KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON - Breast cancer screenings will be available free of charge next week for women with limited medical resources. These screening services are being provided in celebration of Mother's Day and National Minority Cancer Awareness Week.
Space is limited, so contact Bridgette Richardson at (206) 461-4454 to schedule an appointment. Appointments are available during the following times:
- Wednesday, April 12, 2000, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
(Emerald City Outreach - 7728 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle)
- Thursday, April 13, 2000 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
(Emerald City Outreach - 7728 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle)
- Friday, April 14, 2000 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
(East Cherry YWCA - 2820 East Cherry Street, Seattle)
Women can reduce their risk for cancer (and feel better too). Cancer risk reduction guidelines include:
- Avoid all tobacco products;
- Exercise;
- Eat less fat and more fruit, vegetables, and whole grains; and,
- Drink less alcohol
Women age 40 years and older should have a Mammogram and Clinical Breast Examination every year. All women should practice monthly Breast self-examinations.
Early detection of breast cancer (and other cancers) is the best protection.
In King County, approximately 75% of women with annual incomes of less than $10,000 have ever had a mammogram and clinical breast examination compared to 93% of women with annual incomes greater than $50,000. The percentages are much more disparate (52% / 86%) for those reporting a mammogram and clinical breast examination during the past two years.
For more information about cancer risk reduction, screening tests, health care services, and support contact:
- American Cancer Society: 1-800-ACS-2345
- Cancer Information Service: 1-800-4-CANCER
- Puget Sound Affiliate/Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation: 1-800-IM-AWARE
Free Mammogram screenings during National Minority Cancer Awareness Week are being sponsored by:
- American Cancer Society
- Cancer Information Service
- Cancer Life-Line
- Center for MultiCultural Health
- Community Health Centers of King County
- Highline Community Hospital
- King County Breast and Cervical Health Program
- PRO-West
- Public Health - Seattle & King County
- Puget Sound Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
- Senior Services of King County
- YWCA of Seattle - King and Snohomish Counties
