Inaugural 2019 Long Island Breast Cancer Forum: Information

FARMINGDALE, NY — Senator Monica R. Martinez and Town of Hempstead Councilwoman Erin King Sweeney are teaming up to present the Inaugural 2019 Long Island Breast Cancer Forum, the Town of Hempstead announced via press release.

The forum is meant to help educate the community on the importance of breast cancer awareness and early detection. Martinez and King Sweeney, in partnership with Nassau County Legislator Siela Bynoe and Town of Brookhaven Councilwoman Valerie Cartwright, are set to host the event alongside advocates, educators and survivors on Wednesday, July 24 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Farmingdale State College. To register, you can visit www.libcf.com.

The forum will feature three comprehensive panels of experts and advocates who will share recommendations on reducing breast cancer risk factors, the importance of early detection and free community resources. Participants will also have the opportunity to learn from breast cancer survivors and caregivers.

"I strongly believe education, early detection, and continuous dialogue has the power to reduce
the tragic impact breast cancer has on so many of our friends, families, and extended networks," stated Martinez. "All individuals in our communities deserve access to affordable, comprehensive healthcare in order to preemptively combat this terrible disease."

Sweeney added, "I am extremely fortunate that I had my routine mammogram in December of 2018, and I’m living proof that early detection can make all the difference. All women should have adequate access to healthcare, and by working together we can continue to help educate more people of the importance of preventative health measures and gain a better understanding of how to combat the high incidence of cancer on Long Island."

The Forum will feature three panels: Reducing Risk, Early Detection and Community Resources.
Panelists include experts from Adelphi Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Groups, First
Company Pink, Come Together Yoga Studio, Good Samaritan Hospital, Hewlett House, Long
Island Jewish Medical Center, Mauer Foundation,Nancy Marx Cancer Wellness Center, Nassau
University Medical Center, Northwell Health, NYU Langone Center, NYU Winthrop, Pink Aid
LI Advisory Council, Second Baptist Church of Baldwin, South Nassau Hospital, and Suffolk
County’s Department of Health’s Cancer Prevention and Health Promotion Coalition.

The Stony Brook Cancer Center will be on site with their Mobile Mammography Van from 8:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to provide individuals the opportunity to get a free breast cancer screening.
Appointments can be scheduled by calling (631) 638-4134.