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Livingston County News Thursday, September 30, 2021 A5

October is
Breast
Cancer
Awareness
Month!

Different types of breast cancer

Millions of women are diagnosed
with breast cancer every year.
According to the Breast Cancer
Research Foundation, more
than 2.3 million women across
the globe were diagnosed with
breast cancer in 2020.
Breast cancer statistics can give
the impression that each of the
millions of women diagnosed
with the disease is fighting
the same battle, but there are
various types of breast cancer.
Learning about each type of
breast cancer can help women
and their families gain a greater
understanding of this disease.
DUCTAL CARCINOMA IN SITU:
DCIS is a non-invasive cancer
that is diagnosed when abnor-
mal cells have been found in
the lining of the breast milk
duct. The National Breast
Cancer Foundation notes that
DCIS is a highly treatable can-
cer because it hasn’t spread
beyond the milk duct into any
surrounding breast tissue.
The American Cancer Society
Metro Creative
notes that roughly 20 percent
A mammogram is the gold standard when it comes to breast cancer screening. of new breast cancer cases are
instances of DCIS.
are in women age 55 and older.
INFLAMMATORY BREAST
CANCER: The NBCF describes
IBC as an “aggressive and
fast growing breast cancer.”
Breastcancer.org notes that
IBC is rare, as data from the
ACS indicates that only about
1 percent of all breast cancers
in the United States are inflam-
matory breast cancers. Many
breast cancers begin with the
formation of a lump, but Breast-
cancer.org reports that IBC
usually begins with reddening
and swelling of the breast, and
symptoms can worsen consider-
ably within days or even hours.
That underscores the impor-
tance of seeking prompt treat-
ment should symptoms present
themselves.
METASTATIC BREAST CANCER:
Metastatic breast cancer may
be referred to as stage IV
breast cancer. When a woman
is diagnosed with metastatic
breast cancer, that means the
cancer has spread, or metas-
tasized, into other parts of the
body. The NBCF indicates that
metastatic breast cancer usu-

Answers to common questions about

INVASIVE DUCTAL CARCINOMA:
IDC is the most common type
of breast cancer. The NBCF
ally spreads to the lungs, liver,
bones, or brain. Symptoms of
metastatic breast cancer vary
depending on where the cancer
has spread. For example, if

breast screening and mammograms

BY UR MEDICINE |
NOYES HEALTH
October is Breast Cancer
Awareness Month, which annu-
ally sheds light on the impor-
tance of early detection.
UR Medicine wom-
en’s imaging specialist Dr.
Avice O’Connell answers a few
questions women commonly
ask about screening for and
diagnosing breast cancer.
QUESTION:  I’m in my
early 40s, I don’t have a fam-
ily history of breast cancer
and I breastfed my kids. Do I
really need a mammogram?
ANSWER:  It’s still a very
good idea to get screened. Three
out of four women who are
diagnosed with breast cancer
have no family history of the
disease, and at least one in six
of all women diagnosed are in
their 40s. About 40 percent of
years of life lost from breast
cancer are in women in their
40s because in younger women,
breast cancer tends to be more
aggressive. Don’t take chances.
Get screened annually starting
at age 40, or sooner depending
on your risk factors.
Q: If I have a mammogram,
do I need to self-examine my
breasts? 
A: I like to think of it more as
self- awareness than self-exami-
nation. You should know what
the same as annual background
radiation, which is the amount
of radiation we’re all exposed to
on a daily basis from things like
buildings, food, the atmosphere,
etc.
Q:  I hate mammograms.
Would an ultrasound or
something else do?
A:  A mammogram really is
the gold standard when it comes
to breast cancer screening. Over
the last 30 years, there has been
a 30 percent reduction in mortal-
ity rate and that’s in large part
because of mammograms and
their effectiveness in finding
breast cancer in earlier stages,
when it’s less likely to be deadly
and is also more responsive to
the great treatments the oncol-
ogy team has to offer.
Other types of equipment,
such as an MRI or an ultra-
sound, are used for various rea-
sons but only in addition to a
mammogram. For people with
a high risk of breast cancer, an
MRI and mammogram may be
offered, while those who have
dense breasts may get a mam-
mogram and an ultrasound to be
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safer. Those with denser breasts
are increasingly being offered
a 3D mammogram (known as
tomosynthesis), which is essen-
tially a better mammogram.
However, you may still need an
ultrasound.
If you think you might need to
consider these additional tests,
talk to your doctor and be sure
to check with your insurance
company. For the most part,
aside from tomosynthesis, these
additional tests are not cov-
ered like your annual screening
mammogram is, so there may
be an out-of-pocket cost for you.
Q: How much will I pay for
my screening mammogram?
A: If you’re age 40 or older,
there is no “cost sharing” in an
annual screening mammogram,
meaning it’s fully covered by
insurance and there won’t be a
charge to you for getting one.
Medicare and most insurance
companies now cover tomosyn-
thesis. You can call and book
an appointment yourself and go
virtually anywhere you’d like.
It’s important to explain that
a screening mammogram means
reports that between 70 and
80 percent of all breast cancer the cancer has spread to the
diagnoses are instances of IDC. lungs, women may experience
An IDC diagnosis means that a chronic cough or be unable to
cancer began growing in the get a full breath.
milk ducts but has since spread
you currently have no problems. A more extensive breakdown
into other parts of the breast of the types of breast cancer
And it has to be at least one full tissue. This is why IDC is char-
can be found at https://www.
year from your last one. But if acterized as “invasive.” Though breastcancer.org/symptoms/
you have a lump or other prob- IDC can affect people, including types.
lem, you will need a  diagnos- men, of any age, the ACS notes
that the majority of IDC cases – Metro Creative
tic  mammogram and your doc-
tor will need to order it. When
symptoms occur, it’s especially
important you see your doctor.
The benefit of screening is to
find breast cancer before it can
be detected clinically or before
it’s displaying physical symp-
toms, when the cancer is often
still in a much earlier stage.
To schedule your mammo-
gram, call Noyes Health in
Dansville at (585) 335-4236,
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state so that, if changes occur,
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you have questions about what’s
“normal” and what’s not, talk to
your doctor for guidance.
Q:  Should I be concerned
about receiving too much
radiation from getting an
annual mammogram?
A: No. The radiation received
during a mammogram is not
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A6 Thursday, September 30, 2021 Livingston County News

