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SUMMARY:It’s Not Your Grandma’s Breast Cancer Anymore
DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM DETAILS\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				While breast cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide\, great strides in detection\, and treatment are happening. Survival rates have improved\, thanks to better screening\, targeted therapies\, and supportive care. \nWe all know that early detection saves lives. The Director of Corporate and Community Relations for The Rose will reveal new technologies\, improvements in mammograms\, and even added information on self-exams. All of these efforts can help catch cancer early when it’s most treatable. \nOur presenter speaks to groups about the importance of “taking care of you.” And she explains what those words really mean. \nCome learn the GOOD NEWS about breast health from the enthusiastic Chris Noble. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				ABOUT THE SPEAKER\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Christine Noble \nChris is Director of Corporate and Community Relations for The Rose\, a community leader in breast health\, founded in 1986. In her position at The Rose\, Chris works within the community\, bringing the message of screening and early detection to local companies and their workforces. Chris says her job at The Rose is as the “friendraiser.” \nShe also heads The Rose’s initiative in the African American community\, providing breast cancer awareness information as well as raising funds to provide mammograms for uninsured women. \n Now in its 39th year\, The Rose provides mammograms and other breast diagnostic services to all women. By having their mammogram at The Rose\, three insured women help support one woman without insurance. \nPrior to The Rose\, Chris owned an IT firm. Her company was in business 24 years when she closed it in 2012.  Over the years\, her firm garnered numerous awards. \nChris has served many leadership roles in local and state women’s organizations. She was recognized as one of Houston’s 50 Most Influential Women\, and as a Distinguished Leader Impacting Our Community; honored as a Top Women in Technology\, named Women Business Owner of the Year\, honored as a Women of Excellence\, and a 2001 Leadership Texas graduate. She holds a BS and MS from the University of Houston. \nIn November 2021 Chris received Joe Biden’s Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award. \nIn December 2022 Chris received an Honorary Doctorate Degree from Leaders Esteem Christian Bible College \nIn June 2024 Chris received The Humanitarian Award for The HERprenuer Network. \nIn November 2024 Chris was honored for her Diversity and Community Service from The Skin I’m In Fashion Week. \n 
URL:https://hfcw.org/event/breast-cancer/
LOCATION:Sorrento Italian Restaurant\, 415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106\, Houston\, TX\, 77006\, United States
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