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Survivors speak out Nobody wants breast cancer, but even from something as bad as this disease there can come some good. The Herald asked a few volunteers at the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program, a resource and support network for Long Island women for 36 years, how breast cancer changed them.

They share their inspiring stories in their ongoing effort to support others; sharing their message that it is possible to move on — and even thrive — as you find your own way on this unanticipated journey.

Lydia Clarke, Lynbrook

Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2001 Hotline volunteer for 15 years My goal in 2001 was to close out the year and be done with cancer, done with surgeries and treatments and end that chapter of my life. Little did I know that once you have had cancer, your life is never the same. My life has changed for the better. Not to say that I would have wanted cancer, but by having the disease my perspective on life has changed for the better.

I now stop and smell the roses and am not so much a workaholic.

At the end of 2006, I chose to end my 20-year career in marketing research to pursue a new career of nursing. In retrospect, I think having had cancer provided me with the courage to make such a change in the middle of my life.

While I didn’t think such a change was a big deal, others kept reminding me it was. It required me to return to school and obtain yet another degree in a totally new field. I suspect having had cancer somehow played a role in my decision to select nursing. Prior to my diagnosis, I had virtually no interactions with personnel in the healthcare field except to birth my two children. And luckily that was very brief.

I completed nursing school, passed the boards and was a medical surgical nurse for two-and-one-half years and then became an operating nurse for the past three years. I am soon moving on to working in an otolaryngology office with the surgeons I have been working with in the operating room.

Many of these patients are cancer patients and I feel I am in a position to really understand what many of them are going through. I’ve been there.

Judi Platt, Long Beach

Diagnosed with breast cancer in 1994 Hotline volunteer for 21 years It was so long ago that I almost forgot. I was shocked, I was scared. I was not the outgoing woman I am today. I was going along my merry little way celebrating the birth of my grandson when I was diagnosed. I was afraid of my tomorrows and how many I would have.

I read and learned all I could about this disease. I joined an Adelphi support group and learned I was really good at sharing my knowledge and giving support to others. I was asked to take the training to become a hotline volunteer and I did. I did not just grow; I flew and found my “calling.”

I grew and became more —more capable and more caring.

I became my own advocate and was able to help others become their own advocate too. I learned breast cancer does not define me. Breast cancer is not the end of the world. It’s the beginning of a new life.

Merna Sharqi, Lynbrook Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012 Hotline volunteer for 3 years

When I first found I had cancer I was truly devastated and in shock. The volunteers on the Adelphi Breast Cancer Hotline as well as family and friends helped calm me somewhat. In speaking with survivors I realized my life was not over yet.

But the thought of cancer coming back never leaves. It somehow lingers on the outskirts of my mind; little pains or a rash and I think it’s back. The good part is that I don’t let it stop me from enjoying life. I have become much more aware of my environment, of the food I eat and the water I drink.

After I finished my treatment I felt the need to give back when I decided to volunteer for the hotline. I have met some very wonderful people involved in the program volunteers and social workers whom I would otherwise never have known. I actively try to surround myself with individuals who are positive. I also tapped into my creativity when I designed and completed a beaded bra for one of the Adelphi Hotline fundraisers, Creative Cups.

There is an emotional aspect that I find hard to put into words. I felt changed from deep inside my soul. I was never very religious, but have become much more spiritual and sense a connection with the universe I did not feel before I had cancer. There is a closeness with my family that is more profound than before for which I am most grateful. I hope I can impart this beneficial change in my life to all those I encounter who might be encouraged by my experience.

Terrilyn Delnick, Franklin Square Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006 Hotline volunteer for 7 years

The word cancer is one of the most terrifying words you can hear. I know because I heard it in 2006. It was a defining moment in my life, one that changed me and the way I looked at life forever. You can’t control whether you get cancer or not; you can control how you deal with it. I chose to use my diagnosis to assess my life and my priorities, to rid myself of negative thoughts and negative people. To concentrate only on positive thoughts and things enjoyed.

I refused to waste energy on things I had little or no control over. For me cancer was a positive, a rebirth, a chance to start over with a clean slate, focus on myself and what was best for me. It opened my eyes and my heart and I never looked back or regretted my diagnosis. I have met wonderful people that I never would have met. I am more compassionate. I know what it is to have a serious illness. I know what’s important in life and that’s life itself.

You can get through it and emerge a happy person. My life is good, it’s filled with new friends, new experiences and new adventures — and I’m happy. I embrace each and every day. And volunteer with The Adelphi Breast Cancer Program to support others on their journey, I took the advice of a survivor I met years ago and turned straw into gold and I’m happy to be here to share the gold.

To reach the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program call (800) 877-8077.

Conduct a monthly breast self-exam Women recognize the importance of living a healthy lifestyle, which includes conducting selfexams to detect for breast cancer. Breast self-exams are vital to discovering abnormalities, including lumps or tenderness, in the breasts.

