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How life changed after breast cancer

By Lyn DoBrin

For 38 years, the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program has offered Long Islanders — and all New Yorkers — coping with breast cancer a resource for emotional support and valuable information.

The more than 100 highly trained volunteers offer emotional support, information and referrals, all free. Social work staff provides professional services.

In addition to the hotline, locally the program offers support groups, individual and family counseling, plus educational forums and workshops.

Hotline staffers are readily available to respond to everyone who has concerns about breast cancer. “You are not alone” is their motto.

Many local survivors volunteer with the hotline. They offer their personal insights in their ongoing effort to support others; sharing their message that it is possible to move on — and even thrive — as you find your own way on this unanticipated journey.

The volunteers are women (and one man) who have had breast cancer. They turned their encounter with the disease into an opportunity to help others.

Here three hotline volunteers share how their lives changed after they were diagnosed with and treated for breast cancer.

she received 30 radiation treatments — all in the hospital where she was still working. During her lunch break she would have her radiation and then run back to work.

“You do what you have to do,” says Muenzen, who found a deep well of strength that she didn’t know she had.

This strength helped her three years later when her husband Neil was diagnosed with lymphoma. She thought, ‘I got through my cancer and I’ll do my best to help him.’” Sadly, Neil succumbed to his cancer after what she describes as “two years of hell.”

Muenzen says she has become a “nuisance” to family and friends, urging them to get mammograms. She stresses that if you find your cancer early, chances of survival are greatly increased.

Last year Muenzen decided to to undergo training to become a volunteer with the Adelphi Breast Cancer Hotline. “I was helped through my recovery by many people at South Nassau and decided it was time to give back,” says.

Janet Fine, Long Beach

Diana Muenzen, Bellmore Diana Muenzen was an RN at South Nassau Communities Hospital when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2010. After a lumpectomy

Janet Fine was diagnosed with breast cancer twice; the first time was 11 years ago in 2011 and then two years later the cancer returned. She describes being in denial the first time around, sort of pretending that it hadn’t happened and trying to get her life back to “normal.”

“I didn’t think I needed help,” she says.

When the cancer returned Fine reevaluated what she had been doing and decided to join a support group at the Adelphi Breast Cancer Program.

She found great value in talking to other women in similar situations and also felt she was able to help the other group members with her experiences.

“Once I got the help, I realized what it had done for me and wanted to reach

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The debate goes on.

The current thinking on mammogram screening caused quite a stir when it first became public in October 2015. It’s still the subject of discussion among patients and the medical community.

In a departure from past recommendations on breast cancer screening, new expert advice says that most women should not start mammograms before age 50, and it’s best for the tests to come every two years. These new recommendations come from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. This is the most influential group that provides preventive care guidelines for doctors. The new guidelines are the first that this group has issued on breast cancer screening since 2002.

Women ages 40 to 49 are the ones most affected by this new advice. Some women in this age group already get mammograms. Based on the new recommendations, these women would stop these yearly tests until age 50.

For more than five years, the American Cancer Society and the National Cancer Institute have endorsed a mammogram every one to two years for women ages 40 to 49. They have the same advice for women 50 and older. Since the American College of Physicians issued a different guideline two years ago, saying that mammograms should be optional for women ages 40 to 49, women are advised to talk to their doctors about the pros and cons of screening.

Alice Soler, Malverne Alice Soler says that being diagnosed with breast cancer at age 49 made her aware that life is finite and that waiting to do the things she wanted was not a path she wished to continue to follow. She decided to retire from her work as a teacher when she was 55.

“I’m not sure I would have retired,” Soler says, “if I hadn’t been diagnosed with breast cancer.”

Another change in her household was the addition of a dog, a Yorkshire terrier named Peanut. Peanut became her confidant.

“She gave me peace,” says Soler.

“You don’t have to hold back when talking to a dog.”

