Breast health awareness amongst immigrant women in calgary

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The presentation has been prepared for raising awareness amongst the immigrant women folk in Calgary as many of them are not aware of its facts and also they do share the common risk factors in the population.

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BREAST HEALTH

AWARENESS

BY JYOTSNA THAKUR JHAAt Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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My health is important

Your HealthStaying healthy is important for you AND your

family

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How do you stay healthy?

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Your Health

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Breast Health

Breast

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How is the Breast Designed

The breasts sit on the chest muscles that cover the ribs.

Each breast is made of 15 to 20 lobes.

Lobes contain many smaller lobules.

Lobules contain groups of tiny glands that can produce milk.

Milk flows from the lobules through thin tubes called ducts to the nipple.

The nipple is in the center of a dark area of skin called the areola.

Fat fills the spaces between the lobules and ducts.

Do you know anyone who has had breast cancer?

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Breast Health

Breast Cancer

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Breast Health

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• 1 in 9 women in Alberta are diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime*

• Breast cancer can be treated when found early

*Statistic from Alberta Cancer Board: http://www.cancerboard.ab.ca/abcsp/

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Breast HealthSurvivor

Most women receive treatment and survive.

Breast cancer is always caused by a genetic abnormality (a “mistake” in the genetic material). However, only 5-10% of cancers are due to an abnormality inherited from your mother or father. About 90% of breast cancers are due to genetic abnormalities that happen as a result of the aging process and the “wear and tear” of life in general.

What causes Breast cancer

2nd leading cause of death 2nd most common cancer Incidence increases with age All women are at risk

Breast Cancer Facts

Checking for Cancer

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Cancer starts small and then grows big

Checking for Cancer

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If you find cancer when it is small, treatment may work better

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Menstruating women- 5 to 7 days after the beginning of

their period Menopausal women - same date each month Pregnant women – same date each month Takes about 10 minutes Perform BSE at least once a month Examine all breast tissue

When to do BSE

Be Breast Aware

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• STEP 4: Talk to your doctor about any changes right

away.

FIVE STEPS TO BEING BREAST AWARE

When did you see your doctor last?Have you ever had a clinical breast

exam? 35

Be Breast Aware

Doctor

You should have a clinical breast exam every year starting at age 40 36

Be Breast AwareClinical Breast Exam

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• STEP 5: Talk to your doctor about when you should have a

mammogram.

FIVE STEPS TO BEING BREAST AWARE

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Mammogram

• Mammograms are free for women in Alberta

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Be Breast AwareMammogram

• Women 50 – 69 years old should have a mammogram every 2 years

• Mammograms are free for women in Alberta

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Screening 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

Risk factors increases your chances of having breast cancer but does not causes it.

Breast cancer results from the abnormal, uncontrollable replication of cells of the breast.

RISK FACTORS

Gender: female (1% males)Race: more common in whitesAge: increases as a woman gets older. Relative : (mother or sister)Menstrual history :early on set late menopauseChildbirth: first child After the age of 30 or having no children at all

Risk Factors for Breast Cancer

PREGNANCY AND BREASTFEEDING ARE PROTECTIVE

AGAINST BREAST CANCER

ObesityDiet: Fat, AlcoholLack of Physical Activity: StressRadiation ExposureHistory of cancer: breast, uterus, cervix, ovaryHormones: estrogens in Hormone replacement therapy & Birth control pillsGenetics: certain conditions that are inherited

Risk Factors for Breast Cancer

70% HAVE NO RISK FACTORS

Breast Screening Life Plan

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Look and feel for any unusual changes in your breasts

See your doctor regularly for a health check-up

Women 20 to 39

Breast Screening Life Plan

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Women 40 to 49Talk to your doctor about your risk of breast cancer

Go for screening mammogram every year as part of your regular health check-up

Check your breasts regularly for unusual changes

Breast Screening Life Plan

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Women 50 to 69

Have a mammogram every two years, unless your doctor tells you otherwise

Check your breasts regularly for unusual changes

Breast Screening Life Plan

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Women 70+ Talk to your doctor if you should

continue to have regular mammograms

Have your breasts checked every year by your doctor as part of your regular health check-up

Check your breasts regularly for unusual changes

Breast Screening Life Plan

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At any age• Talk to your doctor right away if you notice any changes to your breasts

REMEMBER, THESE CHANGES DO NOT MEAN

YOU HAVE BREAST CANCER!

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YOU

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LOOK & FEEL

MAMMOGRAM

What is Health Link? How do I use Health Link?

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Health Link

403-943-5465

To use Health Link

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Press:

“I SPEAK _______”

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Women’s Health Services

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• Alberta Health Services Women’s Health Resources Center

For full physical check-up including clinical breast exam

• Northeast Calgary Women’s Clinic

Phone: (403) 944-2270Address: Room 185, 1441-29th Street NW, Calgary AB T2N 4J8Website: http://www.calgaryhealthregion.ca/clin/women/index.htm

Phone: (403) 717-0812Address: Suite #410, 2675 36 Street N.E. Calgary AB T1Y 6H6Website: http://www.newomensclinic.com

For more information

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• The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation: http://www.cbcf.org/breastcancer/

• The Alberta Breast Cancer Screening Program: http://www.cancerboard.ab.ca/ABCSP/program.html

• Screening for Life: http://www.screeningforlife.ca

Problems or Questions

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If you have problems finding a doctor or getting a mammogram or if you have any

questions, please telephone

Tayyiba Khan

Project Coordinator Breast Health Initiative for Newcomers

Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association (CIWA)

(403) 263-4414 Ext 150

Myths & FactsTouching the breasts too often will lead to

cancer

Talking about cancer causes cancer

Using illegal drugs causes cancer

Herbs cure breast cancer

A bruise on the breast will lead to breast cancer.

If an incision is made during breast cancer surgery, the cancer will spread.

Getting too many mammograms leads tobreast cancer.

Mammograms are only used to evaluatebreast lumps.

Breast cancer only affects older women If you have a risk factor for breast cancer,

you're likely to get the disease Using antiperspirants causes breast cancer. A breast cancer diagnosis is an automatic

death sentence. Breast cancer is preventable

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THANK YOU

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