Breast Cancer Awareness 2017

Breast Cancer

awareness October 23, 2017

A SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT TO THE

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“Nothing has happened to me that I haven’t overcome.”

- Theresa Guibord of Cliff Haven Read her story on page 16

Also Inside: The Treasure Chests

The Boobie Sisters

Start your own group

Learn more about the support group in the FitzPatrick Cancer Center in Plattsburgh - Page 6

Get an inside look into the musical group comprised of local breast cancer survivors - Page 7

Get helpful tips on how to start your own group to show support and raise awareness of breast cancer - Page 13

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Breast Cancer

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awareness A publication of the Press-rePublican

Inside the 2017 edition: 4

About the American Breast Cancer Association

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Number of breast cancer cases increasing

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A local support group: Treasure Chests by Toni Smith

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Getting to know the Boobie Sisters by Tim Lyman

10 Launching your own awareness walk 13 Start a support group today 16 A survivor’s story: Theresa Guibord by Claire Durham 20 Is risk reduction surgery right for you?

22 Incorporating healthier fats into your diet 24 Helpful tips on being a caregiver 27 Did you know?

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Tim Lyman Claire Durham Toni Smith ContaCt InformatIon

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The American Breast Cancer Foundation

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any organizations are involved in fighting breast cancer. Each has its own unique goal, but overall, the focus is ultimately on ending the deadly disease.

Breast cancer can strike anyone.

Having to deal with a financial burden on top of the disease can cause stress that may affect your chances of recovery.

Fortunately, advocates across the country have built prestigious organizations dedicated to lessening the emotional and financial blow of breast cancer.

The American Breast Cancer Foundation centers its attention on providing financial assistance for screenings and testing for uninsured individuals.

The ABCF offers several programs that benefit the fight against breast cancer.

From financial assistance to emotional support and cancer education, it’s easy to see why the ABCF is such an influential force in the fight against breast cancer.

HISTORY OF ABCF Formed in 1997, the ABCF uses Story and photo courtesy of Green Shoot Media more than 65 percent of its donations to assist with medical fees and fund fundraisers.

ABCF PROGRAMS In 2014, the ABCF was awarded a Through its Breast Cancer Assistance Program, ABCF provides cancer Gold Level Rating by the GuideStar Exchange for its strides to implement screenings for individuals who would otherwise not be able to afford them. a best practice model.

By providing 45,700 screenings, 1,300 recipients have been diagnosed When deciding on which organization deserves your support — and with breast cancer. money — it’s important to look for these types of credentials.

The group’s Community Partnership Program works with medical clinMost breast cancer awareness organizations are legitimately committed ics to provide discounted breast cancer services, such as mammograms and to the cause, but unfortunately there are dishonest groups out there, too.

Do your homework and choose an organization with the history, testimo- ultrasounds.

Like most charities, ABCF is donation driven. Through its website or nials and track record to make sure you’re putting your efforts and dollars 24/7 hotline, you can even donate your vehicle. in good hands.

They also accept cash donations, allowing you to make your donation in memory of those who lost their battle with breast cancer.

Learn more: www.abcf.org

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Breast cancer cases increasing

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he American Cancer Society estimated that there would be 246,660 new cases of invasive breast cancer in U.S. Women in 2016. When looking at a number that large, it is important to consider it as more than just a statistic.

These “numbers” could be your close family members, friends or colleagues. Some of these diagnoses may be more serious than others, but one thing is constant: These patients need our support and love as they work through the difficult process of survivorship.

Consider the following numbers compiled by Susan G. Komen and pledge to make a donation or become involved in the fight against breast cancer.

Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer developed during a pregnancy.

About one in 3,000 pregnant women will be diagnosed with breast cancer each year.

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Mortality rates are highest in Washington, D.C., Louisiana and Mississippi.

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Breast cancer incidences have increased slightly each year in African-American women.

30,700 new cases of breast cancer are expected in African-American women this year.

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From 1990-2013 mortality rates have decreased by 37 percent.

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African-American women have the highest breast cancer mortality rate, while AsianAmericans have the lowest.

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Most breast cancer diagnoses and deaths occur in women over age 50.

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Diagnoses in younger women usually have a mutated BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene that has mutated.

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Breast cancer causes more deaths than any other type of cancer in women ages 20-59.

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Cases of breast cancer in men has slightly increased in the past 30 years.

