Coliseum Health System will be “Standing Up to Breast Cancer” throughout the month of October as we celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  The Coliseum Cancer Institute will offer several special events designed to bring awareness to the importance breast cancer prevention and early detection, honor breast cancer survivors, and remember those whose lives ended too soon because of the disease.  The public is invited to join us at the following events:

Breast Health/Breast Cancer Education
Every Wednesday | 2-4 pm
Coliseum Medical Centers, Building C, Cancer Center
FREE, Drop in for free breast cancer risk assessments, breast education, and genetic information.
 
Saturday Mammograms
Every Saturday
Coliseum Medical Centers, Bldg C, Women’s Center
Coliseum Northside Hospital
Mammograms available by appointment and based on availability.  Call 877-357-0161 to schedule.
 
Survivor’s Yoga
Every Wednesday | 2-3 pm
Coliseum Medical Centers, Building C, Cancer Center
FREE, Presented by Cancer Support Community Atlanta (Georgia Cancer Specialists)
 
Bosom Buddies Survivor Celebration
Wednesday, October 7 | 12-1 pm
Coliseum Medical Centers, Building C, Cancer Center
FREE
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Late Night Mammography
Tuesday, October 13 | Open until 7 pm
Coliseum Medical Centers, Bldg C, Women’s Center
Friday, October 16 | Open until 7 pm
Coliseum Northside Hospital, 400 Charter Blvd.
Call 877-357-0161 to schedule mammogram.
 
Breast Health Lunch & Learn
Featuring Dr. Keith Martin
Tuesday, October 20 | 12-1 pm
Coliseum Medical Centers, Building C, Cancer Center
FREE, Learn about the latest developments in breast health.  Lunch will be served.  Call (478) 746-4646 for reservations.
 
American Cancer Society’s Look Good, Feel Better
Monday, October 26 | 6-7 pm
Coliseum Medical Centers, Building C, Cancer Center
FREE, Reservations required 478-765-4805.
 
Breast Cancer: Can You Prevent it?
Featuring Dr. Robert Pendergrast
Wednesday, October 28 | 6:30 pm
Museum of Arts & Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Rd, Macon
$10 fee includes book.  Join us to hear Dr. Robert Pendergrast, physician and author of the book, Breast Cancer: Reduce Your Risk with Foods You Love. Every person who attends will receive a copy of the book. Reservations required. Call (478) 746-4646.
 
Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon
Friday, October 30 | 11:30 am
Bibb County Health Department, 171 Emery Hwy, Macon
FREE, Lunch provided for first 50 registrants. Speakers include Kim Lewis RN, OCN, CBCN (Coliseum Cancer Institute) and Sandra Stone (Cancer Wellfit Coordinator & Laughter Yoga Instructor). Registration required. Call 478-749-0113 for more information.
 
During the month of October, Coliseum Health System will also offer “Peace of Mind for $49.”  Bilateral screening digital mammograms will be offered at Coliseum Medical Centers and Coliseum Northside Hospital for a cash price of $49. No physician referral is needed. This does not include the radiologist’s fees. To make an appointment, call 877-357-0161 or visit our website at www.coliseumhealthsystem.com.