Breast Cancer Prevention:
Mammogram: The Most Powerful Early Detection Tool
-Safe Procedure: minimal radiation exposure
-Early detection reduces your risk of dying from the disease by 25-30% or more
-Recommended ages for yearly mammograms
-Most Women: 40+ years of age
-High Risk Factors Present in Family: 30+ years of age
-Fast procedure (~20 minutes)
-Minimal discomfort
Mammogram: The Most Powerful Early Detection Tool
-Safe Procedure: minimal radiation exposure
-Early detection reduces your risk of dying from the disease by 25-30% or more
-Recommended ages for yearly mammograms
-Most Women: 40+ years of age
-High Risk Factors Present in Family: 30+ years of age
-Fast procedure (~20 minutes)
-Minimal discomfort
Self Examination: Breast Exam
Step 1: Looking a. With your shoulders straight and arms on hips, look for abnormalities in your breasts b. Raise your arms and repeat Common Abnormalities: -Dimpling, puckering, or bulging of skin -Nipple changes position -Inverted nipple -Redness, soreness, rash or swelling -Abnormal fluids coming out of nipples Step 2: Feeling a. Lying down, feel your breasts in a circular motion with three fingers together b. Repeat while standing/sitting up Make sure to cover your entire breast |
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Cervical Cancer Prevention:
What is a Pap Smear?
-Tests for cervical cancer in women
-Detects changes in cervical cells that may become cancerous
Who Should Get a Pap Smear?
-All women over the age of 21 years
-EVEN IF they have had an HPV vaccination
What to Expect at a Pap Smear?
-Very quick procedure (few minutes)
-Doctor will gently insert an instrument called a speculum into your vagina
-Speculum may cause a sensation of pressure in your pelvic area, but is not painful (NOTHING TO BE AFRAID OF!)
-Doctor takes sample of your cervical cells using a soft brush or spatula
Facts About the Gardasil Vaccine :
-Females ages 9-26: The only human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine that protects against 4 types of HPV
-2 types that cause 75% of cervical cancer
-2 types that cause 90% of genital warts
-Males ages 9-26: protects against approximately 90% of genital warts cases
-Does not prevent against all types of cervical cancer, so it's important for women to continue routine cervical cancer screenings
-Does not treat existing cancer or genital warts cases
-3 injections over 6 months
What is a Pap Smear?
-Tests for cervical cancer in women
-Detects changes in cervical cells that may become cancerous
Who Should Get a Pap Smear?
-All women over the age of 21 years
-EVEN IF they have had an HPV vaccination
What to Expect at a Pap Smear?
-Very quick procedure (few minutes)
-Doctor will gently insert an instrument called a speculum into your vagina
-Speculum may cause a sensation of pressure in your pelvic area, but is not painful (NOTHING TO BE AFRAID OF!)
-Doctor takes sample of your cervical cells using a soft brush or spatula
Facts About the Gardasil Vaccine :
-Females ages 9-26: The only human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine that protects against 4 types of HPV
-2 types that cause 75% of cervical cancer
-2 types that cause 90% of genital warts
-Males ages 9-26: protects against approximately 90% of genital warts cases
-Does not prevent against all types of cervical cancer, so it's important for women to continue routine cervical cancer screenings
-Does not treat existing cancer or genital warts cases
-3 injections over 6 months