Memorial presents “Images and Cancer Program” for Cancer Survivors

MODESTO – January 28, 2009 – Cancer Services of Memorial Medical Center is accepting reservations for the next ten-week series of the free Images and Cancer Art Program, which is open to cancer survivors and their family members or caregivers. Participants in the program will explore how the process of painting can help unlock elusive emotions and ideas, and bring clarity and definition to one’s life experiences. Classes will be held on Tuesdays from 6-9 p.m. at the Mistlin Fine Art Gallery, 1015 J Street in Modesto.

No previous art experience is needed, and all art materials will be provided. Seating is limited and reservations are required by February 6. For information or to register, contact Cancer Services at 569-7789.

Complementary therapies are those that can be used along with conventional medicine therapies that have been proven to be safe and effective. While complementary therapies are not used to cure disease, many of them have been shown to help relieve patients’ symptoms and improve the quality of their lives by minimizing the side effects of conventional treatments or by providing psychological and physical benefits.

Memorial is part of Sutter Health, a family of not-for-profit hospitals, physician organizations and other medical services that share resources and expertise to advance health care quality and access. Serving more than 100 communities in Northern California, Sutter Health is a regional leader in cardiac care, cancer treatment, orthopedics, obstetrics, and newborn intensive care, and is a pioneer in advanced patient safety technology.

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