Tag: breast cancer
THiRTEEN Ways to THiNK PiNK
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Carson Tahoe Health and Red’s Old 395 Grill will once again host the THiNK PiNK breast cancer awareness kickoff party at Red’s on Wednesday, October 1st from 5-7 pm. The event is free to attend and individuals wearing a Carson Tahoe “Think Pink” t-shirt will receive free appetizers courtesy of Red’s Old 395 Grill. T-Shirts can be purchased for a $10 suggested donation at the event or at the Carson Tahoe Medical Campus. 100% of proceeds from all “Think Pink” t-shirt, bar and raffle sales will go to the Carson Tahoe Cancer Resource Center for cancer education and support. Click here for more information. About 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer at …
September 23, 2014
Early Detection is the Best Defense Against Breast Cancer
Radiologist, Dr. Betsy Card talk about the importance of mammograms.
October 23, 2012
Busting Breast Cancer Myths
Check out these common myths about breast cancer and the truth behind them.
October 16, 2012
The Role of Weight Gain in Breast Cancer
Learn why overweight women are at an increased risk for Breast Cancer.
October 12, 2012
Screening Mammograms: The Truth
Recent government task force recommendations advise against screening mammography for women 40-49 years of age, recommend screening only every other year for women between ages 50 and 74, and recommend stop screening over age 74. However, the American Cancer Society continues to recommend annual screening mammography for all women beginning at age 40.
November 11, 2011
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