| Expo for Seniors |
| Join us Aug. 18 at the St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center for the 16th Annual Expo for Seniors. This year’s theme is Living Your Best Life. The featured keynote speaker, humorist and author is Ron Culberson, MSW, CSP, CPAE. There will be a free breakfast served from 8 – 9:30 a.m. Vendors are open from 8 – noon and Ron will be speaking from 10 – 11 a.m. Free. Sponsored in part by St. Benedict’s Senior Community. Learn more. |
| Join us for the grand opening of the Coborn Health Center |
| Attend the Coborn Healing Center open house and meet facilitators, enjoy refreshments, and learn about the programs and services available for cancer survivors, caregivers and their families from 4-7 p.m. Aug. 2. The ribbon cutting featuring Chris and Emily Coborn is at 4:15 p.m. Thanks to the generous support of the community and CentraCare employees, the 100% philanthropy-funded center will serve as the connection place for survivorship services that truly enhance our patients' lives throughout their cancer journey. Services to care for Mind, Body and Spirit will include art therapy, enhancement program (one-on one consultation with cosmetologist for free wigs, hat and accessories), integrative therapy (acupuncture, acupressure, Healing Touch), interactive kitchen, group fitness classes, spiritual well-being, and support groups. |
| Classes and support |
Most cancer doctors say they don't know enough about medical marijuana to provide an informed opinion to patients.
Less than 2 percent of the 7 million Americans who are or once were heavy smokers get screened for lung cancer, new research shows.
A newer type of cancer treatment may offer the chance of longer survival, but the drugs could also trigger new side effects, such as vision problems.
Drugs designed to trigger a patient's immune system may help boost survival for those battling lung cancer, two new studies found.
Ovarian cancer can be tough to beat, particularly if it returns after initial treatment, but new research offers a glimmer of hope.
In what could prove to be a big advance in cancer care, a consortium of scientists said it has mapped the genetic blueprints of 33 cancer types.
