Some Breast Cancer Facts and Information

I’m hoping as you read through this blog you will find some good information and if you have any questions, you can feel free to post your comments and I will answer them as quickly as I can. This blog today is just going to be a couple of quick things I’ve learned through researching Breast Cancer Awareness. Like I said before, as I find information, I will post it in hopes of helping someone to either raise funds for research or help in any other way that I can.
1. The main goal of the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) program is to educate women about Breast Cancer by emphasizing the importance of early detection through screening mammography.
2. The American Cancer Society recommends that women have mammograms once a year beginning at age 40.
3. October is National Breast Cancer Month.
4. On the 3rd Friday in October (that’s October 19th this year), participating radiologists and/or radiology facilities provide discounted or even free mammogram screenings. Here’s a list of numbers to find a place near you:
a. American Cancer Society
1-800-ACS-2345
b. The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
1-800-IM-AWARE
c. National Cancer Institute
1-800-4-CANCER
d. Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization
1-800-221-2141
5. To find a Making Strides event near you, go to http://makingstrides.acsevent.org.

I hope this information helps someone and please check back often and feel free to add me to your homepage. I will continue to post information as I find it and will also be posting direct findings for the South Florida Making Strides events.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

On Thursday, September 6th at Dave and Buster’s in Hollywood, Fl, the American Cancer Society will be hosting an event for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer from 6-8pm. This will be a great event to attend with many helpful tips on how to raise money creatively and different ways to help keep your team motivated. Also, there will be door prizes and refreshments served throughout the night, so it’s a win/win situation.
I will be attending this event and posting on Friday what I’ve learned. If you are interested in attending also, please feel free to send me a quick email at floridajayne@aol.com and I will get the needed information right out to you.