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Women are at risk for specific types of
cancer.
Cancer is cells from the body that grow and
multiply abnormally-taking energy from
body and damage organ systems.
Women are risk for breast and cervical
cancer – which can be treated successfully
if caught early.
Regular screening/exams can help capture
women who may be at risk and help them
get treatment.
Breast cancer is the most common non-skin
cancer and the 2nd deadliest cancer in
women.
Every year approximately 192,000 women
are diagnosed with breast cancer and
40,200 die of breast cancer in U.S.
Risk factors for breast cancer are - age->50,
female, genetic predisposition,and possibly
estrogen exposure –from post menopause
hormone medications.
Breastfeeding
– reduces a woman’s risk
of breast cancer, as well as protects the
baby from RSV bronchiolitis and ear infx.
› Breastfeeding is the original subsistance
food. – Please encourage women to
breastfeed to decrease breast cancer!!!
Pregnancy
before the age of 30
Exercise
Staying
a healthy weight
Self
Breast exams by the patient-monthly
Clinical Breast examinations by provider
Mammograms- special xrays of the
breast. Depending on risk factors – start
screening between 40-45 years of ageevery 2 years.
If a lump is found – a ultrasound,
mammogram and clinical exam of the
breast will be done. Then referral to
surgery and biopsies if needed.
MSEC reviewed/revised 7/26/09
Women
are at risk for cancers of the
cervix – the lower part of the uterus/
womb.
Pap smears- a sample of cells from the
cervix and the vagina screen for cancer.
They are done during a pelvic exam.
Pap smears samples can be taken and
placed on a glass slide or in a liquid
medium. The cells are looked at to see if
they are abnormal looking.
A virus, that can cause genital warts- the
human papilloma virus (HPV) – is very
common- about 80% of adults have it.
A few types are the main cause of Cervical
Cancer.
A new vaccine for those types of the
Human Papilloma virus can prevent women
from getting cancer. It is called the HPV
vaccine. It is 3 vaccines given over 1 year
to girls ideally before their first sexual
encounter.
Infection
with a high risk strain of Human
Papilloma Virus
Having sex at an early age
Having sex with partners who have
multiple partners
Multiple sexual partners – > 5
Tobacco Use increases the risk 4 fold
Being immunosuppressed-low immune
system
Stop
using tobacco
Starting at age 11 girls should get the
HPV vaccine.
When sexually active – use condoms!!!!
To protect against STDs and HPV.
› Human Papilloma Virus – causes warts and
cervical cancer
› Gonorrhea/ chlamydia – rates very high now
› Herpes/syphilis/HIV
1st
Pap Smear starting at 21
Annual Pap Smears for ages 21 – 29
Pap Smears ages 30 – 64 – every 3 years
Starting at 30 – women can go every 3
years between pap smears if › Previous 3 Pap Smears were Normal
› Asymptomatic
When
pap smears are abnormalwomen maybe asked to come in more
frequently for repeat Pap Smears.
They may be asked to get a colposcopy
– a special pelvic exam where a
microscope is used to look at the cervix
and take biopsies –looking for abnormal
precancer cells.
Patients
may be asked to come to a
SRC, Bethel, or Anchorage for breast or
cervical cancer screenings and follow
up for abnormal results.
If they do not have the funds – they may
qualify for the CDC's National Breast and
Cervical Cancer Early Detection
Program - which can pay for travel for
the women of the Delta to have breast
and cervical cancer screening.