Endometriosis and breast cancer surgery were top topics for the 2025 Women’s Health and Cancer Prevention Event.
TAMPA, Fla. (July 12, 2025) — AdventHealth welcomed a record nearly 700 women for its annual Women’s Health and Cancer Prevention Event on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Each year, area women spend the day dedicated to their health by learning about prevention, early detection, and wellness.
A passionate lineup of speakers from AdventHealth discussed critical women’s health topics. New this year, Dr. Robert Furr, a Gynecologic Surgeon and board-certified OB/GYN who specializes in treating advanced endometriosis and pelvic pain led an insightful morning session on Endometriosis, a condition that affects roughly 10 percent of women globally but can often go undiagnosed.
“I think the most important thing about any chronic disease is awareness,” said Dr. Furr. “With endometriosis I think it’s a population of people who have often been pushed to the side and marginalized because of their symptoms and in any condition like that the most important thing is awareness and empowerment.”
Another key speaker was AdventHealth Tampa’s newest general and breast surgeon Dr. Kyle Bowers, who discussed high-risk breast screenings, and the importance of self-exams and proactive steps for early detection.
“I think it’s a great honor as a physician to see so many people taking an interest in their personal wellbeing and then getting to take care of them with that message,” said Dr. Bowers.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosis among women in the U.S. except for skin cancers, according to American Cancer Society. This means 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Early detection can increase the 5-year survival rate to nearly 99%.
All the proceeds from the event go directly to providing free mammograms for women in need through the Kay Meyer Breast Care Center. By shining a spotlight on education and access, we’re changing outcomes for women across Tampa Bay and beyond.
“To see the funds raised here go back to women who would otherwise not receive care in the community that I grew up in is amazing,” added Dr. Bowers.
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