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Service after cancer: Survivors speak out after diagnoses, surgeries
November 1, 2022 — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates each year in the United States sees about 264,000 cases of breast cancer diagnosed in women and about 2,400 in men... MORE

59th Medical Wing kicks off Breast Cancer Awareness Month
September 28, 2021 — The 59th Medical Wing is hosting a series of breast cancer awareness events throughout October... MORE

Working ‘ToGetHer’ helps spread breast cancer awareness
October 23, 2020 — Breast Cancer Awareness Month might be in its waning days, but the National Breast Cancer Foundation’s theme this year resonates regardless of the month... MORE

Early detection, regular screenings help in fight against breast cancer
October 10, 2019 — At Joint Base San Antonio medical clinics, early detection is the focus of health care providers’ efforts to combat breast cancer, the second most common cancer affecting women in the U.S., and screening is their most important tool... MORE

Annual 5K/9K event at JBSA-Randolph raises awareness of breast cancer
October 10, 2019 — The 59th Medical Wing sponsors its annual Breast Cancer Awareness 5K/9K at 9 a.m. Oct. 26 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s Heritage Park... MORE

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 4, 2018 — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, during which the annual campaign to raise awareness of risks, treatment, screening and the value of early detection takes place... MORE

59th Medical Wing hosts health fair, free screenings during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 3, 2018 — The 59th Medical Wing is hosting a series of breast cancer awareness events during the month of October at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. A Breast Cancer Health Awareness Fair will be held on Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the C and D wings of WHASC. Personnel will be distributing information pamphlets, pink ribbons, and answer questions... MORE

JBSA clinics offer mammograms in October
October 12, 2016 — Two 59th Medical Wing military facilities are emphasizing the importance of mammograms in detecting the early stages of breast cancer with walk-in screenings during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in... MORE

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