October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Early detection of breast cancer, through monthly breast self-exams, and yearly mammograms after age 40, offers the best chance for survival. Ninety six percent of women who are identified in the early stages of breast cancer and treated promptly will be cancer-free after five years.

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, the Genesee County Cancer Connection is sponsoring free breast cancer screenings for women in the county. Following are the dates and times of the screenings:

Monday, Oct. 11
6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Great Lakes Cancer Institute - McLaren
4100 Beecher Road, Flint

Tuesday, Oct. 19
6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Genesys Hurley Cancer Institute
302 Kensington Avenue, Flint

Screenings are on a walk-in basis only. No appointments are accepted. A physician will conduct the free breast exam. If women need a mammogram, arrangements will be made to obtain one for free at a later date. For more information on the free breast cancer screenings, call the Genesee County Cancer Connection at 810-766-8898, or check out their website:  www.geneseecountycancer.org

Genesee County is the site of a new state-of-the-art breast health facility.  Lindsey Gold, D.O., a fellowship-trained breast surgeon, has opened the Michigan Center for Breast Health, located at the corner of Nerredia St. and Lennon Rd., just east of I-75 off Miller Rd.  Dr. Gold is dedicated to cutting the waiting time for an “answer” regarding any breast health concern to between twenty-four and seventy-two hours with the introduction of a Rapid Response Program.  Ribbon cutting for the new office will be October 1st at noon and the public is invited to attend an open house Fridays in October from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.  The Michigan Center for Breast Health is located at 2486 Nerredia St., Suite A, Flint, MI. for more information call (810)720-9900 or check the website:  www.MichiganCenterForBreastHealth.com