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CM C o mm u nit y matte r s Fighting Against
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reast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) is an annual international health campaign organized by major breast cancer charities every October to increase awareness of the disease and to raise funds for research into its cause, prevention and cure. The campaign also offers information and support to those affected by breast cancer. As well as providing a platform for breast cancer charities to raise awareness of their work and of the disease, BCAM is also a prime opportunity to remind women to be breast aware for early detection. In the next few pages, we highlight practitioners, organizations and one courageous woman who has survived cancer. Please celebrate with us on the advancement of healthcare and the dedication of our community to find the cure for cancer.
The American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem through research, education, advocacy and service. Knowing the facts about cancer can save lives. With both prevention and early detection information, people can take an active role in how cancer affects them. Primary cancer prevention means taking the necessary precautions to prevent the occurrence of cancer. Prevention programs are designed to help adults and children make healthy lifestyle choices that continue throughout life. The Society’s programs focus primarily on: • tobacco control • relationship between diet and physical activity and cancer comprehensive school health education • skin cancer reduction • regular medical checkups and recommended cancer screenings In addition to taking proactive steps to help prevent the disease, it’s important to know how cancer is found and what screening 4
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Breast Cancer
Q. How many women are affected by breast cancer? An estimated 192,370 women in the United States will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in 2009, and 40,170 women will die from the disease this year. Among women, breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed non-skin cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death after lung cancer. Q. Is breast cancer the most common cancer among women? Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer among women, excluding skin cancer.
options are available and appropriate. Finding cancer in the earliest stage possible gives the patient the greatest chance of survival. For this reason, the Society seeks to provide the public and health care professionals with the latest cancer resources to help them make informed decisions. Through national conferences and workshops, audiovisual and print publications, a Web site (www.cancer.org), and the National Cancer Information Center (1-800-ACS-2345), the Society works hard to reach everyone with this lifesaving information. In addition, American Cancer Society offers support and service programs to try to lessen the impact on patients and their families. These programs cover a wide range of needs - from connecting patients with survivors to providing a place to stay when treatment facilities are far from home. Support our local Chapter. They make a world of difference for people struggling with cancer. TCG
Q. Can men get breast cancer? Breast cancer in men is rare, but it does occur. An estimated 1,910 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009, and approximately 440 will die of the disease. Currently there is no technology to detect male breast cancer. The best way for a man to protect himself is to be aware of how his breasts normally look and feel and to discuss any changes with his health care provider. Q. Who is most at risk for developing breast cancer? Several factors contribute to the risk of developing breast cancer. Aside from being female, age is the main risk factor. As age increases, so does the risk of developing breast cancer. In fact, more than three out of four women who are diagnosed with breast cancer are 50 or older. Family history and genetics also contribute. Postmenopausal obesity and weight gain are risk factors, as are having a personal history of breast cancer, certain types of benign breast disease and several hormone-related factors. Q. What effect does a family history of breast cancer have on a woman’s risk of getting the disease? Women with a strong family history of early breast cancer – two or more close relatives diagnosed before age 50 – are at increased risk of developing the disease. However, the majority of women diagnosed with breast cancer have no close relatives (mother, sister or daughter) with the disease, and most women with a family history will not develop breast cancer. Q. Why is early detection important? Numerous studies have shown that early detection – having a yearly mammogram – saves lives and increases treatment options. The five-year survival rate for breast cancer is 98 percent among individuals whose cancer has not spread beyond the breast at time of diagnosis.
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A Survivor’s St ory By Christi Hill
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an anything good come out of something as frightening as breast cancer? I say, “yes!” Though it was the scariest and most difficult thing I’ve ever been through, I’m stronger now than I’ve ever been – physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. But it’s been quite a journey! The week before Christmas in 2005, I went for my regular yearly mammogram. After an ultrasound and biopsy, I received that dreaded phone call announcing a breast cancer diagnosis. I was only 47. How could that be? I went through the entire gambit of emotions while waiting over the holidays for the doctor’s office to reopen - shock, anger, denial, fear, sadness.
