Breast Cancer HCS 457

Introduction Diagnosis Hormones Genes: BRCA1 and BRCA2

Breast Cancer

Symptoms of Breast Cancer Women Lump or mass in breast or axilla Alteration in breast Fluid or pus coming out of nipple Breast skin: Orange peel- lik Men Bone Pain Breast Pain or discomfort Skin ulcers Swelling of arm on affected side Weight Loss

Risks & Causes of Breast Cancer Age: over 55 years old Genetic risk factors: BRCA 1 and BRCA2 Family History of cancer Dense breast tissue Lobular carcinoma in situ Exposed to radiation on breast

Demographic Data Age Family History Genetics Life-Style Race Age Delivered a Child

Community Support Community awareness Community Gift Closets: provides items needed and treatments Road to Recovery: assistance throughout the treatment Look Good Feel Better: volunteer beauty professionals Relay for Life Events: fundraiser

Breast Cancer: Expenses and Effects a Family, Community, State, and National Issue 7 billion annually in national expenditures for treatment 2 billion spent annually in late stage treatment Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Act of 2000 States can obtain better funding match from the federal government States can extend a presumptive eligibility

Alternative Interventions IMRT Acupuncture Chiropractic Care Image Enhancement Mind-Body Medicine Naturopathic Medicine Oncology Rehabilitation Pain Management Spiritual Support Survivorship Support The recent trend has been turning to alternative interventions in the hope of curing breast cancer. For scientific and wholistic care modalities, a multi- disciplinary and supportive care team is ideal

Solutions to fighting breast cancer Regular exercise Melatonin Race: Americans more prone than Asians Medications: Tamoxifen and Raloxifene

PERI Model

Summary Surgery Radiation Therapy Chemotherapy Hormone Therapy

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