American Cancer Society representative available July 16

Brian Llewellyn, community manager of health initiatives for the American Cancer Society will be at Nevada Regional Medical Center on July 16 to speak with cancer patients and caregivers from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

"Your American Cancer Society provides the latest information about cancer and guidance to local community resources," said Llewellyn. "Programs, services and materials to cancer patients and their families are available at no direct cost through public contributions."

The Society also offers services such as mileage reimbursement, nutritional supplement, wigs, turbans, bras and prosthesis.

Anyone in need of these services for either themselves or their family members may visit Llewellyn on July 16.

Those who are unable to attend and wish to find out more can call Brian Llewellyn at (800) 915-8350 extension 7723 or e-mail brian.llewellyn@cancer.org.

The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy, and service.