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Last Updated on Monday, 29 September 2014 21:33

Monongahela Valley Hospital and the Charles L. and Rose Sweeney Melenyzer Pavilion and Regional Cancer Center will present a free Breast Cancer Education and Screening Luncheon on Wednesday, October 29 at 1 p.m. in the hospital's Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center.

Pictured are, from left, MVH Director of Medical Records Lauren Altemera, RHIA, with Rostraver residents Bill and Linda Horrell, owners of MarBill Diamonds & Jewelry in Belle Vernon, who are supporting this event on Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 1 p.m. at the hospital. Also with them are Jamie Fedorchak, RN, nurse manager of 7-East Oncology; MVH Assistant Director of Medical Records Angel Swab; and Andrew J. Zahalsky, M.D., MVH director of Medical Oncology.

The event is free to all women who register and will feature a light lunch, guest speakers, information regarding early detection and diagnosis of breast cancer as well as optional breast examinations.

The presentations will be given by Natalie Furgiuele, M.D., a breast surgeon at MVH, and Mohsen Isaac, M.D., director of Radiation Oncology at MVH.

In addition to the physicians, radiology technologists from MVH will discuss breast cancer facts, techniques of performing breast self-examinations, and the importance of mammograms and mammography resources.

Following the optional physical breast exams by members of the hospital's medical staff, a mammogram will be scheduled for any woman who has an abnormal finding during the screening. Routine yearly mammograms may also be scheduled for women who have a family history of breast cancer, who fall into a high-risk category, and who have never had a baseline mammogram or who meet the recommended age guidelines.

"Knowledge is power and this program will increase awareness of this important issue in women's lives," said Lisa Hruby, MVH assistant vice president of Nursing. "Our physicians' clinical experiences and expertise will make this a valuable and timely presentation for our guests."

Advance registration is required by calling MVH's registration hotline at 724-258-1333.