94-04-27 National Cancer Survivors Day

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                                      Contact:  Katherine Jackson

     CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA., April 28--In 1987 she had tongue cancer.
In 1991 she had throat cancer. In 1994 she released a record album
as an inspirational gift to other cancer survivors.
     Pali C. Delevitt, an instructor at the University of Virginia
School of Medicine, will discuss her personal story of survival and
other topics during National Cancer Survivors Day, May 1. The event
will be held in the University Hospital Dining Room from 1:30 to
5:30 p.m.
     Delevitt, who teaches Healing Options, a required course for
all first-year medical students at U.Va., stresses the importance
of listening to your body. After four doctors told her there was no
cancer, "my life flashed before me and I saw myself dead.  I knew
the cancer was there."  That's how she discovered both cancers. Her
strong belief in paying attention to her body saved her life,
twice.
     "It's important to bridge conventional medicine and
unconventional methods of health," says Delevitt.  She integrated
holistic therapies along with surgery and radiation treatment at
U.Va. each time she became ill.
     National Cancer Survivors Day honors 8 million cancer
survivors, focusing on issues of survivorship and acknowledging
professionals dedicated to cancer treatment, research and support
services. The celebration will focus on the national theme
"Together We are Strong."
     Other U.Va. speakers include Peyton T. Taylor, Jr., M.D.,
professor of obstetrics and gynecology and Charles Myers, M.D.,
director of the cancer center.
     Building on the togetherness theme, participants will be able
to design squares for a quilt that will be displayed at the Cancer
Center to open in the fall.
     Activities include:  tours, hands-on crafting, magic and
juggling acts, healthy-living information and an opportunity for
survivors to network and be in group photos. The Charlottesville
Swing Orchestra and the U.Va. Spinal Chords will provide musical
entertainment.
     All cancer survivors and the people who help them are welcome.
The celebration is free and open to the public.  Free valet parking
is available.
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                                         April 27, 1994
Charlotte A. Buttner, Program Support Technician, Health Sciences
Center News Office McKim Hall Room 3116, #429, Charlottesville,
Virginia  22908, 804-924-5679, cab2j@virginia.edu,
CompuServe 72203,1033


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