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National Cancer Survivors Day Celebrated at Saint Barnabas Medical Center
LIVINGSTON, N.J. -- More than 750 cancer patients, family members, friends, and caregivers gathered on the grounds of Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston on Sunday, June 4, 2006, in honor of National Cancer Survivors Day. The thirteenth annual Celebration of Life, co-sponsored by The Cancer Centers and The Valerie Fund Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Saint Barnabas, provided an array of health and advocacy informational tables, complemented by fun activities, including DJ games and music, face painting, sand art, spin art, survivors art projects, baseball tosses, crochet, a magic show, and picnic lunch. The program featured Gregory J. Rokosz, D.O., J.D., Senior Vice President for Medical and Academic Affairs for Saint Barnabas Medical Center and Andrew Zablow, M.D., Associate Chairman of the Department of Radiation Oncology. Special guest speaker, Super Bowl champion and “Hall of Famer” Len Dawson shared inspiring and motivating stories about his battle with prostate cancer. Celebration of Life is one of numerous community and/or educational activities sponsored by Saint Barnabas Medical Center. Both The Cancer Center, Radiation Oncology Department and The Valerie Fund Children’s Center represent three 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 cancer genetic counseling and testing, gynecologic oncology, and clinical research. The Cancer Centers 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. Date: June 23, 2006 [ top ] |
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