The information session on being breast aware and the importance of cervical and breast screening took place for SECA, as part of International Womens’ Day and as part of the Neighbourhood Renewal program. The event was held at the Fir Trees Hotel on 6th March 2008. The women attending the evening event recieved information on being breast cancer aware, a chance to use the breast cancer training model and to recieve information on cervical and breast screening.

The session was organised by SECA in conjunction with the Health Promotion Department and the Western Social Care Trust . The session received extremely positive feedback, with all participants reporting an increased understanding of the importance of being breast aware and attendance at cervical and breast appointments.

Bobby Rao, Development Officer, said it was a very successful evening and hopes to organise similar events in the future.

For more information on breast cancer call the Breast Screening Unit at Altnagelvin Hospital on 02871 611363 or 02871 611443.

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