October is
Breast
Cancer
Awareness
Month!

Explaining the role of

staging in diagnosing
breast cancer
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A cancer diagnosis can be
overwhelming, and people
who receive such news may
be flooded with a range of
emotions.
When delivering such
a diagnosis, doctors share
vital information about their
patients’ disease. Those
details can go a long way
toward easing patients’ con-
cerns.
Staging is an important
component of cancer treat-
ment. The National Cancer
Institute notes that stage
refers to the extent of the
cancer, including how large
the tumor is and whether or
not it has spread, or metas-
tasized.
Learning the stage of the
cancer, which is typically
Metro Creative expressed on a scale of 0
Mammography screening has been proven effective in reducing breast cancer deaths in women 40 years and older, with a through IV, helps doctors
mortality reduction of 40% possible with regular screening. understand how serious the
cancer is and the patient’s
ing system in 2018. Though
this has made determining
the stage of breast cancer
more complex, Breastcancer.
org notes that it’s also made
staging more accurate. That
improved accuracy increases
the likelihood that doctors
will choose the most effec-
tive treatment plan for their
patients, which should ease
those patients’ concerns as
they begin treatment.
Staging is complex, and
patients should know that
staging alone does not dic-
tate prognosis.
The following breakdown,
courtesy of the NCI, is a
brief description of the five
stages of cancer (stages O
through IV). A more detailed
description of breast can-
cer stages can be found at
https://www.breastcancer.
org/symptoms/diagnosis/
staging.
n Stage 0: This is diag-

