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Heather Talbot Breast Cancer - 7 Year Survivor

Heather Talbot Breast Cancer - 7 Year Survivor. Cancer Comparison. Testicular Cancer Rare ~8K men diagnosed in 2013 ~370 men will die in 2013. Breast Cancer Common: 2.9M breast cancer survivors in U.S. ~300K women will be diagnosed in 2014 ~ 7K women in NJ diagnosed in 2014

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Heather Talbot Breast Cancer - 7 Year Survivor

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  1. Heather Talbot Breast Cancer - 7 Year Survivor

  2. Cancer Comparison • Testicular Cancer • Rare • ~8K men diagnosed in 2013 • ~370 men will die in 2013 Breast Cancer • Common: • 2.9M breast cancer survivors in U.S. • ~300K women will be diagnosed in 2014 • ~ 7K women in NJ diagnosed in 2014 • ~ 2K men will be diagnosed in 2014 • ~ 40K women will die in 2014 • 450 men died in 2011 • 5 year survival rate is 89% • 5 year survival rate of 95% • 61 is the median age of diagnosis (1 in 8 women = 12%) • 50 years ago the rate was 7% • Most common form of cancer in men ages 15 to 40 (1 in 270 men = <1%) Source: American Cancer Society

  3. 2.9M Survivors in U.S. Elizabeth Brynzda Double Mastectomy Taylor Thompson Lumpectomy Hannah Powell-Auslam AGE: 13 AGE: 19 AGE: 10

  4. Preventative Mastectomies BRCA Gene: Sharon Osbourne Mastectomy: Christina Applegate - 36 Carly Simon - 53 Lumpectomy: Sheryl Crow - 47 Maggie Smith - 73 Allyn Rose – Miss D.C. Mother diagnosed at 27 3 relatives died of breast cancer Angelina Jolie Mother died of ovarian cancer at 56 Angelina has the BRCA1 gene AGE: 24 AGE: 37

  5. Reality Check AFTER MASTECTOMY WITH IMPLANTS • TATTOOS TO COVER SCARS DRAIN TUBES

  6. 1 in 8 Women Risk of diagnosis increases with age:From age 0-39 . . . . . 1 out of 202 ( 1%) From age 40-69 . . . . . 1 out of 28 ( 4%) From age 70 and up . . 1 out of 15 ( 7%) Lifetime risk . . . . . . . . .1 out of 8 (12%) • Estimated New Female Breast Cancer by Age, US, 2013 • Age In SituInvasiveDeaths • Under 40 1,900 10,980 1,020 • 40 - 49 15,650 48,910 4,780 • 50 - 64 26,770 84,210 11,970 • 65 and older 22,22099.22022,870 • All ages 64,640 232,340 39,620 296,980 Source: American Cancer Society

  7. My Story • 3 Mammograms: • Age 22 – Planned Parenthood would not prescribe birth control without a mammogram because the doctor felt something. Diagnosis: fibrocystic breasts • Age 35 – baseline • Age 41 – mammogram after noticing a hardness • 2 Biopsies: regular and surgical • June 2007: 1 lump and 1 in situ cluster were cancerous • 4 Surgeries: • July 2007: Removed both breasts (bilateral mastectomy) • Aug. 2007: Implanted Mediport for chemo • Sep. 2008: Removed Mediport and inserted expanders • Nov. 2008: Removed expanders and inserted implants • 13 months of Treatment: • 4months of chemo plus 9 months of Herceptin injections

  8. Trueor False? Most lumps found in breasts are cancerous. FALSE - only 20% are - 4 types of lumps Most cancerous lumps are painful. FALSE The finger tips should be used to perform breast self-exams. FALSE - finger pads are more sensitive Breast cancer patients have to remove their breasts to remove the cancer. FALSE - lumpectomy If your grandmother had breast cancer, you will get it. FALSE - 40% chance with family history Anyone can get breast cancer – man, woman, or youth. TRUE - men < 1% Larger breasts have a higher risk of developing breast cancer. FALSE

  9. Risk Factors • Female • Age • Genetics – 80% chance • Family History – 40% chance • Menstruation – before 12 or after 55 • High breast tissue density Modifiable Factors: • Pregnancies – none or first full-term after age 30 • Breastfeeding decreases risk • Alcohol consumption • Physical activity and diet

  10. Early Detection Saves Lives 1.1cm found in routinemammogram 1.5 cm found in firstmammogram 2.1 cm found in regular self- breast exams 3.6 cm found accidentally In Situ (contained) Invasive, <2cm, no lymph <2cm + lymph OR >2cm and no lymph >2cm + lymph OR >5cm and no lymph Axillary lymphs clumped In chest wall or skin Metatstatic (spread to other organs) Source: American Cancer Society

  11. Screening American Cancer Society recommends: • Clinical breast exams every 3 years starting in their 20s • Screening mammogram every year after the age of 40 or 10 years before a first-degree relative was diagnosed • Optional monthly breast self-exams

  12. Breast Self-Exams • Keys to Breast Self-Exams: • Do them at same time each month • Do them the same way each time • Talk to your doctor about any changes

  13. Key Takeaways • Early detection saves lives. • Get to know your breasts thru breast self- exams. • Be your own advocate and talk to your doctor about any changes. • Do not panic about a lump. • Talk to other loved ones about getting their mammograms.

  14. How To Help Others Be supportive • Help out with household chores or shopping • Pillowsand button-down shirts for mastectomy patients Participate in walks and fundraisers Avon 2 Day Walk 39 miles NYC Oct. 18-19, 2014 www.avonwalk.org RELAY FOR LIFE @ WHRHS Track June 6-7, 2014 4:00pm to 6:00am 3-Day for the Cure 60 miles Philly Sep 12-14, 2014 www.the3day.org

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