- Checked your boobies lately? The monthly Breast Self Exam (BSE) is a great way to get to know your breasts! Start now, even if you think you’re too young (calling all 20-somethings). Knowing what is normal for your breasts can help you detect if there’s a problem later on.
- Clinical Breast Exams (those done by a healthcare provider) are recommended every 3 years for women ages 20-39 and annually for women 40 or older, unless other risk factors like family history of breast cancer are present. Check with your health care provider to see if you are at an increased risk for breast cancer and what screening options are best for you.
- Mammograms (x-rays of the breasts) are recommended annually for women 40 or older, unless other risk factors are present. Make sure to check with your health care provider about your risk.
- Remind your friends and family! Hand out BSE shower cards or send email reminders to people you know (remember, men can get breast cancer too). Advocate for early detection and screening.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
Get involved in a great cause! October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and October 16 is National Mammography Day. There are many ways to get involved and support education and prevention efforts. Check these out:
FREE HIV Testing!
In commemoration of National Latino AIDS Awareness Day, on October 15, 2009 Planned Parenthood of Delaware (PPDE) and the Latin American Community Center have joined together to increase awareness of the importance of HIV prevention and education efforts in and among the Latino community.
PPDE will be offering FREE HIV testing on October 15, 2009 at our Wilmington location (625 N Shipley St). Join us in our efforts to support prevention, testing and education about HIV!
Fore more information or to make an appointment please call 1-800-230-PLAN (7526)
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