All adults are invited to a free panel discussion about breast health and breast cancer prevention.<\/p>\n
The discussion will be held 6 p.m., Oct. 13, at Ascension Illinois Cancer Care Center Romeoville, located at 500 S. Weber Road in Romeoville.<\/p>\n
The event is being held in recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, according to a news release from Ascension Illinois. Specialists from Ascension Illinois Cancer Care Center will discuss various topics related to breast health and breast cancer.<\/p>\n
Questions will be encouraged and light refreshments will be provided.<\/p>\n
Dr. Lauren Ghee, breast surgeon, said the panel will include an oncologist discussing the latest breast cancer treatments and a radiation oncologist discussing current radiation treatments for breast cancer.<\/p>\n
Ghee encouraged men and woman of all ages to attend.<\/p>\n
I think its important for woman and men to know that breast cancer doesnt only affect women and that it doesnt only affect women of a certain age and patients who have a history of breast cancer, Ghee said.<\/p>\n
[Breast cancer not as common in men, but does occur]<\/p>\n
Ghee said its also important for women between the ages of 20 and 30 get a risk assessment for breast cancer through a breast surgeon, family doctor or gynecologist.<\/p>\n
Because, so far, American Cancer Society doesnt recommend screening mammograms until the age of 40 for women at average risk for breast cancer.<\/p>\n
The American Cancer Society said women at average risk for breast cancer dont have a family history of breast cancer or a genetic mutation that increases the risk of breast cancer. Women at average risk have also never had chest radiation therapy before age 30 or actually had breast cancer.<\/p>\n
Ghee said the risk assessment isnt a particular test but a look at family history and other risk factors which could potentially increase a patients risk of developing breast cancer at an early age.<\/p>\n
I have patients in their 30s that have already done the screening process and they were found to be at high risk, Ghee said.<\/p>\n
No risk assessment or screening mammogram recommendations for men so far, Ghee said.<\/p>\n
Generally speaking, the first sign of possible breast cancer is a palpable mass. But its easier to detect breast cancer in men and address it.<\/p>\n
Ghee said she often hears people say genetic testing isnt for them because they dont have daughters, only sons.<\/p>\n
Its a common misconception that the genetic causes of breast cancer dont affect men, Ghee said. Thats not true.<\/p>\n
Although the event is free, registration is required. To register, visit ascn.io\/breasthealthpresentation.<\/p>\n
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