Page 4 - Chehalis Tribal Newsletter - October 2024

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Important scan
Other than skin cancer, breast
cancer is the most common cancer
among American women. For many
women, mammograms are the best
way to find breast cancer early when
it is easier to treat. Mammograms can
find cancer before it is big enough to
feel or cause symptoms.
Worried about the cost?
Chehalis Tribal Wellness Center
has mammogram clinics for eligible
women. Clinical Breast exams are
offered on site.
CDC’s National Breast and Cervical
Cancer Early Detection Program
offers free or low-cost mammograms INFORMATION
to women who have low incomes and
are uninsured or underinsured.
For fast facts, resources, tips on
Symptoms how to lower your risk of breast
There are different symptoms of cancer and to see if you qualify
breast cancer, and some people have for cost assistance, go to cdc.
no symptoms at all. Symptoms can gov/cancer/features/breast-
include: cancer.html
n Any change in the size or shape
of the breast.
n Pain in any area of the breast. or older.
n Nipple discharges other than n Having changes in your BRCA1
breast milk (including blood). or BRCA2 genes.
n A new lump in the breast or
underarm. How to lower your risk
n If you have any signs that worry n Keep a healthy weight and be
you, see your doctor right away. physically active. A fun photo booth completed the day for participants in the
n Choose not to drink alcohol, or
Risk factors drink alcohol in moderation. Intertribal Breast Cancer Awareness Walk on Oct. 12.
Main factors that affect your chance n If you are taking hormone
of getting breast cancer include: replacement therapy or birth control
n Being a woman. pills, make sure to ask your doctor
n Being older. Most breast cancers about the risks.
are found in women who are age 50 n Breastfeed your baby, if possible.