Slough Senior Citizens learn about breast cancer | TVCN

Breast cancer survivors - Mrs Trent (left) and Mrs Newton

Over 30 people learned all about the signs and symptoms of breast cancer in older people yesterday at the Slough Senior Citizens event at Brook House, in Chalvey, Slough.

Local women ? and men ? heard a presentation from Pat Haye, Director of the Thames Valley Cancer Network; Martina Ferguson, Lead Breast Nurse from Heatherwood and Wexham Park Hospitals and local GP Dr Anant Sachdev about the current Be Clear on Cancer campaign aimed at women over 70.

The campaign, running across Berkshire, explains what to look for to spot breast cancer early and encourages women to see their GP as soon as possible if they have any concerns.

Another important message on the day was to tell women they can request breast screening every three years once over 70.

The lively crowd asked questions and were informed and entertained by the presenters, who also enjoyed the opportunity to meet local people face to face to discuss such an important issue.

Dr Anant Sachdev said: ?Early diagnosis of breast and all cancers saves lives so we want to be sure people recognise the signs and symptoms and act early if they have any?.

Pictured: Breast cancer survivors Mrs Trent (left) and Mrs Newton.

Find out more about the campaign on our Awareness and Early Diagnosis pages

Source: http://tvcnblog.minervation.net/news/slough-senior-citizens-learn-about-breast-cancer/

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