Hank Deneski to speak to Cancer Support Group

The Cancer Association of Darke County will hold its monthly support group (held the first Thursday of each month) at Wayne Health Care on Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. in the Conference Room on the 3rd floor.

Hank’s story is a personal journey with cancer (Head & Neck, 2005 and Prostate, 2006) and what he has done to NOT be a victim of cancer or just a survivor of cancer.  As a result of his diagnosis and treatment, he started an Oral, Head & Neck Cancer support group, OHNC education and awareness and advocacy program, FREE OHNC Screening program, and a Cancer Ministry at his church. His Dx was squamous cell carcinoma, stage IV, base of tongue, inoperable with a less than 25% 5-year survival rate prognosis.

OHNC, it's not just your fathers cancer anymore is a little of his story, but goes into the detail and history of OHNC.  Major emphasis is placed on the changing dynamics of those diagnosed and the disease itself.  Risk factors, prevention methods and screening info are all covered. Hank was part of the inaugural LIVESTRONG SUMMIT, and the second Summit which both were geared to building long term Survivorship programs, education and help resources.  Survivorship issues from day of diagnosis, thru treatment and for life under the "new normal" are discussed.  Potential resources, local and outside our region are talked about.  He also covers Complementary and Alternative Medicine and Therapy.

Don’t miss this opportunity of hearing encouraging words from Hank!

The Cancer Association is a non-profit 501c3 organization and exists to provide benefits to Darke County residents battling cancer. The organization partners with United Way and accepts donations from many different sources, both personal and business. The Corporate Sponsors this year are: American Legion Post 140, Diane Evans Insurance, 5th 3rd Bank, FOE Ladies Auxiliary Greenville, Johnston Chiropractic Clinic, Osgood State Bank, Carlos and Patti Menendez, FOE 2347 Charity Fund Versailles, Family Health, Francis Furniture, Leis Realty, Second National Bank and First Assembly of God.

The association is most appreciative of all donations. There is always a need for volunteer drivers to drive our patients to appointments. If you can help in the way of driving or wish to make a donation, please contact Christine Lynn, Executive Director at 937-548-9960 or email at director@cadcinfo.org