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October overview of events..................................................2
Local rodeo efforts help valley women.................................2
Timeline for the detection, treatment of breast cancer.........4
Healthy lifestyle can help prevent cancer.............................4
Survivor: Positive
Saint Alphonsus in Nampa cares for patients, community......6
Mammogram screenings: Answers for the apprehensive......6
West Valley seeks increased comfort for patients.................8
work environment
made a difference
By Sharon Strauss • sstrauss@idahopress.com
© 2010 Idaho Press-Tribune
“Stampede for the Cure” in Nampa funding provided by “Stampede For The Cure.” Cancer Incidence Breast Cancer Deaths
- St. Luke’s has provided 459 exams (including 2003-2007 2004 – 2008
- “Stampede for the Cure” (previously known as
“Tough Enough for Pink”) has provided funding for 99 screening mammograms, 196 diagnostic mam-
mograms and 164 breast ultrasounds) to Treasure All Sites/Types All Sites/Types
mammography services to Treasure Valley women in
need since 2007. Valley women; all exams were funded by “Stampede State of Idaho 31,924 4,219 809
- 100 percent of funds raised for “Stampede for for the Cure.”
- From 2007 to 2009, 17 cases of breast cancer Elmore County 562 76 10
the Cure” are donated to provide mammography ser-
vices for women living in the Treasure Valley. have been diagnosed in women whose mammogra- Ada County 7,516 1,067 172
phy services at St. Luke’s were funded by “Stampede
for the Cure.” Canyon County 3,416 395 86
Mercy Medical Center (now Saint - Since 2007, the total dollar amount funded Owyhee County 246 24 9
Alphonsus Medical Center Nampa) to St. Luke’s through the Snake River Stampede’s
“Stampede for the Cure” is $59,066. Payette County 546 74 15
- In the fiscal years 2009 and 2010 Mercy Medical
Center served 223 women with free mammograms. Funding for this important program is currently Gem County 454 42 10
- In the fiscal year 2008, a total of 181 screening available through the generous contributions of the
Snake River Stampede and its foundation partners Washington County 322 34 12
mammograms were provided. In the past two years,
Mercy Medical Center has provided a total of 404 (Albertsons, Wrangler, The Idaho Press-Tribune, KTVB,
St. Luke’s and Mercy Medical Center). This program Tough Enough for Pink at CNR get them at no cost if they meet eligibility requirements.
“Stampede for the Cure” mammograms. Tough Enough to for Pink plays out entirely on a local level
- During the fiscal years 2008 to 2009, seven is open to all Treasure Valley women who qualify Tough Enough for Pink night is a feature of the Caldwell
under the eligibility guidelines set forth by the “The — the money is raised in the Treasure Valley and benefits
breast cancers have been diagnosed in women whose Night Rodeo.
Stampede for the Cure” Foundation. If you women in area communities. It also fills a gap that often
mammography services at Mercy Medical Center were Fans wear pink that night to cheer on the rodeo stars,
or someone you know is in need of a isn’t available to women in the age group where early de-
funded by “Stampede for the Cure.” who also show their support of breast cancer prevention by
mammogram, please take advantage of tection is so critical.
- Since the fiscal year 2008, the total dollar amount wearing pink shirts in the arena.
this important program — it’s free and Organizers say the fact that cowboys are the driving
funded to Mercy through the Snake River Stampede’s Proceeds from the Caldwell Night Rodeo’s Tough Enough
it saves lives. Free mammograms under force for fundraising makes the effort fun and different.
“Stampede for the Cure” is $51,712. for Pink night have helped hundreds of Treasure Valley
this program will be available until funds Sponsors in 2010 were the Idaho Press-Tribune, Saint
women get the free mammogram screenings they need to
are exhausted. Alphonsus Medical Center and West Valley Medical Cen-
rule out or detect breast cancer.
St. Luke’s For more information, contact: St. The Caldwell Night Rodeo has also conducted a pub-
ter, and Intermountain Community Bank.
- From 2007 to 2009, 310 women have received Luke’s at 381-2095 or Mercy Medical lic service campaign to bring awareness to local women
mammography services at St. Luke’s as a result of Center at 463-5980 about the need for annual screenings and where to go to z More information, page 8
October overview
Mercy Foundation Care Bear visits titled “Have You Had the Talk with Mom?”
businesses that take pink pledge The students recognize the need for
breast cancer awareness promotion and de-
In October of 2009, the Mercy Foundation cided to reverse the roles of parent to child.
Care Bear went around and paid special visits Parents always have the talk with teens
to local businesses promoting breast cancer
awareness. This year the Care Bear will be about drugs, sex, alcohol, etc. In turn, the
out making her rounds to 10 local businesses teens are having the talk with moms about
that have taken the pink pledge to promote scheduling appointments to get their an-
breast cancer awareness within their organi- nual mammograms.
