Thursday June 13, 5 p.m. at Community Church

By Sue Lewis

The Cancer Support Group will host Dr. Jim Litch at their June meeting. He will discuss two cancer screening tests, the mammogram for women and the prostate screening test for men. Dr. Oz recently wrote in an article for AARP, “While there has been considerable controversy over mammogram frequency, I recommend annual mammograms after age 50.”  Similarly, Dr. Oz wrote regarding the PSA screening test, “While some organizations have recently cautioned against yearly PSA testing, I think the test provides essential information – and should be done annually.”

We have our own ‘Dr. Oz’ in Jim Litch of Orcas Island! He will be talking about some of the concerns of these two screening tests and will take questions and comments from the audience. This Cancer Support Group meeting is open to everyone with questions and wanting more information and support with specific issues. The meeting will be held in the Fireside Room at the Community Church from 5:00 – 6:00 PM on Thursday, June 13.  For further information please call Bogdan or Carol at 376-4198.

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