Senator Charles J. Fuschillo has announced that the annual "Women's Cancer Education Day" will be held Saturday, Nov. 13, at the Harley University Center at Adelphi University in Garden City.

This forum, sponsored by Sass Foundation for Medical Research and Senator Michael Balboni, will feature medical experts who will present the latest information on lung and ovarian cancers in lecture and interactive workshop formats. With more than 20 exhibitors on hand, the seminar will provide ample opportunity for questions and serve as a valuable resource for information.

"The forum offers a wonderful opportunity for people throughout Nassau County to attend this valuable symposium on Women's Cancer. I encourage all those who are interested to pre-register today," Fuschillo said.

The day's agenda is as follows:

8-9 a.m. - Registration/Breakfast/Exhibits

9-10 a.m. - Workshops (choice of two) - Nutrition and Cancer, Lung Cancer, Children and Cancer, Ask the Experts.

11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - Luncheon/Exhibits/Opening Remarks

12:30-1:15 p.m. - "Advances in Ovarian Cancer"

1:15-2 p.m. - "Treatment of Lung Cancer"

There is no fee and a complimentary breakfast and lunch will be provided. Pre-registration is required. To registration or for more information, please call the Sass Foundation at 365-7277, or Senator Balboni's office at 873-0759.

Senator Charles J. Fuschillo Jr. (8th Senate District - Merrick) this week announced that Governor George Pataki signed his legislation into law that provides for an additional 10 percent Real Property Tax Exemption to any veteran who is a recipient of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. "This new law is just a small way to salute and thank the thousands of men and women who put their lives in danger for the protection of our nation, its freedom and principles," said Senator Fuschillo.

According to Senator Fuschillo, "With major worldwide conflicts like World War II and Korea giving way to the Cold War's small regional hostilities, the Department of Defense developed the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal to recognize the duty in these localized conflicts. The medal was authorized by President John F. Kennedy on Dec. 4, 1961. The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal can be earned through United States military operations, operations in direct support of the United Nations, and United States operations of assistance to friendly foreign nations."

Those who qualify for more than one Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal are awarded a Bronze Service Star for each successive qualifying period.