Breast Cancer Lunch, Learn Event is February 26

Breast cancer is the second most common kind of cancer in women. Approximately 1 in 8 women in the United States will get breast cancer at some point. The good news is most women can survive breast cancer if it is found and treated early.
Women, age 40-49, should talk with their doctor about when to start getting mammograms and how often to get them.
Women, age 50-74, should get a mammogram every two years or more frequent.
Women should talk to their doctors about the risk for breast cancer, especially if a close family member had breast or ovarian cancer. Doctors can help decide when and how often to get mammograms.
This February, UT Extension Service-Carroll County is participating in National Cancer Prevention Month by hosting a free breast cancer awareness event.

What: PINK! Lunch and Learn Breast Cancer Awareness Event
When: February 26 at noon (doors open at 11:30 a.m.)
Where: Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County Community Room
Attend an educational session about breast cancer and learn more from Robbie Robertson about the Tenn. Breast and Cervical Screening Program. Also hear about “what to expect” when getting a mammogram. Plus, don’t miss a special guest speaker, Benita Giffin, and her survivor story.
A free lunch is provided for all registered participants. There are take-home resources and giveaways.
This is a free event and registration is required. Space is limited. Please call the UT Extension office at 731-986-1976 by February 21 to register.