Free breast cancer screenings offered today

Staff report

Published: Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 10:44 a.m.

Last Modified: Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 10:44 a.m.

The Community Cancer Center of North Florida, located at 7000 NW 11th Place in Gainesville, is offering free breast cancer screenings today from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. as part of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

?There are still too many women in the state of Florida, and across the country, who are not receiving routine breast cancer screenings,? Dr. Laurel A. Warwicke said on behalf of the Community Cancer Center of North Florida in a news release announcing the screenings. ?Regular clinical exams are one of the most important ways to detect breast cancer early. Early detection saves thousands of lives every year, and if more women were to take advantage of these screenings, that number could greatly increase.?

Clinical breast exams typically can cost as much as $200, according to the center. Massages and light refreshments also will be provided as part of today?s free screenings.

Interested community members may call 888-681-6388 to register for an exam.

Free breast cancer screenings offered todayStaff reportGainesville.comOctober 23, 2012 10:44 AM

<p>The Community Cancer Center of North Florida, located at 7000 NW 11th Place in Gainesville, is offering free breast cancer screenings today from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. as part of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.</p><p>?There are still too many women in the state of Florida, and across the country, who are not receiving routine breast cancer screenings,? Dr. Laurel A. Warwicke said on behalf of the Community Cancer Center of North Florida in a news release announcing the screenings. ?Regular clinical exams are one of the most important ways to detect breast cancer early. Early detection saves thousands of lives every year, and if more women were to take advantage of these screenings, that number could greatly increase.?</p><p>Clinical breast exams typically can cost as much as $200, according to the center. Massages and light refreshments also will be provided as part of today's free screenings.</p><p>Interested community members may call 888-681-6388 to register for an exam.</p>

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