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Heather Brewster Breast Cancer - 5 Year Survivor

Heather Brewster Breast Cancer - 5 Year Survivor. Cancer Comparison. Testicular Cancer Rare 8K men diagnosed in 2011 350 men die each year. Breast Cancer Common: 2.6M women have been diagnosed 290K new cases in 2011 40K women died in 2011 450 men died in 2011.

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Heather Brewster Breast Cancer - 5 Year Survivor

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  1. Heather Brewster Breast Cancer - 5 Year Survivor

  2. Cancer Comparison • Testicular Cancer • Rare • 8K men diagnosed in 2011 • 350 men die each year Breast Cancer • Common: • 2.6M women have been diagnosed • 290K new cases in 2011 • 40K women died in 2011 • 450 men died in 2011 • 5 year survival rate is 89% • N.J. has the highest death rate among Caucasian women in the country. • 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. 2.6M women diagnosed Hannah Powell-Auslam AGE: 10

  4. 1 in 8 women Risk of diagnosis increases with age:From age 20-29 . . . . . 1 out of 1,681 (0.06%) From age 30-39 . . . . . . 1 out of 232 (0.4%) From age 40-49 . . . . . . 1 out of 69 ( 1%)From age 50-59 . . . . . . 1 out of 42 ( 2%)From age 60-85 . . . . . . 1 out of 28 ( 3%)Lifetime risk . . . . . . . . . .1 out of 8 (12%) • Estimated New Female Breast Cancer by Age, US, 2011 • Age In SituInvasiveDeaths • Under 40 1,780 11,330 1,160 • 40 - 49 14,240 50,430 5,240 • 50 - 64 23,360 81,970 11,620 • 65 and older 20,05098,08022,660 • All ages 57,650 230,480 39,520 288,130 Source: American Cancer Society

  5. 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 • 17 months of Treatment: • 5 months of chemo plus 9 months of Herceptin injections

  6. 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

  7. 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 • Alcohol consumption • Physical activity and diet • Breastfeeding decreases risk

  8. 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

  9. Screening American Cancer Society recommends: • Clinical breast exams every 3 years starting in their 20s • Screening mammogram every year after the age of 40 • Optional monthly breast self-exams

  10. 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

  11. How To Help Others • Be supportive • Help out with household chores or shopping • Pillows, pillows, pillows for mastectomy patients • Participate in walks and fundraisers Avon 2 Day Walk – 39 mi. NYC Oct. 20-21, 2012 www.avonwalk.org 3-Day for the Cure – 60 miles Philadelphia Oct. 14-16, 2011 www.the3day.org 5K Walks Dozens of New Jersey towns www.makingstrides.acsevents.org

  12. Key Takeaways • 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. • Early detection saves lives. • Talk to other loved ones about getting their mammograms.

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