University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center Facing Forward program

The University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center will hold its Facing Forward program on Saturday, Sept. 20.  The program is designed to help those adult patients who have completed cancer treatment and wonder what’s next.  The program will include information from U-M Cancer Center experts about topics such as: returning back to work and access to health insurance.  The program will also offer tips on lifestyle choices including nutrition, exercise and weight management post cancer treatment.  Facing Forward will additionally offer participants the opportunity to talk with other cancer survivors.
The event, which is free and open to the pubic, begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. with resources and refreshments available.  It will be held at the Courtyard by Marriott, 3205 Boardwalk, Ann Arbor.
Participants will receive a “Survivorship Notebook®” from the Lance Armstrong Foundation.  Participants are encouraged to bring one additional caregiver or guest.
Registration is encouraged and free parking is available for the event.  
For more information or to register, call the Cancer AnswerLine at 800-865-1125.  The program is funded by the Coach Carr Cancer Fund and the Cancer Center Patient and Family Support Program.