Cancer Presentation Slated for June 6

Three experts discuss risk, screening

Press release

Do you have questions or concerns about cancer? Please join us on Friday, June 6, at 7 PM at the Town Hall for a presentation and discussion led by experts in the field.

Some of the topics to be covered are:

  • What is cancer?
  • How does cancer develop?
  • What are some risk factors?
  • Other factors that increase risk?
  • Does screening make sense?
  • What can you do to reduce your cancer risk?

The speakers will be:

  • Lelah Talebian, Director, Community Health Education and Cancer Prevention at Norris Cotton Cancer Center, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
  • Whitney Hammond, Comprehensive Cancer Control Program Manager, State of New Hampshire Chronic Disease Coordinator
  • Dr. Monawar Hosain, New Hampshire State Cancer Registry Epidemiologist

The meeting is free to all. An RSVP to Vicky Mishcon at 735-6402 or to Cindy Benson at CindyBenson@nulltds.net or 321-9231 would be appreciated.