Library Closed - New Years Day

The Library will be closed Thursday, January 1, 2026 in observance of New Year's Day.

Library Closing Early - New Year's Eve

The Library will be open from 9:00am to 1:00pm on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 in observance of New Year's Eve.

Breast Cancer Awareness

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Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Lecture

Age Group:

Adults
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Program Description

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Each year, about 255,000 women and 2,700 men in the U.S. are diagnosed with breast cancer. The likelihood of a positive diagnosis increases with age.  Lea Baer, MD,  a Medical Oncologist who specializes in the treatment of breast cancer, will speak about the risk factors, warning signs, and treatment options that are available to patients diagnosed with breast cancer.   Dr. Baer practices at the Stony Brook Cancer Center and she will answer questions after her lecture.   This program is sponsored by Stony Brook Southampton Hospital.