Machias – Incidence of colorectal Cancer in Washington County is one of the highest in the nation.  Dr. Aziz Massaad will give an educational seminar on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of the disease on May 5 at UMM Science Building 102 from 1pm to 3pm. Dr. Massaad is a surgeon who has worked in Machias for more than 20 years, performing colonoscopies and surgeries at Down East Community Hospital. His work has significantly contributed to the decrease in the death rate from this cancer in Washington County.
 
This is a Sunrise Senior College class, but it is free of charge and open to the public regardless of SSC membership or age.  For more information or to register, call Wayne Peters at 255-3768.

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