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Breast cancer starts when cells in the breast begin to grow out
of control. These cells usually form a tumor that can often be
seen on an x-ray or felt as a lump.
Breast cancers can start from different parts of the breast. Most
breast cancers begin in the ducts that carry milk to the nipple.
Most women will have lumps in their breast, most are of the
lumps are noncancerous.
Who gets breast cancer
Being female
Getting older
All women are at risk for breast cancer.
The risk of getting breast cancer increases as
you age. Most breast cancers and breast
cancer deaths occur in women aged 50 and
older
What Causes Breast Cancer
Knowledge is power
Breast Cancer Treatments
Surgery
Chemotherapy
Radiation
Hormone Treatment
Surgery
If tests come back receptor negative this method of treatment can not be used.
Some Breast Changes To Check Out With
Your Doctor
A new lump
A change in size, shape or color of your breast
A change in appearance of the nipple, or if there's blood or
discharge present in that area.
Dimpling of the skin that looks like an “orange peel” or if the skin
feels very thick.
Risk Factors
The average lifetime
risk for developing
breast cancer is
approximately?
1 in 8
Common Risk factors
Postmenopausal obesity
Alcohol consumption (more than 1 or 2 drinks per
day)
Personal history of breast, ovarian, or endometrial
cancer
Ashkenazi Jewish heritage
Oophorectomy
BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations
Smoking
How many students have tried smoking or have
been around people smoking?
Did you know…
• POTENTIALLY LIFE-SAVING
Inspect for:
Skin changes
Redness
Visible bumps
Nipple crusting
Symmetry
Raise Arms Up
Work your way around the breast in a clockwise fashion, using small
circles of the hand as you go.
Make sure the entire breast is felt.
The “Tail” of the Breast
Don’t panic.
Most (90%) of breast lumps are benign.
Do see a physician or other qualified health care
provider right away
Symptoms
Change in how the breasts feel, such a lump or thickening in or near breast or the
underarm area
Generally, breast cancer does not cause pain, women should see physician about any
breast pain
Joanie Abdu Comprehensive
Breast Care Center
Breast Cancer Facts
Just 15 months to the day, Joanie lost her battle on June 2, 1994
The Valley’s only Accredited Breast Care Center by the National Accreditation Program
for Breast Care Centers
Above Average National Scores for Medicare and Medicaid Patient Services
Recognitions by the Ohio State Senate, Secretary of the State of Ohio, and the City of
Youngstown
Complete Diagnostic Breast Care Services
Our center delivers the most accurate prevention, early detection, diagnosis and
support services
Ultrasound
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Needle Localizations
Breast Tomosynthesis
3D Mammography Video
Joanie’s Promise
Our mission is to provide all women that are uninsured or underinsured with breast
care services and diagnostics as well as any other barriers to care
“Through my ears, Joanie hears the voices of grateful women for the care they will
receive in this magnificent facility. Through my eyes, she sees the reality of what once
was only a dream. Through our souls, we both see the beauty, the love, the
compassion and the generosity of a caring community that has made that dream come
true. We are, and will always be eternally grateful.”
-Dr. Rashid Abdu