1. Breast Cancer

2.  Breast Cancer is a form of cancer that affects both genders; although it is more common in women.  It is caused by a malignant tumor that starts in the cells of the breast.  One of our main employees is undergoing treatment for Breast Cancer  We have decided to inform the public to commemorate her accomplishments to the zoo. What is Breast Cancer?

3.  It is an autosomal dominant gene but not an autosomal recessive gene  A set of chromosomes can inherit mutated genes that can cause cancer  In families that have an abnormal gene, it can be passed down from parent to child. Only 10% of women with Breast Cancer inherited an abnormal gene.  Most inflected cases are associated with two abnormal genes: BRCA1 and BRCA2. The function of these genes are to repair cell damage and to keep breast cells growing normally. Causes of Breast Cancer

4.  In 2015, an estimated 231,840 new cases of Breast Cancer are expected to be diagnosed in women.  In 2015, an estimated 2,350 new cases of Breast Cancer are expected to be diagnosed in men.  The disease, as mentioned earlier, is more common in women. 1 in 8 women will develop Breast Cancer. 1 in 1,000 men will develop Breast Cancer.  White women are slightly more likely to develop Breast Cancer than African-American, Hispanic, and Asian women.  Nearly half of all cases are diagnosed in their forties and older. Facts about this disease

5. Symptoms: The effect on your body  Swelling/lump around the collarbone or under the arm  Unexplained redness  Swelling  Skin Irritation’  Itchiness  Rash on breast

6. Symptoms: The effect on your body (cont.)  “Orange Peel” texture to the skin  Unintentional weight loss  Visible veins on the breast  Skin dimpling or puckering  Nipple retraction  Discharge from the nipple  Redness or scaling of the nipple or breast skin

7. Testing and Screening  Tests such as Breast MRI, Chest X-Ray, Mammograms, and PET scans can help spot Breast Cancer

8.  Options for treatment include surgery, postoperative radiation therapy, postoperative systemic therapy, and preoperative systemic therapy.  Postoperative Radiation Therapy occurs after the lump is removed in the breast is removed. The area is exposed to radiation and cancer cells in the area are killed. Treatment

9.  The chance of dying from Breast Cancer is one in 36. There are more than 2,900,000 Breast Cancer survivors in the United States.  Breast Cancer deaths have been declining since 1990. One women will die every thirteen minutes in the U.S.  Breast Cancer is the second leading cause of death among women. Interesting Facts

10.  We appreciate you taking your time out of your busy day to read this power point  Visit the Susan G. Komen website to find more information about this disease Thank You

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