Blood Drives To Support Breast Cancer Patients Held In Somerset County

SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the American Red Cross is encouraging eligible donors to give blood to support cancer patients and others.

According to the American Cancer Society, nearly 1.7 million new cases of cancer are expected in the U.S. this year. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, with nearly 253,000 women expected to be diagnosed in 2017. Cancer patients may need blood products during chemotherapy, surgery or treatment for complications.

Upcoming Somerset County blood drives:

Oct. 26: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Johnson & Johnson North, 199 Grandview Ave., Skillman

Upcoming Union County blood drives:

Oct. 16: 2 to 7 p.m., American Red Cross, 695 Springfield Ave., Summit

Oct. 17: 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Kean University Miron Student Center, 1000 Morris Ave., Union

Oct. 18: 2 to 7 p.m., First Baptist Church, 170 Elm St., Westfield

Oct. 24: 3 to 8 p.m., Battle Hill Elementary School, 2600 Killian Place, Union.

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