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Breast cancer workshop is planned

By Staff Reports
Published: March 5, 2009

Females are invited to attend a free workshop sponsored by the Central Virginia Chapter of the Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation. The event is scheduled March 14 from10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Richard Bland College in Prince George County.

Topics and activities include:

Knowing your Body: How to perform self breast exams - Dr. Shannon Gilham, OB/GYN, Southside Regional Medical Center ;

Mammography films, Alison Gaucher, University of Virginia health educator , Breast Care Center ;

Learn how to join VBCF at National Lobby Day in Washington on May 5 to advocate with hundreds of breast cancer advocates from around the world; free transportation to and from Washington ,along with lunch and a group of Virginia advocates;

Exercise before a bag lunch you bring. There will be educational tables from different organizations, such as Relay for Life, Sisters Network and hospice.

The workshop has been planned for Girl Scouts from ages 12-18. But there is room available for others. Girls under 18 will need signed parental permission to attend the workshop.

To register, email Joy Galloni at .

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