OCTOBER 2 - 8, 2020 | PAJARO VALLEY MAGAZINE
Katz Cancer Resource Center promotes breast cancer awareness By JOHANNA MILLER
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ccording to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed among women in the United States, and the second leading cause of cancer-related death. Breast cancer occurs when cells in breast tissue change and divide, resulting in a lump
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PREVENTION, TREATMENT AND SUPPORT
KEY RESOURCE Nurses Jenna Norvell ( from left) and Renee Aispuro
Gonzalez consult with a patient at the Katz Cancer Resource Center in Santa Cruz.
or mass. As there are typically none or very few symptoms at first, regular breast screenings and check ups are vital in prevention. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Katz Cancer Resource Center (KCRC) at Dominican Hospital is promoting the importance of regular screenings. They work closely with the Dominican Breast
Center, which offers the screenings and exams, and aim to educate both patients and the public. “Screening for breast cancer is vital,” said Oncology Certified Nurse Renee Aispuro Gonzalez. “The goal is to catch things early. A lot of times, the cancer is curable.” While most start regular screenings at age 40, KCRC recommends that younger people