Study confirms value of mammogram

Screenings shown effective at reducing deaths from breast cancer
BY ELIZABETH WENDE
BREAST CARE IN MAMMOG-
RAPHY
Life is busy, and before we
know it, we have missed an
important health screening.
How often do you say
to yourself, “I know I’m
due, I’ll call and schedule
it soon,” and that “soon”
becomes an entire year?
A lot can happen in a year,
including the development
of breast cancer. We cannot
emphasize enough the impor-
tance of yearly screening
mammography. It gives your
doctors the opportunity to
find breast cancer early when
it is most curable.
In a recent study published
in the Journal of the Ameri-
can College of Radiology
(JACR), researchers show
the impact annual screen-
ing mammography has on
saving lives. The authors
explain that their prospec-
tive study looked at 549,091
women eligible for screen-
ing mammography in nine
Swedish counties between
1992 and 2016. The study
found women who attended
screening mammography at
either of their two last invita-
tions before a breast cancer
diagnosis had a significantly
lower risk of breast cancer
mortality compared with
those who did not attend
screening examinations;
the greatest benefit (49%
risk reduction) was seen in
women who attended both
screening appointments.
The findings of this study
are consistent with recom-
mendations from the Ameri-
can College of Radiology
chances of survival. Staging nosed when abnormal cells
also is used to plan treat- are present but have not
ments and potentially iden- spread to nearby tissue.
tify clinical trials that may Stage 0 is also called car-
serve as treatment options. cinoma in situ, or CIS. CIS
The American Joint Com-
mittee on Cancer oversees
is not cancer, but it may
become cancer.
the breast cancer staging sys- n Stages I through III:
Signs and symptoms of breast cancer tem and utilizes the TNM
system. Breastcancer.org
Cancer is present in these
Monthly self-exams can help described as similar to the tex- mon for women’s breasts to be
stages. The higher the num-
notes that three clinical char- ber, the larger the tumor is
women more easily identify ture of an orange peel. Lumps in asymmetrical, but sudden asym-
changes in their breasts. Women the breast may indicate breast metry should be brought to the acteristics, referred to as “T, and the more it has spread
can look for the following signs cancer, though not all lumps are attention of a physician. N, and M,” are used to calcu- into nearby tissues.
and symptoms and are advised cancerous. late the stage of the cancer: n Stage IV: The cancer
Discharge from the nipple: The
to report any abnormalities to NBCF notes any discharge from n the size of the tumor and has spread into distant parts
Change in appearance of the
their physicians immediately.
breast or nipple: Unexplained the nipple, particularly a clear whether or not is has grown of the body.
Changes in how the breast or changes in the size or shape or bloody discharge, could be a into nearby tissue (T) Staging plays an impor-
nipple feels: The National Breast of the breast; dimpling on the sign of breast cancer. The NBCF n whether the cancer is in
also advises women that a milky tant role in treating cancer.
Cancer Foundation Inc. says breast; unexplained swelling or the lymph nodes (N) Recognizing the role of stag-
nipple tenderness or a lump or shrinking of the breast, particular- discharge when not breastfeed-
ing should be discussed with a n whether the cancer has ing can help patients better
thickening in or near the breast ly when the shrinking or swelling
or underarm could indicate breast is exclusive to one side only; and physician. spread, or metastasized, understand their disease and
cancer. Some women may notice a nipple that is turned slightly Learning to recognize signs and into other parts of the body the direction of their treat-
changes in the skin texture or inward or inverted are some signs symptoms of breast cancer beyond the breast (M) ments.
an enlargement of the pores in and symptoms of breast cancer increase the likelihood of early Additional characteristics More information about
the skin of their breast. In many that can affect the appearance diagnosis and improves women’s were added to the AJCC’s
instances, skin texture has been of the breast or nipple. It is com- chances of surviving the disease. staging is available at www.
TNM breast cancer stag- cancer.gov.
and the Society of Breast eral locations close to home, age 45 or 50 results in unnec-
Imaging. Yearly mammo- faster exam times, and same- essary loss of life to breast
grams save the most lives. day results from two expert cancer, adversely affecting
Skipping just one year can radiologists for screening minority women in particu-
decrease a person’s 10-year mammograms. So, do not lar.
survival rate by half. skip this year’s exam! Sched- Breast cancer screening
The American College ule today. in women ages 75 years and
of Radiology and Society older have continued benefits
of Breast Imaging jointly Key points in terms of deaths averted,
published updated breast Mammography screening and life-years gained.
cancer screening guidelines has been proven effective in Annual screening results
in June 2021 in the JACR. reducing breast cancer deaths in more screening-detected
The guidelines state that in women 40 years and older, tumors, tumors of smaller
