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Your Breast Health
This presentation is brought to you by:
The Sacramento Valley Affiliate of Susan G Komen for a Cure
The Willow Clinics Healthy Breast Program
UC Davis School of Medicine
Presented By:Eric Lachman and Kim Le
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Agenda
Introductions
What is Breast Cancer?
Facts, Risk Factors, and Signs of Breast Cancer Self Examinations
What YOU Can Do
FAQ What We Can Do For You
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What is Breast Cancer?
Definitions:
-Cancer
-Tumor-Metastasis
-Malignant vs. Benign
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Breast Structure
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Did YOU Know?
In the U.S. alone, one in EIGHT women will be
diagnosed with breast cancer
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death
for all women and the leading overall cause of cancerdeath in women between the ages of 20 and 59
In the United States, breast cancer is expected to be
newly diagnosed every three minutes, and a woman
will die from breast cancer every 13 minutes
Eighty percent of all breast tumors are benign
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Genetic vs. Acquired
What counts as a positive family history?
Answer: Primary family members
Mothers
Sisters
Aunts
Grandmothers
A positive family history of breast cancer
indicates a greater personal risk.
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Genetic vs. Acquired
Acquired breast cancer is influenced by
external factors and lifestyles.
You can limit your risk for acquired breast
cancer by controlling risky behaviors.
This applies to ALL women, regardless of
family history of breast cancer.
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The Risks Factors
A risk factor is anything that affects your
chance of getting a disease, such as cancer.
Different cancers have different risk factors.
For example, exposing skin to strong sunlight
is a risk factor for skin cancer. Smoking is a risk
factor for cancers of the lung, mouth, larynx
(voice box), bladder, kidney, and several otherorgans.
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GENDER - All
women are
at risk
Age
Family/Personal
History
Reproductive
History
Menstrual
HistoryRace
Genetic
Factors
Risks That Cant Be Changed
Radiation
Treatment with
DES
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Risks That Cant Be Changed
Gender - If youre a woman, youre at risk.
Age Your risk grows as you get older.
Family History a family history increases your risk.
Race and Ethnicity White women are more likely to
get breast cancer, but African American Women are
more likely to die from the disease.
Dense Breast Tissue Women with dense breasttissue have a higher risk.
Menstrual Cycle women who had their first
monthly period before the age of 12 have a higher
risk.
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Risks You Can Control
All
women are
at risk
Obesity
Breastfeeding
Not having
children
Birth Control
Pills
AlcoholHormone
Replacement
Therapy
Exercise
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Risks You Can Control
Obesity: Being overweight increases the risk,
especially after reaching menopause if that weight
gain took place during adulthood.
Exercise: Exercise can lower breast cancer risk byabout 60% in adults. More research is being done to
confirm these findings.
Breastfeeding: Studies have shown that
breastfeeding lowers breast cancer risk, especially isbreastfeeding lasts 1 to 2 years. One study found
that having several children and breastfeeding could
reduce the risk of breast cancer by half.
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Risks You Can Control
Alcohol: Alcohol is clearly linked with an increased
risk of breast cancer. Those who have 2 to 5 drinks
daily have about 1 times the risk of women who
drink no alcohol. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): Long term
use (several years) of combined HRT (estrogens
together with progesterone) may slightly increase the
risk of breast cancer as well as the risk of heartdisease, blood clots, and strokes.
Birth control pills: studies have found that women
now using birth control pills have a slightly increases
risk of getting breast cancer.
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Warning Signs
Painless lump or thickening
Thickening or swelling that persist
Nipple pain or retraction Breast skin irritation or dimpling
Spontaneous discharge
Early breast cancermay not have symptoms.
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Early Detection
What it is:
Screening vs. Early Detection
Importance:
It can save your life
It can save the life of someone you love
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Breast Self-Examinations (BSE)
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Keys to a Breast Self Examination
Look for any changes of size, shape, contour, or
dimpling, or redness or scaliness of the nipple or
breast skin
Check each underarm and underneath andaround each nipple. These areas are often
overlooked even though they are common areas
for breast cancer. Perform them regularly! (Monthly)
Taking 5 minutes out of each month can possibly
save your life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I be concerned about breast cancer?
How does breast cancer spread?
Does it hurt to have a mammogram?
Does breast-feeding either cause or prevent breastcancer?
Can injuries to the breast cause breast cancer?
What is preventive mastectomy?
Can breast cancer be cured?
Can my doctor tell if I have cancer without doing a
biopsy?
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What We Could Do For YOU
We are part of the Willow Clinic, a UC Davis
School of Medicine student-run medical clinic
that serves Sacramentos homeless population
We provide FREE mammograms to women whoneed them
We can provide you with free clinical breast
exams by medical professionals every Saturday,between 8:30 AM and 12 PM at the Salvation
Army on B St.
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More Services
If you are diagnosed with breast cancer or
need further diagnostic testing, we can help
you navigate the healthcare process to ensure
that you receive the proper care andguidance.
Its important to remember that youre not
alone. Our programs exists to serve you, sonever hesitate to reach out to us.
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Dont Be Afraid, Be Proactive!
Many women avoid getting screened because
they're afraid what the doctor might find. It's
normal to be afraid, but don't let this stop you
from getting screened.
We'll help you face breast cancer with courage
and strength!
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How To Contact Us
PHONE: (916) 703-9203 Voicemail Number, so
please leave a message with your name and
contact information.
EMAIL: [email protected]
Come in person to the Willow Clinic at:
The Salvation Army
1200 N B St
Sacramento, CA 95811
Every Saturday between 8:30 AM and 12:00 PM
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