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ctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which provides an opportunity for us to increase awareness of the disease and take action. Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women after skin cancer. Unfortunately, one in eight women in the United States will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. Although many risk factors such as family history of breast cancer cannot be avoided, there are several lifestyle and dietary habits that can help you keep your risk of developing breast cancer as low as possible. Research suggests that a sedentary lifestyle, poor dietary patterns that lack fruits and vegetables, frequent alcohol consumption and being overweight/obese can increase your risk. Eating a plant-based diet rich in whole grains, vegetables, fruits and beans is beneficial for combating several chronic diseases.
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Much of the current research suggests that there is an inverse association between dietary fiber intake (not supplements) and breast cancer risk; this means that the more dietary fiber you consume, the lower your chance of developing breast cancer. The average American consumes only about 10-15 grams of fiber daily. The WCRF/AICR recommends that individuals consume a diet that provides at least 30g/ day of fiber. Here are a few simple strategies to reach this fiber goal and start following
• Swap white bread for grain bread. • Serve fish over lentils instead of white rice. • Use avocado in place of mayo. Try mashing chickpeas with avocado for a delicious lunch sandwich spread. • Try chickpea, black bean, or red lentil pasta instead of regular pasta. • Incorporate quinoa or ancient grains such as farro as a dinnertime side dish. • Opt for light popcorn instead of plain potato chips . • Use an air fryer to crisp up any vegetables. • Chop your salad. as it is often easier to eat and can pack in quite a bit of nutrition. In order to promote the best transition possible to a
plant-based diet, incorporate these changes gradually and also increase your water intake. You need proper hydration to assist in proper digestion of fiber through the body. Don’t forget that it’s never too late to adopt a healthy lifestyle. Everyone can benefit from healthy living. Eating a balanced diet, staying active, and making healthy life choices can be rewarding at
any point in life. Stefani Sassos, MS, RDN, CSO, CDN, CPT, is a clinical dietitian and certified personal trainer. She also provides private nutrition counseling at her office in Great Neck. Visit her website www.stefhealthtips.com for more information or call 516-216-9909 to schedule an appointment.
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Nancy Marx Cancer Wellness Center is all about cancer support BY JENNIFER FAUCI
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ctober is Breast Cancer Awareness month and the efforts to find a cure are a part of nearly every hospital and foundation, including the Sid Jacobson JCC in East Hills. Randy Hight is the director of the Nancy Marx Cancer Wellness Center at the SJJCC as well as a licensed clinical social worker and board certiRandy Hight fied oncology social worker. Hight collaborates with doctors, social workers and nurses at local hospitals to provide programs that help improve the emotional and physical health of those affected by cancer. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Sid Jacobson JCC’s annual Stronger Than Cancer 5K will take place Sunday, Oct. 13, at 9:30 a.m. at the JCC. The annual event benefits the Nancy Marx Cancer Wellness Center, which, thanks to funding from the event, allows most of these vital programs to be free to participants. Last year’s Stronger Than Cancer 5K was attended by more than 600 participants and raised $110,000. For more information about the Stronger Than Cancer 5K, to register, or to make a donation, visit www.sjjcc.org/5k.
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Tell me about yourself. My family has been touched by cancer many times, but it was
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short-term individual counseling with a certified oncology social worker. We also offer programs with key-note speakers to educate participants, an annual retreat to help participants relax and recenter themselves, and family services to support all who attend.
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How does the Wellness Center provide support to cancer survivors? We offer diagnosis based discussion groups, which include breast/gynecologic, general cancer group, metastatic, recurrent and advanced group, and our men’s only group. Our family-based support group offers services to children with either a parent or sibling with a cancer diagnosis, and information and referral services support clients navigating the cancer world.
