Cloud Surgical Solutions Press Release

Local Surgeon Raises Awareness of Breast Cancer
Free educational seminar offered to community

Morganton - Being diagnosed with breast cancer can be frightening. Often times women (and men) fear loosing not only their breast but also their life. The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation reports that approximately 211,400 American women and 1,690 American men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005.

In observance of National Breast Cancer Awareness month, Dr. William Cloud of Cloud Surgical Solutions will be hosting a free seminar to discuss the importance of screening, early detection as well as treatment options for breast cancer including the discussion of MammoSite Radiation Therapy System and Sentinel Node Biopsy.

Did you know...

• breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among women between ages 40 and 59.
• nationally 1 in 7 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. In Burke, Caldwell & Catawba Counties, studies show that 1 in 6 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer.
• a screening mammogram can detect a lump on average two years before it can be felt.
• many women find their lumps themselves with monthly breast self-exams.
• women over the age of 40 should have annual mammograms.

This free breast cancer seminar will be held Tuesday, October 18 at 6:30 pm in the lobby of Cloud Surgical Solutions located in Grace Medical Park at 117 Foothills Drive, Building D in Morganton.

Due to limited seating reservations are recommended. Please contact Chasity at (828) 437-0847 for more information or to reserve your seat.

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