Mobile van educates women about breast cancer
Published: September 30, 2005
The Komen Breast Cancer Foundation travels to local universities to make college students aware of the risks of breast cancer.
The group visited Raleigh on Thursday. N.C. State students watched informational videos, picked up pamphlets about breast cancer and talked with experienced counselors.
Laci Weeden is the Assistant Director for the N.C. State’s Women’s Center and says it’s important for students to realize that this cancer doesn’t just affect older people.
“Breast cancer can occur in your early 20s, so you need to be aware of any changes that are happening, especially with your breasts, so you can notify your doctor,” Weeden said. “A lot of students do think ‘Well that’s when I’m 40, that’s when I’m 50’, but it does happen now.”
The pink van traveled to Chapel Hill as it continued its quest to educate college communities.
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