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EDUCATION
TUESDAY
* Gastrointestinal cancer program, led by an oncologist-gastroenterologist, will focus on prevention, detection, treatment and family history. UCLA, RPB Auditorium (adjacent to Jules Stein Eye Institute), Los Angeles. 7-9 p.m. Free, but parking is $6. (310) 794-6644.
WEDNESDAY
* “Determining Cognitive Capacity,” led by the director of the neuropsychological services program. Huntington Hospital, Research Conference Hall, on Fairmount next to the east parking structure, Pasadena. 12:30-1:30 p.m.. Lunch for $5. Reservations required. (626) 397-3147.
THURSDAY
* Colon cancer educational program, for people with colorectal cancer and their loved ones, will focus on diagnosis and treatment. Wellness Community-Valley/Ventura, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village. 7-9 p.m. Free. No reservations necessary. (805) 379-4777.
* “Uterine Fibroids Treatment,” led by a radiologist, will explain a noninvasive procedure. Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center, Health Ed Center, 27800 Medical Center Road, Mission Viejo. 7-8 p.m. Free. Reservations required. (949) 364-1770.
SATURDAY
* “Colorectal Cancer: An Update,” for people with colorectal cancer, their families and people at risk. Wellness Community-West Los Angeles. 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Call for directions and reservations (limited space). Free. (310) 314-2555.
Multiple Sclerosis Research Symposium, presented by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Orange County Chapter. Holiday Inn, 3131 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Reservations required. (949) 752-1680.
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EVENTS
SATURDAY
Nature Walk, sponsored by Team Survivor, a nonprofit group that provides free health and fitness programs for women who have or have had cancer. Laguna Lake in Fullerton. Bring a picnic lunch and drinks; dessert provided. 11 a.m. Reservations required. (949) 275-3888.
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SCREENINGS
Anonymous HIV screenings (oral only; no needles) will be available at Los Angeles Pierce College during AIDS/HIV Awareness Week (March 11-14). Call for testing times and appointment. Free. (818) 710-4270.
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SUPPORT GROUPS
TUESDAY
* “Living With Diabetes,” led by a nurse. San Gabriel Valley Medical Center, 261 Junipero Serra Drive, San Gabriel. Support group begins at 6:30 p.m.; speaker at 7:15 p.m. Free. No reservations necessary. (323) 283-2061 or (626) 284-5451.
WEDNESDAY
* Bereavement group. (Meets Wednesdays.) ProCare Hospice, 1700 North Lombard St. (2nd floor), Oxnard. 2:30-4 p.m. Free. Reservations required. (805) 988-1173.
THURSDAY
* Breast cancer group. (Meets second Thursdays.) Glendale Memorial Hospital, Cancer Center, 1520 S. Central Ave., Glendale. 5:30-7 p.m. Free. No reservations necessary. (818) 502-2323.
* Diabetes group for Type II diabetics. (Meets second Thursdays.) Glendale Memorial Hospital, 1420 S. Central Ave., Glendale. 7 p.m. Free. Call for information. (818) 507-4616.
* Cardiac group. (Meets second Thursdays.) Northridge Hospital’s Roscoe Campus, 18300 Roscoe Blvd., Northridge. 12-1 p.m. Free. Call for information. (818) 885-5489.
FRIDAY
Overeaters Anonymous support/writing meeting. (Meets Fridays.) CLARE Foundation, 11325 Washington Blvd., Culver City. 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Bring pen and paper. No reservations necessary. (310) 391-2977.
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