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Halloran To Host Free Mammograms

City Councilmember's office will be offering free breast cancer screenings on December 17.

Breast Cancer Awareness month may be over, but that doesn't mean if you're a woman over 40 you shouldn't get screened.

So to help out, City Councilmember Dan Halloran, R-Whitestone, will be offering free Mammograms for all women between the ages of 40 and 70.

The free exams will be performed at the Councilman's office—located at 166-08 24th Road in Whitestone—from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on December 17.

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"Pro-active measures such as mammograms are the best way to save lives," Halloran said.

In fact, according to studies, breast cancer is the second leading cause of death among women, and also the most common cancer, excluding skin cancers.

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However, thanks to advance breast screening techniques and improved treatment options, the mortality rate for women with breast cancer has dropped to around 3 percent.

"By detecting cancer early, you greatly increase your chance of survival," Halloran added.

Stressing the importance of getting checked out, Halloran encouraged all women within the 'at risk' age bracket to get screened.

"The screenings are free. Though an appointment is required," he said.

And for those women who can't make it on December 17, Councilman Halloran plans to host the same event on Feb. 26, 2012.

"I highly encourage all women in the targeted age range to consider making an appointment for one of these dates, for their health," he said. 

To make an appointment call the Councilman's office at (718) 631-6703.

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