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This makes the breast self-examine tion more important as it enables women to detect changes as soon as possible. However, for women under 50 with a mother or sister who has had breast cancer, McPhail recommends starting mammograms five years before the cancer was found in the relative. If. for example, a woman's mother discovered breast cancer when she was 45, the daughter should begin regular mammograms when she is 40, Screening at the centre involves a clinical examination of the breasts by a trained nurse examiner, two- view mammography, and instruc- tion in breast self-examination by the nurse. Mammogram results are usually available seven to 10 days after the screening. Interested women must be Ontario residents who live in the central west area which stretches from Guelph to the Niagara Peninsula to Mississauga. In addi- tion, these women should have no history of breast cancer, have not had a mammogram within the last 'SS" hilt Mn. Mir. CATHAIINES ll Mimic DI uh SI uni 0M OIELLEVlLlE m Mam mm St In Gum. HI. -KINGSTON Mi) Maud Au '1th d (allow lon tt 'LONMN In]! Wilma! Id "th d ma Ooh Inl ‘WINDSOI 3039 "and let 09ml: Dnunhu Itat IOHAWA [100 S! [New In ‘NEPEAN lull “and! N year, and be free of acute breast symptoms. Women are recruited by direct physician referral or by self- referrals. ASSESSMENT CLINIC The Hamilton location is unique in that it is the only one with an assessment clinic, and it sees a higher volume of women. This assessment clinic takes place on Wednesday mornings, and it is aimed at women with screen-detect- ed abnormalities. At this time, the surgeon, a radiologist. and a pathol- ogist are involved in diagnostic tests to determine the next step. McPhail says that 80% of the lumps they find are not cancerous. For the 20% of women who do have cancerous lumps, the waiting time for treatment at the Hamilton Regional Cancer Centre is about six weeks, according to Dr. Mark Levine, chief executive officer of the Centre. "There are many different types of treatments," he explains, "so you have to first zero in on what type of treatment is best. If a patient with breast cancer in the early stages is referred to us for a lumpectomy and follow-up radiation, she can expect to be receiving treatment within six weeks. But, for people with more advanced cancer, there are no wait- ing times. I do not believe anyone's health is being jeopardized in any way." DISCUSS CONCERNS "The family doctor is informed if there are abnormalities," says McPhail. "The assessment clinic gives women the opportunity to dis- cuss any concerns they have. We feel it's important to include these women in everything as we go along." For women with no abnormali- ties, there is an automatic follow-up in two years for another screening. mm"! Mn; 3T3” "Right now, women are not beat- ing down our doors," says McPhail. "We see 38 to 40 women a day, Many women say they feel fine so why look for trouble?" Another reason McPhail says women may be hesitant to be screened is the worry about the pain. "Some women find mammo- grams uncomfortable and others don't," she says. "Pressure is on the breast for two seconds, and there's no danger from the radiation. It's the equivalent to smoking three- quarters of one cigarette once in your lifetime." The Hamilton Breast Screening Centre is open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Appointments generally take one hour. For more information, call 905-389-0101. Early detection top priority (Continued from page 11) The Canadian Cancer Society recommends monthly breast self-exami- nations, mammograms for women over 50, and getting any unusual sensa- tions or lumps checked out immediately by a family physician. Early detec- tion is the best method for saving lives. Since undergoing surgery 20 years ago, Thompson has noticed a number of changes in the way breast cancer is handled both by doctors and society. "Today, there are more choices," she explains. "Doctors discuss more with the patients. I didn't have any choices. And males are more compas- sionate about breast cancer now, partly because it's more widely dis- cussed." Other changes Thompson has noticed are more natural prostheses and a more educated public when it comes to this disease. Although breast cancer has one of the highest survival rates compared to other cancers for women going through treatment, it can be a very emotion- al time. To help these women out, the Oakville Unit of the Canadian Cancer' Society offers a valuable Reach to Recovery program. This is an emotional support program which helps breast cancer patients, as well as their fami- lies, deal with both the disease and its treatment. What makes this program unique is that all Reach to Recovery volunteers are women diagnosed with breast cancer who have been treated and are feeling well. Thompson has been a Reach to Recovery volunteer since 1974, two years after she received treatment. "Most patients want to know they'll be, able to rejoin society and look normal," she says. "We visit patients in the hospital and bring them information, a small, temporary prosthesis, and a pillow for their operated side. Then, we make a follow-up call and if neces- sary, we'll go with the person to get their permanent prosthesis. The biggest anxiety women face is wondering if all the cancer is gone and worrying that it will turn up again." 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