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20 WAIKATO BUSINESS NEWS September/October 2017 BREAST CANCER AWARENESS October is breast cancer awareness month Breast cancer is the most common cancer in New Zealand women. There are over 3000 women (and 20-30 men) diagnosed in New Zealand each year. Annually there are 600- 700 deaths from breast cancer; more than double the annual road toll. In the Waikato region there are over 300 women and two to three men diagnosed each year. That is more than five women diagnosed per week! 2016 saw our highest recorded number of cases – 383 breast cancer cases diagnosed in our region. Maori women have a higher risk of developing breast cancer and almost double the death rate compared to New Zealand European women. Research work supported by the Waikato Breast Cancer Research Trust has shown that half of this difference is due to less screening and larger cancers at diagnosis. The research has also shown that Maori women with cancers detected through breast screening do just as well as non-Maori. The great news is that women with early screen detected cancer have a high chance of cure and 94 percent of these women are alive 10 years after diagnosis. More and more women than ever before are surviving a diagnosis of breast cancer thanks to early detection (e.g. through the Breast Screen Aotearoa Programme) and more effective, safe and tailored treatments developed through research. Today we can celebrate more than 25,000 New Zealand women who have survived breast cancer. Research for better outcomes: It may surprise you to learn that breast cancer is not just one single disease. There are a number of different sub types of breast cancer. Each woman who develops a cancer in her breast has a unique disease which can be identified by its cell make-up, its sensitivity to the female hormone oestrogen, and to the activity of certain genes within the tumour. Such individual characteristics create challenges for researchers in this field to identify safe treatment that will give each woman the best chance of long-term survival and potentially a cure. It is essential to have evidence based medicine/health care through clinical trials research so we can offer women as individuals the best treatment for their type of breast cancer. Clinical trials research conducted today will lead to better outcomes for women of the future diagnosed with breast cancer. The Waikato Breast Cancer Research Trust is our local charitable trust which enables local and international clinical trials and the Waikato Breast Cancer Patient Register. This vital register tracks breast cancer rates, treatments and outcomes providing insights for medical research to improve outcomes for everyone, as shown in the work regarding Maori women. For further information and ways to support research and help Waikato mothers, daughters, sisters, friends, colleagues, neighbours and whanau affected by this disease; please visit www.wbcrt. org.nz Early detection saves lives: • A regular screening mammogram is the best method for the early detection of breast cancer in women with no symptoms. • We recommend women start having annual screening mammograms between 40-49 and then once every two years from 50 years (and up to age 80 – as long as women remain in good health). • If you are between 45- 69 years you can enrol in the free Breast Screen Aotearoa programme by phoning 0800 270 200, or online at www.nsu.govt.nz Be breast aware: Changes in the breast to look out for and report to your doctor; • A new lump or thickening • Skin dimpling or puckering • Any change in one nipple, such as discharge that occurs without squeezing or a turned-in nipple • Or a rash or reddening or scalyness of the nipple Breast Screen Aotearoa Continued on page 23 Braemar is proud to provide a Medical Oncology & Cancer Care service with specialist led Oncology staff, allowing you to experience a private environment when you need it most. Proud Gold Sponsor of the Waikato Breast Cancer Trust Pink Walk and Pink Challenge, Thursday 19 October 2017 • Minimal waiting times • Outstanding facilities • Personal discreet service • All health insurers accepted • Access to treatments not available in the public sector Ask for Braemar www.braemarhospital.co.nz 24 Ohaupo Road Hamilton | Phone 07 843 1899 | Fax 07 843 9815
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS WAIKATO BUSINESS NEWS September/October 2017 21 Cosmetic tattooing - helping women feel “whole” again At Tristram Clinic we have five very highly skilled and experienced plastic surgeons who work at the facility, all experienced in the field of breast reconstruction for women who have had a mastectomy as a result of breast cancer. We perform reconstructions to help women regain the feeling of completeness, their confidence and self-esteem. We also offer cosmetic tattooing in order to make the reconstruction complete. Debbie Casson, who founded Lady Ink Cosmetic Tattooing, works from Tristram Clinic performing cosmetic nipple tattooing for ladies who have been through breast reconstruction surgery as a result of breast cancer. Debbie has an absolute affinity with breast cancer sufferers as she was diagnosed with two forms of cancer in the space of a week in 2012: