p>WASHINGTON–The Georgetown University Medical Center is currently conducting a health project that targets Chinese women. This project aims to promote awareness of breast cancer among Chinese-American women. It is sponsored by the American Cancer Society, National Cancer Institute, and Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation., designed with Chinese women from the Greater Washington region (D.C., Virginia and Maryland) in mind.

Project Coordinator Grace Ma said, “We sincerely invite all Chinese women over 40 years old, have not had a mammogram for the past 12 months, and have never been diagnosed with breast cancer before, to join our program.” Call her to volunteer, or to get for more info at (202)687-6922, or email her at: im@georgetown.edu

She added, “This study does not involve any medical procedures, nor does it harm participants in anyway. As a participant, you just have to complete three telephone interviews and watch/read the video/brochure we provide at the convenience of your home.” After completing all interviews, volunteers will receive $35 in gift-cards as a token of appreciation. They will also receive health-related newsletters periodically from the project.

            Coordinator Ma also pointed out, “As one of the few research study that focus on Chinese population, community participation is not only vital for us to obtain valuable scientific data regarding breast cancer control, but also can benefit more Chinese women in the US, since breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer among and the number two killer of Chinese-American women.”