Office of External Communications

Houston, TX 77204-5017 Fax: 713.743.8199

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 21, 2004

Contact: Angie Joe
713.743.8153 (office)
713.617.7138 (pager)
ajoe@uh.edu

To help educate researchers, community leaders and cancer advocates about cancer prevention, early detection and cancer survivorship programs, Hope Through Grace, Inc. (HTG) will host its third annual symposium at the University of Houston Wellness Center Nov. 6.
Nearly one-third of the more than 500,000 cancer deaths expected to occur in 2004 will be related to poor nutrition, physical inactivity, obesity and other lifestyle factors, according to the American Cancer Society.

“Conquering Cancer Through Family Health and Wellness” will feature presentations on health disparities, spirituality and health and cancer prevention from scholars and professionals in the field. Physicians and survivors will discuss risks, prevention, care and survivorships during five breakout sessions on breast, colon, prostate, lung and blood-related cancers.

The event is open to the public. Health care providers, health advocates, community leaders, and civic leaders are expected to attend the symposium.

Registration, which includes a box lunch, for general admission is $20 and $15 for students with proper identification, and after Oct. 22, $25 and $20 respectively.

The symposium will present the Unsung Hero/Heroine Distinguished Service Award to individuals who exemplify the mission of HTG.

Free parking will be available in Lot 20A on University Drive at Spur 5 or Lot 1A Calhoun at University Drive. For more information about the event and registration forms and fees, call 713-668-HOPE (4673), 713-436-1129 or email hopethroughgrace@aol.com.

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