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SWLA Health Center National Cancer Awareness Month A Breast Cancer Story with Two Sides Christal A. Waller DNP, MNSc, BSN, APRN, WHNP-BC, FNP-C Fighting breast cancer Surviving breast cancer By Dr. Christal A. Waller, SWLA For Health Services, Oberlin Photo credits to Derek Lewis, Jr/Administrator/Arkansas Primary Care Clinic, Little Rock, Arkansas October has been set aside for Breast Cancer Awareness. During this month, our world is painted with pink ribbon as a reminder of the fight necessary to combat this illness. We celebrate those who have survived breast cancer and commemorate those who fought and won eternal peace. In the event you find yourself on a breast cancer journey, I hope this story empowers you to positively impact your outcome. The Professional Side – I am a board certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner. I am also a Doctor of Nursing Practice and a nationally certified Family Nurse Practitioner. From this point of view, let’s discuss breast cancer. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), breast cancer is the most common cause of cancer death among Hispanic women. It is the second most common cancer death among all other races. This year, it is estimated that 266,120 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed. About 41,000 women are expected to die from breast cancer in 2018. Breast cancer is more common in African American women under 45 when compared to whites. These statistics tell us that breast cancer will be inescapable for some and highly likely that you or someone close to you will be affected by this disease. Even so, breast cancer death can be significantly minimized with early detection. Let’s talk about how. While scientist are diligently working for a cure, we should do all we can to prevent breast cancer death. Early detection is the key to death prevention. Finances and fears are common barriers to early detection. Remember, self breast exams are free. Contact the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) at 1(888) 599-1073 or your primary care provider (PCP) for information about low cost or free mammograms. Do not allow fear of discovering a tumor, acquiring a cancer diagnosis or uncomfortable mammogram testing prevent you from receiving the benefits of early detection. At age 18, begin performing self breast exams monthly. Report any abnormality to your PCP urgently. Be mindful that the time in which a tumor is found, directly correlates to the intensity of treatment and the severity of the prognosis. The mammogram may be uncomfortable. However, testing discomfort is minimal compared to the pain of aggressive treatment or the heartache of loved ones bracing for your death. Mammogram screening should begin as early as age 40 and should be repeated yearly or every 2-3 years. Your PCP or OBGYN will recommend the guidelines best for you. The Personal Side – I am a breast cancer survivor. In October 2012, I was given the diagnosis of invasive ductal carcinoma. My heart stopped momentarily, my world changed and my journey began. I received six rounds of chemotherapy and several surgeries to fight for my life. God blessed me and gave me a new voice as a medical provider and cancer survivor and I can tell my own story. I am the epitome of hope, faith and cure for breast cancer. I exemplify the positive outcomes of early detection. My aunt began her journey about a year ago with an initial breast cancer diagnosis in the advanced stages. She will complete her journey soon and we will tell her story. ..To be continued in The Voice of Southwest Louisiana November 2018 Issue… 10 October 2018 WWW.THEVOICEOFSOUTHWESTLA.COM Volume 6 • Number 3
What’s in Your Supplements? According to the Organic Health Association over 95% of vitamins manufactured contain synthetic ingredients. Synthetic vitamins have been proven to cause more harm than good, yet millions of people take them every day! Most over-the-counter brands, regardless of price, are synthetic and contain impurities or additives that can actually make you sick. While choosing the cheapest brand may be fine when it comes to toilet paper, your health deserves better! Try Shaklee and feel the difference! DIANETICS T HE MOD ERN S CIENCE OF MENTAL H EALTH Pick up your copy of The Voice of SWLA while you’re out and about. SULPHUR • West Cal-Cam Hospital • Stines • Pitt Grill • SPAR • Goodwill • Hollier's • Dairy Barn LAKE CHARLES • Pujo St. Cafe • Chase (Downtown) • Steamboat Bill's • Civic Center • Carnegie Library • Luna Bar & Grill MOSS BLUFF • Peto's • Market Basket • Southern Spice VINTON • Post Office • Market Basket • Love's Truck Stop DERIDDER • Brookshires Bros. • City Hall • DeRidder Hospital • Post Office • Steamboat Bill's Call or Visit our Website for More Details! 3116 RYAN ST. • LAKE CHARLES • 337-564-6009 • LAKECHARLES-LA.MINUTEMANPRESS.COM PHOTOGRAPHY Volume 6 • Number 3 WWW.THEVOICEOFSOUTHWESTLA.COM October 2018 11
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