Invitation to Cover Pennsylvania Hospital presents Breast Cancer: Early Detection is Key, A Community Education Program Wednesday, October 22, 5-8 pm
Newswise — WHAT: Think pink this October. Reduce your risk of developing breast cancer. Experts from the Joan Karnell Cancer Center at Pennsylvania Hospital will reveal the latest information on basic breast health, breast cancer risk in minorities and breast cancer prevention at a free community education program on Wednesday, October 22 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Tangerine Restaurant. Dinner is included and registration is required. This program is made possible by generous support from the Susan G. Komen Foundation, the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Program and the First Hospital Foundation of Pennsylvania Hospital. The evening will include the following presentations:
"¢ Empowering Women: Phyllis Hoagland Allen, motivational speaker and cancer survivor will share her uplifting message of positivity and in the face of cancer. "¢ Genetic Risk for Breast Cancer: Bernard Mason, MD, medical oncologist will address when women should get tested and the latest advances in genetic testing for cancer. "¢ Breast Cancer Update: Dahlia Sataloff, MD, breast surgeon and director of the Integrated Breast Center at Pennsylvania Hospital will lead a discussion on the latest in breast cancer research, treatment and surgery. "¢ Question & Answer session: An opportunity to have your questions answered by the physicians.
WHEN: Wednesday, October 22, 5-8 pm
WHERE: Tangerine Restaurant 232 Market Street, Philadelphia
WHY: Breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women, save for skin cancers. Approximately one in eight women (12%) will develop invasive breast cancer at some time in their life. Early detection is key to eliminating your risk for developing breast cancer. (Source: American Cancer Society).
Editor's Note: Registration is required to attend. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 1-800-789-PENN. To speak to an expert from the Joan Karnell Cancer center, please contact Lee-Ann Landis at 215-829-8043.
About Pennsylvania HospitalPennsylvania Hospital " the nation's first " was founded in 1751 by Benjamin Franklin and Dr. Thomas Bond. Today, the acute care facility offers a full-range of diagnostic and therapeutic medical services and is a major teaching and clinical research institution. The campus includes specialty treatment centers, such as the Joan Karnell Cancer Center and the Penn Neurological Institute. Specialties include: Surgical Services (including orthopaedics & vascular); Otorhinolaryngology (ENT); Urology, Obstetrics Program (including high-risk maternal and fetal services & neonatology); Neurosciences; Behavioral Health; and expanding programs in Cancer, Cardiac Care and Bloodless Medicine and Surgery.
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