Comprehensive and Shea Theodore fund program that provides mammograms to women-in-need and incentives for everyone to get annual check-ups
With October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2022 now here, “Kay’s Power Play” is gearing up for a new season. Comprehensive Cancer Centers and Vegas Golden Knights star defenseman Shea Theodore announced new details for the program that helps provide mammograms to women-in-need, as well as incentives for those who receive their annual check-ups.
The latest funding for “Kay’s Power Play” – announced at Comprehensive’s Northwest treatment center – totals $50,000 stemming from a donation by Theodore as well as Comprehensive’s $500 per-point pledge based on Theodore’s points scored during the 2021-2022 season. Since its 2020 launch, and including today’s announced contribution, the fund has raised nearly $250,000 from Comprehensive Cancer Centers, Theodore, Vegas Golden Knights Foundation and Ford.
MAMMO CUP 2022-23 Official Patch.
“Kay’s Power Play” is a fund for Susan G. Komen Nevada, named in Kay Darlington’s memory – who was Shea Theodore’s grandmother and a beloved breast cancer patient at Comprehensive. Those most in-need – including the uninsured, underinsured and patients under 40 years-old, whose mammograms are not covered by insurance – have tapped into “Kay’s Power Play” to get access to screening and diagnostic services.
The estimated rate of new cases of breast cancer in Nevada is 110 cases per 100,000 women and the estimated breast cancer mortality rate for Nevada is 22 deaths per 100,000 women.
“Shea Theodore and Comprehensive remain in-stride, advocating for and supporting early detection and prevention,” said Jon Bilstein, executive director of Comprehensive. “Within our preventative arsenal, annual mammograms remain perhaps our most vital screening measure. It has been incredible to see the positive impact ‘Kay’s Power Play’ has made thus far, and through Susan G. Komen, we plan to reach many, many more women in the coming year.”
As part of “Kay’s Power Play” and to incentivize Southern Nevadan women to have their annual mammogram, a newly designed and limited-edition 2022-2023 Mammo Cup patch will be available at select partner imaging sites throughout the Las Vegas valley by mid-October. The Mammo Cup patch is inspired by patches worn on team jerseys to celebrate milestones or accomplishments.
To obtain a Mammo Cup patch, local women simply need to complete their annual mammogram at a partner site. Quantities are limited. Full details on Kay’s Power Play and specific Mammo Cup locations, which can be found here.
Comprehensive Dedicated to Prevention and Care
Comprehensive’s team of care providers work tirelessly to prevent breast cancer before it strikes, through programs like Kay’s Power Play. Through breast health advocacy and encouragement of regular prevention breast screenings, the breast surgeons at Comprehensive are here to help women navigate prevention, early diagnosis and, when necessary, treatment.
Breast cancer treatment at Comprehensive Cancer may include the practice’s Breast Surgeon team (LINK 6), who stay at the forefront of treatment to conduct both non-cancer and cancer-related surgeries. The breast surgery team offers the most current and effective treatment options to breast cancer patients in Southern Nevada.
How Comprehensive’s Breast Surgeons Can Help
Comprehensive Cancer Centers’ breast surgeons offer patients the following services to help treat breast cancer and non-cancer related diseases of the breast, including non-surgical treatment solutions:
- Accelerate Partial Breast Irradiation
- Breast Biopsy
- Breast Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures
- Breast Exam and Breast Care Education
- Breast Ultrasound
- Clinical Research Studies
- Genetic Risk Screening and Analysis
- Lumpectomy
- Mammogram Review
- Management of Benign Breast Disease
- Mastectomy
- Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
- Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
- Stereotactic Biopsy
The breast cancer treatment options available at Comprehensive include Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation, Breast Biopsy, Breast Diagnostic Procedures, Breast Exam Education, Breast Ultrasound, Clinical Research, Genetic Risk Screening, Lumpectomy, Mammogram Review, Mastectomy, Nipple Sparing Mastectomies, Oncoplastic Breast Surgery and Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy.
Comprehensive Cancer Centers Can Help
Physicians at Comprehensive Cancer Centers provide a variety of treatment options for patients with breast cancers including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, breast surgery and world-class clinical research. To schedule an appointment with the team at Comprehensive, please call 702-952-3350.
The content is this post is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of qualified health providers with questions you may have regarding medical conditions.