all women should have with a mortality reduction of sizes, and fewer interval can-
a risk assessment by age 40% possible with regular cers than longer screening
30 – especially minority screening. intervals. Metro Creative
women. It also emphasizes Annual mammography There is risk in not screen- Learning the stage of a breast cancer diagnosis helps doc-
the importance of screening screening starting at age 40 ing; treatment advances tors understand how serious the cancer is and the patient’s
in overlooked or underserved provides the greatest breast are important but cannot chances of survival.
populations, including trans- cancer mortality reduction by overcome the disadvantage
gender individuals and black enabling diagnosis at smaller of being diagnosed with an
women. sizes and earlier stages, better advanced-stage tumor.
The ACR and SBI continue surgical options, and more –––
to recommend annual screen- effective chemotherapy. Full article: Duffy Tabar et al.
ing beginning at age 40 for Delaying screening until Radiology 2021
women of average breast
cancer risk.
It is easier and more con-
venient than ever to schedule
your yearly mammogram.
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Location affects symptoms of metastatic breast cancer
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A metastatic breast cancer
diagnosis can be difficult to
comprehend. Such a diagno-
sis means that cancer that ini-
tially began in the breast has
now spread to other parts of
the body.
Many women who receive
such a diagnosis have beaten
breast cancer in the past and
might not understand why it
has returned and spread to
other parts of their bodies.
But the threat of recurrence is
something all cancer patients
must face, and taking steps
to understand as much about
their disease as possible can
prepare people to fight it once
again.
The location of metastatic
breast cancer will affect how
women feel. Understanding
the relationship between loca-
tion and symptoms can help
women identify problems
they might otherwise write off
as natural signs of aging, and
that knowledge might compel
them to seek treatment that
can prolong their lives.
What does location have
to do with metastatic breast
cancer?
Symptoms of metastatic
breast cancer vary depending
on where the cancer is locat-
ed. BreastCancer.org notes
that metastatic breast cancer
most commonly spreads from
the breast to the bones, brain,
liver, or lungs. Some symp-
toms of metastatic breast
cancer may be mistaken for
natural signs of aging, which
might keep women from
seeking treatment that could
potentially extend their lives
by a number of years. The
following is a breakdown on
the symptoms of metastatic
cancer associated with parts
Road to recovery continues after treatment ends
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The American Cancer
Society reports that the five-
year survival rate for all
cancers combined that were
diagnosed between 2009 and
2015 was 67 percent. That’s
a noteworthy and encourag-
ing statistic, though global
figures compiled by Our-
worldindata.org indicate
that five-year survival rates
following diagnosis are sig-
nificantly lower in poorer
countries.
In addition, the road to
recovery for cancer patients
typically does not end when
treatments are completed.
The National Cancer Insti-
tute notes that many cancer
survivors have indicated
that information and sup-
port was abundant during
their treatment. However,
once treatment stopped, a
new wave of questions and
uncertainty soon emerged.
For example, the NCI points
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of the body where the cancer
is most likely to spread.
n Bone: Bones are the first
sight of metastasis for more
than half of the women who
develop metastatic breast can-
cer. Sudden, severe pain and
an inability to move are the
most common symptoms that
cancer has spread to the bone.
Pain in the back or neck;
numbness or weakness in an
area of the body; or diffi-
culty passing urine or having
bowel movements are other
symptoms of bone metasta-
sis. Fatigue, weakness, nau-
out that many cancer survi-
vors recognize that life after
treatment is less about “get-
ting back to normal” than
it is about discovering the
new normal. The Memorial
Sloan Ketting Cancer Cen-
ter reports that most people
indicate it takes between six
and 12 months after they
complete chemotherapy
before they truly feel like
themselves again.
Follow-up care also is a
vital part of recovering from
cancer. The NCI notes that
cancer survivors typically
return to the doctor every
three to four months dur-
ing the first two to three
years after treatment. After
that, survivors may see
their doctors once or twice
a year. Follow-up care is
vital for cancer survivors,
as it provides their doctors
an opportunity to determine
if patients are experienc-
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dehydration, each of which
can be indicative of high lev-
els of calcium in the blood
due to bone breakdown, are
other symptoms of metastatic
breast cancer that has spread
to the bone.
n Brain: BreastCancer.org
notes that between 10 and 15
percent of women with meta-
static breast cancer develop
brain metastases. Symptoms
that affect the brain can
include headaches; changes
in the senses, such as slurred
