BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to create awareness, honor the millions of lives affected by breast cancer and reaffirm our commitment to equitable access to care. This National Breast Cancer Awareness Month at Lincoln, we recognize the resilience and courage of those battling breast cancer—and we come together to raise awareness about the importance of educating our patients on preventing and detecting breast cancer, and helping them to navigate and manage their condition. I know that every breast cancer diagnosis is personal and behind every diagnosis is a story — of courage, resilience, and hope. This year, the theme of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is: Every Story is Unique, Every Journey Matters. This theme reminds us that breast cancer touches the lives of every woman and their families differently, and that every journey deserves compassion, dignity, and support. This year’s theme also recognizes the diversity of experiences and reinforces the need for compassionate, timely and quality care for all—regardless of geography, income or background. At Lincoln, we know that it’s always important to remember that this fight is one that goes beyond just one month every year, however, this month allows us the time to bring the all-important attention needed to the fight to end breast cancer. I am proud of the work we do every day to increase screening awareness and the positive impact it has had on our communities. Our Breast Center of excellence, which is accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), is committed to maintaining levels of excellence in the delivery of culturally competent, patient-centered multidisciplinary care, resulting in high-quality, comprehensive care for patients with breast disease. Patients receiving care at our NAPBC-accredited center also have access to information on clinical trials and new treatment options, genetic counseling, and patient- centered services including psychosocial support, rehabilitation services, and survivorship care. Additionally, this October, as in previous Octobers, we offered free screening mammography to all patients without health insurance that qualify, because annual mammograms, in addition to regular self-exams, are key to catching breast cancer early. I was also proud to join our Lincoln Knights Team for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk on October 26. It was an honor to walk alongside survivors and supporters to amplify voices, share stories and drive change. Together, we can build a world where every life touched by breast cancer is empowered and supported to receive the care they need everywhere.
TOGETHER, WE CAN BUILD A WORLD WHERE EVERY LIFE TOUCHED BY BREAST CANCER IS EMPOWERED AND SUPPORTED TO RECEIVE THE CARE THEY NEED EVERYWHERE.
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