Soler has been committed to volunteer work, every other week for many years, even getting Peanut involved — at an extended care facility through Therapy Dog International. Peanut would visit with patients undergoing short and long-term therapy. “The patients loved her and I would disappear into the woodwork,” says Soler.

Then in the afternoon Soler would head to Adelphi to answer calls from people concerned about breast cancer, where she’s been volunteering since 2001. While Peanut is no longer comforting patients, Soler focusing on remains active with the hotline.

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Limited benefit for women in their 40s

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has concluded that screening women in their 40s offers limited benefits and may do more harm than good. This opinion is based on a thorough review of the latest research.

Many women have an emotional reaction to breast cancer, made all the more understandable because they have family or friends whose lives were up-ended by breast cancer.

On October 20, 2015, the American Cancer Society released a new breast cancer screening guideline for women at average risk. Here are some answers to questions that might be asked about it.

How does this guideline differ from previous ACS guidelines?

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out and provide assistance others. I wanted to help others the way I had been helped,” she says. She trained and became a hotline volunteer in 2012.

She says she is very grateful and appreciates the opportunity to support others with breast cancer. “I can’t tell them they are going to survive but perhaps I can offer hope.”

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The biggest change in the current guideline is that we now recommend that women at average risk for breast cancer start annual screening with mammograms at age 45, instead of age 40 (which was the starting age in our previous guideline). Women ages 40 to 44 can choose to begin getting mammograms yearly if they want to.

In addition, the guideline says that women should transition to screening every 2 years starting at age 55, but can also choose to continue screening annually.

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Comfort Keepers: Expanding in your community

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omfort Keepers is owned by Oceanside resident Judy Geier.

Comfort Keepers is a worldwide franchise servicing Nassau County and surrounding areas. Its main goal is enabling independent living at home with respect and dignity.

Comfort Keepers aims to keep seniors in their own homes while providing nonmedical care and companionship.

Although elders are the main focus, all adults are serviced, including pregnant women.

The many services provided by Comfort Keepers include conversation, companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, errand services, grocery shopping, respite or relief for the family, medication reminders, grooming and dressing guidance, incidental transportation, laundry and linen washing, recreational activities and crafts, mail assistance and organization, periodic review and communication, and emergency monitor systems.

Caregivers are certified by The Alzheimer’s Association of Long Island.

Each caregiver is equipped to meet the needs of any and all patients. All have cars and have been subject to criminal and DMV background checks. In addition, all employees are bonded and insured.

A free in-home client assessment is done so that your loved one is assured the correct caregiver “match” for his/her specific needs.

Comfort Keepers 516-442-2300 www.oceanside-786comfortkeepers.com

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Hypnosis evolves with technology

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ith 20 years behind her as a Clinical Hypnotherapist, Terry Biener, CCH, believes that the key to a successful result is knowing what to say, how to say it, and which techniques to apply once a person is hypnotized. This wisdom can only come from extensive training and experience.

“Everyone processes information differently,” said Biener. “There are reasons why a habit or fear has formed, which should be examined before effective treatment can take place.” A thorough intake session is done first.

The number of hypnosis sessions recommended varies. Hypnosis sessions are tailored to the person’s triggers and habits. Motivation and willingness to work with suggestions on a conscious level are important. Trust and rapport with the hypnotist is vital too.

Biener has recently added Computerized Client-Based Weight Loss to her repertoire. A sophisticated computer program is used to pinpoint personality, mental processing, strengths and weaknesses. Combined with data gathered from the client, she custom designs hypnosis sessions to zero in on imprints that need to be changed. Weight loss workshops, which include group hypnosis, will be offered in the future.

Biener’s true passion is helping people with fears and panic. Having experienced phobias and panic attacks herself, which were ultimately healed through hypnosis, her understanding and empathy is profound. By combining Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP) techniques with hypnosis, she can eliminate or reduce unwanted and sometimes devastat-

ing anxiety. “People should realize they aren’t alone. Phobias can seem irrational since they come from the subconscious –the part of the mind that responds without logic. Most people who have never experienced a phobia simply don’t understand.”

