Breast Cancer Survivors and Hospital Staff United for an Evening of Hope

John Mitty Tuesday, November 6, 2012

The American Cancer Society reports that approximately 226,870 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women, in 2012 alone. This is a real statistic that puts a significant charge on health care professionals to educate the public. The physicians at St. Catherine ofSienaMedicalCenterinSmithtownare responding to the charge. June Lee, MD, oncoplastic breast surgeon and director of breast health services, has kicked off National Breast Cancer Awareness month with a special breakfast seminar. On October 1, 2012, Dr. Lee gave a presentation to a group of more than 50 women at the First Baptist Church of Patchogue.

Dr. Lee was asked to share her knowledge with a “Mother and Helpers” group at the church of her patient, Margaret Brooks. Mrs. Brooks welcomed the group with a prayer of thanks and heartfelt introduction to Dr. Lee. When describing her experience with Dr. Lee she stated, "She walked me through every step of the way. We laughed together, we cried together and we prayed together, and because of that I would not trust my life with any other surgeon."

Dr. Lee’s lecture was a thorough overview of breast cancer, sparing no details. The women had the unique opportunity to ask questions in an intimate session. Dr. Lee shared her passion for the mission of healing and the risk factors associated with breast cancer with a theme topic, “Breast Cancer: What's New and Tried-and-True”. Most importantly she stressed, "Save yourself pain and emotional distress, look at your risk factors, and get your mammogram every year.”

St. Catherine of SienaMedicalCenterproudly supports Breast Cancer Awareness month this October. The medical center will be hosting its Annual Health Fair on Saturday, October 13^th, from 10 AM to 2 PM. Along with free screenings and flu shots, the medical center will have a special breast health education booth available. Additionally, Dr. June Lee and Breast Health Educator Meiling Alsen, RN, MSN/ED, OCN, CBCN, will give a breast education seminar at The Smithtown Library on Tuesday, October 16, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. For more information or to register, please call (631) 870-3444.

jmitty@longislandyellowpages.com

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