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Breast Cancer Awareness Month Kickoff is October 8 in Canton

CTV STAFF
Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Northside Hospital-Cherokee will host a free community reception to kick-off Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Wednesday, October 8 in Canton.

The event is slated for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Northside/RiverStone Imaging, 15 Reinhardt College Parkway. Guest speakers will talk about the importance of breast cancer awareness and to honor all those who have fought the disease. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

"Breast Cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States and one of the leading causes of cancer related deaths among women,” said Susan Casella, breast health coordinator with Northside's Breast Care Program.  "One in eight women will develop some form of this diagnosis in the course of their lifetime.”

Education and early detection is paramount in successful treatment and cure, Casella said. 

"Breast Cancer Awareness Month is dedicated to emphasize the importance of early detection, educate women of all ages and raise funds for research to find a cure,” she said.

The Breast Care Program at Northside Hospital provides women with education, screening, diagnosis, treatment and support for every aspect of breast care.  For information about the program, visit www.northside.com.