Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines � Monthly breast self-exams

�� Age�20-39: Clinical Breast Exam every 3 years

�� Age�40: Begin discussion with physician to determine when to start yearly mammograms

�� Age�45: Start yearly mammograms if you have not done so already

�� Age�55: Continue Mammograms every 2 years or by physician order

� Women with symptoms or a family history of breast cancer may need a mammogram prior to age 40

� Talk to a healthcare provider regarding a schedule for you

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Breast Cancer ServicesThe Comprehensive Breast Service of the

Community Cancer Center ensures that

the very best breast cancer services are

available in our community. The service

provides coordination of care for the

patient and family across the continuum,

from prevention & early detection, through

treatment and on to survivor services.

The�components�of�the�Comprehensive�Breast�Service�include:�

� Individualized coordination of services by

certified RN Breast Health Navigator

� Multidisciplinary Treatment Planning

� Radiation Oncology & Medical Oncology

� Education and Support for Patients and their Families

� Physician & other Professional Education

� Community Education

� Survivor Services

� Clinical Trials

� Genetic Testing

Multidisciplinary Treatment PlanningMultidisciplinary treatment planning

involves weekly conferences where newly

diagnosed breast cancer cases are pre-

sented for discussion to help facilitate

decisions in treatment planning. These

weekly conferences are attended by

physicians representing all aspects of

the patient’s care, including Oncologists,

Surgeons, Primary Care, Pathologists,

Radiologists, and the Breast Health

Navigator. This representation provides

the benefit of a team approach in order to

identify the best treatment option(s) for

the patient. Research has shown that mult-

disciplinary treatment planning increases

survivor rates.

Treatment OptionsMedical and Radiation Oncology, includ-

ing chemotherapy and radiation therapy

treatment options, are available at the

Community Cancer Center. The treatment

offered follow recommendations established

by the National Comprehensive access to

clinical trials and state of the art technol-

ogy. Additionally, the Breast Service staff

works with all physicians, women’s centers

& hospitals to facilitate coordinated care.

Breast Health NavigatorA Breast Health Navigator is a Registered

Nurse who is specially trained to facili-

tate breast cancer care. The Breast Health

Navigator offers educational resources for

the patient & family, answers their questions

and provides support during the breast

cancer experience. Facilitation of physi-

cian recommendations for patient care is

performed by the Breast Health Navigator

to help ensure patient understanding. To

contact the Breast Health Navigator at

the Community Cancer Center, please call

309-451-2216.

First�and�Foremost...�Here�for�you

Ensuring the very best breast services are available in our community

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Genetic TestingGenetic testing is a test that looks for inherited

changes or mutations in a person’s genes. It

is done by gathering a blood or saliva sample

from a patient that is sent to a specialty lab that

performs this type of testing. Only 5–10% of all

cancers diagnosed are due to inherited germ-

line genetic mutations, so not all patients with

cancer need to have this testing completed.

A�doctor�may�refer�a�patient�for�genetic�coun-

seling�and�testing�if�they�meet�certain�criteria.�

Testing�may�be�indicated�for�those�who�have�

one�or�more�of�the�following�qualifications:�

� Diagnosed with a cancer at or before

age 50

� Family history of the same type of cancer(s) on their mother or father’s side of the family

� Have been diagnosed with 2 different types of cancers

� Are of certain ethnicity such as Ashkenazi Jewish

Having an inherited genetic mutation can

increase a person’s risk of developing a

specific type of cancer & it may also change

treatment recommendations in someone

newly diagnosed with cancer.

People need to be knowledgeable

about their family history of cancer in parents,

siblings, grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cous-

ins. Knowing the type of cancer they had and

the age they were diagnosed with that cancer

may be critical in determining if genetic test-

ing is warranted and if insurance will cover the

testing cost.

Support ServicesThe�following�are�educations�&�supportive�services�provided�by�the�Comprehensive�Breast�

Service�of�the�Community�Cancer�Center.�For�more�information,�please�call�309-451-8500.

Nutrition Services The Community Cancer Center has an oncol-

ogy certified registered dietitian who works

with the healthcare team to provide nutri-

tion assessment, education, and counsel-

ing for patients and caregivers whether

going through chemotherapy, radiation ther-

apy or survivorship. For more info, or if you

are interested in meeting with our dietitian

to discuss a topic that concerns you or your

family, please call 309-451-2218.

Breast Cancer Support Group This is a professionally facilitated support

group that meets monthly to address the

issues and concerns women experience at

various stages of breast cancer treatment

and recovery.

Community Education Educational programs relating to the latest

research information of breast cancer preven-

tion, early detection, & treatment options are

offered on an ongoing basis.

Lymphedema Clinic This clinic provides both education on and

screening for lymphedema. Classes meet

the first and third Monday of each month at

9:00 at the Community Cancer Center with

services provided by Advocate Bromenn and

OSF. To register call 309-451-2216.

Reach to Recovery® This program provides information & sup-

port for women newly diagnosed with breast

cancer. Reach to Recovery® volunteers are

breast cancer survivors who have been care-

fully selected & trained to visit or call patients

after diagnosis.

Look Good…Feel Better® Look Good…Feel Better® is a single session

class designed to help women undergoing

cancer treatment learn more about appear-

ance-related side effects of their treatment.

Volunteer cosmetologists teach women how

to enhance their appearance by using

make-up techniques.

At the Community Cancer Center, a

Registered Nurse will meet with individuals

to educate them about the testing process

and to discuss the possible benefits & lim-

itations of testing.

For� more� info� about� genetic� testing�

at� the� Community� Cancer� Center� call�

309-451-8500.

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