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Our Mission The mission of SASS is to educate Licking County on the importance of early detection as a key to breast cancer survival and provide those diagnosed with breast cancer the assistance to maintain and improve their quality of life. Have you or someone you know been diagnosed with breast cancer? We can help. For information contact SASS program coordinators Medha Sutliff or Mary Richardson at (740) 349-6535 About Breast Cancer An estimated 178,480 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to occur among women in the United States during 2007. An estimated 40,460 women will die from breast cancer. It is estimated that 2,030 men will be diagnosed and 450 men will die of breast cancer during 2007. In addition to invasive breast cancer, 62,030 new cases of in situ breast cancer are expected to occur among women in 2007. Of these, approximately 85 percent will be ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). Source: American Cancer Society Cancer Facts & Figures 2007. Early detection of breast cancer saves lives!  Mammograms save lives by reducing the incidence rate of advanced breast cancer. For much more information on Breast Cancer please go to: ABC's of Breast Cancer   Breast Cancer in Licking County Each year an average of 98 Licking County residents are diagnosed with breast cancer. In the same year, 26 Licking County residents will die as a result of breast cancer. Who are We The SASS program is provided as a public health promotion program of the Licking County Health Department. Program Coordinators are Medha Sutliff and Mary Richardson. You can reach us at (740) 349-6535 or E-mail us       2010 Columbus Race for the Cure Thanks to everyone that participated in the Komen Columbus Race for the Cure® on May 15, 2010.  Summer Update Event   The Licking County Health Department is pleased to announce the Annual SASS Summer Update for Breast Cancer Survivors in Licking County.  This will be held at Cherry Valley Lodge on Saturday, June 26, 2010.  If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with breast cancer, join other local survivors and get the latest updates on breast cancer.  Registration for this event is free for local breast cancer survivors and a caregiver (sister, friend, mother, spouse, etc.).  Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.  To register for the Summer Update or for more information, call Mary at 740-349-6535. Sponsors/Donors Susan G. Komen for the Cure  Public Health Partnership of Licking County Licking County Health Department Moundbuilder's Country Club - Rally for the Cure Whit's Frozen Custard Velvet Ice Cream Engelfield Oil Licking Memorial Health Systems Licking County Pink Strides Walk Participants

The SASS program is funded through Komen Columbus, an affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure with additional support from the Public Health Partnership of Licking County and the Licking County Health Department. Copyright 2010 The Licking County Health Department. All rights reserved.