Unique Conference for Cancer Survivors will Focus on 'Holistic Healing Through Self Care

August 22, 2003, Minneapolis, MN -The third annual Many Faces of Hope Cancer Survivorship Conference, sponsored by Health East Cancer Care, will offer a day of education and inspiration for cancer survivors and their loved ones.The conference will be held on Saturday, September at the Sheraton Four Points Hotel in Minneapolis.

The conference will explore the physical, emotional and spiritual components of a cancer diagnosis. Nationally recognized humorist and motivational speaker Susan Vass will provide the keynote address and share upbeat lessons of hope through humor.

Following Vass's keynote address in the afternoon, the day will end on a festive note when the conference concludes with the "Face of Celebration".

Additional conference events include exhibits and a gift boutique. As a special conference event, artists who have used their artistic gifts to help them heal after a diagnosis of cancer are being invited to participate in a Healing Through Art Exhibit. The artwork will be displayed the day of the conference.

"This year's conference will again prove that hope and humor have the power to heal," said Jane Klein, HealthEast Breast Care Center Program Coordinator. "It will celebrate the giving and receiving of support, both of which are essential to cancer survivorship."

For registration information, call HealthEast Care Connection at 651/326-CARE (2273.

Source: HealthEast Care System

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