Fayetteville, Ga. (Oct. 4, 2022) – October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Mio Yanagisawa, M.D., a breast surgeon with Piedmont Gynecologic Oncology and Breast Surgery, will lead Piedmont Fayette Hospital’s final Walk with a Doc of 2022 on Saturday, Oct. 15. Dr. Yanagisawa is a board-certified general surgeon, specializing in breast surgery.

She wants everyone to know that early detection is the key to treating and surviving breast cancer. “We are honored to have Dr. Yanagisawa lead the walk during Breast Cancer Awareness month,” said Paige Muh, Manager of Community Relations at Piedmont Fayette. “This will be an incredibly informative event as she discusses knowing the signs and symptoms of breast cancer and the importance of preventive screenings.”

Walk with a Doc takes place on the third Saturday of every month from May through October. The walks start promptly at 8:30 a.m. at the Peachtree City Market at Aberdeen Village and go to Battery Park and back (approximately 40 minutes). Walk participants are encouraged to shop with Peachtree City Market vendors after the walk for an opportunity to win prizes, t-shirts and other goodies.

Walk with a Doc is free, but reservations are required. Email [email protected] to save your spot. Visit piedmont.org/walkwithadoc for more information.