Free Ovarian Cancer Awareness Talk To Be Held In Basking Ridge

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Bernards Township Health Department will host a free ovarian cancer awareness program in Basking Ridge on Monday, Sept. 14, from 6 to 7 p.m.

The event, titled "Healthy Body, Informed Mind: Understanding Ovarian Cancer," is scheduled at the Bernards Township Library at 32 South Maple Ave. in Basking Ridge.

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

The program will feature nurse practitioner Allison Murphy from the Carol G. Simon Cancer Center at Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center and registered dietitian Tara Tomaino.

The session will focus on helping attendees better understand ovarian cancer and related health topics.

During the free event, attendees will learn about "Signs and symptoms to look out for," "What questions to ask your doctor," "Best practices for intervention," and "Healthy lifestyle and nutrition tips."

The program connects medical information with practical steps people can bring to their own health conversations.

The event listing says the discussion will cover both warning signs and nutrition, along with questions patients may want to raise with a doctor.

To register for this event, visit lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/ymb6x9t.

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