Women's Breast Cancer Awareness Build 2008

Habitat for Humanity of Lafayette and the YWCA Women’s Cancer Program are partnering to build hope and a home during this year’s “Women’s Breast Cancer Awareness Build 2008.” The purpose of the partnership is to not only build a house for a qualified Habitat homeowner, but to raise awareness about breast cancer issues and services offered in the community. We feel this partnership is a perfect fit as both organizations serve women in need in the Greater Lafayette area.

Breast Cancer Facts

• Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in American women.
  
• One is seven women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime.
  
• There is no family history in 90% of new breast cancer diagnoses.
  
• Mammography is the single most effective way to detect breast cancer at its earliest stage when it is easiest to treat.

YWCA Women’s Cancer Program

The YWCA Women’s Cancer Program provides low-cost or free screenings for breast and cervical cancers, including mammograms, breast ultrasounds, biopsies, pap tests, pelvic exams, and colposcopies. The program currently serves 23 counties in West Central Indiana. To see if you qualify, call 765-742-4375 or 1-800-770-9004 or visit www.ywca.org/lafayette