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BREAST CANCER AWARENESS 2024
Tips for Prevention
Resources and Related Information to Aid You in the Fight
Pink Ambassadors
Jerilyn Crain
Hello, my name is Jerilyn Crain.
I am a 22-year breast cancer survivor.
I volunteer with Kaiser Permanente as a Patient Advisor, advocating for patient involvement in their care. I am a happy retiree with my husband Lattimore, a mother of 3 with 6 grandchildren, and 7 great grands.
And I am excited to be your
Pink Ambassador!
Mary Chatman
Hello, my name is Mary Chatman. I am a 40-year breast cancer survivor as well as pelvic, and Kidney cancer. My husband Dennis and I have been married for 35 years.
It is my pleasure to be your
Pink Ambassador!
Breast Cancer Risk
Let's talk Risk Factors...
A risk factor is anything that will increase your likelihood of getting the disease.
Although there is no way to prevent breast cancer, there are things you can do that may lower your chances.
The best option for early detection... Get Regular Screening Tests
KNOW WHAT'S NORMAL FOR YOU
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See your healthcare provider if you notice any of these changes in your breast
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Lump, hard knot or thickening inside the breast or underarm area
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Swelling, warmth, redness or darkening of the breast
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Change in the size or shape of the breast
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Dimpling or puckering of the skin
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Itchy, scaly sore or rash on the nipple
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Pulling in your nipple or other parts of the breast
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Nipple discharge that starts suddenly
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New pain in one spot that does not go away
