Sun, Oct 20
|Washington Park Parade Grounds
American Cancer Society Making Strides - Albany (Soul Session, the band)
SUPPORTING SURVIVORS, THRIVERS, AND CAREGIVERS The Making Strides movement raises lifesaving funds that support breast cancer patients, survivors, thrivers, and caregivers through every step of the journey.
Time & Location
Oct 20, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Washington Park Parade Grounds, Albany, NY 12210, USA
About the event
2024 Live Entertainment: Soul Session, the band featuring "Soulist" Garland Nelson
https://secure.acsevents.org/site/STR?pg=entry&fr_id=108741
SUPPORTING SURVIVORS, THRIVERS, AND CAREGIVERS
The Making Strides movement raises lifesaving funds that support breast cancer patients, survivors, thrivers, and caregivers through every step of the journey. We’ve enhanced digital offerings available to anyone across the nation, including one-on-one breast cancer patient support services and the use of video chat to safely connect patients, caregivers, and family members with valuable services and resources through our website, in addition to a 24/7 helpline.
ABOUT BREAST CANCER
Apart from skin cancers, breast cancer is the most common cancer type in women. In fact,
In 2024:
APPROXIMATELY
290,560
people will be diagnosed with breast cancer
AN ADDITIONAL
51,400
cases of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) will be diagnosed in women
If you or someone you love is concerned about developing breast cancer, have been recently diagnosed, are going through treatment, or are trying to stay well after treatment, we can help you find the answers you need.
The basics on breast cancer from A to Z such as what it is, how it forms, and how common it is.
BREAST CANCER RISK AND PREVENTION
There's no sure way to prevent breast cancer but there are things you can do to lower your risk.
BREAST CANCER EARLY DETECTION AND DIAGNOSIS
UNDERSTANDING A BREAST CANCER DIAGNOSIS
NON-CANCEROUS BREAST CONDITIONS
Benign (non-cancerous) breast conditions are very common and are non life-threatening.
LIVING AS A BREAST CANCER SURVIVOR
What to expect and some tips for those living with or living after cancer.