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Breast Health

Not counting some kinds of skin cancer, breast cancer in the United States is the most common cancer in Women, no matter your race or ethnicity.  The Uncas Health District is committed to educating the public on the risks associated with breast cancer and ways to reduce the risk. The District participates in efforts to increase community screening rates and to promote early diagnosis. In some cases, women may be eligible for free screening and diagnostic services

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Education, Early Detection Vital for Survival

Oct 15, 2007 @ 12:00 AM
By SHARMA HOWARD
For the Norwich Bulletin

NORWICH - Early detection is key to survival rate when it comes to breast cancer, a disease expected to cause about 40,460 deaths in women in 2007. Education is crucial. ...read more

Breast Cancer Session Breaks
Language Barrier

Oct 10, 2007 @ 04:02 AM
By ERICA JACOBSON
For the Norwich Bulletin

NORWICH - Nancy Gan learned a new word in English Tuesday. Mammogram. There’s no reason for the 28-year-old Chinese immigrant to know the word — conventional medical wisdom recommends women go for the annual test starting at 40. read more...

 

 

 

 

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