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Monday, October 29, 2007

UMC Observes Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Free Clinical Breast Exams Offered

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and to mark the occasion University Medical Center will provide free Clinical Breast Exams on October 30 and 31 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lied Ambulatory Care Center, 1524 Pinto Lane. An estimated 216,000 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed in American women this year, according to the Komen Foundation. Early detection is the key to successful treatment.

The American Cancer Society recommends a baseline mammogram for women at age 35, then annually beginning at age 40. However, every woman should conduct a breast self-exam (BSE) each month, and receive a clinical breast exam from their health care provider during their annual physical.

Appointments are required for a clinical breast exam. Call 207-8265 to schedule an appointment or to receive additional information.

Contact Information:
Cheryl Persinger
(702) 383-3860
Cheryl.Persinger@umcsn.com
University Medical Center
1800 West Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89102