Possible FREE mammograms in Seaside, CA

Posted today; Friday March 28th in the The Californian.com

A free health fair is being held on March 30.

"The city of Seaside is sponsoring a Community Health Fair from 1 to 4 p.m. March 30 at Oldemeyer Center, 986 Hilby Ave., Seaside."

"The fair is free and includes vendor booths and free or low-cost testing on blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, bone density, hearing, pneumonia shots, mammograms and more."

Information: 899-6819.

This is pretty all that I found on the matter. But there it is, a post speaking of free mammograms. I do not know if this means that a mobile mammography unit will be available, and that the tests will cost, or if there is still a minimum age requirement. But it does not hurt to check it out if you are from the area. (Mammograms tend to run about $150.00 if they are not being covered by insurance.)

There was no area code posted with the phone number. According to Google: The common Area Code for the Seaside, California area is 831.

Abviva and Mammastatin Serum Assay (MSA)

Here is an article that speaks about Abviva. The original article I found was by Business Wire and posted on March 24, 2008.

Excerpted from that article:

"Abviva, Inc. (OTCBB: AVVA) today announced the Company launched its new website at www.abviva.com as part of the continued development of its breast cancer diagnostic business and the Mammastatin Serum Assay."

"Abviva’s website is intended to be an informational resource for women and physicians to increase awareness and understanding of the benefits of early breast cancer detection and of the Mammastatin Serum Assay (MSA). In clinical studies, 98% of women with no history of breast cancer had normal or high levels of mammastatin in their MSA blood test. More importantly, 74% of women with a history of breast cancer had no mammastatin present or very low levels. These findings highlight the early detection benefits of the MSA."

"The MSA test can be valuable for early detection of asymptomatic, undiagnosed women. Additionally, more women can have increased access to breast cancer screening with the MSA, especially in underserved areas and populations, because it is a simple blood test. The Company intends to offer the MSA test later this year."

There was a link for more information, so I clicked it. It took me to here. With a little more information than the first article, it also contained a form that I could fill out requesting even more information on the test/ Abviva.

I filled out the form (we'll see what information finds it's way into my in-box...) and when I hit the send button, I ended up at the Abviva website.

Here is the information and link to the second article and the form. An excerpt from that article is below.

"Abviva intends to offer early access to the Mammastatin Serum Assay to women and their physicians, clinics and hospitals later this year."

"The Mammastatin Serum Assay was developed from the Mammastatin technology discovered by scientists at the University of Michigan Cancer Center and originally published in the journal Science. "

For more information, go to the Abviva website.
http://www.abviva.com/BCT.html

Excerpted from the Abviva website:

"The Mammastatin Serum Assay (MSA) is a biological measure of breast cancer risk. It is a non-invasive method of detecting the level of the protein Mammastatin in blood serum. The MSA has been studied as a means to provide early detection of individuals with breast cancer who are undiagnosed and to identify individuals who are at increased risk of developing breast cancer, before cancer develops and can be diagnosed by conventional means."

"We will provide you with up-to-date information on Abviva, including our press releases, a press kit you can download, and a glossary of terms for your use."

For Additional Information Please Contact:
Ms. Adina Shaheri
Phone: 310-443-4102
Email: Adina@abviva.com

For moreinformation on the Mammastatin Serum Assay (MSA) please visit: www.breastcancerdiagnostic.com

(This is the same web address for the article and form I mentioned above.)

The Long Island Breast Cancer Action Coalition

Here is a breast cancer coalition called The Long Island Breast Cancer Action Coalition . they are focused on providing educational classes and support groups for those with breast cancer.

From their website:

"1 in 9: The Long Island Breast Cancer Action Coalition is located at 86 East Rockaway Road in Hewlett. 1 in 9’s Hewlett House offers classes, support groups, and other programs. All services are free and confidential. Pre-registration is required. For more information, call 516-374-3190 or visit www.1in9.org."

