Breast & Cervical
Cancer
From: MaiyLoy
In March I was appointed to the
NPAIHB, Women's Health Promotion
Program. Our focus is to promote
awareness to Breast and Cervical Cancer
and to reach out to our communities.
It is an honor to represent our Tribe,
and be a part of the planning. I would
like to share our vision and also to
provide a resource through the Komen
Foundation and through our clinic.
Facts about Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the leading cause
of death of women, from all causes,
between the ages of 35-54.
Mammography is the best known
method of early detection. The number of
women who have ever had a mammogram
increased to 74% in 1992, from 64% in
1990. However, only 41% of women follow
recommended screening guidelines. The
mortality rate would decrease by 30% if
every woman followed these screening
guidelines.
Although screening rates are going
up among women of all ages, younger
women (aged 40-59) are most likely to take
advantage of mammography screening.
However, among black women, the
screening rates have remained unchanged.
There is no known cure for
advanced breast cancer. Detection of
breast at an early stage strongly influences
the success of treatment. When the
disease is localized, 5-year survival is 92%.
Early detection and modern therapy with,
surgery, drugs, hormones, and radiation
can cure many patients.
75% of all breast cancers occur in
women with no known risk factors. All
women are at risk; and one's risk increases
with advancing age.
The mortality rate for black women
is 10% higher than for white women,
despite the fact that the breast cancer
incidence rate for black women is 17%
lower than for white women.
More than 1.7 million American
women with a history of breast cancer are
alive today.
Komen Free
Mammography Program
Qualification Criteria
Person Must Meet Criteria In each Section
to Qualify
Ages 4 0 or over
Under 4 0 with a family history or
current Breast Problem.
If under 3 5 , a Doctor's referral is also
required.
TOOTH TALK
Income:
Family Size
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Gross Monthly Income
Under $ 1 4 5 3
U n d er$ 1 9 6 5
Under $ 2 4 7 8
Under $ 2 9 9 0
Under $ 3 5 0 3
Under $ 4 0 1 5
Under $ 4 5 2 8
Under $ 5 0 4 0
If a woman's income is NEAR the
guidelines, w e won't deny her a mammogram.
Not Currently Pregnant or Nursing
Has Had A Breast Examination Within
The Last 12 Months
The Siletz Health Clinic does not have
Mammography equipment. Cases are
referred out.
Learning Resource
Library
The Learning Resource library will be
ready to open soon. All types of health
information will be available on CD-ROM,
videos, audio tape, books, and
magazines. Some of the topics are
cardiovascular disease, diabetes,
pregnancy, AIDS, and weight loss
management just to name a few. Our
goal is to provide resources to increase
the awareness and promote wellness in
our community.
Our Resource Library will be available
for use by our clients, providers, and
staff. Hours and scheduling will be
posted at a later date.
By: Linda Kreutzer, RDH
Siletz Community Health Clinic
"HIDDEN-SUGARS" IN FOODS
It's am a zin g to re a liz e th a t 2.
teaspoons of sugar are in one can of Pepsi!
Take a m inute to m easure th a t out in a
c le a r
g la s s ,
te a s p o o n - b y -te a s p o o n .
Hawaiian Punch has 1 1 teaspoons of sugar
in a 12 oz. glass. T an g has 1 ± teaspoons
also. Kool-Aid has 2 teaspoons of sugar in
a 12 oz. glass. Let's talk ab o ut sweetened
cereal. In 1 1/2 cups of S ugar Sm acks. 8
teaspoons of sugar is "hiding". M ost kids
pile sugar on to p of th e ir cereal.
Let's
assume that a child has a glass of Tang (11
teaspoons), 1 1/2 cups of cereal (8), and
extra sugar on top (4). T hat m akes 23
teaspoons of sugar ju st fo r one breakfast.
No w o n d e r a lo t of kid s are "hyper".
T hat's w h a t a lot o f su g a r does to the
body. Not to mention rotting teeth.
O ur bodies need real food. Orange
juice is much better than orange pop. ANY
KIND of fru it ju ice is much better than
artificially flavored drinks like Hawaiian
Punch or Tang.
Real fru it ju ic e does
contain sugar, but in the fo rm of Fructose.
Fructose is a different kind of sugar, in a
m ore a natural form than ta b le su g a r
(S ucrose).
Amounts of sugar we eat adds up.
Not only can too much sugar cause decay
o f p u r te e th , to o rnMch s u g a r can
contribute to our bodies metabolism being
out of balance,
increasing
our risk of
developing diabetes in time.
It takes practice learning how to
look at "HIDDEN-SUGARS", keeping a count
of how all the sugar we eat adds up so
quickly.
Vision fo r Oregon
Optometry
We envision an Oregon where
all women are able to be screened
for breast pr cervical cancer at
the earliest possible stage-where
those who are diagnosed with,
cancer are able to receive prompt
and affordable treatment and are
able to lead full lives.
We envision an Oregon where
all women are active partners in
a statewide prevention-oriented
health care system t hatis
intergrated, comprehensive, and
inclusive.
Dr. Sherer O.D. has started fitting
clients for contact lenses. He provides
helpful information for contact lens
wearers, and a daily wear schedule. If
you have any questions about Optometry
please call Mary Loy at 444-1030. Dr.
Sherer will be taking appointments on
Thursdays throughout September,
schedule is subject to change. Hours
10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Glasses are
available for dispensing by contacting
Mary Loy at the Clinic.
Is It an Emergency?
ou don’t want to make a fuss over minor,
passing discomforts, but how do you
know if something serious is involved?
Sometimes it’s difficult to tell. But according to
the Center for Corporate Health Promotion, you
should seek immediate medical attention in any
of these situations: fainting, active bleeding, stu
por or drowsiness, disorientation, shortness of
breath, cold sweats, severe pain, seizures or
convulsions.
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