October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

• The Best Protection is Early Detection
• Content Source United Healthcare www.myuhc.com

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Breast Cancer is one of the most common types of
cancer for women in the United States.

• Early Detection/Diagnosis is a proven reason for
  greater success/survival rates following
  treatment.

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What are some risk factors for breast cancer?

• You are at a higher risk of getting breast
• cancer if you
• Are age 40 or older
• Have a mother, sister or daughter who has/had
  breast cancer
• Started your period before age 12
• Started menopause after age 55
• Had your first child after age 30
• Had no children
• Had a previous breast biopsy
• Have had breast cancer before

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What are the signs?

• A lump or thickening in or near the breast or
  underarm area
• A change in the size or shape of the breast
• Discharge from the nipple
• A change in the color or feel of the skin on or
  around any part of the breast. The skin may be
  dimpled, puckered or scaly.
• These are signs of breast cancer. But, they also
  may be signs of less serious health conditions.
  Dont panic. DO talk with your doctor as soon as
  you see any symptoms.

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What are the steps toward Prevention ?

• Preventative measures include
• Mammogram
• Clinical Breast Exam
• Self Breast Exam
• It is important to see your doctor regularly!

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Share this message with your mothers, sisters,
wives, daughters, aunts, cousins, and
friends..THE BEST PROTECTION IS EARLY
DETECTION
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For More Information on Breast Cancer Prevention
Visit

• National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
• www.nbcam.org

• American Cancer Society
• www.cancer.org

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Breast Cancer Awareness Guest SpeakerCourtesy
of the American Cancer SocietyLafayette Office

• Wednesday
• October 10, 2007
• 430 pm
• VPSB Technology Building
• Abbeville, LA

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Promoting Health and Wellness

• Vermilion Parish School Board
• Wellness Department
• 337-898-5772