 Hello, we are here with Dr. Denise Johnson Miller medical director of breast surgery for meridian cancer care part of hack and sack meridian health How are you? I'm doing well. Welcome. So this time of year we hear a lot about breast cancer awareness So how important is early detection in the fight against cancer? It's extremely important the earlier we detect cancer It's easily treatable with a smaller surgery probably no chemotherapy, but it's essential for Women survival and now that we have you know, we've all heard the list of what you should do But still it's October. It's breast cancer awareness month reiterate Just give us the basics. What should women do to take care of their breasts? First of all as you become an adult woman over 21 You should have interval breast self exams interval clinical exams with your primary care provider And then we generally say at starting at age 40 to have your first mammogram and continue with interval Mammograms based on your family history, and you should discuss this with your primary care provider to see how often you Need mammogram. So there's a big event coming up October 15th called women rock. I understand you're gonna be there What's happening that day? Why should everybody get out there? Oh, this is just the all-inclusive women's event in addition to health awareness breast health awareness They'll have cooking demonstrations Awards for Hall of Fame winners Ted talks you name it music art therapy meditation therapy to very nationally well-known keynote speakers So I think you'd have a ton of fun and it starts at two o'clock It's at six and I don't think we'll have any dull times if you if if there's a woman out there that wants more Specific information about breast health or more information about this event. What's the best way to contact you? There is the 1-800 number and it is 1-800-5-6-0-9-9-9-0 Or you can log into meridian health comm for more information about breast health breast cancer and this event Dr. Denise Johnson Miller medical director of breast surgery for meridian cancer care part of hack and sack meridian health Thank you so much. You're welcome. My pleasure