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Treasure Chests support group reaches out

By Toni Smith

attending meetings for decades. Some come and go over the years. It’s a fluid, ever-evolving group of women who give as much support to others reast cancer diagnosis is a fact of life for many women, and this as they receive for themselves. diagnosis can be devastating for those who do not have a strong “Survival rates for breast cancer are very high. We want to empower support system. (members), equip them to make it through treatment and enter into surviThe Treasure Chests Support Group, through the FitzPatrick Cancer Cenvorship with as much knowledge as they can have,” Johnson said. ter, has been providing support to North Country women and their famiGroup members came to Johnson with a special request. In an lies for over 25 years. The members are what drive the group, effort to reach more people with a breast cancer diagnosis, according to Patti Johnson, Oncology Care Coordinator, they wanted to make a video to help spread the word of Breast Navigator at CVPH and group facilitator. survivorship.

Lecture topics and events are chosen by the group “Breast cancer survivors are very strong advobased on interests. This year, Johnson said memcates. They are motivated and want to help other bers wanted to know more about complementary people,” Johnson said of the group members. therapies, those which can be used in conjuncIn the video, survivors who are members of tion with the medical care received during and the group talk about their experiences with after breast cancer treatment. Survivorship is a diagnosis, treatment, recovery and survivorwhole body issue Johnson said. ship. It shows women who are at different “They are not a diseased breast, they are a points in their breast cancer journey, some human being,” said Patti Johnson. two weeks out of surgery, some 20 years a So far, in 2017, featured topics have insurvivor, who are willing to share their stocluded aromatherapy, yoga, writing as healries of inspiration and hope. Newly diagnosed ing, acupuncture and a visitor from Adironwomen have started to come to the support dack Herbal teas. group earlier than they had in the past because of A representative from Her Underthings, a this new video Johnson said. store in Albany, comes in to fit women for post“Members wanted to reach out to people who are treatment under garments. In October, in lieu of a newly diagnosed and help them to not be afraid to come meeting, group members attended the Vermont Women’s through the door.

So many people want share their true feelHealth and Cancer Conference. ings with the people they are closest to because they don’t want to Members and their escorts were given a grand send off the dayry of the C ount burden them.

This is a safe place to share what you feel with people who conference. Women were given tiaras, men top hats C andorner a limo bus whisked totally understand,” Johnson said. them off to the conference after a breakfast and an orange juice toast.

D riveIn The Treasure Chests Support group meets the 2nd Wednesday of each “They learned a lot. I’ve gotten good feedback from everyone who month at 6 p.m. at the FitzPatrick Cancer Center lobby at CVPH. For more went,” Johnson said.

Every Thursday The group consists of about 10 to 20 members. have been information or to view the video, visit the CVPH website www.cvph.org.

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Boobie Sisters provide comfort, humor through performances

By Tim Lyman

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erforming sometimes means offering humor and support in audience members’ darkest days, and no one knows that better than the Boobie Sisters.

The musical group, solely comprised of breast cancer survivors, started in the mid-2000s and is comprised of 10 singers, an instrumentalist/sound technician, and a stagehand. Self-described “head boobie” and group leader Sara Rowden, a former Clinton County legislator, said the group has performed all over New York and Vermont, along with Montreal, Quebec.

But the group started from humble beginnings.

As Rowden recalls, the group initially attempted to write a rap. However, that idea didn’t pan out.

“We knew white women in their 50s couldn’t do rap,” said Rowden.

However, after performing some song parodies for what group members at the time had considered a one-time act, momentum slowly built for the then-fledgling group.

“We began to be known,” said Rowden.

The group’s slogan, spreading hope through humor, is at the center of the Boobie Sisters’ mission, and it’s one with which Rowden strongly identifies.

During her time in the hospital, she asked friends and family members for funny books, music and other gifts in the hopes that humor could ease the pain, and optimism could put her on the path to remission.

Another member of the group, Judy Cobb, had an interest in performance that developed and thrived after she first watched the Boobie Sisters perform at Girls’ Night Out, an annual celebration presented by the Strand Center of the Arts.

“When I had my second bout with cancer, they (members) contacted me,” said Cobb.

The Boobie Sisters’ audience contains many people, some of whom are cancer patients looking for hope, and others who simply seek to be entertained.

“Looking at people, some of them scared, unsure what life will be,” she said. “You see hope, you see laughter … It’s amazing.”

