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Breast Cancer Awareness

• Created By
• Amanda Cinninger

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Knowledge Saves Lifes

• Together everyone can help make a difference
  whether it is donating money to research or just
  informing others of this deadly disease.
• View a movie from the Susan G. Komen website
• Anatomy of Breast Cancer

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Facts

• Breast Cancer is the second leading cancer killer
  in women.
• Breast Cancer has been steadily increasing. In
  1960 1 in 20 women had Breast Cancer, now it is 1
  in 8.
• For every 100 women with Breast Cancer 1 man will
  get the disease

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Facts Continued

• Every 2 minutes a woman is diagnosed with Breast
  Cancer.
• This year more than 200,000 new cases are
  expected in the United States.
• It is the leading cause of death in women ages 40
  to 55.
• 400 men will die from Breast cancer this year.

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Stages of Breast Cancer

• Stage 0Stage 0 is sometimes called noninvasive
  carcinoma or carcinoma in situ. Lobular carcinoma
  in situ (LCIS) refers to abnormal cells in the
  lining of a lobule. These abnormal cells seldom
  become invasive cancer. However, their presence
  is a sign that a woman has an increased risk of
  developing breast cancer.
• Stage 1 2Stage I and stage II are early stages
  of breast cancer in which the cancer has spread
  beyond the lobe or duct and invaded nearby
  tissue. Stage I means that the tumor is no more
  than about an inch across and cancer cells have
  not spread beyond the breast. Stage II means one
  of the following the tumor in the breast is less
  than 1 inch across and the cancer has spread to
  the lymph nodes under the arm or the tumor is
  between 1 and 2 inches (with or without spread to
  the lymph nodes under the arm) or the tumor is
  larger than 2 inches but has not spread to the
  lymph nodes under the arm.

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• Stage 3 Stage III is also called locally
  advanced cancer. In this stage, the tumor in the
  breast is large (more than 2 inches across) and
  the cancer has spread to the underarm lymph
  nodes or the cancer is extensive in the underarm
  lymph nodes or the cancer has spread to lymph
  nodes near the breastbone or to other tissues
  near the breast.
• Stage 4 Stage IV is metastatic cancer. The
  cancer has spread beyond the breast and underarm
  lymph nodes to other parts of the body.
• Graph is from www.nationalbreatcancer.org

• Five Year Survival Rate by Stage
• Stage Survival Rate
• Stage 0 100
• Stage I 98
• Stage II 88
• Stage IIIA 56
• Stage IIIB 49
• Stage IV 16

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Cancer Myths

• MYTH Finding a lump in your breast means you
  have breast cancer.
• TRUTH Eight out of ten lumps are benign, or not
  cancerous. If you discover a persistent lump in
  your breast or any changes in breast tissue, it
  is very important that you see a physician
  immediately. Many times fear keeps women from
  aggressive health care. Sometimes women stay away
  from medical care because they fear what they
  might find. Take charge of your own health by
  monthly self-exams, regular visits to the doctor,
  and regularly scheduled mammograms.
• The diagram to the right illustrates some common
  non-cancerous breast anomalies. Although these
  may feel like lumps to the touch, they should not
  be cause for concern. However, only your doctor
  can diagnose these conditions and suggest
  treatment. The bottom line is, if you detect
  something out of the ordinary during your monthly
  breast self-exam, see your doctor immediately.
  Early detection always is the best form of
  prevention.

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• MYTH Men do not get breast cancer.
• TRUTH This year 211,000 women will be diagnosed
  with breast cancer and 43,300 will die however,
  1,600 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer
  and 400 will die. While the percentage of men who
  are diagnosed with breast cancer is small, men
  should also give themselves monthly exams and
  note changes to their physicians.

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• MYTH Having a family history of breast cancer
  means you will get breast cancer.
• TRUTH While women who have a family history of
  breast cancer are in a higher risk group, most
  women who have breast cancer have no family
  history. If you have a mother, daughter, sister,
  or grandmother who had breast cancer, you should
  have a mammogram five years before the age of
  their diagnosis.

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• MYTH A mammogram can cause breast cancer to
  spread.
• TRUTH An x-ray of the breast is called a
  mammogram. The x-ray and the pressure on the
  breast from the x-ray machine cannot cause cancer
  to spread. Do not let tales of other people's
  experiences keep you from having a mammogram.
  Base your decision on your physician's
  recommendation and ask the physician any
  questions you may have about the mammogram.

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Early Detection - Early Signs
A lump is detected, which is usually single,
firm, and most often painless. A portion of the
skin on the breast or underarm swells and has an
unusual appearance. Veins on the skin surface
become more prominent on one breast. The breast
nipple becomes inverted, develops a rash, changes
in skin texture, or has a discharge other than
breast milk. A depression is found in an area
of the breast surface. Women's breasts can
develop some degree of lumpiness, but only a
small percentage of lumps are malignant. While a
history of breast cancer in the family may lead
to increased risk, most breast cancers are
diagnosed in women with no family history. If you
have a family history of breast cancer, this
should be discussed with your doctor.
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Detection Plan
An Early Breast Cancer Detection Plan should
include Clinical breast examinations every
three years from ages 20-39, then every year
thereafter. Monthly breast self-examinations
beginning at age 20. Look for any changes in your
breasts. Baseline mammogram by the age of 40.
Mammogram every one to two years for women
40-49, depending on previous findings.
Mammogram every year for women 50 and older.
A personal calendar to record your self-exams,
mammograms, and doctor appointments. A low-fat
diet, regular exercise, and no smoking or
drinking.
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How To Do A Breast Self-Examination
IN THE SHOWER Fingers flat, move gently over
every part of each breast. Use your right hand to
examine left breast, left hand for right breast.
Check for any lump, hard knot or thickening.
Carefully observe any changes in your breasts.
BEFORE A MIRROR Inspect your breasts with arms at
your sides. Next, raise your arms high
overhead. Look for any changes in contour of
each breast, a swelling, a dimpling of skin or
changes in the nipple. Then rest palm on hips and
press firmly to flex your chest muscles. Left and
right breasts will not exactly match - few
women's breasts do.
LYING DOWN Place pillow under right shoulder,
right arm behind your head. With fingers of left
hand flat, press right breast gently in small
circular motions, moving vertically or in a
circular pattern covering the entire breast. Use
light, medium and firm pressure. Squeeze nipple
check for discharge and lumps. Repeat these steps
for your left breast.
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Sources

• Susan G. Komen Breast cancer Foundation Website
  www.komen.org
• National Breast Cancer Foundation Website
  www.nationalbreastcancer.org