Early Detection Saves Lives... November 2015 Wrap-Up Newsletter A Message from the President

While another Think Pink Day is behind us, our efforts are far from Revised American Cancer Society Guidelines over. Breast Cancer does not take a break and neither does Nor- In October, the American Cancer Society published revised Cal Think Pink. We will be expanding our Education program mammography and breast exam guidelines. The ACS is now throughout 2016, by participating in numerous community events; recommending that women with average risk wait until age 45 such as health fairs, women’s events, and companioning with local instead of age 40 to begin mammogram screening and that clinical service organizations. Our mission of Early Detection Saves Lives physician breast exams and self-exams are no longer recommended. will be heard throughout the year, and not just in October. “Boobs in Nor-Cal Think Pink has historically referred to the American a Box” will be traveling the North State to help demonstrate how to Cancer Society’s guidelines in our breast cancer screening materials; effectively perform a self-breast exam each month! These prosthetic however, these new recommendations conflict with expert resources, breasts have nodules of varying sizes and depths to help demonstrate including the American College of Radiology and Society of Breast the detection process. Imaging. http://www.acr.org/About-Us/Media-Center/Press- Releases/2015-Press-Releases/20151020-ACR-SBI-Recommend- When was the last chance you had to dress up and hit the town with Mammography-at-Age-40. your sweetheart? March 12, 2016 will be the “Pretty in Pink Prom” at the Red Lion Inn in Redding. Music, dancing, cocktails, and Hors Nor-Cal Think Pink continues to recommend getting mammogram d’euvres are just the start! Educational program information, raffle screening starting at age 40 regardless of your risk level. We have and door prizes are just the beginning. Proms aren’t just for teenagers seen women both with high risk and low risk diagnosed with breast anymore! cancer. We have also seen more young women in their twenties and thirties diagnosed. While we understand that there are risks of false positives which result in a lot of anxiety and further testing, we truly It takes a lot of dedicated volunteers for us to accomplish our believe it is a risk worth taking to have peace of mind that the early goals. Please help us get a head start on the new year by joining detection can save your life. us on Thursday, November 19th for the Wrap Up Meeting and see how you can be a part of the Nor-Cal Think Pink also believes both clinical breast exams exciting changes in 2016! conducted by your physician and self-exams are just as important to early detection in addition to mammogram screening. It is up to you to know your breasts; to know and feel what is normal and Susan Savio what is not. Monthly breast self-exams are the best way to achieve that. We still recommend asking your physician to conduct a clinical Susan Savio, President breast exam as well. Keep the line of communication open with your primary physician about your breast cancer risk and any changes you feel to your breasts. Discuss with them whether you should have a Share your story at mammogram. norcalthinkpink.org There may be conflicting studies and rules about breast cancer screening, but one thing remains the same, early detection is proven facebook.com/norcalthinkpink to save lives! Nor-Cal Think Pink urges you to take control of your health and your body. Be proactive! VOLUNTEER OF THE QUARTER – CHERYL HULL

Our Think Pinkers are the best! This time we would like to celebrate our 2016 longtime supporter, Cheryl Hull.

General Committee Cheryl is a Certified Public Accountant with DH Scott & Company. Cheryl has Meetings been a Think Pink supporter for over a decade and lends her time and talents in a number of ways. She owns more Think Pink items than anyone we know, and she & her husband Roy are avid supporters of Think Pink fundraising events. Cheryl Uppercrust Pizza lives in Shingletown and helps to coordinate and hand out bags in that community, as well as providing for the Shingletown 2727 Churn Creek Road carnations for many years, including this year. Redding, CA 96002 A cancer survivor and talented quilter, Cheryl is a kind and generous person who is always willing to volunteer her time All meetings are held the third Thursday of the and sewing skills. “I am always suggesting a new project to month from 12:00pm - 1:30pm. sew & donate, and she never says no,” said Think Pink board (Lunch is available but paid by the individual attendee) member Vivian Piché. Cheryl and Vivian are a great team, making and donating many quilted items for Think Pink fundraisers, including April 21st Cowboy Up Think Pink and more than 200 embroidered May 19th pink ribbon coffee cozies that were sold at The Human Bean for over 3 years. Besides donating various quilts and quilted June 16th table runners, Cheryl is famous for making and donating her July 21st banded towels and pillow cases. August 18th In addition to Think Pink, Cheryl also is a member of Soroptimist of Downtown Redding and is an avid dog and cat September 15th lover. She is always rescuing dogs and cats and finding them good homes. In addition to her husband, Roy, and a number of dogs and cats who share their home, Cheryl ‘s family includes THINK PINK DAY her son, Robert, her daughter-in-law and two grandchildren. October 20th Please join us in thanking Cheryl for her efforts. We cannot make Think Pink Day happen without our dedicated volunteers like her. WRAP UP MEETING Thursday, November 17th

For additional information contact: Breast Cancer affects Tammy Thayer, Coordinator [email protected] | (530) 921-9212 approximately 1 in 8 women in the US!