Understanding how hypnosis works before trying it is advised. “Ignore what you’ve seen in movies or on stage. A hypnotic trance is actually a natural state we visit frequently; when we’re engrossed a movie, or if we daydream while driving and don’t remember passing certain streets or exits. A hypnotist induces a trance to “reframe” the subconscious part of the mind. A good subject is strong-willed and intelligent. The person being hypnotized never loses control.” Hypnosis can help with trauma, sports, procrastination, selfesteem, stress, anxiety and most habits.

As a former New York City teacher, Biener is comfortable working with children. She holds numerous certifications though the American Board of Hypnotherapy and the National Guild of Hypnotists.

She has done speaking engagements and group hypnosis sessions for organizations and wellness centers.

Clients are seen by appointment only.

Phone consultations are free and confidential.

Easy Changes Hypnosis is located in Valley Stream. Contact Terry Biener, CCH, at 516791-6174 or visit www.easychanges.com.

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Life-saving breast imaging technology gives women advantage in early detection

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reast density is not only linked to an increased risk of breast cancer but also decreases the sensitivity of mammograms and may impact early detection. In 2017, Mercy Medical Center was the first hospital in New York state to add LumaGem ® Molecular Breast Imaging (MBI) technology to its vast array of women services. Since then, the team has completed close to 300 patient scans, uncovering several undetected cancers.

Mercy is also the only Long Island hospital offering VolparaDensity™, a breast imaging software designed to provide clinical insight that can immediately identify patients who will benefit most from MBI. VolparaDensity™ allows for personalized measurements of density, patient dose, breast compression and other factors designed to help maintain accuracy and consistent quality in breast screening.

This is particularly important for women with dense breast tissue where the mammogram may not be enough. More than 9 million women have had their breast density analyzed

nothing in the other breast before I had my surgery. This test gave me peace of mind!”

MBI technology not only assists physicians with an early, more accurate diagnosis but also gives patients the information they need to make important decisions.

Mercy Medical Center is committed to offering the most advanced breast screening technologies designed to help detect breast cancer as early as possible.

For more information, call 516-62MERCY (63729) or visit mercymedicalcenter.chsli.org.

Dr. Conellia Ha examines a patient’s images using VolparaDensity™. Using this tool, Mercy can create an individualized plan for each patient. They start with the gold standard of screening mammography and put together a personalized plan that could include additional imaging and or eliminate any unnecessary imaging.

MBI is a life-saving technology that is a secondary screening option to

mammography for women with dense breast tissue, as well as for problemsolving. Relying on nuclear imaging technology, MBI’s ability to find small breast cancers early has significantly improved outcomes for women.

Recent MBI patient Kathy said, “I had an MBI exam after they found a nodule in my left breast. I was so relieved to find out that there was

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Save the date: Mercy Medical Center’s free Women’s Symposium: November 7, 2018

1000 North Village Ave., Rockville Centre 516-626-3729 mercymedicalcenter.chsli.org.

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Cervical disc replacement surgery and cervical herniated discs

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As a neurosurgeon with additional orthopedic spinal surgical training,” reports Zachariah M. George, M.D., “I offer my patients both minimally invasive, as well as complex, surgical solutions. One therapy I am especially happy to offer is cervical disc replacement surgery, which is an alternative to cervical spinal fusion for cervical herniated discs.”

Who Receives Cervical Disc Replacement Surgery?

According to Dr. George, “patients considered for cervical disc replacement surgery tend to have cervical radiculopathy, cervical myelopathy, or a combination. Patients must have a cervical spine MRI in order to diagnose these conditions, and the MRI will show a herniated disc. Cervical radiculopathy patients tend to report neck pain,” he says, “which radiates down the arm.

They can also have numbness and tingling in the hands, with or without weakness. Cervical myelopathy patients may also lose fine finger ability or dexterity in the hands. They

may also have trouble with walking and balance, among other problems.”

