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For Families
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| October 19, is National Mammography Day
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| How can women get low-cost or free mammograms? |
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| Throughout October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and especially on National Mammography Day, October 19, many mammography facilities offer special programs, including extended hours. Many facilities are also willing to offer services at a lower fee or will establish a payment schedule. For the names of FDA-accredited local mammography facilities, call the NCI’s Cancer Information Service at (800) 4-CANCER. The CDC’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) also provides screening for medically underserved women. For program contacts, call the CDC at (888) 842-6355 or visit CDC’s website at http://www.cdc.gov/cancer. In addition, the YWCA’s ENCOREplus program provides low-cost or free services throughout the United States – call (800) 95EPLUS or your local YWCA
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| Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women in America. When breast cancer is detected early and treated promptly, suffering and ultimately the loss of life can be significantly reduced. Women are encouraged to ask their doctors and other health care providers about mammography screening. Mammography (an x-ray picture of the breast) is the single most effective method to detect breast changes that may be cancer, long before physical symptoms can be seen or felt. For early stage breast cancer, there are more treatment options, treatment can be less disfiguring and less toxic, and survival is improved. As women age, their risk of breast cancer increases. For most women, high-quality mammography screening should begin at age 40. |
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| * Core an apple and stuff the inside with peanut butter. Top with raisins, nuts, sunflower seeds or toasted coconut. The filling will keep the cut apple from turning brown. |
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| * Cream cheese and jelly sandwiches, or spread bread with cream cheese and top with dried fruits like raisins, apples or apricots. |
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| * Mash a banana together with cream cheese and top with fresh apple, pineapple or peach slices. |
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| * Pack fresh fruit with yogurt dip. |
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| * Make fancy sandwiches by cutting shapes out of the bread with a cookie cutter (use the crusts and scraps to make breadcrumbs or croutons). Kids love the novelty and will be more apt to finish their lunch. |
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| * Use lunchtime as a bonding opportunity with your child, include a special little note with each lunch. |
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| Source: Fabulous Foods' Holidays & Entertaining Newsletter |
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