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![]() IMPORTANT FACTS Approximately 212,600 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year - including 1,300 men - and 40,200 will die from this disease. SYMPTOMS, ABNORMALITIES AND CHANGES Early breast cancer usually does not cause pain. In fact, when breast cancer first develops, there may be no symptoms at all. If you have any concerns or find even a small change, call your doctor. Early detection can help save lives. There is a 97% five year survival rate when breast cancer is caught before is spreads to other parts of the body. STEPS TO AID IN EARLY DETECTION Starting at age 20, women should discuss Breast Self Examination (BSE) with their doctors. Women in their 20's and 30's should have a clinical breast exam by a health professional at least every 3 years, and women 40 and older should have an exam every year. At age 40, women should begin getting annual mammograms by a licensed technologist. If there is a history of breast cancer in your family, consult your doctor and start earlier than noted. Sources: American Cancer Society and National Cancer Institute | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2007-2009 Officers President - Tina Gillispie, CTR (703) 298-0956 President-Elect - (formerly Tina Gillispie, CTR) Vice President - Brad Kirby, MPH, CTR (757) 827-2204 Secretary- Lana Tyree, CTR (757) 984-7472 Treasurer - Tammy Berryhill, CTR (757) 229-7369 Past President - Christine Flemming, CTR (804) 763-4136 Date updated - 5/28/08 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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From the President's Desk Please click to read the latest membership communication from the current VCRA President, Tina Gillispie (formerly President-Elect): Letter from the President, 5/27/08
Date updated - 5/28/2008 |
2008 VCRA Fall Meeting REGISTER NOW!!!! ...for the upcoming 2008 VCRA Fall Meeting, Thursday, October 2 & Friday, October 3, 2008.
Registration will be $150 for VCRA members, $225 for non-members. Conveniently print for use both pages of the registration form following the links below: Click here to view or download page 1 of the VCRA 2008 registration form. Click here to view or download page 2 of the VCRA 2008 registration form.
Click here to view or download the printable "Save the Date" flyer. The location of the meeting will be the Great Wolf Lodge, located in Williamsburg, VA. A special conference rate of $149 per night has been arranged for rooms accommodating 6 people! Make your reservations NOW - space is limited!!! To find out more about Great Wolf Lodge, go to the following website: http://greatwolflodge.com/Locations/Williamsburg/explore.aspx
You must mention VCRA when making reservations to get your discounted conference rate. Don't wait to call for your reservation.
Date updated - 7/23/2008
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Job Postings
Date updated - 6/3/2008
REQUIREMENTS: Please visit our web-site at http://www.virginiahospitalcenter.com/careers/general.aspx or e-mail resume to KDorner@virginiahospitalcenter.com Date posted to website - 6/3/2008
Please click the following link for the complete description: HIS Cancer Registry Specialist, Job Code: 95423 or contact Forest Bryant, fnb4c@hscmail.mcc.virginia.edu, 434-982-1960. Date posted to website - 8/1/2008
Candidate must be a graduate from an approved Cancer Information Management Program, HIM Program, Medical Record Technician Program or AHIMA Independent Study Program. Must possess CTR Certification and two (2)+ years experience in Cancer Data field (preferably with an ACoS program.) Knowledge of regulatory standards and laws, as well as use of Cancer Registry-related computer software is required. Must possess strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills and pays strict attention to detail. RHIT or RHIA is also preferred. Position is located in Woodbridge, VA. If you are interested in this position, please complete the online application via our website at http://www.pyramidhs.com/. EOE. Date posted to website - 8/12/2008 |
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