Few may realize that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In order to celebrate this event, the Johns Hopkins Breast Center, in conjunction with the alpha Kappa Delta Phi (KDPhi) sorority will be hosting Breastival, an event designed to provide information concerning breast cancer. Recently, KDPhi has been distributing fliers illustrating several techniques for performing breast self-exams in preparation for the event which will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 22 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. in the Glass Pavilion.
Breastival intends to promote breast health among young women, offer tips for breast cancer prevention, supply information on innovations in breast reconstruction techniques, and make women aware that any irregularities in their breasts should be reported right away.
While many probably did not know it existed, the Johns Hopkins Breast Center is a comprehensive breast care program, offering a wide range of clinical and support services, from screening and diagnosis to treatment and counseling. Specialists from the center will be the giving presentations at this year's Breastival.
Visitors will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on activities and will have the ability to ask questions of experts in the field. Several tables will be set up, each covering a different area of breast cancer and precautionary measures. Food will be provided for free, and to make the event a little less heavy hearted, games and prizes are offered at many of the tables. Make sure to come and stay -- a raffle prize will be awarded to one of the visitors near the end of Breastival.
The sisters of alpha Kappa Delta Phi warn that you shouldn't be a boob and miss the festival! The topic is important for both men and women alike and all are welcome to attend; the event is free. For more information, contact Hyojin Jenny Hwang at (410)-243-8945, or visit http://www.hopkinskdphi.com or http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/breastcenter/.