Self-examination increases the chances of early detection of breast cancer. John Hopkins Medical Center states that 40 percent of diagnosed breast cancers are detected by women who feel a lump.

Doctors urge women to conduct monthly selfexams to familiarize themselves with the look and feel of their breasts, which enables them to more readily recognize any abnormalities that may indicate illness. There are a number of ways to conduct a breast self-exam, and women are urged to find the method they feel is most comfortable for them.

The National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc., offers these tips for conducting a breast examination at home.

Examine breasts in the shower. A breast examination can take place in the shower while you are washing. The shower is a convenient place to conduct an exam since you already have removed your clothes. NBCF says you should use the pads of your fingers and move around your entire breast in a circular pattern, moving from the outside to the center, checking the entire breast and armpit area.

Check both breasts each month for any lumps, thickening or hardened knots. If you find a lump, visit your physician for an evaluation.

Conduct an examination in bed. The breast tissue will naturally distribute over your chest wall and ribs when you are lying down. NBCF advises you to place a pillow under your right shoulder and your right arm behind your head. Using your left hand, move the pads of your fingers around your right breast gently in small circular motions covering the entire breast area and armpit.

Squeeze the nipple and check for discharge or lumps. Then repeat the process on the left breast.

Conduct a visual examination. Standing in front of the mirror, you can look at your breasts with your hands at your side and over your head.

Look for any differences between breasts. Many women find that their breasts are not exactly the same shape or size, but unusual dimpling or taut or thick skin may be indicative of a problem.

Should any lumps or abnormalities be discovered during an examination, a woman should not panic but schedule an appointment with her doctor for a more thorough examination, which may include a mammogram or ultrasound to map out images of the breast that may be hidden to the naked eye.

Breast self-examinations are an essential element of a healthy lifestyle for women. Early detection of breast cancer vastly improves survival rates, and self-examination is often the most effective way to detect breast cancer early on.

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A breast cancer diagnosis may set back your fitness routine, but it’s only temporary. Get back in shape! There are plenty of exercise options after breast cancer.

Many wonder if it’s safe to return to the exercise regimens they followed prior to being diagnosed. The answer is yes. Breast cancer survivors can benefit from exercise, but it’s important to prioritize safety when working out.

Those who have had breast cancer surgery may be at risk of lymphedema, a condition characterized by swelling of the soft tissues of the arm, hand, trunk, or breast. That swelling is sometimes accompanied by discomfort and numbness, and some people dealing with lymphedema also experience infection.

Keep in mind that some exercise may be especially risky after treatment: • Swimming laps using strokes with arm movements • Activities that involve the usage of resistance bands • Pull-ups and push-ups • Certain yoga poses, including downward-facing dog and inversions, that put ample weight on the arms • Elliptical/cross-training machines • Cross-country skiing • Tennis While you might want to avoid certain types of exercise, it’s important to note that the American Cancer Society recommends exercise after breast cancer surgery. But exercise should be approached with safety in mind, and you should heed the following tips to ensure their exercise regimens do not compromise their recovery.

Discuss exercise with your physician and surgeon. Before making exercise a part of your post-recovery routine, speak with your physician and surgeon to determine if there any movements you should avoid. Your doctor and surgeon can tell you how you will be affected by medications you might be taking as part of your continued recovery.

Take it slowly. If you were an exercise enthusiast prior to your diagnosis, you must recognize that returning to your pre-cancer regimen may not be possible, or that it’s likely to take a while before you feel like your old self again. Take a gradual approach, allowing yourself to build strength and not expecting results to appear overnight.

Emphasize form. Place a great emphasis on form when exercising after surviving breast cancer. Many breast cancer survivors undergo surgery as part of their treatments, but even those who did not should still prioritize proper form when exercising, even if it means lifting substantially less weight than you might have prior to your diagnosis.

Don’t persist through pain. If you feel any pain upon returning to exercising, stop immediately and speak with your physician and surgeon prior to exercising again.

Rest between sessions. You likely won’t be able to exercise on successive days anytime soon, but build off days into your routine so you can rest and recover.

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A cancer diagnosis can be a scary, stressful and confusing time in a woman’s life. There are so many different words and terms when it comes to describing and characterizing cancer.

It’s easy to get lost.

Like all forms of cancer, breast cancer can be identified by stages that represent the degree of invasion of cancerous cells throughout the body.

Immediately after diagnosing breast cancer, your doctor will evaluate the cancer to determine which stage best describes its extent. This process, staging, is necessary to determine your prognosis and treatment options.

Stage 0

Non-invasive breast cancers are considered to be in stage 0. When doctors have determined the cancer is in stage 0, that means they have not seen any indication that the cancer cells or the abnormal non-cancerous cells have spread out of the part of the breast in which they started.

Breast cancer patients may hear the term “five-year survival rate” when discussing their disease with their physicians. The five-year survival rate refers to the percentage of people who

live at least five years after being diagnosed with cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, the five-year survival rate for women with stage 0 breast cancer is nearly 100 percent.