A rare type of sinus cancer and just days later, she was diagnosed with breast cancer after a routine mammogram. Debbie totally understands the emotions of going through breast reconstruction surgery having been down the road of chemotherapy and radiation treatment. She knows what cosmetic nipple tattooing can mean to a woman after undergoing breast reconstruction. Debbie joined “Shocking Pink”, a New Zealand-wide charity for women diagnosed with cancer and she shared her story openly with members of the group. During these discussions she found there was a large “gap” in the process of making a woman whole again. Debbie calls it - “The Cherry on the Top”. This means the missing areola and in some cases the nipple. Debbie is fully trained in the art of cosmetic tattooing, particularly the areola after nipple reconstruction or a 3D nipple if no nipple reconstruction was undertaken. “I decided to train in cosmetic tattooing because of my own experiences and being an arty person I also covered eyebrows, eyeliner and lips. Many breast cancer ladies lose their eyebrows and hair after chemotherapy so all these processes work ‘hand-in-hand’, says Debbie. Debbie went to the United States to learn under the very best trainers in the field. She is currently planning additional training in the UK under a world-renowned Medical and Cosmetic Tattoo specialist specifically in this treatment. The nipple repigmentation and 3D nipple cosmetic tattooing helps post-mastectomy patients in creating the appearance of an areola after nipple reconstruction or, a 3D nipple can be created by shading with pigments giving the 3D effect. The camouflaging of scars provides another confidence booster. This is so essential for our patients to finish that journey, to be able to look at yourself in the mirror and say “I look normal – I am normal” – Debbie gets a huge enjoyment from seeing their faces. “Our aim is to give women back their self-esteem and confidence after a really tough journey. After treatment I see their faces full of joy,” says Debbie Please contact Debbie at Tristram Clinic to have a free consultation. Remember Debbie has been on this journey personally and is ready to help you. DERMATOLOGY, VASCULAR, PLASTIC SURGERY DERMATOLOGY, VASCULAR, PLASTIC SURGERY & APPEARANCE MEDICINE CLINIC & APPEARANCE MEDICINE CLINIC “The lotus flower has “The lotus flower has been traditionally regarded been traditionally regarded as a symbol of regeneration, as a symbol of regeneration, healing and enduring beauty. Make an appointment with healing and enduring beauty. one of our highly skilled Make an appointment with specialists today and let us one of our highly skilled help you achieve your health specialists today and let us and beauty goals this year... help you achieve your health so as the lotus flower, you can blossom too.” and beauty goals this year... so as the lotus flower, you can blossom too.” Cosmetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Cosmetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Adult and Paediatric Dermatology Adult and Paediatric Dermatology Vascular Surgery and Ultrasound Scanning Vascular Surgery and Ultrasound Scanning Appearance Medicine Cutera Laser Skin Rejuvenation and Re-surfacing Appearance Medicine Cutera IPL Laser Treatments Skin Beauty Rejuvenation Therapy and Re-surfacing Medical Tattooing IPL Treatments Beauty Therapy Medical Tattooing CALL US TODAY FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT DERMATOLOGISTS DERMATOLOGISTS Marius Marius Rademaker Rademaker BM, FRCP, BM, FRACP, FRCP, DMFRACP, DM Amanda Amanda Oakley Oakley MBChB, MBChB, FRACP, DipHealInf FRACP, DipHealInf Sarah Sarah Hill MBchB, Hill MBchB, FRACP FRACP VASCULAR SURGEONS VASCULAR SURGEONS David Ferrar MBChB, FRCS, FRACS (Vascular), DDU (Vascular) Thodur David Vasudevan Ferrar FRACS MBChB, (Vasc), FRCS, FRACS FRACS (Gen), FRCS (Vascular), DDU (Vascular) Paul Thodur Haggart MBChB Vasudevan MD, BSc, FRACS FRCS(Vasc), FRACS (Gen), FRCS Paul Haggart MBChB MD, BSc, FRCS COSMETIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE PLASTIC SURGEONS Stuart McNicoLL MBChB, FRACS (Plastics) Ahmed Alkadhi MBChB, FRACS (Plastics) Michael Stuart Woodfield McNicoLL MBChB, MBChB, FRACS (Plastics) FRACS (Plastics) Brandon Ahmed Adams Alkadhi MBChB, MBChB, FRACS (Plastics) FRACS (Plastics) Arthur Michael Yang MBChB Woodfield FRACS MBChB, (Plastics) FRACS (Plastics) APPEARANCE Brandon Adams MEDICINE MBChB, FRACS (Plastics) Sonya Arthur Ferguson Yang App MBChB Medicine FRACS Nurse RCompN (Plastics) COSMETIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE PLASTIC SURGEON Stella Wilkins App Medicine Nurse RCompN APPEARANCE MEDICINE Madeleine McNicoLL App Medicine Nurse RCompN Megan Sonya Lyons Ferguson Laser Therapist App Medicine Nurse RCompN Debbie Stella Casson Wilkins Cosmetic App Tattooing Medicine Nurse RCompN Juliette Smith Beauty Therapist Madeleine McNicoLL App Medicine Nurse RCompN Megan Lyons Laser Therapist Debbie Casson Cosmetic Tattooing Juliette Smith Beauty Therapist p 07 838 1035 e appts@tristramclinic.co.nz 200 Collingwood St, Hamilton www.tristramclinic.co.nz CALL US TODAY FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT
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