Cosponsored by Gilda’s Club Westchester, the Westchester County Department of Health, White Plains Hospital,
Cancer Support Team and the American Cancer Society
Women are invited to learn about the importance of cancer screening, prevention and early detection at a free event on Thursday, October 19 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Gilda’s Club Westchester, 80 Maple Avenue, White Plains. Information will be provided in both English and in Spanish, and will detail various types of cancer screening, outline cancer prevention methods, and highlight various community resources. Referrals for free cancer screenings will be provided by a clinical navigator from White Plains Hospital Center for Cancer Care for uninsured and underinsured women. A light dinner will also be served.
Health Commissioner Sherlita Amler, MD, said: “Cancer screening can find cancer at an early stage, before symptoms even appear. If cancer or an abnormal tissue are found early, it can be significantly easier to treat or cure. I encourage all women who have postponed their own care to take this opportunity to learn more about how to prevent, detect and protect themselves from cancer.”
Participants must register in advance: https://gcw.gnosishosting.net/Events/Calendar?eviid=28739
The event is co-hosted by Gilda’s Club Westchester, the Westchester County Department of Health, White Plains Hospital, Cancer Support Team and the American Cancer Society.