Stage I

Stage I refers to invasive breast cancer and is broken down into two categories: stage IA and stage IB. Stage IA refers to invasive breast cancers in which the tumor is up to two centimeters and the cancer has not spread outside the breast. The lymph nodes are not involved in stage IA breast cancers.

In some stage IB breast cancers, there is no tumor in the breast but there are small groups of cancer cells in the lymph nodes larger than 0.2 millimeter but not larger than two millimeters.

But stage IB breast cancers may also refer to instances when there is both a tumor in the breast that is no larger than two centimeters and small groups of cancer cells in the lymph nodes that are larger than 0.2 millimeter but no larger than two millimeters. The ACS notes that the five-year survival rate for stage I breast cancers is roughly 100 percent.

A patient’s prognosis is often linked to the stage of the disease.

Stage II

Stage II breast cancers are also divided into two subcategories: stage IIA and stage IIB. Both subcategories are invasive, but stage II breast cancers are more complex than stage 0 or stage I breast cancers. Stage IIA describes breast cancers in which no tumor can be found in the breast, but cancer that is larger than two millimeters is found in one to three axillary lymph nodes (the lymph nodes under the arm) or in the lymph nodes near the breast bone.

But an invasive breast cancer can still be considered stage IIA if the tumor measures two centimeters or smaller and has spread to the axillary lymph nodes or if the tumor is larger than two

centimeters but not larger than five centimeters and has not spread to the axillary lymph nodes.

Stage IIB breast cancer describes breast cancers in which the tumor is larger than two centimeters but no larger than five centimeters, and there are small groups of breast cancer cells in the lymph nodes. These small groups of cells are larger than 0.2 millimeters but no larger than two millimeters. Stage IIB may also be used to describe breast cancers in which the tumor is larger than two centimeters but no larger than five centimeters and the cancer has spread to between one and three axillary lymph nodes or to Continued on page 11

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Comfort Keepers: Expanding to your community

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Comfort Keepers is a worldwide franchise servicing Nassau County and surrounding areas. Its main goal is enabling independent living at home with respect and dignity.

Comfort Keepers aims to keep seniors in their own homes while providing nonmedical care and companionship.

Although elders are the main focus, all adults are serviced, including pregnant women.

The many services provided by Comfort Keepers include conversation, companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, errand services, grocery shopping, respite or relief for the family, medication reminders, grooming and dressing guidance, incidental transportation, laundry and linen washing, recreational activities and crafts, mail assistance and organization, periodic review and communication, and emergency monitor systems. Caregivers are certified by The Alzheimer’s Association of Long Island.

Each caregiver is equipped to meet the needs of any and all patients. All have cars and have been subject to criminal and DMV background checks. In addition, all employees are bonded and insured.

A free in-home client assessment is done so that your loved one is assured the correct caregiver “match” for his/her specific needs.

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t Silverman & Associates we pride ourselves in providing the best dental care in a comfortable, fun, and friendly environment! Most of all, our team is proud to offer a wide selection of dental services all at our office.

These services range from periodic dental exams, cleanings, x-rays, and implants, to root canals and other surgical procedures.

We have three General Dentists — Dr. Barry Silverman, Dr. Matthew Siegel, and Dr. Salvador Gales; an Orthodontist, Dr. Laura Sotomayor — and two Endodontists — Dr. Brian Webber and Dr. William Brownstein.

Our team works together to provide comprehensive dental care.

Dr. Silverman has been practicing for over 13 years in Bellmore and over 30 years in Bayside. Throughout his career in serving the community, he has always made sure to surround himself with an all-star team who enjoy working together.

Our goal is to make going to the dentist convenient. That is why we have two loca-

tions, are available 6 days per week, and provide all of your dental needs under one roof.

Dentistry is a rapidly changing field, so we make sure to stay up to date with the latest dental technologies. These updates include, but are not limited to the use of digital radiography, lasers, and the Velscope as an adjunctive in our oral cancer screenings. Each state-of-theart operatory is outfitted with a television to maximize our patients’ comfort.

We look forward to having you visit our office and join our dental family. Please feel free to call us at or visit our website.

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Convenient, comprehensive breast health services at Mercy Medical Center

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t Mercy Medical Center, it’s easy to arrange state-of-the-art screening and diagnostic mammograms through our convenient, comprehensive breast health services. Mercy offers next-day screening appointments, and same-day results.

Mercy’s Bishop McGann Center for Radiology and Imaging provides multidisciplinary screening, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care at a single location, using the most advanced imaging and minimally-invasive techniques for the diagnosis of benign and malignant breast disease.

Mercy’s Department of Radiology and Imaging is designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology (ACR). The amenities and upgrades at the McGann Center provide a spa-like atmosphere with a spacious, airy reception area designed for patients with a bright, cheerful environment, and a new private waiting area for Women’s Imaging patients.

