Cancer symposium planned for next month

Published 2:32 pm Wednesday, October 9, 2013

The second annual Lloyd and Ardis Peterson Cancer Education Symposium will be held from 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at Wedgewood Cove Golf Club, 2200 W. 9th St., Albert Lea. The symposium is free and brunch will be provided.

Hear speakers from Mayo Clinic Health System — Albert Lea and Austin, Mayo Clinic and The Hormel Institute talk about cancer research and treatment. Plus, Albert Lea native Mary J. Nelson, author and pastor, will share her story of hope and healing after her own cancer diagnosis.

Presenters include John Laurie, M.D., Mayo Clinic in Rochester; Brent Bauer, M.D., Mayo Clinic in Rochester; Edward “Ted” Hinchcliffe, Ph.D., The Hormel Institute; and Nelson.

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Registration is required for the symposium. To register or for more information call 507-379-2046.