The Hopkinsville YMCA hosted a Lunch and Learn on Friday with the Kentucky Cancer Program and Community Medical Clinic, focusing on breast and lung cancer awareness.
Community Medical Clinic’s Marketing and Outreach Coordinator Chloe King says the Pink and Pearls Luncheon is to educate the community.
click to download audioJamie Knight, Cancer Control Specialist with the Kentucky Cancer Program, says the focus is on awareness and timing.
click to download audioKing says the session also aims to ease fears about screenings and show how far technology has come.
click to download audioKnight says screenings for both breast and lung cancer can detect issues early—sometimes before symptoms appear.
click to download audioKing says Community Medical Clinic can help connect people with screening resources.
click to download audioKnight adds there are state programs to help those without insurance or with high deductibles.
click to download audioKing says people can reach out directly to their offices for help.