Available procedures include the most modern MRI with breast imaging and biopsy capabilities. Our new state of the art CT scanners provide faster tests with less radiation, along with the latest low-radiation digital mammography, non-invasive ultrasound and stereotactic breast biopsy. All of this is provided by expert, sensitive radiologists and technologists, and highly skilled breast surgeons.

To assist those newly-diagnosed, living with, or survivors of cancer, Mercy has part-

nered with the American Cancer Society to offer a free Patient Navigation Program. This offers patients and their family’s information about accessing available support services and resources.

Radiologists are available to read images in real time, order additional views if required, and consult with their physicians as needed.

All images and reports are available to patients’ physicians via computer, through a high-tech Picture Archiving Communication System.

For information, appointments and physician referrals, call 516-62MERCY or visit www.MercyMedicalCenter.info.

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Be vigilant about being screened for breast cancer

n recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, NuHealth/NUMC’s President/CEO, Victor F. Politi, M.D., FACP, FACEP, is encouraging all women to talk to their health care providers about breast cancer screening and their personal risk for the disease.

“Great advances have been made in early detection and treatment of breast cancer, and many women diagnosed with the disease are living long, healthy lives,” Dr. Politi said.

“During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we urge women between 50 and 74 years of age and at average risk for breast cancer to receive a mammogram every two years for breast cancer screening. Women younger than age 50 or at increased risk for breast cancer should talk with their doctor about when and how often they should be screened.”

Breast cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women in New York State. A mammogram is recommended every two years for women between 50 and 74 years of age. Breast cancer is most commonly found in women 50 years old or older. Other women, including women who are between 40 and 49 years old, or those with family histories or other risk factors for breast cancer, or who have any symptoms or changes in their breasts, should talk to their doctor about what screen-

ing schedule is right for them. Recommendations for when a woman should begin breast cancer screening and how often a woman should be screened differ among leading organizations with guidelines for cancer screening.

Please call 516-486-NUMC for an appointment.

Uninsured women who are 40 years of age and older can get breast cancer screening through the New York State Cancer Services Program. Click to find a Cancer Services Program in your community, a genetic counselor, legal services or a breast cancer support program, or call 1-866-442-CANCER (2262).

In addition, cancer screening is an essential health benefit under the Affordable Care Act, so health plans participating in the New York State of Health must cover cancer screening tests at no cost to the patient . For more information, go to the New York State of Health: The Official Health Plan Marketplace website or call the help line at 855-355-5777 (TTY: 800-662-1220).

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

“I didn’t let breast cancer define me.

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When Giovanna S., of Franklin Square, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015, Dr. Christine Hodyl and South Nassau’s team of experts empowered her to take control of her treatment and recovery. Now, she’s back to doing the things she loves.

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Excellence in nursing care and rehabilitation at Park Avenue

ark Avenue Extended Care Facility continues in our efforts to strive for excellence and offer our patients the finest care, companionship and comfort possible We are proud to introduce our new Trauma Recovery Program. Trauma is a serious injury or shock to the body caused by a physical occurrence such as an accident or a violent act. The resulting injury, or injuries, may be complicated by behavioral, psychiatric, and social factors. At Park Avenue, a tailored program will be created to suit the individual needs of the injured resident. A comprehensive program specific to that individual will be designed.

The areas of specialized services may include some of the following: wound care, certified wound physician, wound care nurse specialist, HBOT (hyperbaric oxygen therapy), neuro rehabilitation, orthopedic rehabilitation, quadriciser (state of the art exerciser for unconscious and conscious residents), bionic arm, bionic leg, ADLs (activities of daily living), IV therapy, vitalstim, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and psychological counseling. Rehabilitation services are given twice daily for a specific timed session. Family is encouraged to participate if they have a desire to do so.

Due to the nature of trauma, psychological counseling is a major component to the healing process. Services may be provided as needed to the resident and family.

We pride ourselves in delivering the best skilled nursing care, as well as offering the finest and latest in state of the art rehabilitation equipment. We participate with hospice and we have respite care (insurance permitting). All community rooms have views of the ocean and the bay, which is of course conducive to a peaceful, restful environment during treatment or palliative care.

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Hypnosis evolves with technology

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ith 20 years behind her as a Clinical Hypnotherapist, Terry Biener, CCH, believes that the key to a successful result is knowing what to say, how to say it, and which techniques to apply once a person is hypnotized. This wisdom can only come from extensive training and experience.

“Everyone processes information differently,” said Biener. “There are reasons why a habit or fear has formed, which should be examined before effective treatment can take place.” A thorough intake session is done first.

The number of hypnosis sessions recommended varies. Hypnosis sessions are tailored to the person’s triggers and habits. Motivation and willingness to work with suggestions on a conscious level are important. Trust and rapport with the hypnotist is vital too.

