Easton Hospital to Offer Free Breast Cancer Screening

Easton, PA (May 1, 2012): Easton Hospital is offering a Free Breast Cancer Screening for women in the Easton area and surrounding community. The screening will be held on Wednesday, May 16 from 5:30 p.m. — 7:00 p.m. at Community Cares Center @ 22nd Street, 205 South 22nd Street in Easton (across the street from the hospital parking garage).

One out of every eight women will develop breast cancer, but statistics show more women survive the diagnosis when it is detected and treated early. The American Cancer Society recommends that any women 40 or older receive a clinical breast exam by a health expert every year.

To make an appointment for a free breast cancer screening, call 610-250-4292, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The Easton Regional Cancer Center has a long-standing history of providing quality cancer care to the residents of Easton and its surrounding communities. The Center’s history of commitment to delivering advanced treatment is supported by a partnership with the nationally renowned Fox Chase Cancer Center. Easton Regional Cancer Center is the only Fox Chase Cancer Center Partner in the area. Additionally, the Easton Regional Cancer Center is accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, a certification achieved by only one in every four hospitals that treat cancer. Maintaining this certification is one way our multidisciplinary staff demonstrates their commitment to high-quality care.