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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

  EARLY DETECTION SAVES LIVES!

                          October is

National Breast Cancer Awarenes Month

       October 21st. is National Mammography Day.

       Schedule your appointment today.

      Monthly self-exams are an important tool.

      Talk to your health provider about how to examine your breasts.

 The American Cancer Society has a 24-hour hotline:

         1-800-ACS-2345 or 1-800-227-2345

• Help & information from cancer specialists,
• Connects you with local resources,
• Information about local events.

You may be eligible for free screenings:

• Call the Maine Breast & Cervical Health Program for info
•  toll-free number 1-800-350-5180
•  Or TTY 1-207-287-8015
•  Link to the Maine Breast & Cervical Health Program