I had two surgeries, a couple of brutal “chemo cocktails” and radiation Monday through Friday everyday for 6 weeks. Then, I received Herceptin™ via my port for a year, and will still be on Tamoxifen™ for 5 years. The fear of the unknown gripped me each time I started a new treatment. Would this one work? Would I have more side effects? I often doubted that I had the inner strength to get through. While going through chemo, I was exceedingly fatigued. I literally could barely put one foot in front of the other! The more drained of energy I felt, the more I got discouraged. My oncologist gave me an article about exercise. It talked about the research that proves exercise helps with the side effects of cancer treatments. The list was impressive. Exercise helps minimize fatigue and nausea, regain muscle strength, even helps digestive issues and depression. There is also strong evidence that exercise can decrease the chance of recurrence by 45-65% in some cancers!
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But exercise when I’m exhausted? What kind of sense was that? I knew I had to try. I began feeling stronger and less exhausted. The best part was that I had a new mind set. Through the entire process I had been told what was going to happen to me next. I felt I had little input. However, with exercise I felt empowered me. I finally had control over something in my life again. I could choose to lie in bed and focus on how rotten I felt, or I could get out of bed and start moving, knowing I would feel better. And, it worked every time! It helped me get rid of the “victim mentality” that is so counterproductive. It helped me discover an inner strength that I didn’t know I had. It gave me hope. Exercise changed my life. So, when I was done with treatment, I quit my job and went back to school to be a personal trainer. I want to help people get healthy and lessen their chance of getting cancer, heart disease and diabetes. And I work with my fellow cancer survivors, during treatment and beyond. My desire is to empower them through exercise, education and nutrition awareness, to offer hope, and to encouarge joy for the journey. TCG
The Carol Milgard Breast Center The Carol Milgard Breast Center is a new model for mammography services in Tacoma and Pierce County, both in its physical appearance and business partnership. This state-of-the-art facility has been designed to provide outstanding care that will achieve shorter turnaround times from a woman’s screening to diagnosis. The Center has also consolidated cutting edge technology, talented staff and the expertise of specially trained radiologists into one location. The Center offers a full suite of screening and diagnostic services including: • Digital mammography • Breast ultrasound
To contact Christi regarding personal training or group exercise classes, email her at christi@ChristisLifeFitness.com or 253-740-8884.
• Ultrasound-guided breast biopsy • Stereotactic breast biopsy • Breast MRI • MRI-guided breast biopsy • Bone density services Part of the Carol Milgard Breast Center’s mission is to provide screening services to all women regardless of their financial state. As a result, the Carol Milgard Breast Health Society was formed. The Society embraces the spirit and legacy of Carol Milgard by reaching out to those in need throughout our community. The Carol Milgard Breast Center is a collaboration of the Franciscan Health System, MultiCare Health System and TRA Medical Imaging. In addition to the support of the community health care leaders, a generous donation from the Gary E. Milgard Foundation made the Carol Milgard Breast Center a reality that opened on February 23rd 2009. If you would like to know more about the Carol Milgard Breast Center or the Carol Milgard Breast Health Society go to www.carolmilgardbreastcenter.org or call 253-759-2622. TCG
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America’s Mattress
Creating a Better Night’s Sleep
By Michele McGehee
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o you realize that most people spend one -third of the day in bed? When it is time to buy a mattress, how does a person make the decision on which mattress to buy? It is easy to get lost in all the stores and their advertisements, but the bottom line is purchasing experience. How you are treated and that your buying experience will make a difference in your decision. But buying a mattress is not just about the best deal. Jonathan Mullinax of America’s Mattress explains, “We believe in pricing integrity. As a family-owned business, it is important to me. We don’t raise our prices to compensate for free items. We only sell you what you need at a good price. You don’t have to negotiate the price. We provide the best price with the best service.” America’s Mattress has been doing business since 2005. With seven stores in western Washington, they believe that the customer is their first priority. When you walk into the new show rooms, you feel as though you are stepping into your own bedroom. With earthy tones, subtle lighting and a quality staff, you cannot help but feel confident about selecting a mattress from this store. Jonathan’s view is that it is all about comfort, feel and support. They will help you in selecting the most comfortable 8
