Baptist Cancer Services is Hosting A Series of Breast Health Seminars in October

Contact: Robby Channell, 601-968-5135 rchannell@mbhs.org

Jackson, Miss. – August 26, 2008 - Baptist Cancer Services will host a series of breast health seminars in October. They include:

Is It in Your Genes? Your Breast and Ovarian Cancer Risk
In this seminar, featuring Gerry Ann Houston, M.D., Medical Director of Baptist’s Breast Health Center, learn about genetic testing for breast and ovarian cancer. Find out who should consider testing and what options exist for those who test positive for the gene. Optional box lunch provided.
Friday, October 10, 11:45 a.m. Baptist Madison Campus, $5 per person for lunch

Breast Imaging: An Inside Look at Breast Health
Medical imaging, such as mammography, is crucial for early detection of breast cancer. Find out what doctors can learn from the latest imaging technology, including breast MRI. Guest speakers are radiologists James L. Burkhalter, M.D., F.A.C.R., and other radiologists of the Radiology Group, P.A.
Tuesday, October 14, 6 p.m., Baptist Madison Campus

“Positive Ones” Breast Cancer Support Group
The guest speaker for the meeting of this dynamic group is Gerry Ann Houston, M.D., Medical Director of the Baptist Breast Health Center.
Monday, October 20, 5 p.m. Hederman Cancer Center

To register for any of these seminars, call the Baptist Health Line at 601-948-6262 or 1-800-948-6262.

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