Coping with Cancer Treatment Side Effects

Coping with Cancer Treatment Side Effects, Thursday, March 10 from 6:30 – 8 pm. Facilitator: Patrick B. Massey, MD, PhD. The side effects of cancer treatments can range from unpleasant to debilitating. Join Patrick B. Massey MD PhD, Medical Director of Complementary and Alternative Medicine for the Alexian Brothers Hospital Network and President of ALT-MED Medical and Physical Therapy in Elk Grove Village, as he discusses the factors providing relief from cancer treatment side effects, including diet, exercise, stress reduction, and integrative services. Dr. Massey is the author of the news column “Alternative Approach,” which includes the most up to date information on therapies, herbs and supplements. Wellness Place, cancer education and support in Palatine, IL will present featured programs for March, open to the community and at no charge. Registration is required by calling (847) 221-2400. Wellness Place, cancer education and support is a community based cancer resource center in Palatine, IL, serving those diagnosed with cancer and their family, friends and caregivers. Services and programs are delivered by professionals at no cost to participants. They provide critical, life-enhancing support and guidance as people learn to manage emotional and physical responses, sort through treatment options and side effects, formulate questions for doctors and communicate matters to others. Wellness Place is a non-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization located at 1619 W. Colonial Parkway, Palatine, IL 60067. www.wellnessplace.org.

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