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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Inaugural Event June 19, 2010
June 19, 2010 Making Strides Inaugural Event
The American Cancer Society will be ‘Making Strides Against Breast Cancer’ this Saturday from 8:45-11am at Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek. Diablo Valley Oncology/Hematology Medical Group is a flagship sponsor and will be there participating with a big team of patients, employees, and family members. The event raises money and awareness for the fight against breast cancer.
Everyone is welcome to come out for this non-competitive walk . There is no registration fee or minimum donation.
Free Community Educational Event 5-7-10
Breast Cancer Breakthroughs – A review of the latest therapies and treatments for breast cancer. This free and informative lecture will include a question and answer session. John Muir Outpatient Center, Tice Valley/Rossmoor – Conference Room
Speaker: Matthew Sirott, M.D., May 7, 2010 at 11am.
No charge, RSVP required call 925-939-1220
Patient Educational Seminar: FUNCTIONAL FOODS AND SUPPLEMENTS
Our registered nutritionist, Tinrin Chew RD CSO, has special training in the area of oncology nutrition. She will cover these topics:
-Not all Fats Are Equal
-Phytounutrients/Phytochemicals
-Phobiotics and Prebiotics.
Join us and learn practical tips on nutrition and supplements.
May 4, 11, 18. 6-7pm $50 for series, $20 per class.
Call 925-677-5041, extn 260 to register.
January is ACS Cervical Cancer Month
The Pap smear screening test has shown to decrease cervical cancer incidence and mortality. Consensus guidelines advise screening starting three years after starting sexual activity or at age 21, whichever comes first. It is recommended every one to two years for women less than 30 years old, and every two to three years for women above 30. Women with increased risk should be tested more frequently.
We pause this month to commemorate women suffering from cervical cancer and to recognize that it is a treatable disease if detected early.
When was your last Pap smear test?
Seasonal Flu Information and H1N1 Flu Update
Don’t let the flu bug you this season. It’s more serious than the common cold and very easy to transmit to other people. The best way to keep from catching the flu or passing it on to your loved ones is by getting an annual flu vaccination.
Who should get a seasonal flu shot?
Everyone in your household should get a yearly flu shot, but they are especially important for:
- children 6 months old up to their 19th birthday
- anyone 50 or older
- anyone with a chronic health condition
- pregnant women
- health care workers
- anyone living with or caring for someone in one of the above high-risk groups or with a child under 6 months old
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