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Mercy Cancer Centers Sponsors Community Program, "I Have Cancer...Now What?"
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, August 07, 2008

CONTACT:
Cindy Hickey, 330-489-1212
cindy.hickey@cantonmercy.org

Mercy Cancer Centers Sponsors Community Program, "I Have Cancer...Now What?"

Canton, Ohio: Mercy Cancer Center will present a free community program titled, “I Have Cancer…Now What?� at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 19 at Mercy Cancer Center Atrium. The program will be presented by special guest and Massillon native Josie Caruso Sethi.

An accomplished writer and producer, Caruso Sethi is also a breast cancer survivor. She will share her personal journey with cancer and the inspiration behind writing her book, “The Faces Behind Breast Cancer.� Time for questions and answers will follow. Reservations are not required. Caruso Sethi will also be at Borders at The Strip at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 17 for a book signing.

Mercy Boutique was created as a sanctuary for cancer survivors and individuals with other health conditions experiencing the image-altering effects of illness and its treatment. In a private and comfortable environment, Mercy Boutique offers an extensive line of breast prosthetics, mastectomy bras, post-surgical camisoles, wigs and headwear, skincare products, swimsuits and lymphedema products.

Shop Mercy Boutique on Tuesday, Aug. 19 and receive a 20 percent discount on your purchase. For more information about Mercy Boutique, call 330-456-9960.

Mercy Medical Center, a nonprofit corporation of the Sisters of Charity Health System and University Hospitals Health System, operates a 476-bed hospital serving Stark, Carroll, Wayne, Holmes and Tuscarawas Counties and parts of Southeastern Ohio. It has 550 physicians on its Medical Staff and employs 2,500 people. Mercy operates outpatient health centers in Carrollton, Jackson Township, Lake Township, Louisville and North Canton. A Catholic hospital, Mercy Medical Center upholds the mission and philosophy of the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine and continues to be responsive to the needs of the community, including the provision of care to all, regardless of their ability to pay. For more information, see www.cantonmercy.com. ###

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Canton, OH 44708
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