better able to advocate for themselves and lead healthy and productive lives.

This year, a special emphasis will be on siblings and family healing.  July 27, 8:30-4:30pm at Life With Cancer Family Center, Fairfax, VA. 

 For more information, contact Connie Connor (703-531-1515). 

Join Your Cancer Colleagues: Register for the June 13 Forum to Learn About the New Cancer Plan:

 The quarterly CACV meeting on Thursday, June 13, will be expanded into a forum highlighting the Virginia Cancer Plan 2013-2017 and ways to collaborate on implementation projects. Please bring colleagues interested in impacting cancer in Virginia.

Registration for the free event is open here (links to a Google form, which may not be accessible on more secure system). One aspect of the forum is that its agenda can be localized and used for future regional forums.

The June meeting will open at 8:30 AM and end at 3:30 PM at the Virginia Community Healthcare Association at 3831 Westerre Parkway, Henrico, where free parking is available; lunch will be provided. No videoconferencing.