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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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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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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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