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Enniskillen Think Pink! Luncheon
By Derval Keenan, 11/7/2005 4:07:06 PM
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The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) is encouraging people to Think Pink! during October, Breast Cancer Awareness month.
The leading local cancer charity has officially launched its 8th annual Breast
Cancer Awareness campaign, supporting local women with breast cancer.
One of the highlights of the month-long campaign is the Enniskillen Think Pink! luncheon which takes place on Friday 14th October at the Killyhevlin Hotel.
Sylvia Lucy, Area Development Officer, UCF explains, ?“The Think Pink! luncheon is an opportunity to celebrate life after breast cancer and we are encouraging women in the local area to come along and enjoy a great afternoon.
?“This year the guest speaker is Billy Dixon, Northern Ireland?’s answer to Trinny and Susannah! He will be the star attraction for many having advised and styled national and international leaders, television presenters and media stars. He will be sharing his top tips for making the best impression through your clothes, make-up and body language.
?“We are delighted that Personal Touch Northern Ireland is sponsoring the luncheon this year, helping us to raise vital funds to support local women with breast cancer.?”
The Think Pink! luncheon plays an important role in raising awareness of breast cancer - the most common form of cancer in local women. Over 900 women are diagnosed with the disease every year with one in twelve developing the disease during their lifetime.
Sylvia added, ?“This year the Think Pink! campaign focuses on the importance of being breast aware as early detection really does save lives. Women should get to know what their breasts are normally like and any changes should be reported to their GP without delay. We also urge women to keep their screening appointment when invited as over a third of breast cancers are picked up through the breast screening service.?”
Tickets for the Think Pink! luncheon cost £25 and are now available by contacting UCF on 028 9049 2007 / 028 9049 4466 or email: leonnewheatley@ulstercancer.org
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Notes to editor:
?˜ Breast Cancer Symptoms
You should look out for anything, which is not normal for you. A lump is the most commonly recognised early symptom of breast cancer, but other symptoms can include:
- Any dent, puckering or dimpling of your breasts
- Thickening under the skin of your breasts or armpits
- Changes in size or shape of the breast
- Veins which stand out more than usual
- Any change in the position of your nipples ?– pulled inwards or pointing in a different direction
- Any discharge or bleeding from your nipples
- A rash around your nipples
- Any discomfort or pain in your breasts that is different from normal
- Any change in sensation in your breasts.
Don?’t forget to check under your arms for lumps or anything unusual.
?˜ Screening Units
All women in Northern Ireland aged 50 ?– 64 years of age are invited for breast screening every three years at the breast screening units at:
Eastern Health & Social Services Board
The Screening Centre
12-22 Linenhall Street, Belfast, BT2 8BS
Tel: 9033 3700
Northern Health & Social Services Board
Northern Area Breast Screening & Assessment Unit
Level A, Antrim Area Hospital
45 Bush Road, Antrim, BT41 2RL
Tel: 028 9442 4425
Southern Health & Social Services Board
The Breast Screening Unit
Lurgan Hospital, Sloan Street, Lurgan, BT66 8NX
Tel: 028 3834 7083
Western Health & Social Services Board
The Breast Screening Unit
Ground Floor, The Nurses?’ Home
Altnagelvin Area Hospital, Glenshane Road, L?’derry, BT47 6SB
Tel: 028 7161 1443
Mobile Screening Units
To find out when there is a unit near you, please call your local GP practice.
?˜ The Ulster Cancer Foundation offers a range of services including breast cancer support group meetings, a specialist bra and swimwear fitting service in Belfast and L?’derry for mastectomy patients, freephone cancer helpline, patient volunteer support as well as art therapy classes.
For further information on the Ulster Cancer Foundation?’s Think Pink! Breast Cancer Campaign please contact:
Pauline Wylie, PR and Events Manager, UCF on
Tel: 028 9049 2007 / 07810 371118
or
Derval Keenan PR and Events Officer on
Tel: 028 9049 2007 / 07812 525531
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