Senator Lanza Announces Free Mammography Screenings

Andrew J Lanza

March 28, 2011

Women's Health

Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death among women in New York State. According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 15,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. Until the cause and cure for breast cancer is found, the best tool in the fight against breast cancer is education and early detection. A mammogram can detect breast cancer almost 24 months before it can be manually detected.

Early detection is presently the best method to combat the disease. While the risk of breast cancer increases with age, the American Cancer Society recommends an annual mammogram for women beginning at the age of 40, earlier if there is a history in the family. If you have not yet done so, please get a mammogram now.

PROJECT RENEWAL SCAN VAN

STATEN ISLAND VAN SCHEDULE
Call (800) 564-6868 to schedule an appointment
For women 40 and older who have not had a mammogram in the past year

FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2011 Starting at 9:00 am

HOLY ROSARY CHURCH

80 JEROME AVENUE, 10305

FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2011 Starting at 1:30 pm

COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER OF RICHMOND

235 PORT RICHMOND AVENUE, 10302

SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 2011 Starting at 9:00 am

OLIVET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

97 MYRTLE AVENUE, 10310

SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 2011 Starting at 1:00 pm