Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL (January 23, 2006)—What does cancer look like? Why are zebrafish used in cancer research? How does a surgeon perform a minimally invasive operation to remove cancer?
Twin Cities area residents can get answers to those questions and others about cancer at the sixth annual Cancer and the Human Body event. The Masonic Cancer Center and the Science Museum of Minnesota jointly sponsor this informal educational event from 1-4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 18, at the Science Museum, 120 W, Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul.
“Cancer is now the leading health concern in Minnesota, and our goal with this event is to provide adults, students and children with an opportunity to learn more about cancer from people who work with it,” says Marva Bohen, outreach education director at the Masonic Cancer Center.
Physicians, researchers, and nurses will staff exhibits and activities, including:
The event cost is included with museum admission of $8.50 for an adult and $6.50 for a child or senior. For more information, call the Masonic Cancer Center at (612) 625-4441 or visit the Web site at www.cancer.umn.edu.
The Masonic Cancer Center is located at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. It is designated by the National Cancer Institute as a comprehensive cancer center. For more information about the Masonic Cancer Center and cancer, call 1-888-CANCERMN (1-888-226-2376) or email ccinfo@umn.edu.
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Media Contact: Mary Lawson, Public Relations Director, Masonic Cancer Center, 612-624-6165, 612-363-6971 (cell), mlawson@umn.edu.