Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks invites the community to join them for Stronger Together: Missouri’s Breast Cancer & Wellness Resource Summit on Friday, November 7 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce (320 E. 4th Street).
This event is designed to break barriers and share cutting-edge resources on local breast care, insurance solutions, patient rights, and new breast cancer innovations. The goals of the event are to:
- Improve access to breast screening and early detection in the community.
- Help women know if they’re at high risk for breast cancer and what to do if they are.
- Assist patients with navigating insurance hardships, disparities, and workarounds.
- Aid women in understanding their patient rights.
- Discover cold capping for hair preservation and ice therapy/neuropathy prevention resources.
- Learn more about signatera (molecular) and genetic testing, what it is, and how it saves lives.
- Help patients discover more resource connections and breast cancer support.
There will also be guest speakers and resources available, including:
- Senator Jill Carter
- Kourtney Kassler
- Dr. Amanda Harrell
- Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks
- Gateway to Hope
About Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks:
Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks (BCFO) is a local 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. BCFO reaches out to friends and neighbors who have been affected by breast cancer. BCFO offers personal support and comfort in real, practical ways, providing support, networks, mentoring programs, a full range of resources regarding breast cancer awareness, diagnosis and treatment, where to find related community services, and more.
Reference:
Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks
417.862.3838
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