Dempsey Center Special May Programs‏

Lewiston, Maine - The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing is sponsoring the following programs in May:

“Juggling in One Easy Lesson” with Randy Judkins on May 6 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Judkins has some four decades of experience as a juggler and has particular aptitude as a teacher. The goal of the workshops is to teach participants to use this ancient and achievable skill as a stress reduction tool.

The program is open to anyone age 18 and older. Space is limited, so interested individuals are urged to register early by calling the Dempsey

Radiation oncologist to speak on prostate cancer at April 30 event‏

Lewiston, Maine - The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing will sponsor “An Update on Prostate Cancer” on April 30.

Michael w. (sic) Brown, M.D., a radiation oncologist at Central Maine Medical Center’s Cynthia A. Rydholm Cancer Treatment Center, will discuss prostate cancer and treatment options.

Prostate cancer is second only to skin cancer in prevalence among American men. But if detected early and properly treated, the disease can be successfully managed.

Before joining the greater Lewiston-Auburn medical community last year, Brown practiced for almost three years with the University of Washington at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, where he served as a clinical assistant professor.

In addition to his years at the University of Washington, his professional experience includes four years at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Wash., where he also served as department chief.

He completed residency training at the National Capital Consortium Department of Radiation Oncology, a joint program of the National Cancer Institute, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, and National Naval Medical Center.

He is certified in radiation oncology by the American Board of Radiology.

The presentation is scheduled for 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. at the

Dempsey Center, 29 Lowell Street, fifth floor, Lewiston

Pre-registration is required by calling 795-8250 or 1-877-336-7287.

Dempsey Center and dermatologist to present skin cancer screenings

Lewiston, Maine - The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing will host skin cancer screenings on May 2 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Dermatologist Peter H. Bouman, M.D., of Bates Mill Dermatology in Lewiston, and physician assistant Matthew Bureau will provide free skin cancer screenings.

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, with some two million people diagnosed with the disease every year. One in five Americans develop skin cancer during their lifetime.

The screening will be offered in the Central Maine Heart Associates offices, located near Central Maine Medical Center’s main lobby at 60 High Street in Lewiston.

Register by phone at 795-8250 or 1-877-336-7287 or online at www.dempseycenter.org