Biener has recently added Computerized Client-Based Weight Loss to her repertoire. A sophisticated computer program is used to pinpoint personality, mental processing, strengths and weaknesses. Combined with data gathered from the client, she custom designs hypnosis sessions to zero in on imprints that need to be changed. Weight loss workshops, which include group hypnosis, will be offered in the future.

Biener’s true passion is helping people with fears and panic. Having experienced phobias and panic attacks herself, which were ultimately healed through hypnosis, her understanding and empathy is profound. By combining Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP) techniques with hypnosis, she can eliminate or reduce unwanted and sometimes devastat-

ing anxiety. “People should realize they aren’t alone. Phobias can seem irrational since they come from the subconscious—the part of the mind that responds without logic. Most people who have never experienced a phobia simply don’t understand.”

Understanding how hypnosis works before trying it is advised. “Ignore what you’ve seen in movies or on stage. A hypnotic trance is actually a natural state we visit frequently; when we’re engrossed a movie, or if we daydream while driving and don’t remember passing certain streets or exits. A hypnotist induces a trance to “reframe” the subconscious part of the mind. A good subject is strong-willed and intelligent. The person being hypnotized never loses control.” Hypnosis can help with trauma, sports, procrastination, self-esteem, stress, anxiety and most habits.

As a former New York City teacher, Biener is comfortable working with children. She holds numerous certifications though the American Board of Hypnotherapy and the National Guild of Hypnotists. She has done speaking engagements and group hypnosis sessions for organizations and wellness centers.

Clients are seen by appointment only.

Phone consultations are free and confidential.

Easy Changes Hypnosis is located in Valley Stream. Contact Terry Biener, CCH, at 516791-6174 or visit www.easychanges.com.

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Winthrop’s Breast Health Center offers quality care close to home

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his time of year, great efforts are made across the globe to raise awareness for breast cancer. Those who have been impacted by the disease know just how important it is to have the very best care — and patients will find just that at Winthrop-University Hospital.

A hallmark of Winthrop’s Breast Health Center is the collaborative approach to care delivered by a multidisciplinary team of Board Certified specialists who offer risk assessment, diagnosis, evaluation and management of a wide range of malignant and benign breast conditions, as well as the latest treatments in surgery, radiation and medical oncology.

In addition to offering state-of-the-art diagnostics including digital mammography, breast ultrasound, MRI and breast tomosynthesis (3D mammography) which can detect breast cancer in its earliest stages, Winthrop offers innovative therapies such as CyberKnife®. CyberKnife, a computer controlled robotic technology with cruise missile-like precision that delivers highly targeted beams of radiation to tumors while sparing healthy tissue, is just one of the methods available to treat breast tumors following lumpectomy in select patients.

A testament to Winthrop’s ongoing commitment to providing the highest level of quality breast healthcare to patients in the community, the Breast Health Center, under the leadership of Virginia Maurer, M.D., Chief of the Division of Breast Surgery and Director of Winthrop’s Breast Health Program, has been consistently recognized with prestigious national honors.

Winthrop’s Breast Health Center was deemed one of the 2016 America’s Best Breast Centers by WomenCertified, Inc. — home of the Women’s Choice Award.

What’s more, it is the only breast center on Long Island to hold accreditations from both the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers and the National Quality Measures for Breast Centers.

As many patients turn to Winthrop as their hospital of choice, they can rest assured that a comprehensive range of quality services, combined with the very best personalized care, is available to them at Winthrop’s Breast Health Center.

To learn more about the comprehensive services available at Winthrop’s Breast Health Center, call 1-866-WINTHROP.

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ou got your flu shot. You wash your hands, cover your mouth, and stay away from others who might be sick.

But are you really doing all you can to stay healthy this flu season? Building your overall immunity is perhaps the best way to ward off the flu.

Here are 10 habits to start now to stay healthy this flu season, courtesy of Dayle Bara, RD, Director of Nutritional Services at the Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

1. Drink water.

2. Eat naturally orange foods like sweet pota-

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Eat your mushrooms! The selenium in 3. Get plenty of vitamin D, through foods like mushrooms helps blood cells work to get rid salmon and skim milk It helps protect of sickness, and the beta glucan helps actiagainst respiratory infection. vate the cells that find and destroy infection.

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Snack wisely (and in moderation). Dark boost your body’s immune defense system. chocolate and heart-healthy almonds can 5. Try yogurt. The pro- and prebiotics in yogurt actually help boost your immune system’s with live and active cultures helps keep disability to fight off infection. ease-causing germs out of your digestive And if you’re feeling under the weather, try tract. some chicken soup. It contains carnosine, 6. Cook with garlic.The strong smell might which can help your immune system fight off actually “stink” out illness because of the cold and flu viruses in their early stages. phytochemical allicin!

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Pomegranates Pomegranate, the sweet seeded fruit Researchers have found that the of ancient myth, is a rich source of common white-button mushroom antioxidants, and scientists are discov- block aromatase, a protein linked to most breast cancers. In lab studies, ering other possible health benefits.