To contact The Long Island Breast Cancer Action Coalition:

1 in 9: The Long Island Breast Cancer Action Coalition
P.O. Box 729
Baldwin, NY 11510

Phone: 516-374-3190
Fax: 516-569-1894
E-mail:info@1in9.org

Breast Cancer Services in Havasu, Arizona

I came across an article about a health fair held in Havasu, Arizona. It mentioned the Havasu Community Health Foundation and the assistance they provided for those with breast cancer, as well as those in need of assistance with mammograms. So I did a little digging. This is what I found out:

The original article:

First health fair deemed a success
By John Rudolf
Saturday, March 8, 2008 7:58 PM MST

Excerpt from the original article:

"Jeanie Morgan, executive director of the Havasu Community Health Foundation, said the fair had been effective in getting out information about the organization’s programs."

“There’s a lot of people that don’t know we exist at all,” Morgan said. “When we come to events like this, it’s a chance for us to reach out.”

"The foundation provides low-cost lab work, mammograms, and other health tests. It organizes support groups for the ill, and provides education and information to the public on numerous health topics."

Here is the link for the Havasu Community Health Foundation .

Information from their website:

They are located:

(in The Shambles)
2126 McCulloch Blvd.
Suite 7
Lake Havasu City, AZ
86403

They provide:

The Cancer Association of Havasu is proud to provide the following cancer-related services in the Lake Havasu Community under the umbrella of the Havasu Community Health Foundation:

* Free PSA blood tests for early detection of prostate cancer in men through Lake Havasu Medical Lab
* Free CA 125 blood tests for early detection of ovarian cancer through Lake Havasu Medical Lab
* Mammography Procedures with $10.00 co-pay - screening, diagnostic, or ultra-sound procedures available through Havasu Regional Medical Center (includes Radiologist's reading)
* Wigs, hats and scarves loaned to cancer patients
* Prosthetics for uninsured mastectomy patients
* Information on most types of cancer, treatments, and often-asked questions
* Free Wheat Grass Nutritional Supplements available to all patients undergoing treatment
* Support Group meets 3rd Tuesday of each month 4:00 PM 2126 McCulloch Blvd, Suite 5 (in The Shambles)
* Bosom Buddies support group for breast cancer patients and survivors meets the 1st Wednesday of each month, 4:00 PM, 2126 McCulloch Blvd, Suite 5 (in The Shambles)

For details or to take advantage of these services, contact the Havasu Community Health Foundation office in The Shambles 2126 McCulloch Blvd, Unit 7, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 - Phone: 928 453 8190.

While there was no mention of age or financial restrictions, this is one more place that you might want to try for assistance.

Mammograms for Women Without Insurance

Here is a place to go to for free mammograms if you are in the Erie area of Pennsylvania. There is no mention of age restrictions. However, you need to be a woman without insurance.

Mammograms for Women Without Insurance

Monday, Greene Township Municipal Building, 9333 Tate Road
Wednesday, SafeNet, 1702 French St.
Thursday, Greater Calvary Full Baptist Church, 2624 German St.

March 19, Goodwill Industries of Erie, 2526 East Ave.
March 27, Mercy Center on Health and Aging, 444 E. Grandview Blvd.

Call 838-9000 to make an appointment.

Here is the link for the Erie News that posted the announcement this morning.

Chemo Chicks

Here is a website focusing on women's cancer concerns such as head coverings, hair loss, shaving parties and more. Not just for breast cancer, and not just for young women, Chemo Chicks helps to address concerns of all women facing chemotherapy.

You can contact Chemo Chicks at:

E-mail: info@chemochicks.com
Phone: 310.439.1490
Mail: Chemo Chicks™, 4320 Kenyon Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90066

Breast cancer awareness aims younger

This is a very well written article about the shift in awareness and acknowledgment of young women and breast cancer. From the Tuscaloosa News in Alabama, Anna Maria Della Costa sheds some long-awaited light on young women facing breast cancer.

Here is the link to the article: It's far too good to include only an excerpt here. Please read it and pass it along to everyone that you know.

TUSCALOOSANEWS.COM
Published Friday, February 8, 2008
Breast cancer awareness aims younger
By Anna Maria Della Costa, Assistant Managing Editor

Reach Anna Maria Della Costa at 205-722-0191 or annamaria.dellacosta@tuscaloosa.news.com.