FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 5, 2015
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Glenville State College
Public Relations Department
(304) 462-4115
GLENVILLE, WV â The annual Glenville State College Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 27. The event will be held in GSCâs Mollohan Campus Community Center Ballroom at 12:00 p.m. GSC's yearly event is in recognition of October's National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
"I want to invite everyone to attend this annual luncheon. We will be presenting vital information about breast cancer prevention and treatment as well as recognizing all survivors," said GSC Campus Health Nurse Ronda Williams, R.N.
This year's guest speaker will be cancer survivor Brenda McCune who will be talking about personal experiences after her diagnosis.
The event is open to students, faculty, staff, and the local community. Costs to attend are $2.00 for GSC students, $3.00 for GSC faculty & staff, and $4.00 for the general public and seating is limited.
Those planning to attend the luncheon at GSC should reserve a seat by contacting Williams at (304) 462-6430.
The goal of Breast Cancer Awareness Month is to increase awareness about the importance of early detection of breast cancer. Currently, the best method to reduce deaths due to breast cancer is through early detection of the disease. Women age 50 and older should have a mammogram at least every two years. Women ages 40-49 should talk with their health care provider about their screening schedule. Clinical breast exams by a physician or nurse are recommended every three years for women in their 20s and 30s and every year for women 40 and over. Breast self-exam (BSE) is an option for women starting in their 20s. Women should be told about the benefits and limitations of BSE. Clinical breast exams, breast self-exams, and mammograms can save lives. Women should talk to their health care provider about their individual screening schedule.
Many mammography facilities offer reduced rates on mammograms during October. For more information about breast cancer, call the American Cancer Society at (800) 227-2345 or the National Cancer Instituteâs Cancer Information Service at (800) 4-CANCER.
The WV Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program (WVBCCSP) offers free or low-cost mammograms, clinical breast exams, and Pap tests to women who qualify. For more information about the screening program, call your local health department or the WVBCCSP at (800) 642-8522, or visit the WVBCCSP online at www.wvdhhr.org/bccsp.