zation during October. Currently, Idaho ranks 50th in the nation
Businesses can view and take the pledge for the number of women receiving their
by going to the Idaho Press-Tribune website annual mammograms. One in eight wom-
(www.idahopress.com). If your business is en at some point in their lifetime will get
chosen, you will receive cookies delivered breast cancer. With October being Breast
by the Care Bear to your employees, the op- Cancer Awareness Month, the students are
portunity for employees to sign up to win a
free mammogram, and have your business excited to partner with Mercy Foundation
featured in the Idaho Press-Tribune. Sign and the Idaho Press-Tribune to inform stu-
dents on having the talk with mom about Cocoa and coffee in the morning, Caldwell Boulevard as a drive-through on
up now and pledge to make a difference on your way to work. Each driver will also re-
breast cancer in the Nampa community. getting their annual mammogram and pro- and lemonade at lunch for a cure! ceive a goody bag of information on breast
moting breast cancer awareness. On Friday, the Mercy Foundation and cancer awareness for the month of October,
Nampa High students hosted a pink day Idaho Press-Tribune will be handing out free and every eighth driver will receive a special
Nampa High students start breast on Sept. 29 and handed out information on cocoa and coffee in the morning from 7 to 9 treat in their goody bag promoting making a
cancer awareness campaign breast cancer awareness, pink T-shirts, and a.m. and pink lemonade at lunch time in the difference. Come join in the fun and receive
The Nampa High Leadership Class has giveaways during lunch. They also hosted a parking lot of Walgreens and the Idaho Press- free cocoa or coffee in the morning and lem-
started a breast cancer awareness campaign “pinkout” at a Sept. 30 volleyball game. Tribune off of Midland Boulevard at Nampa- onade at lunch!
Early Detection
Saves Lives
Timeline for the detection and Healthy lifestyle can help prevent cancer
treatment of breast cancer But other factors, such control, according to the - Stop drinking alcohol - Shed any extra pounds,
By Tabitha Simenc fective treatment for breast Breast Cancer Prevention or limit consumption to no and keep those pounds off.
as genetics, age, also Fund. But a number of signifi- more than two alcoholic - If you have already had
tsimenc@idahopress.com cancer within their local
communities. contribute to risk cant risk factors can be elimi- drinks per week (cutting breast cancer, avoid taking
© 2010 Idaho Press-Tribune Gem State Radiology nated to reduce your risk of down on alcohol increases estrogen-like products such
TREASURE VALLEY works with West Valley Med- By Mike Butts breast cancer: your liver’s ability to regulate as menopausal hormone
— For many women, the ical Center in Caldwell, and mbutts@idahopress.com - Stop smoking. blood estrogen levels). therapy and DHEA (or dehy-
treatment that follows the the Saint Alphonsus medical - Exercise on a regular - Restrict red meat and droepiandrosterone).
© 2010 Idaho Press-Tribune other sources of animal fat - If circumstances allow,
detection of breast cancer is centers in Boise and Nampa, BOISE — Exercise and basis, aiming for three to four
somewhat unknown. hours a week. (this includes dairy fat in consider having children
which allows for compre- limitations on alcohol use cheese, milk, and ice cream)
Here in the Treasure Val- hensive and cohesive radi- - Any activity to relieve sooner rather than later in
are two top ways to help pre- as they may contain stored life.
ley, there are various places ology care throughout the vent breast cancer. A healthy stress and to enhance your hormones or pesticides.
where women can seek ef- Treasure Valley. diet rich in fruits, vegetables comfort, satisfaction, and joy - Try to stick to a mostly n Source: Breast Cancer Preven-
and whole grains may also will have a major effect on vegetarian diet. tion Fund
help prevent the disease, but your quality of life.
Timeline for treatment research in diet and breast - So-called “mindful mea-
- A patient who presents with a problem, or thinks that they need to cancer is not as exact as sures” (such as meditation,
be screened, receives a standard mammogram. with other cancers, St. Luke’s yoga, visualization exercises
- If the standard mammogram shows a problem, additional mam- Mountain States Tumor In- and prayer) are valuable addi-
mogram images and/or ultrasound images are taken. stitute patient navigator Jill tions to your daily or weekly
- If needed, the patient is then given a biopsy, either a stereotactic Winschell said. routine.
biopsy or an ultrasound guided biopsy. These are both types of needle “The exercise and the al- - Making some or all of
cohol, those are pretty solid” these lifestyle changes will
biopsies that allow for a diagnosis through a less invasive procedure. improve your overall health
prevention strategies, Win-
The biopsy can help diagnose a malignant or benign process and, if schell said. “The food they and possibly also reduce your
surgery is determined to be needed, can help the surgeon better plan have research on but not risk of breast cancer.
the type of surgery, Dr. Loreli Smith, a radiologist with Gem State Radiol- necessarily specific to breast You can minimize or
ogy, said. cancer.” eliminate sources of extra
- If the biopsy results are positive, then the next step is usually Keeping a healthy body estrogen from your diet or
surgery. A multidisciplinary panel, or tumor board, which includes ra- weight and not having more environment with the follow-
diologists, pathologists, surgeons, oncologists and often the referring than one drink of alcohol a ing steps:
physician, is set up to determine the further course of appropriate treat- day can help prevent breast
ment for the patient. This process tailors treatment to the individual. cancer. But some women
- Often a nurse navigator is assigned to guide the patient through may have higher risks for
the process. breast cancer even if they
- Although treatment varies case to case, usually an excisional bi- make healthy lifestyle
opsy to remove the whole tumor is required. choices.
- A lumpectomy, to remove just the tumor, or a mastectomy, to A family history of
breast cancer can add to a
remove the entire breast, are the surgical options and the type and
woman’s risk of getting the
progression of the cancer can help determine if only a lumpectomy disease. Also, older women
is needed. are more likely to develop
- Usually a patient will follow up with radiation therapy or chemo- breast cancer. But with
therapy to prevent a recurrence of the cancer. Smith said most patients older women breast cancer
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