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Thursday, January 14, 2010
How to Contact the Positive Appearance Center
The Positive Appearance Center is open for walk-in visits Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Appointments are encouraged (though not required) for fittings of prostheses and wigs. Home visits are available when needed. There is no charge for consultation or fitting services.
BREAST CANCER: modifiable risk factors
These risk factors also affect a woman’s chance of having breast cancer, but can be changed or prevented:
Estrogen. Evidence suggests that the longer a woman is exposed to estrogen (estrogen made by the body, taken as a drug, or delivered by a patch), the more likely she is to develop breast cancer.
Late childbearing. Women who have their first child late (after about age 30) have a greater chance of developing breast cancer than women who have a child at a younger age.
Breast density. Breast cancers nearly always develop in lobular or ductal tissue (not fatty tissue). That's why cancer is more likely to occur in breasts that have a lot of lobular and ductal tissue (that is, dense tissue) than in breasts with a lot of fatty tissue. In addition, when breasts are dense, it is more difficult for doctors to see abnormal areas on a mammogram.
Radiation therapy. Women whose breasts were exposed to radiation during radiation therapy before age 30, especially those who were treated with radiation for Hodgkin's disease, are at an increased risk for developing breast cancer. Studies show that the younger a woman was when she received her treatment, the higher her risk for developing breast cancer later in life.
Weight. Weight gain after age 18 is associated with an increased risk of post-menopausal breast cancer.
Physical inactivity. Indirect evidence exists indicating that there is an inverse relationship between amount of physical activity levels and one's risk of breast cancer.
Alcohol consumption. Some studies suggest a slightly higher risk of breast cancer among women who drink alcohol. The relationship between alcohol and breast cancer is consistent among associations of dietary factors and breast cancer risks, and is likely related to alcohol's (beer, wine, and liquor) ability to increase estrogen levels.
Estrogen. Evidence suggests that the longer a woman is exposed to estrogen (estrogen made by the body, taken as a drug, or delivered by a patch), the more likely she is to develop breast cancer.
Late childbearing. Women who have their first child late (after about age 30) have a greater chance of developing breast cancer than women who have a child at a younger age.
Breast density. Breast cancers nearly always develop in lobular or ductal tissue (not fatty tissue). That's why cancer is more likely to occur in breasts that have a lot of lobular and ductal tissue (that is, dense tissue) than in breasts with a lot of fatty tissue. In addition, when breasts are dense, it is more difficult for doctors to see abnormal areas on a mammogram.
Radiation therapy. Women whose breasts were exposed to radiation during radiation therapy before age 30, especially those who were treated with radiation for Hodgkin's disease, are at an increased risk for developing breast cancer. Studies show that the younger a woman was when she received her treatment, the higher her risk for developing breast cancer later in life.
Weight. Weight gain after age 18 is associated with an increased risk of post-menopausal breast cancer.
Physical inactivity. Indirect evidence exists indicating that there is an inverse relationship between amount of physical activity levels and one's risk of breast cancer.
Alcohol consumption. Some studies suggest a slightly higher risk of breast cancer among women who drink alcohol. The relationship between alcohol and breast cancer is consistent among associations of dietary factors and breast cancer risks, and is likely related to alcohol's (beer, wine, and liquor) ability to increase estrogen levels.
Cardiac Care: Treatment options
Along with diagnostic testing, Saint John’s Heart Institute is on the cutting edge of cardiac care by offering treatment options that include cardiovascular interventions, including cardiac catheterization, balloon angioplasty, rotoblator angioplasty and drug-eluting and non drug-eluting stent implantation.
The Health Center performs hundreds of cardiac interventions every year and offers the latest breakthroughs in the treatment of coronary artery disease and valvular heart disease in women. In addition, Saint John's state-of-the-art Digital Catheterization Department is the site of many life-saving procedures. Innovative technology allows medical professionals to take computerized pictures of the heart and translate these images electronically for viewing and analysis by physicians in their own offices.
Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiology
Diagnostic and Interventional Electrophysiology
Cardiovascular and Cardiothoracic Surgery
The Health Center performs hundreds of cardiac interventions every year and offers the latest breakthroughs in the treatment of coronary artery disease and valvular heart disease in women. In addition, Saint John's state-of-the-art Digital Catheterization Department is the site of many life-saving procedures. Innovative technology allows medical professionals to take computerized pictures of the heart and translate these images electronically for viewing and analysis by physicians in their own offices.
Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiology
Diagnostic and Interventional Electrophysiology
Cardiovascular and Cardiothoracic Surgery
Cardiac Care: symptoms
According to the American Heart Association, of the 500,000 annual deaths from cardiovascular disease, approximately 267,000 women die from heart attacks--that’s six times as many as those who will die from breast cancer. Why do so many women die from heart attacks? It could be because heart attack symptoms in women are different than in men and many women do not even realize they are having a heart attack until it is too late.
