Carson Tahoe kicks off Think Pink breast cancer awareness campaign Monday
CARSON CITY — Carson Tahoe Health will celebrate its 16th annual Think Pink breast cancer awareness campaign this Monday, Oct. 2.
Red’s Old 395 Grill will once again host the event from 5 to 7 p.m. in Carson City. The event is free to attend and individuals wearing a Carson Tahoe Think Pink T-shirt (any year) will receive free appetizers courtesy of Red’s.
T-shirts can be purchased for a $10 suggested donation at various locations and at the event. 100 percent of proceeds from all Think Pink T-shirts, specialty drinks, and raffle sales will go to the Carson Tahoe Cancer Resource Center for breast cancer education and support.
Red's Old 395 is located at 1055 South Carson Street.
“Statistics show that one in eight women will develop breast cancer within their lifetime,” said Michelle Joy, Chief Operating Officer at Carson Tahoe Health. “Early detection is key in ensuring the best possible outcomes. Think Pink encourages women to get their annual mammograms, doing regular self-breast exams, and get an annual clinical exam.”
In keeping with its commitment to educate and empower women to take charge of their health, Carson Tahoe opened a state-of-the-art Breast Center August 2016. Since opening, over 10,000 women have received care through the breast center, which features the latest diagnostic technologies and procedures, including 3D mammography – all under one roof.
This leading edge screening tool is one of the most advanced forms of diagnostic tests available in detecting breast cancer, especially for women with dense breast tissue. *3D mammography is also available at Carson Tahoe Minden Medical Center.
Additionally, Carson Tahoe Breast Center was selected as the only provider in Nevada, and one of only 131 worldwide, to participate in an International Breast Imaging Clinical Trial. Led by Dr. Kinsey Pillsbury, Medical Director at Carson Tahoe, this innovative program will offer new advancements, opportunities, and treatments for local breast cancer participants.
For more information on Carson Tahoe’s breast cancer awareness campaign, Think Pink, or for a list of T-shirt locations, please call Carson Tahoe Cancer Services at (775) 445-7500. For more information on the Carson Tahoe Breast Center or 3D mammography, visit CarsonTahoe.com/BreastCenter.
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