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Cuts for the Cure to benefit Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation

Metropolis staff members will participate in two events this fall to raise money for breast cancer prevention and treatment.

Area salons will team up to raise money for breast cancer in the annual Cuts for the Cure benefiting the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

On October the 5th , staff at local hair salons will volunteer their time from 12:30-5 p.m. to raise funds for breast cancer research.

Metropolis Haircuts are $30.00
Metropolis Manicures are $20.00
Metropolis Pedicures are $30.00

Participating Host Salons are:

West Knoxville

Belleza Salon & Spa

Vibe

Metropolis Hair Fashions

Acropolis Hair Salon

Orange Curl Salon

North Noxville

Panache Hair & Body

Trenditions

Farragut

Gardebien Spa Salon

Salon Byoshi

R & Co. Salon/Ross the Boss

Lenoir City

Timeless Creations Salon & Spa

Maryville

LaNese Salon & Spa

Oak Ridge

Absolute Salon

Consider these breast cancer facts:

* The leading cause of death among women between the ages of 40 and 59 is breast cancer.
* Ninety percent of breast cancers occur in women with no known risk factors. All women are at risk and that risk increases with age.
* According to the most recent data, mortality rates have begun to decline in women for the first time. These decreases may be due to earlier detection and improved treatments. However, the mortality rate for African American women continues to be higher.
* In 2001, it is estimated that 192,200 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer (one every three minutes).
* This year it is estimated that approximately 1,400 men will develop breast cancer. If detected early, breast cancer has a five-year survival rate of 85 percent.