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Do you know a woman under 40 who has been diagnosed with breast cancer? Breast Friends is designed to address their unique needs.
The program offers support and educational activities. A program of LifeBridge Health, the group was originally funded by a grant from the Maryland A ffliate of the Susan G Komen for the Cure. Components of Breast Friends include:
? Biannual educational speakers for young survivors, supporters, and health care providers.
? Breast health educational sessions for young women in colleges and other women?s groups.
? Educational outreach for low-income or uninsured African American women.
? Monthly professionally facilitated support group for young women.
? Individual support and advocacy provided by the program coordinator.
To learn more about Breast Friends, call 410-601-WELL (9355) or e-mail Deb at dkirklan(at)lifebridgehealth.org.
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Breast Friends Offers Support
Do you know a woman under 40 who has been diagnosed with breast cancer? Breast Friends is designed to address their unique needs.
The program offers support and educational activities. A program of LifeBridge Health, the group was originally funded by a grant from the Maryland A ffliate of the Susan G Komen for the Cure. Components of Breast Friends include:
? Biannual educational speakers for young survivors, supporters, and health care providers.
? Breast health educational sessions for young women in colleges and other women?s groups.
? Educational outreach for low-income or uninsured African American women.
? Monthly professionally facilitated support group for young women.
? Individual support and advocacy provided by the program coordinator.
To learn more about Breast Friends, call 410-601-WELL (9355) or e-mail Deb at dkirklan(at)lifebridgehealth.org.
- Join The Army Of Women
By Deb Kirkland, RN, BSN, MPH Nurse Navigator, Herman & Walter Samuelson Breast Center at Northwest Hospital October marked the 25th anniversary of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM), when First Lady Betty Ford courageously spoke openly...
- Reaching Underserved Populations With Lifesaving Breast Care Information
Earlier this week, I had the privilege of attending an afternoon tea at Northwest Hospital featuring a talk by Sandra Millon Underwood, R.N., Ph.D., F.A.A.N. Dr. Underwood is the 2010 Komen Visiting Professor, and she was making a stop at Northwest during...
- Surgeon Responds To Mammogram Controversy
by Holly Hosler By now, you have likely heard about the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force?s controversial new recommendation on Monday that most women should refrain from getting mammograms in their 40s. Their rationale is that most breast cancer...
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by Deb Kirkland, RN, BSN, MPH Nurse Navigator, Herman & Walter Samuelson Breast Care Center ?Save Second Base? and ?Save the Ta Tas? are common slogans used today in creating breast cancer awareness. Recently, there has been some controversy over...
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By Deb Kirkland, RN, BSN, MPH Nurse Navigator, Herman & Walter Samuelson Breast Center at Northwest Hospital The role of navigation in cancer centers has evolved due to the need in assisting patients through their cancer journey. Being diagnosed with...