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Lakeland Hair Salon Schedules Fourth Ann...

Lakeland Hair Salon Schedules Fourth Annual Hair For Hope
LAKELAND, FLORIDA—Michael Rose Hair Designs will host the fourth annual Hair for Hope on Thursday, Oct. 11, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Participants are sought to donate at least 8 inches of hair.  The hair must be freshly washed and be free of hair care products. It must not be bleached, permanently colored or treated with any kind of chemicals, and it cannot be more than five percent...

LRCC to Host Upcoming Programs for Cance...

LRCC to Host Upcoming Programs for Cancer Survivors
Through its Survivorship Care Program, Lakeland Regional Cancer Center is pleased to present the following education programs to cancer survivors from throughout the community: •     April 11 – “Yoga for Wellness” •     May 9 – “Light and Healthy Eating From the Garden” a cooking demonstration with local chef, David Hammer. These programs will take place...

Fort Meade Relay A Celebration

Fort Meade Relay A Celebration
Fort Meade Relay For Life will be held Friday and Saturday, April 6-7, at the American Legion on N. Charleston. And this year is going to be very different for teams and supporters of the American Cancer Society in Fort Meade. WHAT:  Fort Meade Relay For Life WHEN:  Friday and Saturday, April 6-7 FRIDAY: Registered Survivor Reception at 5 p.m. Opening ceremony – 6...

State Assists With Cervical and Breast C...

State Assists With Cervical and Breast Cancer Screenings
The Florida Breast and Cervical Cancer Program makes it easy to get the breast and cervical cancer screenings doctors recommend. The national program emphasizes providing services for women who have not had a screening exam in five years or longer. Services provided by regional coordinators include: •Breast and cervical cancer screening exams (clinical breast exams, mammograms,...

Free Exercise Program for Cancer Survivo...

Free Exercise Program for Cancer Survivors
The cancer exercise program at Lakeland Regional Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Clinic is a FREE community service provided for cancer survivors. More information can be obtained by calling 863-687-1189....

CancerCare Offers Online Support and Fin...

CancerCare Offers Online Support and Financial Assistance
We offer limited finanacial assistance for cancer-related costs, and our professional oncology social workers can help you find resources. We can help with costs such as: Transportation to and from appointments Home care Child care Pain medication Lymphedema supplies To qualify for assistance, you will need to meet eligibility requirements and share information about your...

American Breast Cancer Foundation, Key T...

American Breast Cancer Foundation, Key To Life Program
American Breast Cancer Foundation, Key To Life Program provides individuals in need with financial assistance for mammograms and diagnostic testing. Also offers help with medication, wigs and other resources. For more information call or visit the website: http://abcf.org/ 1-877-539-2543 Our Mission To provide individuals in financial need, their families and their loved ones...

Komen Race Online Registration Closes; L...

Komen Race Online Registration Closes; Late Registration Details
Online Registration Needs To Close At Midnight On Wednesday The rate for registration across all events increases by $5 after this date. BUT…We will be taking “late registrations” throughout via the registration forms: Late registration opening at Tigertown, Friday, January 13, 3-7 p.m. at the Ticket Counter area.  And, also early morning Race Day, Saturday, Jan. 14...

Finding a Patient Advocate Just Got Easi...

Finding a Patient Advocate Just Got Easier
Patient Advocate Foundation Patient Advocate Foundation is dedicated to ensuring that all Americans have access to healthcare. Case Managers are available to assist patients affected by debilitating or life threatening illnesses by empowering them to be able to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare options. Our Mission is to provide effective mediation and arbitration...

Nana Will Be Trekking

Nana Will Be Trekking
“Trek for a Cure” will be Nana’s mantra through January 14 as I enlist as many members as possible to join our Friends of the Parks’ team in support of the Susan G. Komen Race for Breast Cancer Cure fundraising event being held at Tiger Town Stadium. A special team t-shirt was designed before I left last Friday for Indy.  It was a whirlwind four days, including travel time,...

All About Breast Cancer – Find A S...

All About Breast Cancer – Find A Support Group
All About Breast Cancer – catchy title, but big shoes to fill. What we hope to give our readers is information. We don’t expect to have all the answers but we do hope to be able to help you find some of the answers you need. A diagnosis of breast cancer isn’t the death sentence that we all feared only a few years ago. Yes, some still lose the fight, but every year...