The Christine B. Foundation and Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center plan to co-host its Maine Cancer Series, starting with the Downeast Living With Cancer Conference: Living With Cancer in the Time of a Pandemic.

The event is scheduled to be held via Zoom at 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, and will focus on the emotional, physical and nutritional well-being of cancer patients.

“Despite your cancer diagnosis, where you live, or your age, finding resources and support can be challenging. This conference, and all that will follow in the Maine Cancer Series, is meant to inspire, educate, and unite our cancer community. You’re not facing cancer alone,” said Christine B. Foundation founder and Executive Director Matt Dexter, according to a news release from the foundation.

Cancer is the leading cause of death in Maine, with rates highest in Eastern Maine. Based on American Cancer Society estimates, there will be 10,090 new cases of cancer in Maine through 2021. Many Mainers are met with challenges to overcome the burdens brought on by cancer because of the high poverty rates, rural geographic plain, and transportation distances — made even harder by the pandemic.

Since 2007, the Downeast Living With Cancer Conference has been bringing cancer survivors together to share experiences with each other and to inspire each other.

Dr. Jim Jarvis, who practices family physician and is director of clinical education for Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, is keynote speaker. Susan Corbett offers National Digital Equity Center sessions on nutrition, emotional well-being, and cancer survivorship, among other important cancer-related topics.

To register for the conference in advance, visit mainecancerseries.org/events.n.

For more information, email [email protected], [email protected] or call 207-664-6019.