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The Ashkenazi Jewish Community’s Elevated Risk for Breast and Ovarian Cancer

Cathy Gardner | October 11, 2017
The Ashkenazi Jewish Community’s Elevated Risk for Breast and Ovarian Cancer

Sharsheret. See below for dates and locations. Watch our Facebook page for future dates and locations. Jewish Family Services is an official partner with Sharsheret. Sharsheret is a national organization that supports Jewish women and families, of all backgrounds, who face ovarian cancer, breast cancer, and who are at high risk for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. In this program, Tara Feiner will present about the importance of knowing your family history and risk factors for breast and ovarian cancer and how the JFS/Sharsheret partnership can provide supports. As a carrier of the BRCA 2 mutation, Tara will weave her story into the presentations. Monday, October 16 @ 7:30 PM In partnership with Chabad Women’s Circle Contact Devorah Mangel, 937-974-8648 for details about location and to RSVP. Friday, October 27 Temple Israel D’var Torah during Shabbat services Contact Temple Israel, 937-496-0050 for service information. Sunday, October 29 @ 10:00 AM Beth Abraham Men’s Club Sunday Brunch Speaker Series Contact Beth Abraham office, 937-293-9520, for brunch details and to RSVP. Saturday, November 18 @ 12 PM Temple Israel Kiddush Luncheon Contact Temple Israel, 937-496-0050 for details.]]>

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