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Bluebag Media
Local women
urged to get mammograms
GREENVILLE – “Any woman can call me for assistance if they want a
mammogram screening,” said Jill Brown, Cancer Coordinator at Wayne
HealthCare. Breast Cancer Awareness of Darke County will pay for the
uninsured or under-insured to get this service, she added. “There is no
excuse for a woman not to have a mammogram.”
Why should it be done? Nationwide the chance of a woman having invasive
breast cancer sometime in her lifetime is one in eight. In Darke
County, there are approximately 40 new cases of breast cancer each
year. According to Brown it is estimated there will be about 231,840
new cases nationwide of breast cancer in women this year. Excluding
skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women.
Recognizing the unique aspects and prevalence of this cancer, five
local individuals formed Breast Cancer Awareness of Darke County: Pam
Spitler, Kay Kirby, Brown, Sherry Smith and Vicky Henderson. Their goal
is to promote awareness of breast cancer as well as raise funds to
fight against it. The non-profit group is focused on screening and
prevention for women’s health. This includes free mammograms, breast
ultrasounds, pap tests and special supplies as needed...
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