speech or blurred vision;
treatment. These appoint-
ments also allow doctors
to determine if the cancer
has returned or spread to
other parts of the body. In
addition, follow-up visits
provide an opportunity for
cancer survivors to bring up
any symptoms or questions
they might have. Patients
can ask about ways to
reduce their risk of cancer
recurrence and seek advice
on getting back to normal,
including how quickly they
can begin exercising and
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memory problems; mood or
personality changes; seizures;
or stroke or Òbrain attack,Ó
in which the supply of blood
to the brain has been cut off.
n Liver: Women only rare-
ly experience symptoms of
breast cancer that has spread
to the liver. Liver function
tests are often how metastatic
cancer that has spread to the
liver is detected. However,
some women do experience
symptoms, which can include
pain or discomfort in the mid-
section; fatigue and weak-
ness; weight loss/poor appe-
how to approach new fitness
regimens if they were inac-
tive prior to diagnosis.
The road to recovery from
cancer may be filled with
uncertainty. But cancer sur-
vivors should recognize that
millions before them have
survived the disease and
gone on to live full, happy
lives. A patient approach
to recovery can help can-
cer survivors overcome any
obstacles they may encoun-
ter along the way.
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tite; fever; bloating; swelling
the legs; or a yellow tint to
the skin or whites of the eyes.
n Lungs: Breast cancer
that has spread to the lungs
also does not often pro-
duce symptoms, and is often
detected via imaging studies
conducted during treatment
follow-up sessions. If symp-
toms do appear, they may
include pain or discomfort in
the lung; shortness of breath;
wheezing; persistent cough;
or coughing up blood and
mucus.
When cancer spreads from
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October is
Breast
Cancer
Awareness
Month!
Improving
treatments combat
metastatic breast
A 2017 study pub-
lished in the journal
Cancer Epidemiology,
Biomarkers and Preven-
tion found that about
one-third of women
diagnosed with meta-
static breast cancer in
the United States live
at least five years after
diagnosis.
Also known as stage
IV breast cancer, meta-
static breast cancer
is the most advanced
stage of the disease.
Metastatic breast
cancer refers to breast
cancer that has spread
beyond the breast and
nearby lymph nodes to
other parts of the body.
Patients diagnosed
with breast cancer
also should know that
improved treatments
may further their chanc-
es of surviving a diagno-
sis, even a diagnosis of
metastatic breast can-
cer. The American Can-
cer Society notes that
survival rates are based
on women who were
diagnosed and treated
at least five years ear-
lier. In the time since
those survival rates were
documented, treatments
could have advanced
even further, potentially
improving the five-year
survival rates for meta-
static breast cancer.
the breast to other parts of the
body, the location of the can-
cer cells can produce certain
symptoms that should not be
mistaken for innocuous signs
of aging or other illnesses.
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How to reduce risk of breast cancer recurrence
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A breast cancer diagnosis
can change patients’ lives in
ways they never imagined.
That’s especially so in the
rare instances when women
younger than 40 years old are
diagnosed with the disease.
According to the American
Cancer Society, it’s uncom-
mon for women younger than
40 to receive a breast cancer
diagnosis. In fact, data from
the ACS indicates that only
about 4 percent of all women
diagnosed with breast can-
cer in the United States are
younger than age 40. But 4
percent is nothing to brush
aside, especially when the
ACS estimates that more than
300,000 women in the Unit-
ed States are diagnosed with
breast cancer each year. That
means roughly 12,000 women
younger than 40 years old
in the United States will be
diagnosed with breast cancer
this year, and many of those
women will understandably
express concerns about can-
cer recurrence in the years to
come.
The medical experts at
Johns Hopkins Medicine note
that learning to cope with
fears of breast cancer recur-
rence is an important part of
the recovery process. Those
same experts note that vari-
ous lifestyle changes can help
women regain their health,
strength and optimism and
quell any fears they have
about cancer recurrence.
n Take care of yourself,
both emotionally and physi-
cally. Johns Hopkins Medi-
cine urges breast cancer sur-
vivors to put their own needs
Women have some control in risk for breast cancer
METRO CREATIVE
No one, regardless of their
age, occupation, skin color,
or socioeconomic status, is
immune to cancer. In fact,
individuals might be hard
pressed to say no one in their
family and/or circle of friends
has been diagnosed with can-
cer at some point.
According to the Nation-
al Cancer Institute, there
were 18.1 million new can-
cer cases across the globe in
2018. Among women, when
excluding non-melanoma skin
cancer, no cancer was more
prevalent globally than breast
cancer. The World Cancer
Research Fund reports that, in
2018, breast cancer accounted
for 25.4 percent of all new can-
