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Reduce Breast Cancer Risk for Yourself and Your Daughter

October 27, 2017 by Tiany Davis

Disclosure: This is a “sponsored post.” The companies who sponsored it compensated BRM via a cash payment, gift, or giveaway. Opinions expressed herein are that of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of the sponsor.

As moms, we often put the needs of our families in front of our own. As breast cancer awareness month comes to an end we want to share an important reminder… to care for our family, WE need to be healthy! Being healthy also includes protective measures, not only for ourselves but for our growing daughters, to guard against cancer.

We do all that we can to ensure that out their children grow up healthy. We know that the environment around our children may change the way their body develops, especially young girls. It is too soon to say for sure that avoiding certain chemicals or foods lowers the risk of breast cancer. Still, to help protect daughters from developing breast cancer later in life, it is never too early to begin taking steps.

Four Steps Mothers & Daughters Can Take Together to Reduce Breast Cancer Risk

Reduce Breast Cancer Risk

Scientists, physicians, and community partners in the Breast Cancer and the Environment Research Program (BCERP), which is supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), study the effects of environmental exposures on breast cancer risk later in life. They created a mother-daughter toolkit (http://bit.ly/BCERPtoolkit) mothers can use to talk to daughters about steps to take together to reduce risk.

reduce risk of breast cancer

Two years ago, I was diagnosed with atypical ductal hyperplasia, also known as ADH.  Atypical ductal hyperplasia causes abnormal cells that appear similar to the cells of the breast ducts. Women with atypical hyperplasia have a lifetime risk of breast cancer that is about four times higher than that of women who don’t have atypical hyperplasia. My breast specialist’s advice was to maintain my general health with regular exercise, eating a healthy diet and getting enough sleep. On the top of her list was exercise. Frequent exercise control as many health benefits for mothers and daughters alike. Now there may be one more, recent research shows that maintaining a healthy weight before puberty and throughout life may help girls reduce the risk of breast cancer. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is a gift we give to our daughters that will last them a lifetime, hopefully, a long beautiful life. 

Breast cancer awareness, education, and research are crucial. The work that the Breast Cancer and the Environment Research Program (BCERP) is doing could potentially save lives. Please take a few minutes to complete this important survey to help with the important work the researchers are doing: Fill out survey HERE. 

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#GeauxPink – National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 22, 2015 by Baton Rouge Family Fun

As moms, we often  put the needs of our families in front of our own. But we must remember, to care for our family, WE need to be healthy! And that means being on guard against cancer.

Breast Cancer Fast Facts

  • 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.
  • An estimated 232,340 new cases in women and 2,240 new cases in men of invasive breast cancer are expected to occur in the U.S. during 2013.
  • Breast cancer is second, only to lung cancer, in cancer deaths among women in the U.S.
  • About 39,620 women and 410 men in the U.S. are expected to die from breast cancer in 2013.
  • There is not any official study that proves that breast surgery (הגדלת-חזה) leads to cancer of any sort or prevent it either.
  • One case of breast cancer is diagnosed every two minutes, and one woman will die of breast cancer every 13 minutes in the U.S.
  • African American women have higher rates of distant stage breast cancer than white women and are more likely, in the U.S. to be diagnosed with larger tumors than white women.
  • Although men are diagnosed at a much smaller rate than women, their chances for being diagnosed with breast cancer also increase with age. In fact, most cases of breast in men occur between the ages of 65 and 67.
  • There are 2.9 million breast cancer survivors alive in the U.S. today – the largest group of all cancer survivors.
  • About 80-90% of breast cancers in women without symptoms in the U.S. will be detected by mammography.
  • Only 53% of women 40 and older in the U.S. reported having a mammogram in the last year.

For more information, please visit: Understanding Breast Cancer
*All information taken from Susan G. Komen for the Cure

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Throughout the month of October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Mary Bird Perkins is also partnering with local schools, organizations and businesses to raise awareness and funds to fight cancer in our community. Go to http://www.mbpolol.org/geaux-pink for a list of upcoming events and promotions that benefit #GeauxPink. Visit one of the participating retailers or restaurants to show your support. It’s  never been easier to give back! Starting today, individual events will be taking place around town to support #GeuaxPink, including Style Encore, Bistro Byrons, Canes, Santa Fe and more!

