LAKE CHARLES – A workshop titled “Competence in Cancer Care” will be held from 7:45 a.m.-2:25 p.m. Aug. 2 in Stokes Auditorium of Hardtner Hall at McNeese State University.

Topics and speakers will include: “A Cancer Story” by Sherry L. Haley; “Countdown to Crisis” by Christy Mitchell; “It’s Not Easy Being Green” by Mildred “Millie” Toth; “One Small Step for Mouse, One Giant Leap for Man: Phase 1 Clinical Trials” by Amy Patel; and “The Dark Side of Informed Consent” by Tamara Barnes.

July 26 is the deadline to register and cost is $60 for registered nurses and $50 for LPNs who meet the deadline. There will be a $10 late registration fee and a $15 on-site registration fee.

This workshop is sponsored by the McNeese College of Nursing Continuing Education Program and the American Cancer Society and participants can earn five nursing contact hours. For more information or to register, call Patsy Trahan at 337-475-5832 or Stephenie Lavoi at 337-475-5753.

Persons needing accommodations as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the ADA Coordinator at 337-475-5428, voice; 337-475-5960, fax; 337-562-4227, TDD/TTY, hearing impaired; or by email at cdo@mcneese.edu.