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to the fact that they can receive
comprehensive care in Fayetteville for
breast health issues, from initial breast
scans through different sorts of cancer
treatment to reconstructive surgery.
"People don't know we have the full
array of services here," Distell said. "It's
nice to have Duke and UNC down the
street but the lion's share of things can
be accomplished here."
e network is working to connect
with the minority community where
the incidence and mortality rate from
breast cancer is higher than average.
Distell said that's in part due to late
diagnosis and lack of education about
early screening and self-examination.
"We want to impact that
community," he said. "It's vital to help
them get much-needed care."
Toward that goal, doctors in the
network are going out and speaking to
interested groups whenever possible.
e network is also involved in an
effort to develop a multidisciplinary
approach to breast care in Fayetteville.
at would mean breast cancer
patients' cases could be considered
by a team of specialists from
different treatment areas to provide
comprehensive planning and ease
the stress on patients. Patients would
also work with a nurse who would
help them "navigate" their care plan
from beginning to end and who could
connect them with support services,
including any needed social services.
"People like to know that everything
is staged and set for them," Distell said.
"at's what we're trying to develop
here.
For more information about the
network, including arranging a
speaker, or for more information
about the third annual Breast
Cancer Education Forum, check
the organization's Facebook page –
facebook.com/bestforyourbreast.
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