Ladies Night Out held for breast cancer awareness
WAYNESBURG – More than 200 local women and business owners attended the annual Ladies Night Out event held at the Southwest Regional Medical Center Oct. 24 to raise awareness for the early detection of breast cancer. This year’s event was themed, “There’s No Place Like Hope.”
Throughout the evening, the diagnostic imaging staff at SWRMC provided tours of its digital mammography area and answered questions about their services. One attendee shared that she had received a mammography the day before and it was not nearly as difficult as she had expected.
Several breast cancer survivors at the event volunteered to share their stories and stressed how important early detection and digital mammography screenings can be to successful treatment.
Following the guidelines of the American Cancer Society, starting at age 20 women should have clinical breast exams every three years. After 40 years of age, women should receive annual mammograms and clinical breast exams.
Women of all ages should conduct regular self-examinations of their breast to be aware of how the normally look and feel. Any changes in the breast should be reported promptly to a health care provider.
Women, who have a family history of breast cancer, genetic markers for breast cancer, or certain other factors, may require additional testing. This should be discussed with their doctor.
“The event brought together businesses, individuals, physicians and cancer survivors to raise awareness for a great cause,” said Joy Eggleston, senior public affairs officer. “This year’s event was our biggest and best yet.”
Also providing information to those in attendance were; Domestic Violence Services; Alexander Mecs, MD, Obstetrics and Gynecology; Jason A. Smith, DO, Urologist; Darlene Saheta, DPM, Podiatry; Adagio, Susan G. Komen Foundation and the ACS Free Wig Salon.
Participants received optional massages, hair styling, and waxing. There were also opportunities to purchase vendor items and have photos taken.
Massage Envy, Greene County Career and Technology Center, Jafra, Mary Kay, Avon, Sabika, Origami Owl, Celestial Photography, Classy Cuts, Autumn Woods, BeautiControl, Pampered Chef, Premiere Designs, Prayer Shawl Ministries and the Lobby Shop all provided services and products at the event.
For more information on breast health, or to schedule a digital mammogram with SWRMC Diagnostic Imaging, please call 724-627-2622.