To Help Find a Cure Danbury - Working to ensure that Connecticut women and their families have affordable access to health care and early detection services necessary to save the lives of those diagnosed with breast cancer, Congressman Jim Maloney today sponsored a Breast Cancer Awareness Day at the Danbury Fair Mall. More than a dozen national, state, and local organizations involved in the fight against breast cancer joined the Congressman to provide information on early detection techniques including mammograms and self-exams. A A few years ago a member of my family was diagnosed with breast cancer. Fighting this disease has been an uphill battle for all of us.
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women.
Women without health insurance were provided with a free mammogram Speaking of the importance of regular mammograms, breast cancer survivor, Louise Fornabaio of Danbury said, A My cancer was diagnosed last September as a result of a mammogram. I had lumps before that turned out to be benign. Last year, there was no lump, and in fact, I felt better than I had ever felt in my life. If ever there was a year that I was tempted to skip my annual mammogram, it was last year. I did not, or I might not be here today.