cer diagnoses in women. That
figure is nearly three times as
high as the percentage of cases
of colorectal cancer, which
accounted for the second most
new cancer cases diagnosed in
women in 2018.
It’s understandable to be
fearful of such figures, which
can make a breast cancer diag-
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first sometimes. That can be
difficult for younger breast
cancer survivors with children
at home, but prioritizing their
own emotional well-being can
help women overcome their
fears of recurrence. Support
groups can connect women
with fellow breast cancer sur-
vivors, and women should not
hesitate to discuss any fears
or concerns with their doc-
nosis seem almost inevitable.
However, the Centers for Dis-
ease Control and Prevention
notes that not all risk factors
for breast cancer are set in
stone. Though age and fam-
ily history, two known risk
factors for breast cancer, may
be beyond a woman’s control,
she still can exercise some
control over other risk factors.
n Physical activity: The
CDC notes that women who
are not physically active have
a higher risk of getting breast
cancer than those who are. The
Office on Women’s Health, a
division of the U.S. Depart-
ment of Health & Human
Services, notes that women
should get two hours and 30
minutes of moderate-intensity
aerobic physical activity every
week or 75 minutes of vig-
orous-intensity aerobic activ-
ity each week. This should
be accompanied by muscle-
strengthening activities on
two or more days each week.
Carrying around extra weight
can make moving around
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tors. It’s also vital that women
prioritize their physical well-
being. Routine exercise and a
healthy diet can help women
reduce stress and maintain
a healthy weight, which can
reduce risk for recurrence.
n Stay on top of screen-
ings and vaccinations.
Another way to reduce the
risk of cancer recurrence is to
stay up-to-date on screenings,
more difficult, so the Office
on Women’s Health urges
larger women to start slowly
if it’s been awhile since they
exercised. In addition, aging
women can speak with their
physicians for advice about
exercise regimens they should
or need not avoid.
n Taking hormones: The
CDC notes that hormone
replacement therapies that
include both estrogen and pro-
gesterone taken during meno-
pause can increase a woman’s
risk for breast cancer when
taken for more than five years.
In addition, the CDC reports
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flu shots and vaccinations.
Annual physicals and screen-
ings for cardiovascular condi-
tions like high cholesterol and
diabetes can help women stay
on a healthy path forward.
n Monitor vitamin D lev-
els. Johns Hopkins Medicine
notes that the Nurses Health
Study found a link between
low levels of vitamin D and
breast cancer incidence. It
that oral contraceptives, such
as birth control pills, have
been linked to a higher risk
for breast cancer. Women
can speak with their physi-
cians about how to control
hormone-related risk factors
for breast cancer.
n Alcohol consumption:
Studies have found that the
more alcohol a woman con-
sumes the greater her risk for
breast cancer becomes. Smok-
ing, exposure to chemicals that
have been found to cause can-
cer and changes in hormones
related to working night shifts
are some additional risk fac-
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remains unknown if vitamin
D supplements can lower risk
of breast cancer recurrence,
but maintaining sufficient lev-
els of vitamin D can promote
overall health. Women can
speak with their physicians
about vitamin D and which
supplements to consider. In
addition, spending 20 minutes
per day in the sunshine while
wearing sunscreen with a
tors for breast cancer that
women may be able to control.
Breast cancer affects mil-
lions of women across the
globe each year. Though that
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October is
Breast
Cancer
Awareness
Month!
Breast cancer
survivors face
higher risk for
other cancers
Though most breast
cancer survivors don’t
get cancer again, the
American Cancer Society
notes that they are at
higher risk for getting
some types of cancer.
According to the ACS,
the most common sec-
ond cancer in breast can-
cer survivors is another
breast cancer. That only
underscores the impor-
tance of continuing to
get screened even after
successful treatment.
In addition to a sec-
ond breast cancer,
breast cancer survivors
have a greater risk of
developing salivary
gland cancer, cancer of
the esophagus, stomach
cancer, colon cancer,
uterine cancer, and ovar-
ian cancer. The risk for
thyroid cancer, sarcoma,
melanoma of the skin,
and acute myeloid leuke-
mia also is greater after
successful treatment for
cancer.
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minimum SPF of 30 can help
women reach recommended
levels of vitamin D.
Cancer recurrence is a sig-
nificant concern for survivors.
However, various strategies
can help women reduce their
risk for recurrence and help
them regain their optimism
for the future.
may instill a feeling of help-
lessness, women should know
that many risk factors for
breast cancer are within their
control.
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Lic. R.E. Broker & Notary Public
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