Breast Cancer

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS In the United States, breast cancer is diagnosed in... 220,000 women and 2,150 men annually 125 I16 89 85 out of every 100,000 white women out of every 100,000 African-American out of every 100,000 Hispanic women out of every 100,000 Asian women women BREAST CANCER DOESN'T CARE HOW OLD YOU ARE 25% of women with breast cancer are under the age of 50 - The most common cancer among women in the US - The second leading cause of death BREAST CANCER among women in the US (after heart disease) - Hereditary in 20-30% of women - Decreasing in incidence, but still a serious health problem in the United States is: - Best treated when caught early Smoking increases breast cancer risk by 24% - A lump or hard spot - Thickening within the breast or in the armpit · An area of swelling, warmth, redness, or darkening - Dimpling or puckering of the skin - An itchy scaly rash on the nipple · Pulling in or puckering of the nipple or other areas of the breast • Unexplained weight loss Breast cancer doesn't always involve a lump in the breast. WARNING SIGNS may include: Increasing dietary fiber by 10 grams per day may cut breast cancer risk by 7% Breast cancer risk • Wearing antiperspirant or deodorant NOT increased by: - Wearing an underwire bra - Drinking caffeine - Breast augmentation · Having larger breasts Most lumps turn out to be benign - but don't ignore them! Get lumps or abnormalities checked out as soon as possible. Exercise at least three times per week · After the age of 40, have an annual mammogram - Perform your breast self exam every month · Take any lumps or breast changes seriously · Limit your alcohol consumption to two to three drinks per week Get plenty of sleep every night and manage stress Healthy habits may help REDUCE RISK your of developing breast cancer There are 3 million breast cancer survivors in the United States today. The best chances for survival include early detection and comprehensive treatment. BBIGSHOT QUINN PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER INBOUND www.quinnplasticsurgery.com