In this issue:
Women At Risk Charity Event
Women's Imaging of Northern Westchester, P.C.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Breastcancer.org

Breasts are part of our lives in every way, shape, and form as women and mothers...and I know mine are not any better for the wear after nursing two babies. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and this week's newsletter is dedicated to those parts of yours who get so little respect! All levity aside, chances are you know someone who has been touched by breast cancer; a sister, sister-in-law, mother, aunt, friend...people who have suffered one of the scariest battles imaginable.

The American Cancer Society reports that women whose breast cancers are diagnosed early have an 82% higher survival rate, as early detection usually finds the cancer when it is smaller and still confined to the breast. They suggest that women in their 20's and 30's complete their own Breast Self-Exams and receive Clinical Breast Exams from their doctors at regularly scheduled check-ups. Women aged 40 and older should also do the above along with YEARLY mammograms. Below I have outlined several events designed to raise money and awareness in support of women with breast cancer, please consider getting involved and getting checked!

Women's Imaging of Northern Westchester, P.C. is a state-of-the-art radiology practice-- exclusively for women-- that offers a full array of diagnostic imaging studies including digital mammography, breast ultrasound, breast biopsies, gynecologic ultrasound, and bone densitometry. Women's Imaging of Northern Westchester is the first practice in the area to offer Full Field Digital Mammography.

Founded by Dr. Melissa Scheer in December, 2003, Women's Imaging of Northern Westchester provides women with quality care in a comfortable, soothing, non-threatening environment. Too often women undergo diagnostic tests that are frightening, cold, and impersonal. Sometimes women are so fearful of these procedures that they procrastinate or neglect their health altogether. Women's Imaging of Northern Westchester transforms this negative experience into one that is nurturing and empowering by offering women:

A consultation with the doctor
Each patient at Women's Imaging of Northern Westchester meets with a physician immediately following her exam to go over the results of the imaging study that was just completed.

Same day diagnostic evaluation
A comprehensive diagnostic evaluation is completed at the time of the scheduled appointment at Women's Imaging of Northern Westchester. If one procedure reveals another is needed, the patient can have the second procedure immediately.

Easy scheduling
Women should not have to suffer the anxiety of having to wait days or weeks to schedule an exam. Women with urgent problems are seen immediately at Women's Imaging of Northern Westchester.

Women's Imaging of Northern Westchester is especially designed with women's comfort, privacy, and ease in mind: from the décor to the close personal attention each woman receives.

Women's Imaging of Northern Westchester aims to change the patients' experience of imaging. Tour our office.

*Sponsored by Women's Imaging of Northern Westchester.

Did you know that nationwide, the number of women who are getting their annual mammograms is going down? That's why during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, starting Sunday, October 1, we need your help more than ever. Help us save lives by reminding every woman you know who is 40 or older to get her mammogram this year.

Sign up or log in today and make a difference in the lives of many-- be a part of the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer!

Remember: Hope Starts Here...We are looking forward to another amazing year! Last year in New York State and New Jersey, over 182,000 walkers participated, raising over $13.6 million in the fight against breast cancer. Because of this tremendous success, we are able to continue our local programs of breast cancer education, patient services and advocacy. And, of course, we continue to be the largest nongovernmental supporter of breast cancer research. We're ready to kick off another incredible year and hope you'll join us. Whether it's your first time or your tenth, we look forward to making strides against breast cancer-- with you.

A loyal EssentialMom.com reader and an American Cancer Society supporter has agreed to host an "EssentialMom.com team" at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk this year and we hope you will consider joining other moms and families along with her in an effort to promote awareness.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer: Sunday, October 15, 2006

Location: Manhattanville College, Purchase, NY

Schedule: Registration: 8:00-10:00 am, Warm Up: 9:00 am, Opening Ceremony: 9:00 am, Start: 9:30-10:30 am

For more event details call 1-800-ACS-2345. To join the EssentialMom.com team or sign up for the walk, please contact Denise at denisematt@optonline.net (add subject: American Cancer walk emom team).

Please schedule your mammogram today. Mammograms can often detect breast cancer years before a woman can find a lump herself-- and when the disease is caught at an early, localized stage, the 5-year survival rate is 97%. Yearly mammograms for women age 40 and older are one part of the updated ACS Guidelines for Early Detection of Breast Cancer. You can read these guidelines by clicking here.

Send a reminder email to a friend to get her mammogram too! Click here.

To read more on breast cancer treatment, diagnosis, health risks, and more, visit www.breastcancer.org, a fantastic site bringing medical knowledge to you in the most easily understood terms and easily accessible manner.