Cancer Essentials: Understanding and Navigating the Cancer Journey


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ClassGraphic This two-part series offers a comprehensive exploration of cancer for non-medical audiences. In session 1, Understanding Cancer, Dr. Ron Peck, M.D., will explain the biology of cancer, common cancer types, risk factors, screening approaches, and what goes into a new cancer diagnosis. Session 2, Navigating Cancer Care, will provide practical guidance for patients and caregivers, including how to evaluate treatment options, understand clinical trials, communicate with doctors to best advocate for themselves, and how best to support loved ones who were just given a new cancer diagnosis or are living with cancer. 
 
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Class Details

2 Session(s)
Weekly - Wed

Location
OLLI

Instructor
Ron Peck 

 

Notice

Please read:  Suggested reading: Emperor of All Maladies by Siddhartha Mukherjee.

Check these websites:

  • American Cancer Society
  • National Cancer Center Network Patient Resources
  • Cancer Care
  • National Cancer Institute

    • Tuition:  $35.00

    Registration Closes On
    Tuesday, September 22, 2026 @ 12:00 AM

    Schedule Information

    Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
    9/23/2026 - 9/30/2026 Weekly - Wed 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM Kingston, OLLI  Map Ron Peck  ClassRoom

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