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The INDEPENDENT, October 5, 2011 Page 13 Join Banks Curves free during breast cancer awareness month October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Curves continues to work to raise awareness in women about the life-saving importance of risk management, early detection and treatment. Throughout the month, Curves of Banks women’s fitness center is waiv- ing the joining fee for new members who show proof of a mammogram within the past year or make a $25 donation to breast cancer research. According to statistics from the American Cancer Society (ACS), nearly 230,480 women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in 2011, and an- other 57,650 will be diagnosed with carcinoma in situ (CIS), a non-invasive, early form of breast cancer. Breast cancer remains a leading cause of cancer death in women, sec- ond only to lung cancer. More than 39,500 women will die from the disease in 2011. One woman in every eight will be di- agnosed with invasive breast cancer in her lifetime. In recognition of Breast Can- cer Awareness Month, each participating Curves center will focus on three important goals in supporting this annual cam- paign: 1. Helping women learn the facts about breast cancer and the importance of early detec- tion. 2. Encouraging women to work out three times a week to help reduce their risk of devel- oping breast cancer. 3. Participating in fund-rais- ing efforts to support the re- search and outreach efforts of the ACS. Since only about 5-10 per- cent of breast cancers are hereditary, prevention can play a key role in a woman’s risk management strategy. The ACS recommends making lifestyle choices such as eating right, getting regular exercise and maintaining a healthy weight to help a woman signifi- cantly reduce her risk of devel- oping breast cancer. “Curves mission has always been to strengthen women,” according to the staff of Curves of Banks. “Typically, women are caregivers, but when it comes to breast cancer, women need to understand how important it is to take care of themselves. Scheduling an annual doctor visit, performing a monthly breast self exam, eating a nutritious diet and making time for regular exer- cise are all things that a woman can do to stay strong and help reduce her chances of devel- oping this devastating dis- ease.” Early detection is the next line of defense, since about 93 percent of women whose breast cancer is caught in its earliest stages will be healthy and disease-free five years af- ter their diagnosis and treat- ment. Guidelines from the ACS encourage women age 40 and older to have a Clinical Breast Exam (CBE) performed by a health professional once a year, along with a mammo- gram. Women in their 20s and 30s should have a CBE at least every three years. “The good news is that the ACS says that death rates from breast cancer have been de- clining since about 1990, with larger decreases in women younger than 50,” according to Curves of Banks staff. “Every- one here at Curves of Banks is proud of the role we play in helping to educate women about breast cancer risk factors and the importance of main- taining a healthy weight, exer- cising regularly and making their own health a priority. Our goal is to see breast cancer statistics continue to reflect the positive impact that education and awareness can have.” For more information about activities in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and to learn how to exercise good breast health, please contact Curves of Banks at 503-324- 9262. Washington County Extension Services moves to new location The offices of the Oregon State University Extension Ser- vice for Washington County are now operating from the Charles D. Cameron Public Services Building in Hillsboro, seat of Washington County govern- ment, at 155 North First Av- enue in Hillsboro, Suite 200. Phone numbers and email addresses for Extension per- sonnel, programs and offices will not change. The move brings the full ar- ray of Extension Service closer to those services offered by the county government. Extension Service programs include 4-H Youth Development, Agricul- ture, Citizen Participation, Family and Home, Food Safe- ty, Preservation and Storage, Forestry and Natural Re- sources, Master Gardener, and Nutrition Education. “Our commitment to educa- tional outreach is central to our 100-year mission across the state and opens a new century of engagement with the citi- zens of Washington County,” said Patrick Proden, staff chair for OSU Extension Service in Washington and Multnomah counties. “In strengthening our partnership with Washington County, OSU Extension Ser- vice looks forward to working with the county government more closely and serving our citizens in its new office envi- ronment.” “Washington County whole- heartedly welcomes the faculty and staff of OSU Extension to our shared workspace here in the Cameron Public Services Building,” said Andy Duyck, chairman of the Washington County Board of Commission- ers. “As a county government, our vision is to do our part to support a ‘collaborative com- munity’ where we work togeth- er to solve problems and im- prove our quality of life. 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