“Living Well with Cancer” Series Announces October Programs for Northwest Indiana

riverbend-logoRiverBend Cancer Services announces its October 2014 dates for the ongoing series “Living Well with Cancer.” The free educational series supports the fight against cancer in Northwest Indiana by addressing the physical, emotional and psychological changes and challenges that can result from cancer treatment.

Programs will be held at Michiana Hematology Oncology’s Advanced Center for Cancer Care at 1668 S. US 421 in Westville. The “Living Well with Cancer Series” is FREE and open to cancer patients, survivors, their families, caregivers and anyone who has been touched by cancer. Refreshments will be served. Space is limited, so people are encouraged to make reservations by calling 574-287-4197.

Holistic Stress Management Practice
Come and learn how to manage your stress by having the chance to practice one of the holistic stress management strategies with this group. Our leader is Dawn Case, MSN, FNP-BC, AOCNP, CLT, LMT.

Thursday, October 2, 2014 at 4 p.m. at Michiana Hematology Oncology, Westville

Financial Fix: The Cost of Cancer
A cancer diagnosis could break the bank, but it doesn’t have to. Help is available. Pam Nickell, Patient Assistance Specialist, will take you through the process to develop a realistic plan.

Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at 10 a.m. at Michiana Hematology Oncology, Westville

RiverBend Cancer Services is a not-for-profit organization working to improve the lives of local cancer survivors and their families in our community through helpful advocacy, hopeful support and innovative education programs. RiverBend has been providing support services and programs for local families since 1943. For more information, visit www.RiverBendCancerServices.org.