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Who is Bright Pink? US Census Data, American Cancer Society Data (2012)

Objective LEARN ACT Two Main Goals Today:

I Am Bright Pink

Breast and Ovarian Health How many women will develop breast or ovarian cancer during her lifetime? 1 in 8 12% 1 in 8 12% 1 in % 1 in % 2/3 women diagnosed, die SEER Cancer Statistics Reiew (2012), Cancer.org (2014)

>92% THE FIVE YEAR SURVIVAL RATE WHEN BREAST AND OVARIAN CANCERS ARE DETECTED EARLY Cancer.gov (2014), Cancer.org (2011)

80% OF BREAST CANCERS IN YOUNG WOMEN ARE DISCOVERED BY YOUNG WOMEN THEMSELVES Ruddy, K. et al. (2009).

Breast Self Awareness Look and touch from multiple angles and pressures Give your full breast tissue your attention Be aware of changes that persist/worsen Know your Normal

Know Your Breasts After 2-3 weeks, visit your doctor! Nipple Discharge Scaly sore or rash on breast Change in breast size or shape Itching or bumps Warmth or redness Swelling Soreness Lump 80% of lumps are NOT cancerous! Cancer.org (2013)

Know Your Ovaries Pelvic or Abdominal Pain Feeling the need to urinate frequently Prolonged Bloating Difficulty eating or feeling full quickly Back Pain Ask your Doctor: Could it be my ovaries? Primary Secondary Upset Stomach, Heartburn Pain During Intercourse Menstrual Changes Constipation

Visit Your Doctor Annual Well Woman’s Exam Covered for all women under the Affordable Care Act Clinical breast exam Pelvic exam – get every year Pap smear tests for cervical not ovarian cancer Discuss mammograms beginning at 40 Your questions Risk management options

Don’t Smoke Breastfeed Exercise Regularly Maintain a Healthy Bodyweight Reduce Fat Intake Breast Cancer Risk Reduction Limit Alcohol Intake CDC (2009), Cancer.gov, Tajima K, et. Al. (2008), Cancer.org (2013)