Colorectal Cancer Awareness Program on Saturday, March 3

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By Carrie Sharp, TV5 Anchor - bio | email

Clarkston, MI (WNEM) -

More than 200 colon cancer survivors have been invited to attend a special program on March 3, 2012 to honor Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

A distinguished panel of experts will speak and will be available to answer questions at the conclusion of the presentation.

The event will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Great Lakes Cancer Institute located at 5680 Bow Pointe Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346.

The event is free and is open to all who are interested in attending.

All costs have been covered by the Swan for Life Foundation or donors.

Topics and entertainment are as follows:

Colon Cancer Screening
Survivorship
Support Services
Nutrition
Eric Preston, a metro Detroit Comedian

For more information, please contact the Swan for Life Cancer Foundation at 248-620-9600, ext. 5, or visit us online at www.swanforlife.org.

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