Typically, men may experience any one of these symptoms before having a heart attack: chest discomfort or pain, upper body pain, stomach pain, shortness of breath, anxiety, lightheadedness, sweating and nausea. Women may have all, none or a few of these classic symptoms and are more likely than men to also have symptoms unrelated to chest pain such as:
• Neck, jaw, shoulder, upper back or abdominal discomfort
• Shortness of breath
• Nausea or vomiting
• Abdominal pain or heartburn
• Sweating
• Lightheadedness or dizziness
• Unusual or unexplained fatigue
If a woman thinks she is having a heart attack, she should call for help immediately. Getting treatment quickly improves the chances of survival.
Typically, men may experience any one of these symptoms before having a heart attack: chest discomfort or pain, upper body pain, stomach pain, shortness of breath, anxiety, lightheadedness, sweating and nausea. Women may have all, none or a few of these classic symptoms and are more likely than men to also have symptoms unrelated to chest pain such as:
• Neck, jaw, shoulder, upper back or abdominal discomfort
• Shortness of breath
• Nausea or vomiting
• Abdominal pain or heartburn
• Sweating
• Lightheadedness or dizziness
• Unusual or unexplained fatigue
If a woman thinks she is having a heart attack, she should call for help immediately. Getting treatment quickly improves the chances of survival.
Cardiac Care: prevention
Better lifestyle habits can help a woman reduce her risk for a heart attack. Learn how to help prevent heart disease and stroke.
Healthy Eating Habits
Better food habits can help reduce a woman’s risk for heart attack. A healthful eating plan means choosing the right foods to eat and preparing foods in a healthy way. Nutrient-rich foods have vitamins, minerals, fiber and other nutrients but are lower in calories. Choose foods like vegetables, fruits, whole-grain products and fat-free or low-fat dairy products most often.
Exercise & Fitness
Physical inactivity is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, and most Americans are not physically active enough to gain any health benefits. Swimming, cycling, jogging, skiing, dancing, walking and dozens of other activities can help keep a woman’s heart healthy. Whether it is included in a structured exercise program or just part of a daily routine, all physical activity adds up to a healthier heart.
According to the latest American Heart Association/American College of Sports Medicine guidelines on physical activity, adults should be getting at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity activity every day of the week.
Risk Assessment
Women can reduce their chances of getting heart disease tomorrow, next year or 30 years from now by knowing their numbers and assessing their risks. The American Heart Association has an easy-to-use tool called “Go Red Heart Check Up ” to help women develop personal action plans. To get a referral to a Saint John’s cardiologist, click here for our physician referral service.
Healthy Eating Habits
Better food habits can help reduce a woman’s risk for heart attack. A healthful eating plan means choosing the right foods to eat and preparing foods in a healthy way. Nutrient-rich foods have vitamins, minerals, fiber and other nutrients but are lower in calories. Choose foods like vegetables, fruits, whole-grain products and fat-free or low-fat dairy products most often.
Exercise & Fitness
Physical inactivity is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, and most Americans are not physically active enough to gain any health benefits. Swimming, cycling, jogging, skiing, dancing, walking and dozens of other activities can help keep a woman’s heart healthy. Whether it is included in a structured exercise program or just part of a daily routine, all physical activity adds up to a healthier heart.
According to the latest American Heart Association/American College of Sports Medicine guidelines on physical activity, adults should be getting at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity activity every day of the week.
Risk Assessment
Women can reduce their chances of getting heart disease tomorrow, next year or 30 years from now by knowing their numbers and assessing their risks. The American Heart Association has an easy-to-use tool called “Go Red Heart Check Up ” to help women develop personal action plans. To get a referral to a Saint John’s cardiologist, click here for our physician referral service.
Cardiac Care
Heart disease is the number one cause of death among women and kills six times as many women as breast cancer. Because the symptoms of a heart attack can differ for a woman than for a man, many women delay seeking medical care until it is too late.
Saint John's Heart Institute, one of Southern California's premier cardiac care facilities, knows the importance of prevention, early diagnosis and treatment and offers women the latest in cardiac care. Saint John’s provides screenings, diagnosis, interventions, surgery and electrophysiology. We also conduct clinical research studies investigating the latest treatments in cardiac care.
Saint John's Heart Institute, one of Southern California's premier cardiac care facilities, knows the importance of prevention, early diagnosis and treatment and offers women the latest in cardiac care. Saint John’s provides screenings, diagnosis, interventions, surgery and electrophysiology. We also conduct clinical research studies investigating the latest treatments in cardiac care.
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