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Kimberley Hattersley-Barton was first diagnosed with cancer at just 13 months old and has faced three more diagnoses since then. Today, on #CancerSurvivorsDay, she shares how childhood cancer continues to impact her life 🎗 Kimberley shared: "I've had four different diagnoses of cancer, the first of which - rhabdomyosarcoma - was in 1999, when I'd just turned one. I'd started being sick and one evening my mum felt my stomach, which was hard and solid. She took me to the local hospital, where they transferred me straight to Sheffield Children's Hospital for emergency surgery. This was followed by radiotherapy and chemotherapy. "I was diagnosed with cancer for the second time 17 years later, in 2016, when I was 18. I'd spotted a lump at the back of my tongue while I was cleaning my braces, which I ignored for a few days and before noticing the unsymmetrical appearance it had compared to the other side of my tongue. After investigation, I was told I had squamous cell carcinoma, which is a skin cancer. "In Spring 2020, I received my third diagnosis of cancer. It was again squamous cell carcinoma. My most recent diagnosis came in 2022, having been under surveillance scans on my neck since my third diagnosis. They picked up a change in my neck again and confirmed a thyroid mutation. "I'm in full remission now for all four cancers, but primarily from the first cancer and it's treatments, I've got a lot of ongoing, long-term side effects which have had, and continue to have, a huge everyday impact on my life." Our 'Living Beyond Cancer' information pack has been written by clinical experts to help you live a healthy life after having cancer as a child, teenager, or young adult. The pack contains a 'Living Beyond Cancer' guide to help answer your questions on how your diagnosis and treatment may affect your future health and specific factsheets on long-term side effects to help you understand more about how your cancer and its treatment might affect you. You can download or order our #LivingBeyondCancer information pack, free of charge, at: https://bit.ly/3K5d4ka #CCLG #CancerAwareness #CancerSupport

What is breast cancer? | program #Emirates_Morning. Breast cancer is a disease in which abnormal breast cells grow out of control and form tumours. If left unchecked, the tumours can spread throughout the body and become fatal. Breast cancer cells begin inside the milk ducts and/or the milk-producing lobules of the breast. The earliest form (in situ) is not life-threatening and can be detected in early stages. Cancer cells can spread into nearby breast tissue (invasion). This creates tumours that cause lumps or thickening.  Invasive cancers can spread to nearby lymph nodes or other organs (metastasize). Metastasis can be life-threatening and fatal. Treatment is based on the person, the type of cancer and its spread. Treatment combines surgery, radiation therapy and medications. Scope of the problem In 2022, there were 2.3 million women diagnosed with breast cancer and 670 000 deaths globally. #BreastCancer occurs in every country of the world in women at any age after puberty but with increasing rates in later life.  Global estimates reveal striking inequities in the breast cancer burden according to human development. For instance, in countries with a very high Human Development Index (HDI), 1 in 12 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime and 1 in 71 women die of it. In contrast, in countries with a low HDI; while only 1 in 27 women is diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, 1 in 48 women will die from it.

We're glad to see the recommended age for mammograms is back to age 40 for those with average risk in the recent guidelines by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, however we believe there's more to be done. We need annual screenings instead of every other year, more proactive options for younger people at higher-risk, routine discussions about breast cancer risk with doctors starting at age 30, and specialized imaging for those with dense breast tissue. Get the facts about mammograms at https://bit.ly/3UH9lzh

Regular mammograms are helpful for maintaining breast health and detecting breast cancer. However, breast density may be a concern for some. Dr. Dang, a breast surgical oncologist at the Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment at Providence St. Joseph Hospital told U.S. News & World Report that dense breast tissue refers to the appearance of breast tissue on a mammogram. Read more below to understand dense breast tissue and what extra precautions women with dense breast tissue should take. #StJoseph #BreastCancer #MillerGeerPR

🌟 Today, let's talk about something important: genes and breast cancer. Genes are like tiny instruction books 📚 inside our cells. They tell our bodies how to grow and work. Sometimes, these instructions can change. We call these changes mutations. Two very important genes are BRCA1 and BRCA2. Imagine them as your body’s repair crew 👷♀️👷♂️. When they work well, they fix problems in our cells. But if these genes mutate, they can't do their job properly. This increases the risk of breast and ovarian cancers. Think of BRCA1 and BRCA2 like superheroes 🦸♀️🦸♂️. When they lose their powers, the bad guys (cancer cells) can take over. Women with these mutations have a higher chance of getting breast cancer. It's like having a broken umbrella 🌂 in a storm—you get wet much faster. Now, you might think, “What can we do?” Some people consider surgery. One option is a mastectomy, which means removing the breasts. But here's the thing: no survival benefits from mastectomy 🌸. Instead, it's better to take out the ovaries. Why? Because this can cut the number of new breast cancer cases by half! That’s like turning a full glass of risk into just half a glass 🥛. According to the National Cancer Institute, removing the ovaries can reduce breast cancer risk by 50% in high-risk women. It's like giving our superheroes new tools to fight the bad guys 🛠️. So, what should we remember? Our genes are like stories written inside us. Sometimes, they need help. By making thoughtful choices, like removing ovaries instead of breasts, we can rewrite our story for the better ✨. Stay informed, stay healthy, and remember, our choices matter! 🌺 #BreastCancerAwareness #GeneticMutations #BRCA1 #BRCA2 #CancerPrevention #HealthEducation #ProphylacticSurgery #OvaryRemoval #CancerRiskReduction #HealthChoices #BreastCancerAwareness #BRCA1 #BRCA2 #HealthEducation #CancerPrevention #HealthChoices"

Sarcomas are rare cancers that originate in the body’s connective tissues, such as bones, muscles, tendons, cartilage, and fat. There are approximately 100 different subtypes of sarcoma. These cancers can develop anywhere in the body and affect individuals of all ages. Sarcomas are categorised into soft tissue sarcomas and primary bone sarcomas. Receiving a diagnosis of sarcoma can be a worrying time for you, your family, and your friends. In this article, in recognition of Sarcoma Awareness Month this July, we share the signs and symptoms of sarcomas, the available treatment options, and most importantly, the support available as you navigate this challenging period. https://lnkd.in/ebMa-sU3 #SarcomaAwarenessMonth #Sarcoma #Cancer #ProtonBeamTherapy

Mammograms are still the very best way to detect the early signs of breast cancer. Learn more about the importance of these screenings, in honor of #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth - https://lnkd.in/gXR_cWt2

Did you know dense tissue makes it difficult to see breast cancer in a mammogram? Here is a breakdown of what to look for and discuss with your doctor. #work #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

Did you know dense tissue makes it difficult to see breast cancer in a mammogram? Here is a breakdown of what to look for and discuss with your doctor. #work #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

Did you know dense tissue makes it difficult to see breast cancer in a mammogram? Here is a breakdown of what to look for and discuss with your doctor. #work #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth