Sarah Sammons, Co-Director Breast Cancer Research and Treatment Program at University of Maryland Medical System, shared an update from UMMS Foundation, on LinkedIn, adding:
“We’ve made real progress. Breast cancer deaths have dropped 44% since 1989. But that progress hasn’t reached every woman. Here in Baltimore, too many of my patients are diagnosed too late and face barriers to the care they deserve.
This month, get your mammogram. And if you can, give to the Breast Evaluation and Treatment Program Fund at UM Greenebaum. Every gift goes to building the program our patients in Baltimore need.”
Quoting UMMS Foundation:
“This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we have an opportunity to make a difference.
Breast cancer affects millions of people and their families. A gift to the University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center will support:
- Expert breast cancer care tailored to each patient
- Free mammograms for uninsured and under-insured Baltimore City residents
- Critical research to discover better ways to prevent and treat breast cancer
Your generosity will ensure that patients have access to expert care while helping advance research for the future.
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, please consider making a gift and standing with patients and families in our community.”
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October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Turning Awareness Into Earlier Diagnosis and Better Care
