Annual mammograms and early detection may lead to the best outcomes for breast cancer, the deputy physician-in-chief and director of breast cancer programs at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in Manhattan told the nearly 100 who attended the annual breast cancer workshop at UFT headquarters sponsored by the UFT Medical Learning Series and SHARE on Nov. 13. The UFT members, retirees and SHARE members, some of whom are breast and ovarian cancer survivors, heard the latest research from Dr. Larry Norton, a leading expert in the field, and had a chance to ask their own questions. Dr. Norton emphasized that mammograms and other cancer-screening tools save lives, and he encouraged women to speak to their physicians about getting tested. “He explained breast cancer facts and figures in a way that translates well with our audience, which is why we have such an impressive turnout for the event,” said Arthur Pepper, the executive director of the UFT Welfare Fund and the event organizer. “This workshop allowed our members and people from the community the opportunity to ask Dr. Norton questions and get clarification on their own concerns.” According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of death among women in the United States. For more information on breast cancer prevention and treatment, visit www.cancer.org.