Activity Center Dedicated To Cancer Education

Tulsa Union's multipurpose activity center was dedicated to female cancer education Monday. Dr. Paula McQueen of Southcrest Medical Center was there to talk to guests about cancer prevention, warning

Monday, August 13th 2007, 8:50 pm

By: News On 6

Tulsa Union's multipurpose activity center was dedicated to female cancer education Monday. Dr. Paula McQueen of Southcrest Medical Center was there to talk to guests about cancer prevention, warning signs and risk factors. She says many can avoid cancer by eating healthy, exercising, and regular examinations with a physician. And while, ovarian, uterine and breast cancers are highly diagnosed, they aren't as common a killer among women.

"What a lot of people don't realize is that there is more women that die of lung cancer than breast cancer, so the thing that we can do to prevent lung cancer is not to smoke,â€ said Dr. McQueen.

Dr. McQueen also discussed cancer treatment options and when to begin treatment if a cancer is detected.

You can help in the fight against breast cancer by lacing up your running shoes and joining the race. The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is set for September 15 at the CityPlex Towers at 81st & Lewis. Team registration is underway now. You can put together your own team or join Six In The Morning anchor LeAnne Taylorâ€™s team. Log on to www.kotv.com and look for the LeAnneâ€™s Team icon.