What is the Nancy Marx Cancer Wellness Center? The Nancy Marx Cancer Wellness Center offers support to cancer survivors and their families through an array of innovative evidence-based programs and services. NMCWC is geared to enhance the lives of all cancer survivors at any stage of their What are some of the programs diagnosis. Our cancer specialists offered by the Wellness Center? seek to improve the well-being of Exercise classes offered include those affected by cancer whether it’s full-body workouts, swim classes physically through exercise classes in our indoor heated pool, yoga and taught by cancer exercise specialists or meditation, dance, and restorative emotionally in discussion groups, or exercise for those who are in active
Hope For A Cure The SASS Foundation’s quest to eradicate cancer is at the forefront of its annual golf outing and tennis tournament, which occurred recently, raising an impressive amount in funds. The breast cancer research grant that is funded by The SASS Foundation at Memorial Sloan Kettering, was started by tennis chairman Bob Litwin in 2010 in memory of his wife, Carol, who passed away that year from breast cancer. The grant is named in her honor and Litwin and The SASS Foundation work very hard every year to raise funds. For more information about The SASS Foundation and to help find a cure for breast cancer, visit www.sassfoundation.org. —Submitted by The SASS Foundation Tennis Chairman, Bob Litwin and Jody Litwin Paul (Photo by On The Spot Photos, Johnny Miller)
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What kind of guidance does the center provide when it comes to checking yourself for breast cancer? According to the National Cancer Institute, many studies show that physically active women have a lower risk of breast cancer than inactive women. Sid Jacobson JCC’s mission is for our community to be healthy and well. Within our state of the art Health + Wellness Center, we assist members in being healthy and strong while reducing the risk of metabolic diseases such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes and more. NMCWC encourages all members of Sid Jacobson JCC and our community to be screened for breast cancer as well as for other diseases.
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Any upcoming events or new projects you can share? Eat, Chat, Move!, in partnership with The Cancer Institue at St. Francis Hospital, will begin again on Monday, Jan. 6, at Sid Jacobson JCC. This program, which is free to the community, is specifically designed for women with breast and/ or gynecological cancer. Eat, Chat, Move! teaches attendees how to lead a healthy lifestyle, offers the opportunity to exercise with a certified cancer exercise specialist, and provides a discussion about positive nutrition habits with registered oncology dietitians. Learn more about the 12-session program at www.sjjcc.org/ cancerwellness.
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ne of the most important questions people ask at their doctor’s office regards any trends in diet and exercise that are good for them and their liver. With so much information available, people just don’t know what to believe. October is National Liver Awareness Month so here are some of my basic beliefs on weight loss and dieting. First, anything done in the extreme usually is ineffective and can potentially be dangerous. I would call this dietary relapse. People go on fad diets that dramatically change their eating habits and help them lose substantial weight over a four to 12-week period. Many of the carbohydrate-free diets see these results, however, once the desired weight loss is achieved, people go back to what they were originally eating and the weight is rapidly regained leading many to plan when they are going to go back on the diet, which
helped them lose weight. This can lead to gallstone development, fatty liver and other medical problems. My second belief on weight loss and dieting is that no diet program can be successful without exercise. The changing of what we eat is not sufficient to continue to lose weight and keep that weight off. Most people do not get enough exercise. A diet program should be associated with at least a 30-minute exercise program every other day to help burn off calories. This time needs to be incorporated into the diet program. Simple exercise such as jogging, walking and swimming help tremendously. More strenuous exercise such as the use of a treadmill or elliptical machine or regularly playing some sort of active sport such as tennis will really help people lose weight and keep it off. My third belief is that most of the diet programs have a
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fatal flaw: that they attempt to drastically change people’s eating habits. Unfortunately, the human being is a creature of habit. Each individual person has developed their own dietary likes and dislikes over the course of their lifetimes. For example, it is very difficult for a 40 or 50 year-old that has eaten pasta every day of their life to all of a sudden cut all carbohydrates forever. It is also cost prohibitive for most people to have a chef deliver
three meals a day for the rest of their lives in order to ensure dietary compliance. First and foremost, there is no such thing as a liver cleanse. Despite all the advertising, this type of supplement does nothing good for the liver and has the potential to do harm. Apple cider vinegar, another commonly used dietary supplement, is diluted acetic acid, which has been shown to be harmful to both the liver and kidneys. The keto diet, low in carbohydrates and high is fat, can lead to fatty liver and therefore this diet should be avoided by anyone with liver issues. What is good for the liver? Foods such as fish, fruits, whole grains, nuts, olive oil, vegetables, legumes and coffee are all good for the liver. These foods are all components of the Mediterranean diet, which is rich in polyunsaturated fats, polyphenols, vitamins and carotenoids and this diet has been shown to
have both anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant effects. It is considered to be the healthiest diet for people with liver disease. This diet is low in saturated fats and animal protein, high in antioxidants and fiber with an adequate omega 3–6 balance and has been shown to reduce the risk of developing the metabolic syndrome, of which non-alcoholic fatty liver is a component. Other potentially liver healthy diets include the DASH diet, the MIND diet and the flexitarian diet. Protecting the liver through diet and exercise should keep the liver healthy. Eating the proper foods and avoiding those food and drinks that can cause fatty liver or liver scarring is important and can be accomplished with relative ease if desire is present. Diets such as the Mediterranean, DASH, MIND and flexitarian are liver friendly, but it is always important to discuss with a health care provider.