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Filed Under: Health, Local Business Spotlight, Moms, Women Tagged With: Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge Moms Blog, Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer Awareness, Moms, Mothers, Women

World Cancer Day – Healing Gift Basket

February 4, 2014 by Tiany Davis

Today, February 4th is World Cancer Day and kicks off National Cancer Prevention Month. World Cancer Day is a day to unite the world in the fight against cancer. It aims to save millions of preventable deaths each year by raising awareness and education about the disease, pressing governments and individuals across the world to take action.

World Cancer Day 2014

World Cancer Day is a global event dedicated to dispelling widespread “myth-information” about cancer risk – including the myth that we are powerless against cancer.

World Cancer Day 2014

National Cancer Prevention Month

7 Steps to prevent cancer.

7 steps to prevent cancer

You will notice that he advice for cutting cancer risk resembles advice for preventing other chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes – not to mention for getting in shape? I learned of this similarity when reading posts on www.sideeffectsofxarelto.org when a family member started using heart medication. It’s a win win to embark on a healthy lifestyle and it’s cheaper and safer than drugs.

Cancer is now the leading cause of mortality worldwide.

AICR estimates that approximately one-third of cases of the most common cancers in the U.S. could be prevented by eating healthy, being active, and staying lean. That’s an estimated 374,000 cases of cancer in the United States that would never happen. Imagine that!

Community Cancer Screenings at Mary Bird Perkins – Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center

Mary Bird Perkins – Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center brings free cancer screenings to southeast Louisiana each year. This effort has been underway since 2002, when the early detection program began. With their mobile medical clinic, the Early Bird, they offer these screenings to participants at times and locations convenient to them.
 
Types of cancer screenings offered:
  • Breast
  • Colorectal
  • Oral
  • Prostate
  • Skin
For more information or to make an appointment for a free cancer screening, please call (225) 215-1234 or
toll-free (888) 616-4687.

Click here to see upcoming free cancer screenings.

When Someone You Love Is Being Treated for Cancer

This booklet is for you if you’re helping your loved one get through cancer treatment, you will find tips for being as supportive as possible and taking care of yourself in the process! Download booklet here.

World Cancer Day

If you are one of the many that will have a loved one battle cancer, an Healing Gift Basket is a simple yet thoughtful gift to consider as they go through treatment. Courage, Hope & Strength are just a few things needed to fight breast cancer, why not let them know you are thinking of them by sending a gift basket.

Healing Cancer Gift Basket

Healing Cancer Gift Basket

Healing Cancer Gift Basket

List of items to include in an Healing Gift Basket:

  • Magazines or Crossword puzzles
  • Lavender neck wrap, candle or bath products, the scent of lavender is often found to be relaxing and soothing.
  • A new robe, slippers or comfy socks.
  • Ginger – Approximately 70% of all patients receiving chemotherapy experience some degree of nausea.  Ginger is found in cookies, candies, teas and other drinks.
  • Mug with tea
  • Scent free lotion – the body can use the moisture but the nose might not do well with too much fragrance.
  • Lip balm
  • Light scented bath products
  • Tissues
  • Mints and gum
  • iTunes gift card for calming music
  • Spa gift card
  • Inspirational items, quotes or scriptures of courage, strength, peace, love and faith.
  • Chocolate and healthy snacks
  • Journal and pen
  • Yoga DVD for a calming strength and flexibility workout

Healing Cancer Gift Basket

 Of course the very best gift you can give to someone battling cancer, is your time. Visit with them, offer to bring meals, clean the house, watch the kids. We can all do something, no matter how small, to positively affect change and make a huge difference. Learn more at http://www.worldcancerday.org/

 

Filed Under: Baton Rouge Resources, Causes, Community Outreach, Health Tagged With: Baton Rouge Moms, Breast Cancer Awareness, Cancer, Cancer gift basket, World Cancer Day

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