Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related death among women in the U.S., and affects those from every ethnic and socioeconomic background. One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, with an estimated 230,000 new patients expected to be diagnosed this year. Although these statistics are alarming, improving treatments and early detection will allow many of these patients to be survivors. In order to promote breast cancer awareness and education,  Navicent Health has prepared a month-long celebration during October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The following is a schedule of events and festivities:
 
·         Tuesday, Oct. 13:
•          Mammogram Marathon
-  7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
-  Three locations:
·         Peyton Anderson Cancer Center, Navicent Health (800 First Street, Macon)
·         Diagnostics Hardeman, Navicent Health (1650 Hardeman Ave., Macon)
·         Diagnostics Zebulon, Navicent Health (5925 Zebulon Rd., Macon)
-  No appointment necessary.
 
·         Thursday, Oct. 15
•          Pink Alliance Survivor Support Group Pink Party
-  12 p.m.
-  Peyton Anderson Cancer Center, Navicent Health (800 First Street, Macon)
-  FREE, lunch provided
-  For reservations, call (478) 633-8537
 
•          Pamper Me Pink Mammography Party
-  3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
-  Medical Center of Peach County, Navicent Health (1960 Hwy 247 Connector, Byron)
-  Call 478.654.2011 for information
 
·         Monday, Oct. 19
•          FREE Community Seminar – “Breast Health and Breast Cancer”
-  6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
-  Monroe Regional Medical Complex (120 N. Lee Street, Forsyth)
-  Presented by Dr. Paul Dale, Surgical Oncologist with Navicent Health
-  For reservations, call (478) 633-4733 or email [email protected]
 
·         Thursday, Oct. 22
•          Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours
-  5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
-  Peyton Anderson Cancer Center, Navicent Health (800 First St. , Macon)
-  For reservations, call (478)  621-2000
 
·         Friday, Oct. 23
•          Genetic Presentation Lunch & Learn
-  11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
-  Macon Marriott, Grand Salon (240 Coliseum Dr., Macon)
-  Presented by Darcy Berry, genetics counselor; Dr. Arnold Conforti, Surgical Oncologist; and Dr. Hank Moore, Medical Oncologist.
-  For reservations, call (478) 633-4733 or email [email protected].
 
·         Friday, Oct. 30
•          Cancer Awareness Luncheon
-  11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
-  Bibb County Health Department (171 Emery Highway, Macon)
-  Presented by Sandra Stone, Cancer Wellfit Coordinator for Wellness Services, Navicent Health