Show October Gunnison Valley News Breast Cancer Awareness The Breast Cancer Genes individuals both women and men may be bom with an "alteration" (or change) in one of two genes that are important for an alteration in the BRCA1 level are less likely than women or BRCA2 gene are at an "inat higher income to have had a herited" higher risk for breast cancer They also may pass this mammogram within the past versus alteration on to their children two years It is very rare — scientists estirespectively) mate that only about - to Mammography use inof all breast cancers are creased between 1989 and 1997 due to genetic changes One out for all groups except American of two women with these Indians and Alaska natives changes are likely to develop American Indian and breast cancer Women with a Alaska native women experifamily history of breast cancer enced a annual in- are encouraged to speak to a crease in breast cancer death genetics counselor to determine rates the pros and cons of genetic test"If all women age 40 and ing older took advantage of early detection methods — mammogThe next three risk factors all raphy plus clinical breast ex- involve estrogen a hormone that ams— breast cancer death rates naturally occurs in every woman would drop much further up At the time menstruation begins to says Kathy women start to produce larger amounts of estrogen and will conWestover Radiology Department Manager at Gunnison tinue to do so until they reach to Valley Hospital "The key to menopause Estrogen appears role in breast cancer a mammography screening is play key doesn 'tactually that it be done routinely — once Although estrogen cause breast cancer it may stimuis not enough" late the growth of cancer cells National Mammography IVlonth Celebrates 16 Years October marks the 16th anniversary of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Since the program began in 1985 mammography rates have more than doubled for women age 50 and older (from in 1987 to in 1997) and breast cancer deaths have declined by each year since not do get screening mammograms and clinical breast exams at regular intervals Women age 65 and older are less likely to get mammograms than younger women for women vs even though breast increases with age Hispanic women have fewer 1992 mammograms than Caucasian women This is exciting progress but and African there are still women who do not take advantage of early de- American women below Women all and others who tection at poverty age cancer risk LOAD ti EECSKATION ATLAS Comprehensive state atlas with user friendly Regional Recreation Guide Public lands GPS grids Maps and Metro Area Maps Detailed landscape maps help visualize the terrain while showing many back roads TODAY I' ORDER ONLINE PHONE maps4ucom OR SENO CHECK OR ORDER TO wr ICEHQGPCLroi: ! ?' 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vegetables and fruits This type of diet is beneficial for your heart and can help prevent other cancers such as colon cancer Eat fresh fruits and vegetables In addition to their ber content fruits and vegetables have antioxidant properties and micronutrients that may help prevent some cancers Limit alcohol Evidence suggests that a small increase in risk exists for women who average two or more drinks per day (beer wine and distilled liquor) Stay active The US Surgeon General recently reported that you can help prevent many health problems by engaging in a moderate amount of physical activity (such as taking a brisk walk) on most days of the week Strive to maintain the body weight recommended by a health professional since excess fat may stimulate estrogen production Don't smoke Although smoking doesn't cause breast cancer it can increase the chance of blood clots heart disease and other cancers they may spread to the breast Surgery has an important small tumor and a margin of breast cancer treatment normal tissue around the tumor Most women can choose be- The surgeon also removes some of the lymph nodes under the surtween gery (lumpectomy plus radia- arm to find out if the cancer has tion) or removal of the breast spread Lumpectomy is fol(mastectomy) Clinical trials lowed by radiation therapy to have proven that both options destroy any remaining cancer cells provide the same Modified radical mastecsurvival rates for most types of early stage breast cancer tomy is surgery to remove the Lumpectomy removes a entire breast some of the lymph nodes under the arm and the lining over the chest muscles It may be appropriate when the breast tumor is large or if cancer is found in more than one part of the breast Radial mastectomy involves removal of the breast chest muscles and all lymph nodes under the arm It was the standard treatment many years : & Herbal Store ago but is used now only when a tumor has spread to the chest Inside Thriftway Market Gunnison (435) muscles Radiation therapy uses to destroy cancer cells It is usually used Fly Salt lake City to CruisesTours after lumpectomy to destroy New Orleans ' 59 Nauvoo Open House includes a days New York any cancer cells that still may 99 June 2002) 399 perpenoa remain in the breast after surHonolulu 199 ' Caribbean 299“ It is sometimes used to Los Angeles gery 49 2 PP0BL shrink tumors before surgery San Diego 69 Mediterranean Cruise 9 or 10 Days Included uses San Francisco 59 Chemotherapy 1198 Orlando 69 drugs usually a combination Salt Lake City from Calif: By of drugs that travel through the Seatle 59 San Diego San Francisco or Los Angeles 49 body to slow the growth of cancer cells or kill them Hormone therapy prevents cancer cells from getting the hormones they need to grow If a breast tumor relies on the body's natural hormones to Uncontested grow it is described as or progesteronepositive This means that any cancer cells that remain after Chapter 7 plus filing fee surgery may continue to grow when these hormones are present in the body Hormone therapy can block the hormones from reaching any remaining cancer cells What is being done to create better ways to prevent and treat breast cancer? 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When breast cancer is detected at an early stage of development a number of effective treatment options are available A woman and her physician will choose the treatment that is right for her based on the location and extent of the cancer her age and preferences and the risks and benefits of each treatment The basic treatment choices for breast cancer - :ir factors are: Having an early first period Women who begin menstruating before age 12 are at increased risk of developing breast cancer The more menstrual cycles a woman has over her lifetime the more likely she is to get the disease Having a first pregnancy after age 25 or 30 Although early pregnancies may help lower the chances of getting breast cancer particularly before the age of 25 these same hormonal changes after age 35 r i Some families ' information are free and confidential NOT STYLES: HOWWEUVEIT Know the Facts about Breast Cancer National Breast Cancer Awareness National Mammography Day Celebrated October 19 ITS LIFE: 2001 3 DAnnnUPTCY SOFA FACTORY |