RUMFORD – A workshop for cancer patients, survivors and caregivers, presented by Oncology Nurse Marie Charleston and Emily Ecker, outreach social worker, will address an overview of pain, medical treatments to control pain and nonmedical strategies to empower and assist cancer patients in building a repertoire of self-care techniques.

The program, a presentation of the Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope and Healing, will be held from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Thursday, May 7, in Room 357 of Rumford Hospital. It is sponsored by Rumford Hospital’s Oncology Center.

Preregister by calling the Dempsey Center at 795-8250 or 1-877-336-7287. The program is free for cancer patients, survivors and caregivers.