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Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Winthrop's Breast Health Center was first in Nassau County to be accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC). Now we are the first on Long Island to offer Hidden Scar surgery, a sophisticated new approach to breast cancer surgery that hides the scar so effectively it’s virtually invisible. A specially trained Hidden Scar surgeon makes a small incision—much smaller than with traditional breast surgery—in a hidden area, beneath the breast, for example. The cancerous tissue is removed through that incision, thus preserving the natural shape of the breast. Less accessible tissue is illuminated with special technology to be seen clearly by the surgeon and removed with virtually no scarring.
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Cohen Children’s Circle Golf Classic Raises $525k M ore than 200 guests turned out to help raise more than $525,000 at the Cohen Children’s Circle annual Golf Classic. The funds raised at Fresh Meadow Country Club in Lake Success and Deepdale Golf Club in Manhasset will support the Pediatric Surgical Operating Complex, child life, pediatric research and clinical care programs at Cohen Children’s Medical Center. The event honored David Schiffer, cofounder and CEO of RevBits (Reverse Engineering Bits), a technology company focused on cyber security solutions, with the Gary M. Sherman Humanitarian Award, which recognizes community leaders that help raise awareness, engagement and funds for Cohen Children’s. Among those participating in the day’s events were Richard Gershman, Cohen Children’s Circle Golf Chair;
Gary Morris, Cohen Children’s Circle Committee Chair; along with members of Cohen Children’s Medical Center Advisory Board, Cohen Children’s Circle Committee and Cohen Children’s Medical Center administrative staff. “More than 8,000 children are operated on by Cohen Children’s surgeons each year, and the demand for specialty pediatric surgical procedures is growing—by more than 27 percent over the last five years,” said Schleien. “Our new Pediatric Surgical Operating Complex will be specifically designed and equipped for each state-of-the-art surgery to meet the unique needs our children have. These patients are our heroes and the reason I love going to work every day.” The dinner program featured Gershman serving as master of ceremonies; Michael Epstein, chair of Northwell Health’s Board of Trustees;
Dr. Jose Prince, Dr. Richard Friedman, Dr. Charles Schleien, Dr. Clifford Deutschman Charles Schleien, MD, executive director of Cohen Children’s Medical Center and Lanzkowsky Chair of Pediatrics at Northwell Health; and
Schiffer. Highlights of the evening included silent and live auctions, golf awards and a sports raffle. —Submitted by Northwell Health
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To recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Northwell Health will hold a free education event about breast reconstruction surgery options from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at Northwell Health’s Corporate Conference Center at 2000 Marcus Ave., in New Hyde Park. Northwell’s highly experienced plastic surgeons will discuss advanced breast reconstruction techniques and talk about various considerations that go into making choices about breast reconstruction. Participants will meet with women who have undergone breast reconstruction, share their stories and also see their results. Northwell’s plastic surgeons are at the forefront of innovation, performing 3D microsurgery, robotic
mastectomy and reconstruction and lymphatic reconstructions as well as pioneering work to enhance recovery after breast reconstruction. Keynoting the event will be Stacey Sager, a reporter at New York’s WABC-TV. The expert panel of plastic reconstructive breast surgeons includes: Armen Kasbian, MD; Lyle Leipziger, MD; Victor Moon, MD; Adam Perry, MD; Mark Smith, MD; and Neil Tanna, MD. The panel discussion will be followed by a question and answer period and a private session where participants will be able to see breast reconstruction first-hand. Preregistration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. To register, visit www.Northwell.edu/BraDay. —Submitted by Northwell Health
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1809 Lakeville Rd. New Hyde Park, NY 11040
Valley Stream, NY 11580