Cobb was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1989 at the age of 39, and she later started cobalt radiation treatment With loving support — a process Cobb describes as lying down “with metal bricks everywhere on you.”

She recalls her fellow group mates reaching out to her in 2007, and her first gig followed in spring 2008, at the Stowe, Vermont-based Weekend of Hope.

“With no hesitation, I jumped on the train,” said Cobb, referring to her involvement with the group.

The Boobie Sisters perform for an enthusiastic crowd at Sunday's Making Strides for Breast Cancer Walk at the Veterans Memorial Park in South Burlington, Vermont on Oct. 15.

Photo by Tim Lyman

Her favorite moment of every show has become a musical staple, and it’s when the Boobie Sisters come together and sing “I Run for Life” by Melissa Etheridge, an upbeat rock ballad written about her personal struggles with breast cancer.

They used to save this song until the very end of each act, but they decided to put it in the middle instead.

“We want people to be happy when they leave,” she said.

During the song, Cobb tends to scour the crowd and look for that one person who needs hope and look into his or her eyes when singing.

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Continued from page 8 “Grabbing that one person from the crowd and pulling her into your heart … you’ve made someone have hope,” she said. “We all know personal things that no one will ever know.”

Other songs include a mix of parodies, like “A Little Help from Our Group,” a Beatles parody, and other songs group members found online, such as the “Colonoscopy Song,” “Mammogram Song” or the “Gynecologist Song.”

And the humor is well-received among fans, several of whom have said their performances have been the first time they or their loved one has laughed since they were diagnosed.

The group also has a Relay for Life team called the Double Ds, continuing its particular brand of humor. The Relay team began in 2006, and since its founding, the Double Ds have raised more than $25,000 to fight back against cancer.

And, no matter what, group members like Rowden and Cobb want to make sure people have the strength to go on. She’s

had a great run with the Boobie Sisters, but she has signaled no sign of stopping.

“When my feet hit the floor in the morning, I’m having a really good day,” said Cobb. “You’ve got to believe that you are going to make it.”

Cobb said giving people hope in possibly dark times gives her a great feeling, one she describes as “the best ever.”

“It opens up their hearts, and we open our hearts to them,” she said. “(If) we make them laugh, we know we’ve done our job.”

But humor is not the only component on the road to remission; another piece is the will to fight back.

Since Rowden’s initial breast cancer diagnosis, carcinoid tumors had developed on her liver and intestines, but she always continues to battle them with regular monitoring and routine checkups. In her spare time, she teaches snowboarding during the winter at Whiteface Mountain and is also an avid cyclist.

And Rowden has another message: one also filled with optimism, energy, and most importantly, love.

“Life is to be lived,” she said. “Don’t let cancer define who you are.”

“Life is to be lived. Don’t let cancer define who you are .”

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Start walking for breast cancer awareness

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ooking to make a statement in the fight against breast cancer? Look no further than your legs. There are numerous organizations across the country devoted to setting up charity walks for breast cancer awareness.

One such group, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, encourages all races, ages and sexes to come together and raise money and draw attention to the disease.

Throughout the United States, nearly 300 Making Strides walks take place each year.

This makes it the largest network of breast cancer fundraising and awareness events in the nation. The group’s initiatives put many helpful dollars into research that can end breast cancer.

This means that your contribution can be doubled.

If you’re not feeling up for the walk, Making Strides also looks for volunteers to donate their time to help with registration, water stations and other activities.

Sponsors are always welcome in the Making Strides program.

Your individual or business donation is tax-deductible and you will have the satisfaction of assisting in the fight against breast cancer.

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH What better time than October to join Making Strides or a similarly focused organization in your neck of the woods?

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, giving advocates everywhere the opportunity to unite for a common cause.

You can wear a pink breast cancer ribbon during the month to show your support. You also can join a walk or personally show your support with a kind deed for a survivor.

During October and beyond, it’s important to show your respect to those who have lost the fight against breast cancer.

Consult with your local advocacy organization for specific or unique ways to get involved.

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MAKING STRIDES PROGRAM Since its inception in 1993, Making Strides has raised more than $528 million in fight against breast cancer, according to the American Cancer Society.

The money has been raised by more than 9 million walkers across the country.

Making Strides relies on its walkers finding sponsors for donations, so why not convince your employer to take part in the national effort?

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Start your own group today H

ave you asked yourself how you can help in the fight to stop breast cancer?