Researchers have identified six mushroom extract slowed the growth chemicals in the pomegranate that of breast tumors. Mushrooms have bensuppress aromatase — a substance in efits for other forms of cancer as well. the body that helps produce estrogen.

About 70 percent of breast cancers Blueberries need estrogen to grow, so pomegranate Tiny and tasty, blueberries may be is a prime candidate as a breast-cancer- more than nature’s candy. blocking super food. Two substances in The latest findings indicate that the fruit also have the potential to fight blueberries could play a part in undoing a tough-to-treat type of breast cancer. both colon cancer and diabetes.

One study indicates that blueberries may help halt the growth and spread of Cinnamon Cinnamon is a popular spice with triple-negative breast cancer. This form many benefits — including cancer of the disease is particularly aggressive fighting properties. Scientists have and resistant to therapy. Researchers found that a cinnamon extract inter- have found that blueberry juice held fered with a protein that helps tumors back the migration of cancer cells, establish a blood supply, which is criti- while blueberry extract shrank tumors, cal to keep them growing. Now, stopped cancer cells from multiplying researchers are pursuing additional and even triggered their destruction.

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Garlic may have an impact on preventing healthy cells from becoming cancerous through allyl sulfide. Allyl sulfides are found throughout the onion family, so adding garlic or onions to your recipes on a regular basis may aid in breast cancer prevention.

Apples

An apple a day may help to keep breast cancer away! Eat the peel of the apple for the added benefit of rich antioxidants, fiber and other compounds needed for anti-cancer nutrition.

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Walnuts contain many helpful nutrients and healthy omega-3 fatty acids, Broccoli which help the body fight cancer.

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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hile most people are aware of breast cancer, many forget to take the steps to have a plan to detect the disease in its early stages and encourage others to do the same.

For your convenience, all five of the LIFQHC health centers host the mobile mammogram van monthly. In addition, we are hosting two special Breast Cancer Education events this month.

• October 12 – 682 Union Avenue, Westbury • October 13 – 380 Nassau Road, Roosevelt Register to attend at 516-296-FQHC (3742) or visit www.lifqhc.org.

Whatever your family needs, regardless of your income, residency or immigration status, the Long Island FQHC, Inc. (Federally Qualified Health Center) Family Health Centers are your primary choice for managing your continued health and well-being.

In addition to Primary Care Adult and Pediatric Medicine, we have extensive Women’s Health, Behavioral Health, Podiatry, Optometry and Dental services. Three of our locations (Roosevelt, Elmont and Westbury) house the WIC —Women, Infants and Children* Nutritional Health Program. Our locations are continually being renovated and updated. Request a tour of our facilities and learn more about the services available for you and your family.

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lymph nodes may also be referred to as stage IIB breast cancers. The five-year survival rate for stage II breast cancers is about 93 percent.

Stage III

vices provide the careful organization of activities between all the providers involved in a patient’s care. This service assures the appropriate delivery of health care services for each individual patient.

Our mission is to improve the health status of your community, especially for the underserved and vulnerable in a financially responsible manner. As needed, we offer a sliding fee scale and accept Medicare and Medicaid, as well as other benefits. For more information on LIFQHC Family Health Centers, call 516-296-FQHC (3742) or visit www.lifqhc.org.

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Stage III cancers are invasive breast cancers broken down into three categories: IIIA, IIIB and IIIC. When patients are diagnosed with stage IIIA breast cancer, that means doctors may not have found a tumor in their breast or the tumor may be any size. In stage IIIA, cancer may have been found in four to nine axillary lymph nodes or in the lymph nodes near the breastbone.

Tumors larger than five centimeters that are accompanied by small groups of breast cancer cells (larger than 0.2 millimeter but no larger than two millimeters) in the lymph nodes also indicate a breast cancer has advanced to stage IIIA. But stage IIIA may also be used to describe breasts cancers in which the tumor is larger than five centimeters and the cancer has spread to one to three axillary lymph nodes or to the lymph nodes near the breastbone.

A stage IIIB breast cancer diagnosis indicates the tumor may be any size and has spread to the chest wall and/or

the skin of the breast, causing swelling or an ulcer. The cancer may have spread to up to nine axillary lymph nodes or may have spread to the lymph nodes near the breastbone.

In stage IIIC breast cancer, doctors may not see any sign of cancer in the breast. If there is a tumor, it may be any size and may have spread to the chest wall and/or the skin of the breast.

To be categorized as stage IIIC, the cancer must also have spread to 10 or more axillary lymph nodes or to the lymph nodes above or below the collarbone or to the axillary lymph nodes or lymph nodes near the breastbone.

The ACS notes that women diagnosed with stage III breast cancer are often successfully treated and that the fiveyear survival rate is 72 percent.

Stage IV

Invasive breast cancers that have spread beyond the breast and lymph nodes to other areas of the body are referred to as stage IV. Stage IV breast cancer may be a recurrence of a previous breast cancer, though some women with no prior history of breast cancer receive stage IV diagnoses. The fiveyear survival rate for stage IV breast cancers is 22 percent.

