Breast Cancer

This Presentation provided by

• The American Cancer Society

• The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service

• The Department of Human Resources

What Is Cancer?

Cancer is the name given to a large number of diseases.

Breast Structure

2nd leading cause of death

2nd most common cancer

Incidence increases with age

All women are at risk

Breast Cancer Facts

Breast Cancer in USA

One out of eight American women will be diagnosed with breast cancer

Breast Cancer in Georgia

• It is the most common cancer in Georgia women.

• It is the second cause of death.• Every year in Georgia over 5,200

women are diagnosed with this disease

• Every year over 1,100 died of breast cancer

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Sources: Georgia Comprehensive Cancer Registry, 2003

Breast Cancer in Georgia

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134

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United States Georgia

Rates are age-adjusted to the 2000 US standard population.

Breast Cancer Incidence and Mortality Rates by Race, US (1996-2000) and GA (1999-2000; 1997-2001)

Breast Cancer in Georgia

14

145

270

362

402

354

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0-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70-79 80+

Age Group

1999-2000 Incidence 1997-2001 Mortality

Georgia Breast Cancer Incidence and Mortality by Age Group

Georgia Breast Cancer Incidence and Mortality by Age Group

Rates are age-adjusted to the 2000 US standard population.

GENDER - All women are

at risk

Age

Family/PersonalHistory

ReproductiveHistory

MenstrualHistoryRace

Genetic Factors

Breast Cancer Risk Factors

that cannot be changed

Radiation

Treatment withDES

All women are

at risk

Obesity

Breastfeeding

Not having children

Birth ControlPills

AlcoholHormone

ReplacementTherapy

Exercise

All women are

at risk

Obesity

Breastfeeding

Not having children

Birth ControlPills

AlcoholHormone

ReplacementTherapy

Breast Cancer Risk Factors

that can be controlledcontrolled

Exercise

A Good Breast Health Plan

1.Mammograms2.Clinical Breast

Examination (CBE)

3.Self Awareness (Monthly Self Exams) (BSE)

Mammography

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

Warning signs and symptoms:• Painless lump or thickening• Thickening or swelling that persist• Nipple pain or retraction • Breast skin irritation or dimpling• Spontaneous discharge

Early breast cancermay not have symptoms.

Warning Signs

American Cancer SocietyScreening

Recommendations Annual mammograms,

starting at age 40

Clinical breast exams– every year starting at age 40

– every 3 years for women age

20-39

Self-breast exams monthly, starting at age 20

Mammogram: Things to Consider.

•Cost.•What to wear?•Who will perform the

mammogram?•Time for procedure.•You may feel some

discomfort.•When to expect the results?•1 or 2 mammograms out of

every 1,000 lead to a diagnosis of cancer.

•How often should I get a mammogram?

Breast Cancer Treatments

• Surgery

• Chemotheraphy

• Radiation Therapy

• Hormone Theraphy

• Immunotherapy

Nutrition Guidelines

•Eat a variety of healthful foods, with an emphasis on plant sources.•Adopt a physically active lifestyle.•Maintain a healthful weight throughout life.•If you drink alcoholic beverages, limit consumptions.

ResourcesLow income and uninsured

women could have their clinical breast exam and mammogram

throught the BreasTEST & MORE at low or not cost to

them.

For more information please call 1-800-227-2345 and ask for

the closest center to you place of residence.

For more information

1-800-ACS-2345

www.cancer.org