Cervical myeloradiculopathy patients have combinations of these symptoms.

Treatment Options for Herniated Discs “As long as patients have no significant neurological deficits,” asserts Dr. George, “they receive conservative treatment without surgery. Nonsurgical treatment options include physical therapy, injections, or both, usually done for at least six weeks. If patients do not respond well to these treatments, they are referred for surgery.”

Dr. George applies strict criteria to decide between cervical spinal fusion and cervical disc replacement surgery.

“Almost any patient with a herniated disc can undergo cervical spinal fusion. However,” he notes, “for cervical disc replacement surgery, patients must have a soft disc herniation, as opposed to a bony herniation or a bony compression of the nerves.

Candidates for cervical disc replacement surgery also tend to have little to no arthritis or degenerative changes to the spine.” In addition,

they must also have no instability or significant fractures, no significant deformities such as scoliosis, and no significant osteoporosis, osteopenia, or other bone metabolic diseases.

Cervical Spinal Fusion or Cervical Disc Replacement Surgery?

“The purpose of a cervical spinal fusion is to remove the offending disc or compressive pathology from the nerves or spinal cord,” observes Dr. George, “Then, we insert a small cage or spacer with screws, and sometimes a plate, to hold everything together, preventing any motion at the disc level” Cervical disc replacement is different. According to Dr. George, “the new technology mimics normal spinal motion. The patient retains the ability to flex, extend, and rotate, whereas in a cervical spinal fusion, these abilities are lost.” Moreover, he says, “unlike cervical spinal fusion patients, cervical disc replacement surgery patients do not need a cervical collar.

For more information, or to seek a consultation with Dr. George, please call (631) 983-8400.

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Compassionate medicine makes a difference in the lives of breast cancer patients

n November 30, 2015, Giovanna S. visited South Nassau Communities Hospital’s Center for Women’s Imaging for “a routine mammogram and sonogram,” and was diagnosed with breast cancer. Her radiologist referred her to Dr. Christine Hodyl.

Led by Dr. Hodyl, South Nassau’s director of breast health services, the staff of the Center for Breast Health knows that the breast cancer journey can be long, lonely and frightening, and that patients need compassionate, expert care every step of the way. That is exactly what Giovanna experienced. “When I called to make the appointment, I was transferred to the breast nurse navigator, who comforted and reassured me,” said Giovanna. “Within a week I had my consultation with Dr. Hodyl. She took her time and explained the surgery and the different options I had. She made me feel comfortable; I knew right away I had made the right decision.”

Giovanna had surgery on January 5, 2016, and then completed chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Approximately 7½ months later, Giovanna’s cheery outlook on life had been restored. “The amaz-

Dr. Hodyl performs a procedure. ing team at South Nassau took me by the hand, starting with Dr. Hodyl, and all of her staff,” said Giovanna. “Their caring actions truly set them apart from any other health care team I have ever been involved with. I call them ‘my angels.’’’

A division of South Nassau’s Gertrude & Louis Feil Cancer Center, the Center for Breast Health is accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers and offers the most advanced

treatments for breast cancer and breast health complications. This includes Contura™ multichannel and MammoSite® brachytherapy techniques, which deliver highly localized radiation to the lumpectomy bed; breast-conserving surgery, in which only the tumor or abnormality is removed; or mastectomy, in which the whole breast is removed. For invasive breast cancer, these procedures may be accompanied by a sentinel lymph node

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biopsy or axillary lymph node dissection.

Dr. Hodyl and the center also specialize in oncoplasty, which combines surgical cancer removal with plastic surgery for a superior cosmetic result. Wholebody treatments, such as hormonal therapy, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or a combination of two of the three, may follow either surgical approach. If early stage breast cancer is present, sentinel lymph node biopsy is used as an alternative to traditional lymph node dissection.

