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Survive and Thrive is a cancer recovery program run through PT360 in Williston. The program started in 2011, and treats patients with all types of cancer who are finishing or will have finished their cancer treatment. Only 22 people have gone through the program, but currently there are open slots for free.

Deborah Harris is a physical therapist at PT360 overseeing the program. And Ellen Eccleston is a breast cancer survivor who continues to participate in the pool program for Survive and Thrive. Watch the video for more.

For more information: http://www.pt360coop.com/survive-and-thrive/

 

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