Two new breast cancer awareness and fundraising events coming up

Screenings and talk

Free health screenings and a presentation on the important topic of breast health are  due to take place on October 24 at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute. The screenings begin at 5:15pm and the presentation at 6pm.

This year’s discussion topic is Hereditary Breast Cancer in Bermuda: New Insights, New Approaches. Sponsored by Bermuda CableVision and the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre, the event will focus on groundbreaking research in genetic testing that makes it possible to predict with more accuracy than ever the inherited predisposition to breast cancer. 

A woman’s risk of developing breast and/or ovarian cancer is greatly increased if she inherits a harmful mutation in either the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes. Men with these mutations also have an increased risk of breast cancer. 

The speaker is Dr Kevin S Hughes, surgical director, breast screening, co-director, Avon Comprehensive Breast Evaluation Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, US. He will present the latest approaches to genetic testing. Dr Hughes will also answer questions from the audience about breast health in general.

Terry Roberson, General Manager of Bermuda CableVision, said: “Early detection is key, as it enables doctors to better prevent these cancers or to find them and intervene at an earlier, more treatable stage. We hope for a well-attended event.”

Anyone interested in attending can call 236-0949 to reserve a seat. For more information or to register online, visit www.chc.bm

Think Pink music event

A fundraising event for Beast cancer survivors is due to take place this Saturday at the PLP HQ. There will be music by Magnum including R&B and reggae. Entry is $10 and the event takes place from 11pm to 3am.