East Texas cancer survivors can participate in East Texas
Medical Center Cancer Institute's annual "Great Getaway" retreat
April 23-25 at Pine Cove on Lake Palestine.
The retreat gives cancer survivors a chance to relax and refocus
and provides opportunities for meeting others who share some of the
same concerns associated with living with cancer. Any adult who has
been diagnosed with cancer is invited to attend.
"This is a chance to get away from the stress of day-to-day life
and enjoy the company of others who have been through similar
experiences," according to Sandy Campbell, camp coordinator for the
ETMC Cancer Institute. "Healthcare professionals, as well as
cancer survivors, will be on hand to assist with retreat
activities."
Pine Cove offers comfortable, motel-style rooms that have
private baths. All lodging, meals and snacks are included in the
$50 registration fee. Arrival time begins at 1 p.m. Tuesday,
and the retreat will conclude at 1:30 p.m. Thursday.
Registration forms and fees must be received by April 10. Space
is limited and priority will be given to first-time attendees. A
limited number of scholarships are available if you need financial
assistance. For more information please call the ETMC Cancer
Institute at (903) 595-5550 or (800) 541-0592.