SUSAN G. KOMEN CENTRAL GEORGIA AFFILIATE WE LIVE HERE. WE RACE HERE. WE SAVE LIVES HERE

Founded in 1982 by Nancy G. Brinker World's largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists Invested more than 2.5 billion to fulfill the Promise Our promise: to save lives and end breast cancer forever SUSAN G. KOMEN

VISION A World Without Breast Cancer PROMISE The Susan G. Komen for the Cure promise is to save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering others, ensuring quality care for all and investing in science to find the cures.

TOGETHER, WE HAVE Increased five-year relative survival rates for early-stage breast cancer to 99% Decreased mortality rates by 34% since 1990

DESPITE THE PROGRESS, THE CHALLENGES ARE GREAT #1 cause of death for women 40 to 59 in the U.S. is breast cancer Every 2 minutes a case of breast cancer is diagnosed in the U.S. Every 13 minutes Someone in the U.S. loses her life to breast cancer

SUSAN G. KOMEN CENTRAL GEORGIA 8 counties Founded in 1999 Since 1999, we have raised over $2.3 million. 100% of our net proceeds go to fight against breast cancer: 75% of all money raised remains in the service area to fund education, screening and treatment efforts. Komen Central Georgia has invested over $1.8 million locally 25% of all money raised goes to the Susan G. Komen research fund. Komen Central Georgia has invested over $680,000 to national Komen research

WHY THE PROMISE IS IMPORTANT LOCALLY 17.5% of the population does not have insurance There is a substantially larger percentage of people living in rural areas (28.1%) than the US as a whole (19.3%) There is a substantially larger amount of the population (45.6%) living in medically underserved areas than the US as a whole (23.3%) There is a substantially larger Black female population (41.1%) than the US as a whole (14.1%) The education and income level is slightly lower The unemployment rate is slightly higher

HOW KOMEN CENTRAL GEORGIA HAS INVESTED IN OUR COMMUNITY Over $1,800,000 invested in community programs over fourteen years

CARRYING OUT THE PROMISE... In 2015, Komen Central Georgia awarded over $117k to: Central Georgia Breast Care Center of Navicent First Choice Primary Care Houston Healthcare Macon Volunteer Clinic The Wellness Center

HOW DOES KOMEN CENTRAL GA FUND PROGRAMS? We are a locally funded and locally operated non-profit. Our funding doesn’t come from Komen’s national office, our funding comes directly from our community. We rely on the generous donations from residents, businesses, and community partners in our eight-county region. Raised here, stays here.

WHAT IS BREAST CANCER? Breast cancer is a disease where cells in the breast tissue divide and grow without normal controls.

ONE IN EIGHT WOMEN WILL GET BREAST CANCER IN HER LIFETIME.

BREAST CANCER EPIDEMIOLOGY Incidence Rates and Trends Death Rates and Trends Late-stage Rates and Trends Population Group Female Population (Annual Average) # of New Cases (Annual Average) Age- adjusted Rate/ 100,000 # of Deaths (Annual Average) Age- adjusted Rate/ 100,000 # of New Cases (Annual Average) Age- adjusted Rate/ 100,000 US 154,540, , , , HP Georgia4,838,8205, , , Service Area 226,

TARGET COUNTIES Bibb Monroe Peach

SCREENING RATES IN CENTRAL GEORGIA

QUALITATIVE FINDINGS Transportation to and from appointments and Funding for breast health and breast cancer services. Education

BREAST SELF-AWARENESS KEY MESSAGES: 1.Know your risk 2.Get screened 3.Know what is normal for you 4.Make healthy lifestyle choices

KNOW YOUR RISK Talk to both sides of your family about your family health history Talk to your doctor about your personal risk of breast cancer 1

RISK FACTORS & BREAST CANCER Being female Getting older Inherited genetic mutations Lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS) Hyperplasia Family history Dense breasts High blood estrogen levels Previous breast cancer No children / first child after 35 High bone density Overweight / adult weight gain Drinking alcohol Menopausal hormone use (HRT) First period before 12 No physical activity Not breastfeeding

GET SCREENED Talk with your doctor about which screening tests are right for you if you are at higher risk Have a mammogram every year starting at age 40 if you are at average risk Have a clinical breast exam at least every 3 years starting at 20, and every year starting at 40 Sign up for your screening reminder at 2

EARLY DETECTION SAVES LIVES Early detection and effective treatment have resulted in a decline in breast cancer mortality in the U.S. – 34 percent since 1990! There are about 3 million breast cancer survivors in the U.S. today

KNOW WHAT IS NORMAL FOR YOU Know how your breasts look and feel and report any changes to your health care provider 3

MAKE HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES Maintain a healthy weight Add exercise into your routine Limit alcohol intake Limit menopausal hormone use Breastfeed, if you can 4

BREAST CANCER AND FAITH Patients who pray for themselves or are aware that others are praying for them may develop stronger coping skills and decreased anxiety Beneficial effects of prayer or "positive thinking" on the immune system, central nervous system, or endocrine system

HOW DO WE IMPROVE BREAST HEALTH IN OUR COMMUNITIES? Grant to effective programs and organizations that meet prioritized needs. Empower communities with breast cancer knowledge and resources to take action. Leverage relationships and build partnerships.

Trivia Questions #1 “One in ___ women will get breast cancer in her lifetime.”

Trivia Question #2 Name one reason as to how faith can benefit cancer patients?

Trivia Question #3 What are at least 4 of the common healthy lifestyle choices that could reduce breast cancer risk?

THANK YOU!