The second in Mercy Cancer Centers’ Cancer and Diet series will focus on reducing the risk of prostate cancer through a healthy diet.

The program will be presented from noon - 1 pm, Tuesday, September 22, 2009, in the Atrium at the St. Mary’s North campus in Powell.  St. Mary’s North is located just east of I-75 at the Emory Road exit.

The featured speaker in the Diet and Cancer program is Teresa McCusker, RD, LDN, the Mercy Cancer Centers dietitian.

“For example, eating tomatoes, whether sliced on a sandwich or cooked in a casserole, can reduce a man’s risk of developing prostate cancer,” McCusker said.  “There has been a great amount of research done in the area of cancer and diet, and I hope that the people attending the session will learn that there is much you can put on your plate to help your prostate.”

A light, healthy lunch will be provided during the seminar and space is limited.  Please call Ask Mercy at 632-5200 (or toll free at 877-368-7362) by September 21 to register for the program.  Registration is also available online at www.mercy.com, following the links at Classes and Events.

From prevention to treatment to survival, the Mercy Cancer Centers provide comprehensive cancer services at Mercy facilities across East Tennessee.  Mercy Cancer Centers are affiliated with the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville, which opens the doors for patients to new and exciting cancer treatments and clinical trials.

Mercy Health Partners was formed by the merger of St. Mary’s Health System and Baptist Health System of East Tennessee in 2008.  The new healthcare system operates seven acute-care hospitals and many other healthcare facilities across East Tennessee.  More than 1,000 of the area’s leading physicians are on the active staff at Mercy facilities.  One of East Tennessee’s largest employers, Mercy has 5,700 associates dedicated to providing compassionate care using the latest medical technology.

For physician referral and service information, please call the Ask Mercy phone line at 632-5200 (toll-free at 877-368-7362).  A complete list of Mercy physicians, facilities, services and extensive health information is available online at www.mercy.com. 
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