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First do no harm. This is one of the principle precepts all medical students are taught in medical school. However, physicians go far beyond this principle and dedicate themselves to doing something as advocates of early prevention and detection of cancer.
The American Cancer Society releases annual recommendations for early detection of cancer that are followed by physicians. According to the American Cancer Society, if these guidelines concerning early detection and healthy lifestyle were followed all the time, as many as two-thirds of all cancers could be prevented.
Community Care Physicians has collaborated with the American Cancer Society on several initiatives to help raise awareness of the importance of cancer screenings and early prevention; one initiative in particular is Making Strides against Breast Cancer.
On August 13, 2008, Community Care Physicians is working with B95.5 of Albany Broadcasting to hold a Women’s Day Charity Breakfast* event at the Rail of the Saratoga Racetrack to benefit Making Strides against Breast Cancer and the American Cancer Society (ACS).
The breakfast is being held from 7:30am-9:00am and comprises of a breakfast buffet, silent auctions and inspiration female speakers, including Allison Meyers of Seamless Clothing Consultants who will share everything you need to know about building the most fashionable and functional wardrobe.
Ticket prices are $30 for 1 ticket; $60 for 2 tickets; $75 for 3 tickets; and $100 for 4 tickets. Tickets prices include the breakfast buffet and grandstand admission to the track.
This day’s efforts enable the ACS to educate women about the importance of early detection and cancer screenings while raising money to support local programs and cancer research.
According to the American Cancer Society, 20 Saratoga County residents are diagnosed with cancer while another 8 will loose in their battle each week. It is the money raised through events like this that enable the ACS to provide more than 3,000 rides to treatment appointments to Capital Region cancer patients, to provide 223 wigs to women in need, and to provide educational and support programs to more than 1200 local residents.
*Learn more about the Women’s Day Charity Breakfast
Register online for the charity breakfast at B95.com or contact Michelle Pugliese from the American Cancer Society 454-4001 or michelle.pugliese@cancer.org
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