Maybe your family members or friends have been affected by the disease. The good news is that it is easy to start your own group to help raise donations and awareness for breast cancer.

A smart thing to sort out before planning your group is how often you want your group to meet.

Consider planning your meetings on a weekly or bi-weekly schedule. Once a month may be easier for everyone to plan around but may make it difficult to keep the group’s momentum going.

MAKE YOUR GROUP UNIQUE Check to see if a similar group already exists in your area. It may be counter-productive to begin a new group instead of assisting an already established group. Consider joining forces with like-minded groups to enhance your capabilities.

Your local oncology nurse or social worker can assist you in finding existing groups, or you can call the Cancer Support Community Helpline (888-793-9355) to locate other local groups.

Look for ways to differentiate your group’s activities. This can include inviting educated guest speakers to offer their insights on the disease and how to overcome it.

BECOMING A GREAT LEADER If starting a group is your idea, you may be looked to as the leader. There are many factors to consider when deciding whether you should be a leader, or whether another member should take the helm of your group.

If you’ve got the passion for the group objective and are skilled in coaching others to success, a leadership role may be the perfect fit.

If you’re looking for someone else in the group

to step into a director-type role, a current patient or survivor of breast cancer can make a great candidate. Someone who has experienced cancer can share in other’s struggles and convey their perspective of how to cope with the disease.

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- Theresa Guibord of Cliff Haven Read her story on page 16

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Learn more about the support group in the FitzPatrick Cancer Center in Plattsburgh - Page 6

Get an inside look into the musical group comprised of local breast cancer survivors - Page 7

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A survivor’s story: Theresa Guibord

By Claire Durham

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amily and faith: these factors are what 76-year-old Cliff Haven resident Theresa Guibord holds dear to her heart. These two also kept her steady as she went through breast cancer 16 years ago at the age of 60.

After a routine annual doctor’s appointment in February 2001, a lump was discovered on her left breast. In March, Theresa went to the Women’s Imaging Center to get x-rays done. Medical oncologist, Dr. Griffin, determined she had an aggressive form of breast cancer, which needed to be operated on immediately. Theresa learned that her cancer wasn’t genetic but was a result of taking the estrogen supplement, Premarin, for over 30 years after a hysterectomy following the birth of her last child.

At the time, she was also going to school for an accounting degree at Clinton Community College. For anyone who knows Theresa, she’s not one to act vulnerable and is ready to offer an ear to listen and a shoulder to lean on for others. After her diagnosis, her world changed as she felt disconnected from herself.

“After I was diagnosed, I was scared to death,” said Theresa. “Everything Theresa Guibord and her husband, Peter Photo by Claire Durham was opaque. I thought my body had been destroyed.”

When she got home later that night after the mammogram, she told her ation in May. This surgical process removed lymph nodes from her armpit, husband, Peter, the news. She said he gave her strength, made her feel called axiliary lymph nodes, to determine whether breast cancer cells had more alive and gave her more determination to beat the disease. spread to them, which they had not. After the surgery, she had to wear a “Nothing has happened to me that I haven’t overcome,” she said. “I drainage bag for the next week and during graduation night. The bag conwon’t allow my body to be let down.” nected to a port under her armpit, which drained any fluid from the surgical The plan was to remove the lump and do a lymph node biopsy. Toward area and helped her to heal. the end of April, surgical oncologist Dr. McAuliffe, took out the lump Theresa graduated with high honors and then started chemo in June. Evin her breast. Throughout this stressful process, Theresa’s drive to finish ery four weeks for the next three months, she went to the FitzPatrick Canschool was important to her and so she opted to have chemotherapy after cer Center. Like most cancer patients, Theresa lost her hair and appetite. the semester was done.

“Because your platelets are reduced to almost zero to cleanse the blood [of She recalled being in the parking lot one day at the college and just cancer], you have no appetite,” said Theresa. “You’re extremely weak, have no looked up at the sky to pray. strength, tired all the time and angry because you have no energy to fight it.”

“Dear God, if you can cure me of this cancer and allow me to graduate She also experienced “chemo-brain,” which affects a person’s short-term and pass all my tests, I will dedicate the rest of my life working for you.”

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Continued from page 20 One of the keys to beating breast cancer is catching it before it is able to spread to your lymph nodes.

If you are at high risk, there are many options to consider to remain cancer free.

Risk-reduction surgeries are becoming a common option for those who are at the highest risk level for breast cancer.

