BETHESDA, Md.—Nutritionists with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) and The Cancer Project, a new PCRM affiliate, will host a free community event in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month at Suburban Hospital on Wednesday, October 20, at 6:30 p.m. The program is also sponsored by the Council on Humane Giving.

What: A free two-hour program, “Eating Right for Breast Cancer Prevention & Survival,” will feature a vegetarian cooking demonstration and a nutrition talk. Free booklets on good nutrition, as well as information on advances in humane breast cancer research, will also be available.

When: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 20, 2004

Where: Suburban Hospital Conference Center, 8600 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD

Cost: The event is free, but registration is required. Please RSVP to 202-686-2210, ext. 300

Why: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but many Americans don’t realize what an important role good nutrition can play in helping to battle this disease. A growing body of literature shows that a low-fat, plant-based diet may help with prevention and aid in survival.

Founded in 1985, the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is a nonprofit health organization that promotes preventive medicine, conducts clinical research,and encourages higher standards for ethics and effectiveness in research.