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A health service
from Westpark Community Hospital
reasSurl" ng to
oreast care
High risk groups
All women can get breast cancer, but
some are more likely to encounter it
than others.
Women who are more susceptible
are those having one or more of these
risk factors:
Over age 50 Never had children
Had first child after age 30 Over
age 40 and have a mother, aunt or
grandmother with breast cancer--
especially if the relative developed the
canc.er after menopause Over age 50
with a history of breast cancer His-
tory of fibrosis Early menstruation
Late menopause m of career
of the ovary, colon or lining of the
uterus Obesity Exposm to
excessive radiation.
Don't be alarmed if you're inone
or more of the risk groum. It do'n't
mean you'll get cancer. t would
be good to disams it with your doctor.
There's a peace of mind that comes with knowing you 're in good health.
But good health doesn't st happen--it takes monthly breast
selfiexamit2io, regular chexkuN, good eating habits and exer.,ise.
Strong as a woman can be, in some
ways her body is very delicate.
That's why it's so important for you
to take special care of your body. An
annual visit to the doctor is not enough.
Taking proper care of yourself
means regular checkups combined
with monthly breast self-examinations
and a healthy lifestyle.
Fear of the unknown
The health problem that probably
frightens women the most is breast
cancer. Because of this, many women
don't do breast self-examinations.
They feel that if they don't look for
something, they won't find it. They're
wrong, though. If they have cancer,
they'll find it eventually. And the sooner
it's discovered, the easier it is to treat.
What m look for
If you discover any of the following
symptoms, consult your doctor
right away:
1. Lump
2. Thickermg
3. Swelling
4. D00ap00ng
5. Skin irritations
. Nipple discharge
Change in breast shape
8. Retraction or scaliness of nipple
9. Pain or tenderness
If you' re worried about treatment,
take lean. Today's treatments are
more effective and less threatening
than ever. In fact, of the 9 percent
of women in America who get breast
cancer, 85 percent can be treated
$UCฃSSfully.
Wth odds like these, don't you think
it's time to start your own breast care
program?
How to do a
breast self-examination
Breast self-examinations are easy--
and they could save your life.
The prime time for the examination
is about a week after your period.
Check yourself on the first day of each
month if you've had menopause. If you
have had a hysterectomy, ask your
doctor when the best time is.
Here's what to do
I.
.
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Standing in front of a mirror, check
your breasts for discharge from the
nipple and puckering, dimpling or
scaling of the skin.
Clasp your hands behind your head
and press them forward. Look for
changes in the shape or contour of
your breasts.
Still standing in front of the mirror,
press your hands firmly on your
hips, bow slightly and pull your
shoulders and elbows forward.
.
Again, look closely for changes in
your breast shape and contour.
4. You may want to do this next step
in the shower since soapy, wet
hands make it easier to detect
irregularities under the skin.
Raise your left arm and press the
flat part of three or four fingers of
your right hand on the outer edge
of your left breast. While making
small circles with your fingers, feel
for an unusual lump or mass.
Move your hand slowly around
your breast, working gradually
toward the nipple. Be careful to
include the area between your
breast and armpit, as well as the
armpit itself. Now check your right
breast in the same manner.
Next, with your left arm raised,
geh squeeze your re and
for discharge. Then raise your right
arm and repeat the examination
onthe right breast.
6. You can do steps four and five lying
down. Just place a pillow or folded
towel under the shoulder of the
breast you're examinm" g.
Go to your doctor immediately if you
find a lump. But don't panic:
8 out of 10 lumps are not catrr.
Some lumps are normal, but let
your doctor decide what is normal
for you.
Lumps discovered right before and
during your pevd can be caused
by changing hormones, and might
go away in a few days.
What about your diet?
It seems as if every other day yon
hear about another food you should
omit from your diet. In fact, these
days it's hard to know what to eat
and what not to eat. The following
chart should help ease the confusion.
Foods that might increase the
risk of some types of cancer
Fats--saturated and unsaturated,
from plants or animals Meats high
in fat--such as steak and pork Some
artificial sweeteners Meat and fish
cooked at high temperatures--such as
fried or broiled Salt-cured, smoked
and nitrate-cured foods Alcohol.
Wouldn't it he great if scientists
could discover some foods that may
lessen your chances of getting caer?
Believe it or not, they have!
Foods that might reduce the
risk of some types of cancer
High fiber foods--such as whole
grain cereals, fruits and vegetables
Cruciferous vegetables--vegetables
with four leaves that form a cross,
such as cabbage, broccoli, Brussels
sprouts, and cauliflower VPtamin A--
found in deep yellow and dark green
vegetables Vitamin C--found in
fruits and vegetables.
Start your own breast care program today
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Now's the best time to begin a complete breast care program.
Here's how to do it:
1. Perform monthly breast eif-exminations. Regular
breast self-examinations make it possible to keep a close
check on any irregularities. And the sooner a lump is dis-
covered, the better.
2. Exercise. The National Academy of Sciences suggests
that regular exercise may help prevent cancer. Ask your
doctor to recommend exercises that are best for you.
3. Limit your intake of fatty fooda. Studies have indicated
a link between fatty foods and cancer. But don't panic--
this doesn't mean no more french fries and ice cream. It
just means you shouldn't indulge yourself too often.
4. Keep your weight down. There is evidence that obesity
may increase the risk of cancer. So now you have another
good reason to watch your weight.
5. Have annual breast checkulm.You should make it a point
to visit your doctor at least once a year.
For more information
call your doctor
An important point to remember is
that you' re not alone.
Each day, technology brings us
doser to new ways to detect and treat
breast cancer.
And Westmrk is doing something
to help, too.
We've added a new mammography
'east, w.l'h offers a good way to locate
t m'egularities. Your doctor can
help you determine if it could be right
for you.
If you have any questions concern-
ing your breast care program, consult
your doctor. He or she can be a
00help.
Should you have
a mammogram?
are not recomnnded
for all women. But if you're in a high
risk group, you might want to con-
sider ore.
Having a mananogram now, when
there is no evidence of a problem, can
give your doctor a "normal" test
result. This way, be or she will have a
reference to commre with later test
results if a lump is ever discovered.
I)iscuss mammography and other
tests with your doctor. Then, if the
two of you decide to have a
gram, call our Radiology Department
at 542-7777, ext. 363. Our new nmav
mography unit can he00.
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