Westhampton Free Library
7 Library AvenueWesthampton Beach, New York 11978
Contact: Westhampton Free Library
Phone: (631) 288-3335
Description
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, an annual national campaign held to raise awareness of the disease. Nurse Practitioner, Anna Silverberg, MSN, ANP-BC, from the Ellen Hermanson Breast Center at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, will speak about the great strides that have been made in early diagnosis and treatment over the last few years, and about the state-of-the-art diagnostic tools that are available at the Hospital. She’ll also talk about the importance of breast self-exams, screening mammograms, and a healthy lifestyle. Additionally, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital’s Patient Navigator in the Breast Center, Susie Roden, BPNC, will talk about her supportive role in helping breast cancer patients through the confusing and often frightening process back to good health and wellness. To register call (631) 288-3335 ext. 4.