A PINK SUNDIAL BRIDGE It was our pleasure to bring MD Imaging’s Jennifer the Pink Sundial Bridge Myhrvold & Laura Zumkehr event to all of our Think educated attendees Pink supporters. In the on the importance first bridge lighting event in of mammograms. 2009, Dr. Figueroa pointed Representatives from out that the Sundial Bridge Soroptimist International demonstrates what we can of Redding, American do as a community when we Cancer Society and Shasta plan together, save together, Community Health work together and endure Center were also on hand together. In that spirit, the to provide educational Pink Sundial event serves as information. a reminder of the need for early detection, a message of hope for patients and survivors, The event would not happen without our major underwriter and it shines its pink light toward Heaven in remembrance of our MD Imaging and sponsors Dignity Health, Mercy Regional loved ones lost to breast cancer. Cancer Center, Willie Wilds Concrete, Chicks N Chaps, HDI, Cornerstone Community Bank, Thomas Ward OD, and Famous This year we had more survivor speakers than ever before, each Dave’s, as well as in-kind donors Turtle Bay Exploration Park, focused on a message of hope and empowerment. Speakers Diane City of Redding, Brown Shoe Band, McConnell Foundation, Turney, Michelle Madrigal, Phoebe Fazio, Debbie O’Reilly, Rader Excavation, RABA and a special note of thanks to the Eileen Lampron, all in different stages of life and survivorship, Shasta County Probation Department whose volunteers are provided perspectives that resonated with attendees. instrumental in ensuring we have a safe, family-oriented event. Lighting for the bridge was performed by the talented team at We’re thankful for our medical community who supported Hudson Entertainment. our event with their time and talents. Dr. Amina Naqvi and Dr. Allen spoke of advances in treatment and diagnosis. Our Last but not least, THANK YOU to each of our tireless Think registered nurse health educators from Dignity Health, Michele Pink volunteers, many of whom had already worked the morning Woods, Lesley Camire, Vickie Shifflett RN, and Erin Jolley RN, shift at the bag handout locations. We appreciate you and value worked late into the evening teaching breast self exam, while your efforts. We simply cannot thank you enough. Nor-Cal Th ink Pink would like to thank these individuals and businesses for making Th ink Pink Day 2015 a huge success!

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Established in 1996, Nor-Cal Think Pink is a community Sponsor Think Pink effort to promote breast cancer awareness. Early detection is the best defense against breast cancer. and Save Lives! When caught and treated early, breast cancer has a 98% cure rate. Nor-Cal Think Pink began in 1996 with a simple goal; to educate women about the importance of early breast cancer Our ultimate goal is to: detection. Year after year we have kept the same intention and • Educate individuals on the importance of good stayed true to our cause. As Think Pink continues to grow, so breast health does our need for supporters like you. You can help, you can • Detect breast cancers early (stage zero) save lives and you can make a difference! • Improve the number of detected lesions • Improve the overall survival rate. Sponsorship opportunities are designed to meet all levels of support. If you are interested please call (530) 921-9212, We invite you to join us in our mission by supporting visit our website at www.norcalthinkpink.org, or email Think Pink and helping to spread the word about [email protected]. the importance of early detection and the resources available to help. Board of Directors Susan Savio (President) Erika Wiechman (President-Elect) Vivian Piché (Treasurer) Cheryl Whitmer (Secretary) Sandee Monroe

FAITHHOPE Joni Freitas Michelle Slade Pamala Valentine, MSN, FNP-BS Jennifer Myhrvold Renee Noel Jen Womack Bill Hoblin Think Pink Coordinator Tammy Thayer Physicians and Advisory Board Michael Figueroa, MD LOVE Sharon Pereira, MD Fred Weil, Attorney at Law Melody Christenson Contact Us: Cure Nor-Cal Think Pink PO Box 492191 • Redding, Ca 96049 www.norcalthinkpink.org • [email protected]