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High Risk Breast Program Kicks Off at El Camino Hospital

Doctors, public officials and the community gathered Monday to discuss the advance in breast cancer health and research.

More than 100 members of the community attended and learned about the importance of early detection and options for women with dense breasts at El Camino Hospital Monday, Oct. 29.

The hospital also used the event to launch its high risk breast breast program, and highlighted the dense breast education bill sponsored by State Senator Joe Simitian (D-Palo Alto) and signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown. A panel of doctors discussed breast health and cancer detection and prevention.

"It was wonderful to see so many women in our community come out and continue their breast cancer education during this important awareness month," said Michele Van Zuiden, executive director, Women’s Hospital. "We hope that the education will turn into action and they will redouble their efforts to know their risk, get screened, start treatment early and ultimately, survive."

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Event participants over 40 were also encouraged to make the Pinky Promise Pledge to commit to getting an annual mammogram and be entered to win a Coach Madison Leather Lindsey Satchel (a $398 value). 

 

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