Free Screenings at Cancer Awareness Day
Join MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 10 a.m. to noon for Cancer Awareness Day.
Free screenings will be available in the Outpatient Pavilion Lobby. Registration is required in advance for screenings. Call Health Connections at 301-475-6019 for more information and to register.
“We hear so much about cancer, yet many still don’t have an awareness of the prevention and nutrition tips that can help lower risk,” said Jenna Mulliken, program coordinator with Health Connections. “This event makes it easy for everyone to get the information they need to change habits that can help reduce their risk.”
Individuals attending the event will receive information on colorectal, breast and cervical cancers. Cancer Awareness Day also provides an opportunity to ask questions.
Prevention is especially important and many risk factors can be controlled. The most common risk factors, according to National Cancer Institute:
- Growing older
- Tobacco use
- Sunlight
- Ionizing radiation
- Certain chemicals and other substances
- Some viruses and bacteria
- Certain hormones
- Family history of cancer
- Alcohol
- Poor diet, lack of physical activity or being overweight
MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital is designated as home to a Community Hospital Cancer Program with five areas of commendation by the Commission on Cancer from the American College of Surgeons. From education and coordination of care to diagnostic testing and surgery, this program includes comprehensive cancer care delivered in a welcoming environment of support and compassion. Visit MedStarStMarys.org for more information.
