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Beat 1. Does Breast Cancer Run in Family? Breast Cancer 6 simple things that could help reduce your risk. You’re in your prime, so breast cancer isn’t something you worry about unless you have a family history. Regardless of your age, making a few lifestyle changes like the ones below — and better understanding your risk — may signiﬁcantly reduce your chances of developing the disease. Get moving! Studies suggest exercising moderately to vigorously three to four hours a week can reduce your risk by 20 percent. And remember to keep your heart rate above its baseline level for at least 20 continuous minutes. Try brisk walking, biking, jogging or dancing. Know your family history. Does breast cancer run in your family? If so, ask your doctor about when you should begin screenings, including annual mammograms and MRIs. Consider testing for the BRCA-1 and BRCA-2 gene mutations, which are linked to an increased risk of breast cancer. Watch your weight. Being overweight or obese increases your risk, especially if you put on the weight as an adult. Also, researchers are looking at the link between obesity and cancer recurrence. Become breast aware. Even if you’re in your 20s or 30s, become familiar with your breasts by performing monthly breast self-exams so you can detect Your 2. 3. 4. EVENT OCT REDUCE YOUR RISK FOR BREAST CANCER If breast or ovarian cancer runs in your family, get expert advice from Rhonda Harmon, MD, and Dawn Lee, genetic counselor, at our FREE seminar at 5:30 pm, October 11. ey will share how to reduce your risks. Reserve your seat by calling (407) 303-BEST (2378). Eat a healthy diet. Plant-based diets are associated with reduced risks for several cancers. Eat ﬁve to 10 servings of brightly colored fruits and vegetables daily, as these contain the highest concentration of vitamins. Also, limit red meat to four ounces (the size of a deck of cards) daily and minimize high-calorie foods such as sugary drinks, juices, desserts, reﬁned bread and chips. Looking for cancer care for yourself or a loved one? The Florida Hospital Cancer Institute provides services at several Florida Hospital locations, including Orlando, Altamonte, East Orlando, Kissimmee, Celebration Health and Winter Park. With so many locations, you can stay close to home and receive excellent, groundbreaking care. 5. 6. any change, no matter how small, and then bring it to your doctor’s attention immediately. Have an annual mammogram after age 40. Catching a tumor early boosts survival signiﬁcantly: Five-year survival rates can be as high as 98 percent for the earliest-stage localized disease. About 10 percent of all cancers are inherited, says Dawn Lee, genetic counselor with Florida Hospital Cancer Institute. is means that mutations in speciﬁc genes are passed from one blood relative to another. Family members who inherit these abnormal genes have a greater chance of developing cancer within their lifetime. e most commonly inherited cancers include breast, ovarian and colon, although other types exist. If you think you’re at risk, it’s a good idea to meet with a genetic counselor. She will review your family medical history, discuss the role of genetics in cancer and perform a hereditary cancer risk assessment. Dawn Lee, Genetic Counselor Check Yourself For your FREE breast self-exam shower card, call us today at (407) 303-BEST (2378). HEALTHY 00tips Soak in the beauty of nature: the blue sky and green grass. Research shows that blue and green are relaxing and soothing, and are associated with lower levels of anxiety. COLOR YOURSELF RELAXED FloridaHospital.com 3 http://www.FloridaHospital.com

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Florida Hospital Best in Care: Women and Children - Fall 2011
Playing It Safe
6 tips to reduce your breast cancer risk
Bariatric surgery may resolve diabetes
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Florida Hospital Best in Care: Women and Children - Fall 2011