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Nutrition Program for Prostate Cancer Patients
October 11, 2011 For Immediate Release Nutrition Program for Prostate Cancer Patients PITTSFIELD, MA – Berkshire Medical Center’s Care Navigation Program will present a program on nutrition for patients with prostate cancer. The program will be held on Wednesday, October 26th from 4:30 to 5:30 pm in the BMC Radiation Oncology waiting area. The event is free and open to prostate cancer patients and those who support someone with prostate cancer. Marsha Schulte, a Registered Dietitian at BMC, will discuss nutritional recommendations during treatment for dealing with side effects, and for recovery. General nutrition guidelines, as well as vitamin and mineral recommendations will also be discussed. A question and answer period will follow her presentation. Pre-registration is required. To register, call the Care Navigation program at 413-447-3092 or register online at www.berkshirehealthsystems.org.