Dr. Harman Dhaliwal Sleepy Eye Medical Center Women’s Expo – September 28, 2013

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women.

Breast Health Any women can have breast cancer, some of us have higher risk than others but remember even if you have no risk factors, you can still develop breast cancer.

Breast Cancer Home Breast exams: look for : any fluid from the nipple. Sunken or pulled in nipple. Any puckering, dimpling, scaling or redness of the skin. Change in shape or size of your breasts. Any new lump or thickening.

Breast health Clinical Breast Exam (CBE) : to be performed at least once every 3 years for women ages Once a year for women age 40 and over. Mammogram: once a year after age 40.

And Stroke

Heart Health Heart Disease and stroke (brain attack) continue to be the leading causes of death for women. Of the women who die in the U.S each year, more than ¼ die from heart disease or stroke.

Heart disease and Strokes. Prevention. Diet Smoking Weight Exercise Alcohol Risk factor control (high blood pressure and cholesterol)

Warning signs of Heart Attack Chest tightness, heaviness or pain. Pain in the arm, shoulder, neck or jaw. Shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, weakness or nausea.

Warning signs of Stroke Numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body. Confusion, trouble speaking or understanding speech. Trouble seeing in one or both eyes. Trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination. Severe headache with no known cause.

Colon Health Colorectal cancer is the number 2 cancer killer in the United States, yet it is one of the most preventable types of cancer. Colorectal cancer is often curable when detected early.

Colon Health Lifetime risk of colorectal cancer is roughly equal in men and women. Colorectal cancer is most common after age 50, but it can strike at younger ages. The risk of developing colorectal cancer increases with age.

Symptoms Most early colorectal cancers produce no symptoms. This is why screening for colorectal cancer is so important. Some possible symptoms, listed below, do not always indicate the presence of colorectal cancer, but should prompt a visit with your physician and a check-up: New onset of abdominal pain Blood in or on the stool A change in stool caliber or shape A change in typical bowel habits, constipation, diarrhea

Risk assessment Colonoscopy is recommended for individuals of any age who are at higher than average risk for developing colorectal cancer by virtue of: Personal history of colorectal cancer or colorectal polyps A strong family history of the disease Inherited forms of colorectal polyps or cancer Predisposing chronic digestive condition such as inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease ).

Colon cancer Preferred Colorectal Cancer Prevention Test: Colonoscopy Colonoscopy every 10 years is the preferred colorectal cancer prevention test. For normal risk individuals, the American College of Gastroenterology recommends colonoscopy beginning at age 50, and age 45 for African Americans.

Colon cancer Preferred Cancer Detection Test: Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) Annual fecal immunochemical testing is the preferred colorectal cancer detection test. FIT is a relatively new test that detects hidden blood in the stool. If results are positive, a colonoscopy is performed.

Healthy Colon Diet High fiber, rich in fruits and vegetables Avoid excessive spicy, high fat diets Avoid excessive smoked and preserved foods Exercise Weight management No smoking Know your family history