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Annual event offers hope to all as it honors breast cancer survivors

For those patients and their families affected by this life-changing disease, keeping a positive outlook is an important factor in healing and overall wellbeing. Breast cancer patients and advocates are eager to share their stories and reach others with a positive message of inspiration and hope. That is what the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program’s annual gala Celebration of Survivorship is be all about.

This year, on Tuesday, Oct. 25, at 6 p.m. the Celebration of Survivorship honors Hillary Rutter, the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program’s longtime director, along with four breast cancer survivors.

Rutter has been the director of the program for 20 years, leading a staff and cadre of 100 volunteers who provide emotional support and information to anyone concerned about breast cancer.

“Hillary Rutter is a woman of great integrity, resourcefulness and perseverance,” says Dr. Andrew Safyer, dean of the Adelphi School of Social Work.

“Under her steadfast leadership, she has insured that the women of New York have entry to vital information, guidance, and emotional support as they struggle with a breast cancer diagnosis.”

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vors joins Rutter to speak about their experiences: Dr. Donna Bacon, professor and chairperson of Health, Physical Education and Recreation at Nassau Community College; Bonnie Oringer, JD, a certified exercise specialist, health coach and personal trainer at the Nancy Marx Cancer Wellness Center; Dorothy Vance Forte, vice president of outreach and a director at Manhasset Women’s Coalition Against Breast Cancer; and Bonnie Hirschhorn, an outreach volunteer with the Adelphi Breast Cancer Program.

Dr. Bacon, a 10-year survivor, has dedicated her life and work to the education, empowerment and health promotion of underserved individuals and communities.

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passionately believes that exercise and proper nutrition were key components of her own recovery during and after chemotherapy and multiple surgeries. Formerly a practicing attorney, Oringer went on to pursue a career in the fitness industry, and has worked for more than 20 years as a personal trainer, health coach and cancer exercise specialist.

Vance Forte, a one-year breast survivor, is an English teacher by profession who spent nearly 20 years as a full time volunteer with the Manhasset Women’s Coalition Against Breast Cancer (MWCABC). She was a founding member of the MWCABC in 1997, and in 2004 was instrumental in creating the MWCABC Outreach Program to provide support and guidance, as well as financial assistance, for women

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confronting breast cancer.

Hirschhorn is an 18-year survivor of triple negative breast cancer. Within 24 hours of discovery of a lump she saw her doctor, had a mammogram and a sonogram, revisited her doctor and then met with the physician who would become her breast cancer surgeon. Six months later she began her advocacy with a mission to help others get no less care than she had acquired for herself.

The event is held in Adelphi’s University Center Ballroom in Garden City.

There is no charge, but donations are appreciated. There will be a gift for the first 100 donors of $20 or more. A light supper is provided. Reservations are required; call 516-877-4325 or email breastcancerhotline@adelphi.edu.

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hile it may have been mild and breezy with plenty of sunshine on Nov. 30, 2015, it was nothing but stormy for Giovanna S, of Franklin Square.

On that day, she went to South Nassau Communities Hospital’s Center for Women’s Imaging for what she called “a routine mammogram and sonogram.” She was diagnosed with breast cancer.

The diagnosis filled her with tension, dread and many questions. Her radiologist had the answer for all of it: “He referred me to Dr. Christine Hodyl and the Center for Breast Health at South Nassau’s Gertrude & Louis Feil Cancer Center,” says Giovanna.

Led by Dr. Hodyl, South Nassau’s director of breast health services, the staff of the Center for Breast Health knows that the breast cancer journey can be long, lonely and frightening — and that patients need compassionate, expert care every step of the way. That is exactly what Giovanna experienced from the moment she called the center. “When I called to make an appointment with Dr. Hodyl, I was immediately transferred to her breast nurse navigator, Eileen Sino, who comforted and reassured me,” says Giovanna. “Within a week, I had my consultation with Dr. Hodyl.

She was thorough; she took her time and explained every step of the surgery, and all of the different options I had. She made me feel very comfortable; I knew right away I had made the right decision!”

Giovanna had of state-of-the-art sersurgery on Jan. 5, vices, such as 2016, and since then • 3-D mammogram has completed cheimaging motherapy and radi• A multidisciplinary ation treatments. team approach to Approximately 7½ coordinate the best months later, treatment options Giovanna’s positive, • Information about cheery outlook on ongoing clinical trials life has been and new treatment restored. “I truly feel options blessed and grateful.

