This educational intervention project is designed to increase awareness about breast cancer and early detection among women who reside in public housing communities. The classes focus on basic facts about breast cancer including incidence, symptoms, risk factors and common myths. Small informal group sessions allow the participants to ask questions regarding breast cancer as well as other breast problems. This early detection program is offered free of charge several times during the year Men must be 40 years of age or older to be eligible. Men are also provided with educational materials.
Language interpretation is available for Spanish-speaking participants.
Healthy Free Pap smears, pelvic examinations and breast exams for women 18-49 years old. The services provided include nutrition evaluation and assessment, counseling about the importance of a healthy diet, and counseling on specific dietary changes based on food preferences and lifestyle. The research includes free blood pressure and blood glucose screening. The program serves the dual purposes of providing cancer genetic counseling to patients who need the service and provides training in cancer genetic counseling to graduate students in the Human Genetics Program. Medicare to Pay For Glucose Monitoring Equipment Accurate blood glucose monitoring can help manage diabetes.