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Pathway to a Healthy Colon: Colorectal Cancer and Nutrition Awareness Brunch
Saturday, July 11, 2009

Learn about colorectal cancer and the role nutrition plays cancers.

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in African Americans. The good news is that it can be prevented.

When: Saturday, July 11; 10am - Noon

Where: Marriott Conference Center at Eagle Crest
1275 South Huron St.
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
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Registration encouraged, but not required. Call 734-998-7071 or use our form.
Dr. Kim Turgeon will speak about colorectal cancer screening. She specializes in colon cancers, inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.

Bertha Aycock will speak about foods that help protect against cancer. She is a registered dietitian specializing in chronic disease prevention and management.

Highlights

Free brunch
Smoothies
Recipes
Door prizes including a $200 gift card

This event is sponsored by the Ann Arbor Chapter of the Oncology Nurses Society, Eastern Michigan University, University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center and American Cancer Society. Grant funding was provided by the Michigan Public Health Institute.

Print the flyer [PDF].

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