Breast cancer is a 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 246,660 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 Navicent Health’s events and festivities:
 
· Monday, Oct. 3

• “Look Good, Feel Better”

-  6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

-  Peyton Anderson Cancer Center, Navicent Health (800 First Street, Macon)

-  Assistance for cancer patients coping with appearance-related side effects of chemotherapy and radiation

-  For reservations, call (478) 633-2833
 
· Tuesday, Oct. 4

• Life Boutique Open House

-  9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

-  Peyton Anderson Cancer Center, Navicent Health (800 First Street, Macon)

-  Leg screenings, breast prosthesis fittings, special events, prize drawings and refreshments

- For more information, call (478) 633-6250
 
· Thursday, Oct. 6

• Paint the Pool Pink water aerobics class

-  7 p.m. – 8 p.m.

-  Wellness Center, Navicent Health (3797 Northside Drive, Macon)

-  Wellness Center members may attend at no charge. All others - $10

-  Donations will be accepted to benefit the Paint the Town Pink Fund for free screening mammograms
 
· Friday, Oct. 7:

· Official “Wear Pink Day” in Macon
 
• FREE Pink Ribbon Car Painting

-  6:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

-  Peyton Anderson Cancer Center, Navicent Health (800 First Street, Macon)
 
• Breast Cancer Survivor Symposium

-  8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

-  Peyton Anderson Cancer Center, Navicent Health (800 First Street, Macon)

-  Breakfast and lunch provided for breast cancer survivors

-  For reservations, call (478) 633-4733
 
· Mayoral Proclamation

-  10 a.m.

-  Peyton Anderson Cancer Center, Navicent Health (800 First Street, Macon)
 
· Tuesday, Oct. 13:

• Mammogram Marathon

-  7 a.m. – 6 p.m.

-  Five locations:

· Peyton Anderson Cancer Center, Navicent Health (800 First Street, Macon)

· Diagnostics Hardeman, Navicent Health (1650 Hardeman Ave., Macon)

· Diagnostics Monroe, Navicent Health (120 North Lee Street, Suite B, Forsyth)

· Diagnostics Zebulon, Navicent Health (5925 Zebulon Rd., Macon)

· Medical Center of Peach County, Navicent Health (1960 Hwy 247 Connector, Byron)

--  No appointment necessary.
 
· Friday, Oct. 14

• Pink Pancakes & Petals

- 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.

-  Carlyle Place, Navicent Health (5300 Zebulon Rd., Macon)

-  Donate $5 to enjoy a pink pancake breakfast and place a carnation into the fountain of hope

-  For more information, call (478) 405-4500
 
· Monday, Oct. 17

• Yoga Up Top

-  7 p.m. – 8 p.m.

-  The Medical Center, Navicent Health’s Orange Parking Deck, top level (corner of Pine and First Streets)

-  Donations will be accepted to benefit the Paint the Town Pink Fund for free screening mammograms
 
· Tuesday, Oct. 18

• Pink Pancake Breakfast

-  9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.

-  Medical Center of Peach County, Navicent Health (1960 Hwy 247 Connector, Byron)

-  Speaker: breast cancer survivor Carmen Neil

-  For reservations, call (478) 654-2002
 
· Thursday, Oct. 20

• Pink Alliance Survivor Support Group Pink Party

-  12 p.m.

-  Peyton Anderson Cancer Center, Navicent Health (800 First Street, Macon)

-  FREE, enjoy bingo and door prizes, lunch provided

-  For reservations, call (478) 633-4733
 
• 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. 21

• Genetic Presentation Lunch & Learn

-  11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

-  Peyton Anderson Cancer Center, Navicent Health (800 First St. , Macon)

-  Presented by Darcy Berry, genetics counselor; Dr. Arnold Conforti, Surgical Oncologist; and Candace Fry, patient advocate

-  For reservations, call (478) 633-4733
 
Navicent Health also provides the latest technology for the early detection of breast cancer, including state-of-the-art 3D mammography. To schedule a mammography appointment, call Breast Center, Navicent Health at (478) 633-2020.  
 
For a complete list of events, including those offered by Navicent Health’s community partners, please visit www.navicenthealth.org and search keyword “Paint the Town Pink”. Events are subject to change.