bed for your body. One that provides the right amount of support, in the price range you are looking for. We asked our customers, “Have you ever been fit for a mattress? It is amazing how many people say no.” When you come in for a bed that you spend one- third of your life sleeping
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on, you should receive a proper fit. It makes a real difference in Because of their layout, once the proper support is selected, the way you feel. Having a good night’s sleep can affect your the customer has the opportunity to explore the different beds health as well. in different price ranges. America’s Mattress is a Serta specialty Their showrooms are divided into three areas: soft, medium store and is able to provide a variety of support in each price and hard. “We always start our customers out on a medium point. This means you can find that right mattress and stay within mattress. We then ask, if you could change anything, what your budget. would you change? Would you make it softer, harder or is this Serta has many products to fit your budget and lifestyle. comfortable? Comfort is From pillow tops to a new the most important factor modern latex product, they in buying a bed,” Jonathan have many options to choose explained. form. Their all natural Once they find your latex product does not have comfort preference, they springs and can last 30 years take it one step further and or more. It is anti microbial, make certain that mattress antibacterial and dust mites fits your body style and cannot live in it. This is a weight. There are two things great product for people with that are tested. The first is to allergies to dust mites! make sure that the comfort Vera Wang mattresses level you have selected by Serta are probably the is not too hard or too soft greenest mattresses on the for your body style. For market. They have a soy example, if the mattress is based foam mattress and too soft, you will sink into some have latex. Using the it and your feet will go up finest organic cotton covers, and your knees will lock. they are great for people You are essentially lying with allergies. And with in a hammock, which does Serta manufactured here in not provide enough support Puyallup, they are able to for your back. In contrast, make your bed to order and the floor is the ultimate delivered to you in a short firm. When you lie down period of time. on the floor, your hips are In addition to Serta pushed up and your knees products, they also carry are locked. For a proper fit, Tempur-Pedic™ mattresses. Jonathan Mullinax (owner of American’s Mattress) when you lay on the bed This mattress provides a and his family. there is a little curve in your more folded feel that a latex legs and you can still lock mattress. It is definitely a your legs easily. If the legs are already locked, it does not fit the preference and it is worth lying on both types of mattresses to see body properly. which mattress fits your body. Many people end up in the fetal position at sometime during At American’s Mattress, their work culture is important to the night. Again for a proper fit, when you lay on your side them. “I started out in a bedding business. I started selling in with your head on the pillow you should be able to draw a line retail at 14 and began working in the manufacturing industry between your chin, belly button and knees. If that line is straight, at 16. My father was also in manufacturing. I worked my way the support is right for your body. up the corporate ladder and I have seen management styles that September/October 2009
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work and styles that do not. I wanted to create an environment that empowers our team.” The entire team spends a lot of time discussing the work culture and how to motivate each other. It is all about building trust within a team and transferring that trust to the clients. “We have to have the ability to change and appreciate the diversity of our employees. We have an open door policy, avoiding the politics. Bring me your ideas. I might not always be able to do something, but I want to hear my staff’s input.” America’s Mattress really does make your mattress buying
an experience. Their sales team believes in their products and it shows by their enthusiasm, passion and commitment to find the right fit for each customer’s needs. “The reality of mattresses is that they will always have a $399/$599/$999 mattresses. The bottom line is that the experience you receive will make the difference. What you want, what you need and what you want to buy matters more than what we want to sell you. If we can find you the most comfortable bed with the right fit in your price range and you are happy, then we have done our job,” explains Jonathan.. TCG
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