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Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer. An opportunity to save Lives. Behram Pastakia Metropolitan Washington DC USA 9 th World Zoroastrian Congress, Dubai 2009. Defining the Problem. Breast cancer strikes 1 in 8 women in their lifetime Family history can increase your risk

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Breast Cancer

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  1. Breast Cancer An opportunity to save Lives Behram Pastakia Metropolitan Washington DC USA 9th World Zoroastrian Congress, Dubai 2009

  2. Defining the Problem • Breast cancer strikes 1 in 8 women in their lifetime • Family history can increase your risk • Zoroastrians (Parsis/Iranis) are particulary vulnerable Breast cancer: 9thWZC 2009

  3. Defining the Problem • Adversely Impacts family stability • Emotional turmoil in children  • Physical and Mental stress on caregivers • Drains financial resources Breast cancer: 9thWZC 2009

  4. Solution • Screening Mammography Breast cancer: 9thWZC 2009

  5. Barriers • Lack of awareness among eligible women • Lack of screening facilities Breast cancer: 9thWZC 2009

  6. Eligible Women - Definition • 40 years old and above • Periodic screenings (at least once every two years) Breast cancer: 9thWZC 2009

  7. PROTECT YOUR HEALTH A mammogram can detect tissue abnormalities long before self-exam would find them. Early detection increases treatment options and rates of cure. Breast cancer: 9thWZC 2009

  8. I'm too busy  I already had one years ago  Saving your life will give you more time.  Bi-annual tests increase chances for early detection of small tumours. Reason Versus Reality Breast cancer: 9thWZC 2009

  9. Reason Versus Reality • No cancer in my family   • You could be the exception. Breast Cancer - 9thWZC - Dubai

  10. The test is uncomfortable. I'm too shy.  The discomfort is temporary. Your privacy will be protected. Reason Versus Reality Breast cancer: 9thWZC 2009

  11. Reason Versus Reality • The x-rays may cause cancer • Breast cancer risk is greater than the minimal risk of radiation from the test. Breast Cancer - 9thWZC 2009

  12. AWARENESS • October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month • Ladies’ Night Breast Cancer - 9thWZC Dubai

  13. AWARENESS “Race for the Cure” Goes Global in 2010 Breast Cancer - 9th WZC - Dubai

  14. RESOURCES • Toll free 1-888-258-3432 • Audio Health Library Topics: • 5248  Mammograms • 5211  Breast Self Exam • 3506  Breast Cancer Breast cancer: 9thWZC 2009

  15. Screening Facilities • UK – National Health Service • USA- ACR accredited facilities • Canada – Provincial Health Services • Iran – Tehran – well covered • Iran (? Yazd, Isfahan, Kerman) Breast Cancer - 9thWZC - Dubai

  16. Screening Facilities • Mumbai – Private institutions • Mumbai - Parsi General Hospital • South Gujarat – Bulsar, Udvada, Vapi Navsari, Billimora, • Gujarat - Ahmedabad Breast Cancer - 9th WZC - Dubai

  17. Screening Facilities • Sydney • Melbourne • New Zealand • Hong Kong • Singapore Breast cancer - 9thWZC - Dubai

  18. Educational Resources • www.cancer.gov • www.cancer.org Breast cancer: 9thWZC 2009

  19. HELP ! • If you are 40 years of age or older and have not had a screening mammogram, schedule one NOW: • In Mumbai: call............. • In Tehran: call........ • In London: call .............. • In Karachi: call........... • In Paris: Call ......... • In Brussells: Call....... • In Canada: Call........... • In the USA: Call......... • In Hongkong: Call...... • In Sydney: Call...... Breast cancer: 9thWZC 2009

  20. Breast Cancer – The Future Digital Mammography Breast cancer: 9thWZC 2009

  21. BREAST CANCER • The Value of a Base Line mammogram • Importance of Comparison studies

  22. GOAL: • To reach every eligible Zoroastrian Woman Worldwide  with educational material and information about available resources over the next eight years. Breast cancer: 9thWZC 2009

  23. Breast Cancer 9th WZC - Dubai Looking for partners Looking for solutions Breast cancer: 9thWZC 2009

  24. Breast Cancer 9th WZC- Dubai Questions ? Breast cancer: 9thWZC 2009

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