breast cancer. this presentation provided by the american cancer society the university of georgia...
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This Presentation provided by
• The American Cancer Society
• The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service
• The Department of Human Resources
2nd leading cause of death
2nd most common cancer
Incidence increases with age
All women are at risk
Breast Cancer Facts
Breast Cancer in Georgia
• It is the most common cancer in Georgia women.
• It is the second cause of death.• Every year in Georgia over 5,200
women are diagnosed with this disease
• Every year over 1,100 died of breast cancer
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Sources: Georgia Comprehensive Cancer Registry, 2003
Breast Cancer in Georgia
113
134
3627
106
126
3425
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
Black White Black White
United States Georgia
Rates are age-adjusted to the 2000 US standard population.
Breast Cancer Incidence and Mortality Rates by Race, US (1996-2000) and GA (1999-2000; 1997-2001)
Breast Cancer in Georgia
14
145
270
362
402
354
222
4974
101
151
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
0-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70-79 80+
Age Group
1999-2000 Incidence 1997-2001 Mortality
Georgia Breast Cancer Incidence and Mortality by Age Group
Georgia Breast Cancer Incidence and Mortality by Age Group
Rates are age-adjusted to the 2000 US standard population.
GENDER - All women are
at risk
Age
Family/PersonalHistory
ReproductiveHistory
MenstrualHistoryRace
Genetic Factors
Breast Cancer Risk Factors
that cannot be changed
Radiation
Treatment withDES
All women are
at risk
Obesity
Breastfeeding
Not having children
Birth ControlPills
AlcoholHormone
ReplacementTherapy
Exercise
All women are
at risk
Obesity
Breastfeeding
Not having children
Birth ControlPills
AlcoholHormone
ReplacementTherapy
Breast Cancer Risk Factors
that can be controlledcontrolled
Exercise
A Good Breast Health Plan
1.Mammograms2.Clinical Breast
Examination (CBE)
3.Self Awareness (Monthly Self Exams) (BSE)
Mammography
Average-size lump found by woman practicing occasional breast self-exam (BSE)
Average-size lump found by woman practicing regular breast self-exam (BSE)
Average-size lump found by first mammogram
Average-size lump found by getting regular mammograms
Warning signs and symptoms:• 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.
Warning Signs
American Cancer SocietyScreening
Recommendations Annual mammograms,
starting at age 40
Clinical breast exams– every year starting at age 40
– every 3 years for women age
20-39
Self-breast exams monthly, starting at age 20
Mammogram: Things to Consider.
•Cost.•What to wear?•Who will perform the
mammogram?•Time for procedure.•You may feel some
discomfort.•When to expect the results?•1 or 2 mammograms out of
every 1,000 lead to a diagnosis of cancer.
•How often should I get a mammogram?
Breast Cancer Treatments
• Surgery
• Chemotheraphy
• Radiation Therapy
• Hormone Theraphy
• Immunotherapy
Nutrition Guidelines
•Eat a variety of healthful foods, with an emphasis on plant sources.•Adopt a physically active lifestyle.•Maintain a healthful weight throughout life.•If you drink alcoholic beverages, limit consumptions.
ResourcesLow income and uninsured
women could have their clinical breast exam and mammogram
throught the BreasTEST & MORE at low or not cost to
them.
For more information please call 1-800-227-2345 and ask for
the closest center to you place of residence.