EFFECTIVENESS OF RISK-REDUCTION SURGERY Bilateral prophylactic mastectomy — the surgery to remove both breasts in order to reduce the risk of breast cancer — has been shown to drop the risk of cancer by 95 percent, according to Cancer.gov.

This surgery is usually meant for women with family histories showing the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene.

According to the National Cancer Institute, these two genes account for 20 to 25 percent of hereditary breast cancers.

Your doctor will be able to determine if you have these gene mutations with a simple blood test, and can then walk you through your options.

RISK INVOLVED As with all major surgeries, the removal of both breasts is one with many factors to consider.

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Potential harms that may arise are similar to any major surgery, including major bleeding or infection.

Experts also note that receiving this surgery may cause anxiety concerning body image.

Speak with your physician about the psychological side effects while you are deciding to commit to this surgery.

OTHER OPTIONS If you decide that preventative major surgery is not the path you want to travel, there are still ways to keep your risk down.

Frequent check-ups will let you and your health professional know exactly where you stand.

Talk with your physician or oncologist about how frequently they recommend you be tested.

Chemoprevention is the use of drugs to delay cancer’s development in high-risk patients.

The Food and Drug Administration has approved several of these drugs and shows that they will reduce the risk of breast cancer in patients at higher risk.

Again, always consult with your physician to discuss the specifics of your health in relation to starting new drugs or treatments.

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imply put, your body needs fat. It is crucial to supplying energy, helps process vitamins and delivers essential fatty acids that your body needs but cannot make itself.

While much debated in the healthcare and dietary sectors, the fact that fat is a helpful part of your diet is starting to gain major traction.

Where the dietary recommendations get muddled is in just how much fat you need, as well as what kinds are suggested as regular additions to your intake. When it comes to breast cancer, researchers have not been able to pinpoint a certain behavior that causes the disease. However, many have determined that a diet containing healthy fats can have great benefits in reducing your risk.

WHY FAT IS IMPORTANT In the past, many studies concluded that it’s best to avoid fats when it comes to your diet. Did you know that there are certain fats that can promote your well-being?

Your body counts on vitamins A, D, E and K to operate properly. The only way these vitamins are able to be absorbed is with the help of fats.

Eating foods that boast “unsaturated fats” will allow your body to process the vitamins without the harmful risks of a diet high in “saturated fats.”

INCORPORATING HEALTHY FATS While diet alone will likely not cause or cure cancer, it is a factor that needs to be on your healthcare radar.

The Harvard School of Public Health has compiled the following tips on how to use fats to your advantage; • Avoid packaged food that is labeled “0g of Trans Fat.” • At least one meal a day should be packed with Omega-3, which can be found in salmon, walnuts and tuna.

• Lower your intake of saturated fat by eating chicken and fish instead of red meat and cheese.

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oping with illness can be a difficult undertaking, especially with something as serious as breast cancer.

When someone close to you is suddenly diagnosed with breast cancer, you may be left wondering how to help.

Whether you’re giving emotional support, assisting with doctor appointments or doing everyday chores that your loved one is unable to complete, you are a caregiver.

Accepting the new role of caregiver may be tough. You may experience a total lifestyle change and try to put your loved one before your own needs. Ignoring your own needs can cause you to become less effective as a caregiver.

A CAREGIVER’S ROLE The role of a caregiver varies by situation. The National Cancer Institute defines a caregiver as “the person who most often helps the person with cancer and is not paid to do so.”

Caregivers typically serve as aides or companions and assist with cooking, transportation and everyday

chores. A good caregiver is crucial to the emotional and physical support system for a cancer patient.

CARING FOR YOURSELF It may seem that your wants and needs are second-tier to those of your affected loved one. The experts at The National Cancer Institute point out that fulfilling your own needs will make you a more effective caretaker.

It may be hard to talk to your loved one about how you’re feeling when you know that they are dealing with so much already. But having an outlet to express yourself and your feelings can help you maximize your ability as a caregiver.

Support groups can offer a great amount of therapy as you can discuss your feelings with people in similar situations. Talking with others can be a way of forcing yourself to relax. This can be difficult with the amount of stress and feelings you may be experiencing, but even a weekly group setting can help you put things in perspective.

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A woman now has a one in eight chance of being diagnosed in her lifetime, according to the National Cancer Institute.

Although some breast cancers are traced to inherited gene mutations, 85 percent of women diagnosed with breast cancer have no prior family history.

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