Cancer Education Series: Breast Cancer - What You Should Know

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, join NYU Langone's Beatrice W. Welters Breast Health Outreach and Navigation Program as they present vital breast health information, including why mammogram screenings are necessary for early detection, risk management and resources to help you navigate between breast cancer fact & fiction.

To learn about the other cancer awareness workshops we're hosting this Fall, click HERE.

Presenter: Sheila Willis, Lead Community Health Representative/Patient Navigator, NYU Langone Perlmutter Cancer Center

About Sheila

Sheila is a Lead Community Health Representative and Patient Navigator with the Beatrice W. Welters Breast Health Outreach and Navigation Program at NYU’s Perlmutter Cancer Center, and the New York State Ambassador to the National Association of Community Health Workers.

In her current position with the Welters Program, Sheila helps women throughout New York City access mammography screenings and receive coordinated support across the full continuum of care; especially when a cancer diagnosis has been identified. The program provides education on breast cancer risks, emphasizes the importance of regular screening, connects women with community-based screening services, and offers personalized guidance through treatment options for those diagnosed with breast cancer.

Sheila’s mission is to be a trusted link between communities, lifesaving resources, and raise awareness about screening and early detection while offering compassionate support that empowers individuals to lead healthier and more fulfilling lives.