Events for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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Events for Breast Cancer Awareness Month As New Jersey’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and RWJBarnabas Health provide the most advanced treatment and diagnostic options, as well as cancer education, prevention, and outreach. Date and Time Host/Location Details Registration Information October 2nd, 9th and 16th Newark Beth Israel Free Breast Cancer Screenings Appointments are required and can be made by Medical Center The Frederick B. Cohen Comprehensive calling 973-926-2673. No walk-ins will be 201 Lyons Avenue, Cancer and Blood Disorders Center at accepted. Newark NJ Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is offering free mammograms for women 40 years or older and with no history of breast cancer. Appointments must be scheduled. No walk- ins accepted. October 5th 4:30pm Clara Maas Medical Get to Know Your Breasts To join the event please go to: Center Maria Kowzun, MD, FACS, Director of Breast https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/490753149 VIRTUAL Surgery at Clara Maass Medical Center and surgical oncologist at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, will provide an update on the advances in breast cancer during this virtual event. October 7th 5:30 pm Robert Wood Johnson Genetics, Breast Cancer, Risk and Treatment To register call the RWJUH University Hospital Genetics, breast cancer, risk and Community Education hotline at Rahway treatment will be discussed by breast 732-499-6193 VIRTUAL surgeon Sarah Schaefer, MD at a special virtual educational program for Breast Cancer Awareness month. The program is hosted by the RWJUH Rahway breast cancer support group. Date and Time Host/Location Details Registration Information October 17th 8:00am – Robert Wood Johnson Free Mammograms and PAP Tests for Registration is required by calling 732-247-2050. 2pm University Hospital Women with Limited or No Health Insurance No walk-ins will be accepted. 10 Plum Street, New If you have limited or no health insurance Brunswick, NJ register today for a free Pap Test or Mammogram! The free screening program is made possible through the generous support of Jewish Women’s Foundation of New Jersey. October 20th 2:00pm – Monmouth Medical Free Breast Cancer Screening and Education For an appointment, call 732-923-6472. 6:00pm Center and Monmouth Program Screening appointments are limited, so early Medical Center Southern This program will offer screening registration is suggested. Please make sure you Campus mammograms for women, a High Risk Cancer have insurance information available at time of Monmouth Medical Program Assessment, breast health registration Center Jacqueline M. education, and giveaways. Mammograms for Wilentz Comprehensive women without insurance will be paid for by Breast Center the New Jersey Cancer Education and Early 300 2nd Ave Detection Program (NJCEED) of the NJ Dept. Long Branch, NJ of Health. Women with insurance will have their visit submitted through their insurance. October 21st 2:00pm – Monmouth Medical Free Breast Cancer Screening and Education For an appointment, call 732-923-6472. 6:00pm Center and Monmouth Program Screening appointments are limited, so early Medical Center Southern This program will offer screening registration is suggested. Please make sure you Campus mammograms for women, a High Risk Cancer have insurance information available at time of Monmouth Medical Program Assessment, breast health registration Center Southern Campus education, and giveaways. Mammograms for Jacqueline M. Wilentz women without insurance will be paid for by Comprehensive Breast the New Jersey Cancer Education and Early Center Detection Program (NJCEED) of the NJ Dept. 600 River Ave of Health. Women with insurance will have Lakewood, NJ their visit submitted through their insurance. Date and Time Host/Location Details Registration Information October 21st 6pm Saint Barnabas Medical 2020 Virtual Breast Cancer Treatment To learn more and register, visit: Center Update rwjbh.org/sbmcevents VIRTUAL In Recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, The Cancer Center at Saint Barnabas Medical Center invites you to hear from a multi-disciplinary team of physicians and staff regarding the most up-to-date and late- breaking breast cancer information. October 21st 7pm Robert Wood Johnson “Breast Cancer Clusters: Blown Out of the To register for this free Webinar, visit University Hospital Water featuring Erin Brockovich,” A virtual Somerset Breast Cancer Awareness Month Event. www.friendshealthconnection.org VIRTUAL Breast surgeon Deborah Lue, MD, medical director of breast cancer services at RWJUH Somerset’s Steeplechase Cancer Center, will provide an overview of your risks for breast cancer; causes of breast cancer, including environmental contaminants; signs of breast cancer; diagnostic tools and the latest treatment options, including RWJUH Somerset’s High Risk Breast Cancer Program. Erin Brockovich, the renowned crusader whose case against Pacific Gas and Electric was dramatized in the Oscar-winning film and the author of Superman’s Not Coming, will share her story, inspire changes that look at our present situation with water and reveal the imminent threats to our most precious and essential element. Date and Time Host/Location Details Registration Information October 23rd 7pm Robert Wood Johnson We vs C™: Beyond the Looking Glass To learn more and make a reservation for this University Hospital Guests of this virtual a virtual fundraising online event, visit rwjbh.org/wevsc or call 609- Hamilton event to benefit the Holistic Healing program 249-7527. VIRTUAL at the Cancer Center at RWJUH Hamilton, will be transported to the renowned Grounds for Sculpture, where they will enjoy multimedia performances by local artists, who also lend their talents to the Holistic Healing program. October 24th 7am – 3pm Jersey City Medical Free Breast Screening Saturday For an appointment, call 201-915-2400. Center Free screening mammograms and giveaways Screening appointments are limited, so Cristie Kerr Women's for women without insurance. Women registration is required. Health Center without insurance will be covered by 377 Jersey Avenue, Madeline Fiadini LoRe Foundation. Suite 110, Jersey City, NJ Registration is required as screening 07302 appointments are limited. October 27th 7pm Rutgers Cancer Institute Beyond Breast Cancer Awareness: A panel To learn more and register please visit: of New Jersey discussion on advancements in breast www.cinj.org/bcwebinar VIRTUAL cancer genetics, research and treatment Join our panel of experts who will discuss research on the molecular level of breast cancer, clinical trials, advanced breast cancer treatments, and hereditary and other risk factors for developing breast cancer. Hosted by the Rutgers University Alumni Association, this engaging program will feature a scientist, medical oncologist, genetic counselor and breast cancer survivor to answer your questions. .