To schedule a consultation or for more information about the Center for Breast Health or Gertrude & Louis Feil Cancer Center, call 516-632-3350, or visit southnassau.org/cancer.

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“When it comes to breast cancer, we treat the person — not just the disease.”

NAME: CHRISTINE HODYL, DO, FACS, board-certified surgeon and graduate of New York College of Osteopathic Medicine OCCUPATION: Director of Breast Services SPECIALTY: Breast Surgical Oncology WHAT DRIVES YOU? Giving personalized expert care to women with breast problems. It’s an honor to help women get through what is often a devastating diagnosis.

WHAT DOES PATIENT CARE MEAN TO YOU? I often say we are treating the person in front of us and not just the disease. It’s important to me to take the time to have conversations with my patients — they feel much better and are not as scared.

WHY CHOOSE SOUTH NASSAU? At South Nassau, we offer a full range of services, from screening mammography to breast cancer surgery and reconstruction. Our oncoplastic surgical techniques are used to treat breast cancer with excellent cosmetic results. We’re also certified by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers, making our breast center a center of excellence. Our cancer program has earned the Outstanding Achievement Award from the Commission on Cancer. And we’ve been named one of “100 Hospitals with Great Women’s Health Programs” by Becker’s Hospital Review.

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NYU Winthrop Hospital’s Breast Health Center offers quality care close to home

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t just seven weeks of pregnancy, Marie M. received news that no woman is ever prepared to hear.

A palpable lump in her breast was determined to be cancerous, and the newly expectant mother was now facing a major healthcare obstacle.

Turning to NYU Winthrop’s nationally accredited Breast Health Center, under the direction of Virginia Maurer, MD, the then-37-year-old worked with a multidisciplinary team to determine the best course of treatment, which included surgery, followed by chemotherapy and radiation. Despite all she endured during what is typically the most exciting time in a woman’s life, Marie delivered a healthy baby boy on August 8, 2017.

Today, she is cancer free and enjoying the challenges of motherhood with an even greater appreciation for life.

A hallmark of NYU Winthrop’s Breast Health Center is the collaborative approach to care delivered by a team of Board Certified specialists who offer risk assessment, diagnosis, evaluation and management of a wide range of malignant and benign breast conditions, as well as the latest treatments in surgery, radiation and medical oncology.

Pictured (left to right): Virginia Maurer, MD, Chief of the Division of Breast Surgery and Director of the Breast Program at NYU Winthrop Hospital, and physician assistant Jenny Jackson review a patient’s medical record.

A Licensed Breast Health Center Social Worker and dedicated Breast Nurse Navigator, whose role is to provide personal assistance to patients and their families, from pre-diagnosis through treatment and beyond, are

also an important part of the Hospital’s comprehensive and personalized approach to care.

In addition to offering state-of-the-art diagnostics, including digital mammography, breast ultrasound, MRI and breast

tomosynthesis (3D mammography) which can detect breast cancer in its earliest stages, NYU Winthrop is well respected for its innovative radiation oncology treatment options such as CyberKnife® for select patients.

Furthermore, access to clinical trials gives patients even broader opportunities to receive new, more effective treatments.

A testament to NYU Winthrop’s ongoing commitment to providing the highest level of quality breast healthcare to patients, the Breast Health Center has been consistently recognized with prestigious national honors, such as being named one of America’s Best Breast Centers by WomenCertified, Inc. and a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology.

To learn more about NYU Winthrop’s Breast Health Center, call 1-866-WINTHROP or visit www.nyuwinthrop.org.

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What Is Telemedicine and how can it help people with cancer?

hristian Otto, MD, is the Director of Teleoncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) and was most recently a senior scientist at NASA. We asked him about his eclectic career path — and how he envisions teleoncology improving patient care throughout MSK, including several of its suburban locations.

What is telemedicine?

Telemedicine is the use of electronic communications to provide care to patients without an in-person visit. It’s used for evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up visits via secure realtime connections or email. Teleoncology is the technology applied to cancer care.

