Sunday,Section October C 15, 2017 The Baytown Sun 1C The Baytown Sun Sunday, October 15, 2017 Dr. Hannah Chung Dr. Esther Dubrovsky Dr. Mary Goswitz Is Preventing Breast Cancer Possible? By Rod Evans, developing a variety of serious diseases, including Taking Preventive Medications “DBT separates the layers of the overlapping Houston Methodist San Jacinto Hospital breast cancer. Women who have more fat cells and Interventions tissue, which improves the ability to find While many breast cancer risk factors can’t be produce more estrogen and tend to have higher early cancers, which directly correlates with controlled—the patient’s age or family history, for insulin levels, both of which are linked to an If you’re at higher risk for breast cancer, cancer survival,” said fellowship trained breast example—new research suggests breast cancer increased breast cancer risk. your doctor may recommend medications radiologist Hannah Chung, MD, director of the may be more preventable than experts originally such as tamoxifen and raloxifene to lower Breast Care Center at Houston Methodist San thought. Limit Alcohol your risk. If you have a strong family history Jacinto Hospital. “Women can take steps to mitigate their risk Limiting alcohol to three or less alcoholic drinks of breast cancer, talk with your doctor about “It’s simply a better mammogram and one I of developing breast cancer and increase their per week can lower a woman’s risk. Goswitz whether genetic testing is right for you. would get myself.” chances of survival if it occurs,” said Dr. Mary recommended that women who don’t want to Mutations in certain genes, such as the BRCA Houston Methodist Cancer Center at San Goswitz, radiation oncologist with the Cancer abstain take a daily multivitamin with folate (folic genes, increase the risk of breast cancer. Jacinto Hospital breast surgeon Dr. Esther Center at Houston Methodist San Jacinto acid). Studies have shown that an adequate daily Women with this gene mutation may opt Dubrovsky adds, “women should have yearly Hospital. Goswitz offers some steps people can folate intake may mitigate the risk of breast cancer for more frequent screenings or prophylactic mammograms beginning at age 40 and should take to reduce their risk of breast cancer: associated with alcohol consumption. surgery (breast removal). encourage their friends and family to have them Removing the ovaries and fallopian tubes Choose to Breastfeed as well.” Be Physically Active is also an option; in addition to reducing the Goswitz encouraged new mothers to For more breast care information and to “Exercise is an important factor when it comes risk of ovarian cancer, it helps prevent breast breastfeed their babies if they’re able. celebrate the courage of breast cancer survivors, to reducing a woman’s risk of breast cancer,” cancer by eliminating a source of hormones Evidence suggests that breastfeeding reduces plan to attend the free “Ladies Night Out: Goswitz emphasized. “Some studies estimate that can fuel some types of the disease. a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer Positively Pink for Breast Health” event on a 15 to 30 percent risk reduction with moderate Take Charge of Your Breast Health because women who breastfeed have fewer Monday, October 23 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at exercise.” Mammography is the most effective tool menstrual cycles throughout their lives, and Houston Methodist San Jacinto Hospital. Doctors think the exercise-estrogen link may available in diagnosing breast cancer at an early thus less exposure to estrogen. To register, call 281.428.2273, or visit account for the reduced risk. Exercise appears to stage. Patients at Houston Methodist San Jacinto houstonmethodist.org/events. alter the metabolism of estrogen. Reduce Stress Hospital’s Breast Care Center have access to To schedule an appointment for a mammogram With stress comes higher cortisol levels and, the technological advances provided by 3D at the Breast Care Center at Houston Methodist Maintain a Healthy Weight eventually, other hormonal changes that can mammography, or digital breast tomosynthesis San Jacinto Hospital, visit houstonmethodist.org/ Being overweight increases your risk of lead to estrogen dominance. (DBT). breast-care, or call 844.454.PINK (7465). LADIES NIGHT OUT: POSITIVELY PINK FOR BREAST HEALTH M O N DAY, OCT. 23 5:30 p.m 7 p.m. Join us for an evening dedicated to breast care — from Houston Methodist San Jacinto Hospital early detection to advanced treatment of breast cancer — Reilly Pavilion presented by Houston Methodist Breast Care Center and 4401 Garth Road Houston Methodist Cancer Center. The night will include food, a fashion show and a special panel discussion with Baytown, TX 77521 our physicians and support team. Please join us! Visit houstonmethodist.org/events or call 281.428.2273 to register. Registration is required. 2C The Baytown Sun XXXXXX Sunday, October 15, 2017 Pink in October Bringing Healthy Change October a woman’s chance for mammograms. 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