• Quality breast care My amazing team at close to home South Nassau took The Center for me by the hand, Breast Health offers starting with Dr. the most advanced Hodyl, Eileen, and treatments for breast all of her staff that cancer and breast Dr. HoDyl cared for me during health complications. this difficult jourThis includes Contuney,” says Giovanna. “Their caring actions ra® multichannel and MammoSite® singletruly set them apart from any other health channel balloon brachytherapy techniques; care team I have ever been involved with. I breast-conserving surgery; or mastectomy, an call them ‘My Angels.’” operation in which the whole breast is Giovanna’s experience reflects why South removed. For invasive breast cancer, these Nassau was recently granted full reaccreditaprocedures may be accompanied by a sentinel tion by the National Accreditation Program lymph node biopsy or axillary lymph node for Breast Centers (NAPBC), which recognizes dissection if needed.

South Nassau’s demonstrated commitment to Dr. Hodyl and the center also specialize in offer its patients every significant advantage in oncoplastic surgical techniques. Oncoplasty their battle against breast disease, including: combines surgical cancer removal with plastic Comprehensive care, including a full range surgery to produce a superior cosmetic end

result. Recommendations for whole-body or “systemic” treatments, such as hormonal therapy, radiation therapy, chemotherapy or a combination of two of the three therapies, may follow either surgical approach. If early stage breast cancer is present, sentinel lymph node biopsy is used as an alternative to traditional lymph node dissection.

To schedule a consultation or for more information about the Center for Breast Health or Gertrude & Louis Feil Cancer Center, call 516-632-3350 or visit southnassau.org.

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Understanding your risk Many factors are linked to breast cancer risk

Every woman wants to know what she can do to lower her risk of breast cancer. Some of the factors associated with breast cancer — being a woman, your age, and your genetics, for example — can’t be changed. Other factors — being overweight, lack of exercise, smoking cigarettes, and eating unhealthy food — can be changed by making choices. By choosing the healthiest lifestyle options possible, you can empower yourself and make sure your breast cancer risk is as low as possible.

Gaining a greater understanding of breast cancer may not prevent the onset of this disease that kills hundreds of thousands of women each year, but it might increase the chances of early detection, which can greatly improve women’s chances of survival.

Although we have learned a lot, we still do not understand what causes breast cancer to develop at a certain time in a certain person. It’s likely a combination of risk factors (some of which are still unknown). But why a certain combination of factors might cause breast cancer in one person, but not in another, is still unclear.

If you have no history of the disease, there are steps you can take to keep your risk as low as it can be. If you’ve

been diagnosed, there are things you can do beyond any treatments you’re receiving to reduce the risk of the cancer coming back or developing a new cancer. And if you are living with advanced-stage breast cancer, you want to do everything you can to slow the cancer’s growth.

Hormonal

Evidence suggests that the longer a woman is exposed to the hormone estrogen (made by the body, taken as a drug, or delivered by a patch), the more likely she is to develop breast cancer.

Hormonal factors related to breast cancer risk include: √ Early menarche (before age 13) √ Late menopause (after age 55) √ Never having given birth √ Having a first born child at an older age (after age 30) √ Having never breast fed a child √ Taking hormone replacement therapy (5 or more years, possibly only if combined estrogen and progesterone) √ Recent oral contraceptive use √ Having taken DES (diethylstilbestrol, a synthetic estrogen used between the 1940s and 1971) during pregnancy √ Obesity after menopause (Fat tissue, especially around the waist, can

change some hormones into estrofirst-degree relative developed cancer. gen.) √ Breast cancer gene mutations: Personal history of breast cancer Women with mutations in breast (Previous breast cancer increases the cancer 1 (BRCA1) and breast cancer 2 risk of developing cancer in the other (BRCA2) genes tend to have cancers breast.) that occur at a younger age. √ Damaged tumor suppressor genes: Other breast conditions Women with a damaged tumor pre These breast conditions are associvention gene called p53 tend to ated with an increased risk for developdevelop a breast cancer that is more ing breast cancer: aggressive. √ Atypical hyperplasia lobular carcinoma in situ Personal risk factors √ Higher breast density (The majority √ High socioeconomic status of breast cancer develops in the lobu- √ Urban residence lar or ductal tissues, and a high pro- √ Tall height portion of lobular and ductal tissue √ Genetics appears dense on mammograms √ Excessive alcohol consumption making it more difficult to see abnor(more than two drinks/day) malities.) √ Radiation therapy (Exposure to high- Protective factors dose ionizing radiation before age 30 These are things you can do to decrease is associated with an increased risk your risk of developing breast cancer. √ Be physically active everyday for developing breast cancer.) √ Keep off excess weight √ If you are going to give birth, breastGenetic alterations feed your baby Known genetic factors explain only a small proportion (five to 10 percent) √ Eat 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables everyday of breast cancer incidence. Yet those women with specific genetic traits √ Quit smoking Follow the precautionary principle have a 50 percent to 80 percent chance of developing breast cancer in their and limit exposure to potentially lifetime. Inherited genetic factors harmful chemicals include: √ Family history: A woman’s risk for Courtesy Marin Women’s Study developing breast cancer increases if her mother, sister, or daughter had breast cancer, especially at a young age, and is higher if more than one

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