Pink Heals Fire Truck Will Visit Fort Hood

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Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center will celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month Oct. 28 from 9 am. – 3 pm at the hospital with the “Pink Heals” fire truck..

The pink fire truck will be in front of the hospital from 9 - 10:30 am.  After the stop at CRDAMC, the Pink Heals tour will move to the Clear Creek Exchange where it will be available until 1 p.m.

Those who are currently fighting cancer or who have beaten cancer are invited to come and sign the truck and take pictures or videos with the firefighters who travel the country promoting breast cancer awareness.

An information table highlighting breast health awareness and self examination techniques will also be set-up in Darnall’s front entrance lobby throughout the day. It is sponsored by CRDAMC healthcare professionals who will discuss the importance of self exams, identifying suspicious lumps or masses and when to seek advice from a primary care manager.

Patients who believe they have a suspicious spot, lump or mass, or who are concerned about their breast health for any reason, should see their primary care provider immediately.

One in eight women in the U.S. will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women after lung cancer.

Early detection of breast cancer is increased dramatically by a regular schedule of breast self-exams, mammograms and clinical breast exams.

For More information contact Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, Public Affairs Office

(254) 553-1870