Think Pink: Breast Cancer History, Risk Factors, and Prevention

Breast Cancer Awareness October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This year, NorthShore University HealthSystem is raising awareness about the importance of both early detection and prevention. NorthShore University Health S ystem Take a brief tour through the history of breast cancer before discovering some changes you can make now to reduce your risk of developing the disease. THE FACTS A2.5 million breast cancer survivors live in the US. ****** 232,000* Approximately 1 in 8 women will develop breast new cases of breast cancer cancer in their lifetime. in women will be diagnosed in 2013. 9999999999 Almost 30%o of cancers in women are breast cancers. A BRIEF HISTORY 3000 BC 1700s 1940s 1990s French surgeon, Jean Louis Petit, First historical Modern Scientists discovered chemotherapy is developed to fight cancer. specific genetic factors that are record of breast performed one of the first mastectomies. cancer is made by the Egyptians. closely associated with breast can cer. PREVENTION BREAK THE HABIT New cases of breast cancer in women are 13% higher in & 24% higher in smokers than former smokers than nonsmokers nonsmokers. EAT A HEALTHY DIET GET YOUR VITAMIN D A diet consisting of mostly fresh produce limited red meat, sodium High vitamin D intake is and processed carbs associated with a 50% reduces breast cancer drop in risk of developing risks by 20. breast cancer. FIBER UP Good sources: Limited sun exposure Salmon Increasing daily fiber intake Tuna by 10 grams can decrease Fortified milk breast cancer risks by 7 % Fortified cereal MAINTAIN A HEALTHY WEIGHT Women who have gained over 60 pounds after the age of 18 DOUBLE their risk of developing post-menopausal breast cancer. WALK OFF YOUR RISK GET SCREENED Walking briskly for If all women over the age of 1.25 - 2.5 hrs/week 50 had yearly mammograms, breast cancer deaths would reduces breast cancer risk by 18%% drop by at least 25% HOLD THE ALCOHOL SOURCES Having 2 - 5 www.northshore.org ww5.komen.org drinks per day increases www.cancer.org www.breastcancer.org the risk of developing health.usnews.com www.mayodlinic.com breast cancer by 1.5x. www.healthcentral.com assets.cambridge.org Da