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orthwell Health this week opened the first lipid center on Long Island, which is focused on cardiac disease prevention and cholesterol management. Lipids are fatty substances in the blood that can lead to blockages in heart arteries. The program’s opening coincides with September’s National Cholesterol Education Month. The health campaign aims to inform the public about the dangers of high cholesterol. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in men and women in the country, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and the condition affects nearly 102 million Americans over the age of 20. The Northwell Health Lipid Center, located at 1010 Northern Blvd., and part of the Sandra Atlas Bass Heart Hospital at North Shore University Hospital (NSUH) in Manhasset, is led by two distinguished cardiologists who are experts in identifying cardiovascular risk and managing cholesterol disorders. They have received advanced training and board certification in lipidology. “The center’s lipid specialists work closely with referring physicians as part of a team approach to achieve cholesterol goals for patients,” said Guy Lowell Mintz, MD, director of cardiovascular health and lipidology at the Sandra Atlas Bass Heart Hospital and co-director of the Lipid Center, who has a national reputation in the field and is a member of the Board of Directors of the National Lipid Association (NLA). “Patients may receive a stent, angioplasty or coronary bypass operation to improve blood flow in the heart, but modification of cholesterol can affect the natural history of heart disease and stop it in its earliest stages and prevent its progression. Patient care is truly seamless because we collaborate with primary care physicians, endocrinologists, cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons and other physicians in the community to meet the needs of our patients.” “Research is also an important component of the lipid center,” said Benjamin James Hirsh, MD, director
From left: Doctors Benjamin Hirsh and Guy Mintz, co-directors of Sandra Atlas Bass Heart Hospital Lipid Center, meet with a patient. (Photo by Northwell Health) of preventive cardiology at the Sandra Atlas Bass Heart Hospital, co-director of the lipid center and regional representative of the Northeast Lipid Association. “As part of treatment, patients will have access to cutting-edge cardiac medications through clinical trials.” The Lipid Center is geared toward patients with and without heart disease. Patients at increased risk for heart disease include patients with diabetes, high blood pressure and patients with a family history of heart disease. Patients who could benefit from services at the center include patients with coronary artery calcification, stents, heart attack, coronary bypass surgery or stroke to reduce the risk of a cardiac event. “Our team, including nurse practitioners and registered dieticians, is here to help patients with high cholesterol, high triglycerides, patients not at their ideal cholesterol goal, or patients unable to tolerate cholesterol medications, such as statins which
can cause side effects,” said Mintz. “Lifestyle modification such as diet and exercise will be reinforced, and when appropriate, medical therapy is provided.” Patients could benefit from seeing a lipid specialist if their medication isn’t working to lower cholesterol; they have family history of heart attack or stroke; have diabetes or peripheral vascular disease; elevated lipoprotein (a) and genetic diseases (such as familial hypercholesterolemia or hypertriglyceridemia) known to increase cholesterol levels. “Lipid specialists are familiar with the latest cholesterol guidelines, including a new category of risk enhancers such as autoimmune disease, diseases of inflammation such as Crohn’s disease, diseases unique to women such as polycystic ovary disease, early menopause, pregnancy induced hypertension, as factors that increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and require consideration for more aggressive lipid lowering
therapy,” said Mintz. Services at the Northwell Lipid Center include nutrition and exercise counseling, identification and modification of risk factors (obesity, diabetes, smoking, sleep apnea, hypertension, family history), injectable PCKSK9 Inhibitor (cholesterol-lowering drug) and access to research and newer, novel treatments and therapies. “At the Northwell Health Lipid Center, we not only include medication therapies, if appropriate, but also emphasize dietary and exercise interventions for patients who have had a significant cardiac event or are at high risk of cardiovascular disease,” said Hirsh. “Experts at the Lipid Center will assist physicians in caring for their patients to maximize reduction in cardiovascular risk and meeting national cholesterol goals.” To contact a lipid specialist, call 516-321-7455. —Submitted by Northwell Health
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