Health Campaign Story Board
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- Hi, I'm Dr. Green. I'm an OB/Gyn. I'm here with my teammate, Amber.
- Today, we want to start an important conversation about breast cancer screening.
- We asked our friends, Angela and Tammy to join us. They share their experiences with breast cancer and they also learn about breast cancer and breast cancer screening.
- Together, we hope to provide information that will inform and empower you to do what you can to detect breast cancer early if it should happen. It is important to note that our discussion is focused on early detection and not prevention.
- Have you or anyone you know ever experienced breast cancer?
- My mom died of breast cancer. She was actually my age when she passed.
- Have you or anyone you know ever experienced breast cancer?
- She was sick for almost 5 years.
- Have or anyone you ever experienced breast cancer?
- I often worry that I'll have to deal with the same disease.
- Have you or anyone you know ever experienced breast cancer?
- Thank you for sharing. Supporting people we know and love through tough times can be difficult.
- It's normal to be concerned for your own health. Being informed about what you can do to detect breast cancer early on can be helpful.
- 3 Things I want to cover: 1. What is Breast Cancer? 2. Breast Cancer Screening. 3. Why is breast cancer screening important and when should I be screened? I also want to share some important statistics about breast cancer.
- What is Breast Cancer? Cancer is a disease in which cells in the body grow out of control. When cancer starts in the breast, it is called breast cancer. Except for skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer in American women.
- Breast Cancer Symptoms New lump in the breast or underarm pitThickening or swelling in part of the breast irritation or dimpling of breast skinRedness or flaky skin in the nipple area of the breast Pulling in of the nipple or pain in the nipple areaNipple discharge (other than milk) including bloodAny change in the size or shape of the breastPain in the breast
- Most Common Breast Cancer Risk Factors Changes in breast-cancer related genes BRCA1 or BRCA2Having first menstrual cycle before age 12Never giving birth or being older when first child is bornHormone replacement therapyTaking oral contraceptivesFamily history of breast cancerBeing overweight, especially after menopauseStarting menopause after 55
- Breast Cancer Screening Breast cancer screening means checking a woman's breast before she has symptoms. A mammogram is an X-ray picture of the breast. Women ages 50-74 should have a breast cancer screening every 2 years. Women ages 40-49 who have a higher risk of breast cancer should ask their doctor when to have a screening.
- I have a question. I heard that we can check ourself for breast cancer. Is that true?
- Great question. A breast self-exam is a way to help you understand the normal look and feel of your breasts.
- If you notice a change in your breast that seems to be abnormal or if you notice one breast is different compared to the other, notify your doctor.
- Great question! Let's continue our discussion.
- Breast Cancer Screening Regular mammograms are the best tests doctors have to find breast cancer early. Having a mammogram can lower the risk of dying from breast cancer.
- Breast Cancer Statistics Black women and white women get breast cancer at the same rate, but black women die form breast cancer at a higher rate.
- Breast Cancer Statistics Although breast cancer rates are going down for white and black women, breast cancer death rates are 40% higher among black women compared to white women.
- Do you know why the death rates are higher for black women?
- Research has shown that black women are more likely to get a more aggressive form of breast cancer.
- In addition, a late diagnosis due to the lack of breast cancer screenings can also be a factor.
- Low breast screening adherence can be due to some women not having access, not being informed, or being misinformed.
- That's we're here today. You can use the information you learn today to make better decisions for your health.
- I've given you a lot of information so, I want to give you all a short quiz. Don't worry about wrong answers. We're here to learn.
- Except for skin cancer, what is the most common cancer in women? Lung cancer Brain cancer Breast Cancer Bone cancer
- Which of the following are symptoms of breast cancer? Lump in the breast or underarm pit area Thickening or swelling of the breast Pain in the breast All of the above
- Which of the following are the most common risk factors of breast cancer? Family history hormone replacement therapy Being overweight, especially after menopause All of the above
- What is a mammogram? Blood sample Urine sample An x-ray picture of the breast Chest x-ray
- What is the best way to detect breast cancer early? Self-examination of the breasts A mammogram Blood sample All of the above
- Which of the following are symptoms of breast cancer? Lump in the breast or underarm pit area Thickening or swelling of the breast Pain in the breast All of the above
- That concludes our quiz! The answers are 1. C 2. D 3. D 4. C 5. B How did you do?
- 100%!
- I got them all right!
- Summary Breast cancer occurs when cells grow out of control in the breastSwelling, changes in breast, lumps, pain in the breast area are all symptoms of breast cancerThere several risk factors associated with breast cancerMammograms can lead to a lower risk of dying from breast cancerWomen ages 50-74 should have a screening every 2 yearsWomen ages 40-40 with high risk for breast cancer should ask their doctor when to have a screening.
- We hope you enjoyed the first segment of our breast cancer screening series. Stay tuned for our next segment as we go into more detail about mammogram. Take care, friends.
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