This program is designed to increase awareness about breast cancer and early detection among women. The program focuses on basic facts about breast cancer including incidence, symptoms, risk factors, and common myths. Women are encouraged to get regular mammograms and clinical breast examinations and are taught to perform breast self-examination. The program features individualized assessments and utilization of behavior modification intervention techniques.
Participants meet weekly for one hour for approximately six weeks.
Follow-up sessions are also available as a support mechanism for participants who successfully quit smoking. The Cancer Information Service, a program of the National Cancer Institute, is a national resource for information and education about cancer. The Cancer Information Service provides accurate up to date information to patients and their families, health professionals and the general public. Through its Partnership Program, CIS works with organizations that reach people in particular need of cancer information and services by helping them access appropriate NCI materials, plan cancer education programs, and develop new or strengthen existing coalitions. Presentations on oncology treatments, science, nursing, and psycho-social aspects are presented.