According to the American Cancer Society, About 1 in 8 (12%) of women in the US will develop invasive breast cancer during their lifetime.  The library is offering several informative Cancer Prevention Workshops this spring and summer.  Learn about the prevention and detection of breast and cervical cancer, as well as steps you can take to care for your health.  Workshops will cover topics such as:

•  What is cancer?
•  Breast cancer and breast cancer risk factors
•  Importance of early detection
•  Cervical cancer and cervical cancer risk factors
•  Preventing cervical cancer
•  Services offered by the Cancer Detection Program: Every Woman Counts

Designed for women over 50, these programs are open to everyone and will be held at the following locations:

• Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, May 20, 2012 2:00 pm Room 255
• Berryessa Branch Library, July 21, 2012 11:30 am (English & Vietnamese)
• Dr. Roberto Cruz-Alum Rock Branch Library, July 25, 2012 6:30 pm (English & Spanish)

In addition, Tully Community Library is also offering related programs in Spanish and Vietnamese:

• Breast Cancer Education Class in Vietnamese, June 12, 2012 12:00 pm
• Breast Health Education in Spanish, June 13 and July 11, 2012 12:00 pm

Join us for these informative programs regarding women's health.