How does telemedicine make life easier for patients?

It improves their experience and ability to recuperate by limiting their travel. One pilot program we’ve just started is adding video-conferencing units to the infusion chairs at MSK Westchester so that when patients come in for chemo, they can also have a private counseling session. This could work for other services as well, like nutrition or social work.

This capacity optimizes the patients’ time for their greatest convenience while they continue to receive our quality subspecialty care. Our ultimate goal is to

Dr. Christian Otto is the Director of Teleoncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering. bring telemedicine visits right into the patient’s home.

What are some other benefits of telemedicine?

You’re able to monitor patients and intervene quickly, so you can prevent them from getting sicker to the point where they need to be admitted to the hospital. Home monitoring also provides an opportunity to help patients better manage their symptoms.

We’re now seeing survival benefits from patient monitoring. A study that was presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology showed that compared with a group of

patients receiving in-person care, patients who received tele-home monitoring of cancer symptoms had a five-month increase in survival, an improved quality of life, and fewer visits to the Urgent Care Center.

How is telemedicine used at MSK? Our genetic counselors offer tele-consultations in addition to the counseling televisits at MSK Basking Ridge. Followup visits are also very conducive to telemedicine. You could even have family members on the other side of the country participating in their loved one’s sessions.

In addition, we plan to offer tele-consultations with neurosurgeons for people

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with brain tumors at MSK Commack.

What sparked your interest in telemedicine?

As an emergency medicine and family doctor, primary care is the bedrock of my background, but I’d also become interested in remote medicine. I spent time in Antarctica working with the National Science Foundation, which led me to work at NASA on a program looking at intracranial pressure in astronauts. We used telemedicine to collect data from crew members.

How do you address a person’s concerns about telemedicine?

I can understand the reluctance. Cancer treatment can be intensive and make people feel unwell. It’s incumbent on us to educate our colleagues, develop successful programs, and promote the success of those programs. That said, I’ve been struck by how interested the patients are. They will say, “I don’t have to travel?” “I don’t have to ask my daughter to take time off work?” I think patients quickly see the benefits.

Learn more about Memorial Sloan Kettering’s outpatient cancer centers in Commack, Rockville Centre, and Hauppauge at www.mskcc.org/longisland.

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Why did ACS change its guideline to say routine screening should start at 45 instead of 40?

The evidence shows that the risk of cancer is lower for women ages 40 to 44 and the risk of harm from screenings (biopsies for false-positive findings, overdiagnosis) is somewhat higher. Because of this, a direct recommendation to begin screening at age 40 was no longer warranted.

However, because the evidence shows some benefit from screening with mammography for women between 40 and 44, the guideline committee concluded that women in this age group should have the opportunity to begin screening based on their preferences and their consideration of the tradeoffs. That balance of benefits to risks becomes more favorable at age 45, so annual screening is recommended starting at this age.

Every life lost to cancer is important.

But the fact is, even though mammography reduces deaths from breast cancer, it does not eliminate them, even in the age groups where it is agreed that women should be screened. The challenge of screening is maximizing the lifesaving benefits while minimizing its harms.

The risk of breast cancer is lower in women between the ages of 40 to 44. Still, some women will choose to accept the greater chance of a falsepositive finding and the harms that could come from that (biopsy pain and anxiety, for instance) as a reasonable tradeoff for potentially finding cancer. The decision about whether to begin screening before age 45 is one that a woman should make with her health care provider.

Why can women choose to start screening every 2 years at age 55?

Although breast cancer is more common in older women after menopause, breast cancer grows more slowly in most women, and is easier to detect early because the breasts are less dense. Since most women are post-menopausal by age 55, and because the evidence did not reveal a statistical advantage to annual screening in post-menopausal women, the guidelines committee concluded that women should move to screening every 2 years starting at age 55. Still, the guideline says women may choose to continue screening every year after age 55 based on their preferences.

