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ASTRO, The Wellness
Community – Greater Boston join to promote
Cancer Survivorship
Newswise — As part of an initiative to give
back to the cancer communities in the cities
visited during its annual scientific
meetings, the American Society for
Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO)
is partnering with The Wellness Community –
Greater Boston to raise awareness of cancer
survivorship issues.
Volunteers from The Wellness Community will
join forces with ASTRO by participating in
the Survivor Circle exhibit at ASTRO’s 50th
Annual Meeting, scheduled for September
21-25, 2008, at the Boston Convention and
Exhibition Center in Boston.
The Survivor Circle was created to recognize
those living with a diagnosis of cancer.
This year, it will focus on the programs
offered by Boston-area cancer organizations
that help patients and their families cope
with this disease.
Within the Survivor Circle, there is a place
for attendees to learn more about this
Wellness Community with its five locations
in the greater Boston area, the programs
they provide and make donations.
One hundred percent of all donations
collected will be given to support cancer
programs in the Boston area.
“We are excited to work with such a
well-established, nationally recognized
organization,” said Patricia Eifel,
President of ASTRO.
“By joining together, we hope to raise funds
for important cancer survivorship programs
while educating our members on the important
work this group does on behalf of people
living with a diagnosis of cancer.”
“We are honored to partner with ASTRO and to
participate at their exciting 50th Annual
Meeting,” noted Ron Lipof, President/CEO of
The Wellness Community – Greater Boston.
“Their global leadership is an excellent
example of what can be achieved when we all
face cancer together.”
Through the Survivor Circle, ASTRO also
works to recognize a local cancer survivor
who works to give back to the community. The
awardee receives a cash prize of $1,000 to
keep or donate to a support organization.
Click
here to learn more about this
award and to nominate an individual.
ASTRO is the largest radiation oncology
society in the world, with more than 9,000
members who specialize in treating patients
with radiation therapies.
As the leading organization in radiation
oncology, biology and physics, the Society
is dedicated to improving patient care
through education, clinical practice,
advancement of science and advocacy.
The organization also provides information
to help patients learn about their treatment
options on its patient Web site
http://www.rtanswers.org.
The Wellness Community – Greater Boston is a
non-profit organization dedicated to
providing free support, education and stress
management programs to people with cancer
and their loved ones.
Through participation in professionally-led
support groups, educational workshops,
nutrition, exercise programs and mind/body
classes, people affected by cancer learn
vital skills that enable them to regain
control, reduce isolation and restore hope
regardless of the stage of their disease.
For more information on The Wellness
Community – Greater Boston, please attend
the ASTRO Annual Meeting September 21-25,
2008, at the Boston Convention and
Exhibition Center or visit their Web site at
http://www.wellnesscommunity.org.
For more information on ASTRO or ASTRO’s
Annual Meeting, please visit
http://www.astro.org.
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