Client News: WNBA Star Will Describe Her Treatment for Breast Cancer

Pictured: Edna Campbell of the WNBA Sacramento Monarchs.

Source: ETMC Press Release.

A free one-day retreat for breast cancer patients is planned Oct. 1 in the ETMC Pavilion. 903-535-6302

It's hosted by the ETMC Cancer Institute and Breast Care Center with support from JCPenney, Dr. Sherilyn and Patrick Willis, Tyler Professional Firefighters and the ETMC Foundation.

Edna Campbell, who played for the Sacramento Monarchs and three other teams will be the speaker. She was diagnosed with breast cancer during her second season in the WNBA.

She received treatment and was welcomed back by the fans and the league. She then became the WNBA's national spokesperson for its anti-cancer efforts and received the league's Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award in 2003.

A panel of physician specialists will also be presented for questions and answers, and other sessions include lymphedema management and a survivor make-up demo.

Registration

Registration deadline for this event is Sept. 24.
Please call Sandy Campbell at 903-535-6302 or email slcampbell@etmc.org.

Download the flyer for this event.