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ccording to the most and offer educational seminars. recent statistics availWith the new centralized able from the New location, Guarino is expandYork State Health Departing her prostheses and bra ment, there were over 32,000 lines in order to offer patients female breast cancer survivors a larger selection of options living on Long Island in 2015. when it comes to breast afterOver the past six years, care. In addition to A World Christine Guarino, president of Pink, Guarino also founded and lead mastectomy fitter at A a 501(c)(3) foundation to World Of Pink, has seen more assist patients. Last year the than 5,000 breast cancer survifoundation provided $20,000 vors walk through her doors. in product to survivors.

A World Of Pink is a mediHer favorite fundraiser is Founder, Christine A. cal device company that serves the annual survivor gala and women living with the afteref- Guarino, RDH, CMF, CFm fashion show featuring surfects of breast cancer. The facilgeons and their patients. This ity manufactures and provides breast forms, year’s event is scheduled for Monday, Octospecialty bras and lymphedema sleeves. ber 29, and features celebrities including Guarino has seen women in all stages of former Victoria’s Secret model/co-founder recovery, including those unaware of the ser- of Wander Beauty, Lindsay Ellingson, New vices available to them who walk in with York Jets wide receiver Quincy Enunwa, maxi-pads or socks stuffed in their bras to sportscaster Bruce Beck, artist Charles Fazzino, and other celebrities. make them more symmetrical. Because of For event information, sponsorship this, Guarino has made it her mission to restore women’s confidence and balance opportunities, event tickets, call 516-5131275, visit aworldofpink.com or our founwhile spreading aftercare awareness.

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cal breast exam (CBE) as a screening method for women in the U.S. Breast self-exam is also no longer recommended as an option for women of any age.

What exactly should a woman do at age 40? Should she get screened or not? How should she decide?

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One study indicates that blueberries may help halt the growth and spread of triple-negative breast cancer. This form of the disease is particularly aggressive and resistant to therapy. Researchers have found that blueberry juice held back the migration of cancer cells, while blueberry extract shrank tumors, stopped cancer cells from multiplying and even triggered their destruction.

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Pomegranate, the sweet seeded fruit of ancient myth, is a rich source of antioxidants, and scientists are discovering other possible health benefits.

Researchers have identified six chemicals in the pomegranate that suppress aromatase — a substance in the body that helps produce estrogen.

About 70 percent of breast cancers need estrogen to grow, so pomegranate is a prime candidate as a breast-cancerblocking super food. Two substances in the fruit also have the potential to fight both colon cancer and diabetes.

Garlic may have an impact on preventing healthy cells from cancerous through a component allyl sulfide. Allyl sulfides are found throughout the onion family, so adding garlic or onions to your recipes on a regular basis may aid in breast cancer prevention.

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Cinnamon is a popular spice with many benefits — including cancer fighting properties. Scientists have found that a cinnamon extract interfered with a protein that helps tumors establish a blood supply, which is critical to keep them growing. Now, researchers are pursuing additional studies on the spice that may choke the life out of cancer.

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Broccoli has garnered the most attention as a breast cancer fighting food. Research has shown it blocks tumor growth, preventing the further spread of cancer if it does occur. Look to other cruciferous veggies — cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, and kale — for similar benefits.

Apples

An apple a day may help to keep breast cancer away! Eat the peel of the apple for the added benefit of rich antioxidants, fiber and other compounds needed for anti-cancer nutrition.

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Tiny and tasty, blueberries may be more than nature’s candy.

The latest findings indicate that blueberries could play a part in undoing a tough-to-treat type of breast cancer.

Walnuts

Walnuts contain many helpful nutrients and healthy omega-3 fatty acids, which help the body fight cancer. Research also suggests that walnuts may actually slow the growth of breast tumors.

Flaxseed

Flaxseed has a component called lignans that may have a role in decreasing cancer growth. Try adding ground flaxseed to a salad or in a recipe.

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