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completely. That's why a free workshop entitled "Triple the
PINK" Breast Cancer Awareness Program was presented to
guests on Sunday, October 28, 2018 at the YWCA of NW Ohio on
Jefferson Ave Sarah Burkes, NANBPWC. Inc, health chairman,
served as the mistress of ceremony.
Denise Black-Poon opened to explain the purpose of the event
and why it's important. “Triple the Pink” focuses on Triple
Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) which occurs in about 10 to
20 percent of diagnosed breast cancers and is more likely to
affect younger people in African American and Hispanic
populations. Triple negative breast cancer can be more
aggressive and more difficult to treat and is more likely
to spread and recur. This is why the joint collaboration of
organizations felt it was important to educate minority
communities about this desease in hopes of minimizing its
negative impact among those populations.
The National Association of Negro Business and Professional
Women's Club, Inc.-Toledo Club and Maumee Bay Adult and
Youth Clubs, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Beta Gamma
Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa, the YWCA of NW Ohio, YMCA, Top
Ladies of Distinction, LMHA, Books 4 Buddies and so many
organizations wanted to bring awareness to the community by
spreading the word about the importance of getting
mammograms, regular doctor visits and checkups, and
knowing the signs that may possibly make us aware that
something is wrong.
Winda Birts from the YWCA Health Connection was the guest
speaker who really gave guest many important facts and
talked about 10 things to know about "Triple Negative Breast
Cancer ". She stressed that we should really pay attention
to our bodies and the changes that may be occurring. She
mentioned that it's suggested to get regular mammograms at
age 40 but not to wait till then to see a doctor if we see
signs like redness, size, lumps, etc. The YWCA offers free
mammograms for anyone who has a financial hardship, no
insurance etc. Mrs. Birts and her staff is always ready to
assist you and also prepared to be there for you once you've
been diagnosed with any questions, how to get help, giving
support and so much more.
Triple Negative Breast Cancer requires different types of
treatment because the condition is estrogen
receptor-negative , progesterone receptor-negative and HER2
negative.
Early stages of triple negative breast cancer can be treated
effectively with surgery, often followed by radiation and
chemotherapy. TNBC recurs more commonly than other types of
breast cancer and accounts for a disproportionate percentage
of breast cancer deaths. Recurrences happen frequently
within the first five years after being diagnosed.
Barbara Tucker talked about key points for Triple Negative
Breast Cancer. The audience had a chance to ask questions
and make comments about having cancer and how the program
has helped.
Breast Cancer can occur in both men and women as well as
youth and adults. The audience had a variety of ages who
gained so much knowledge from the Winda Birts presentation.
Club presidents Frances Collins, PhD, and Linda Collins
commented on how important it is to share information with
others and how so many can benefit from the information that
was shared. Lisa McDuffie- President and CEO of the YWCA of
NW Ohio thanked everyone for his or her participation and
attendance at the program and for the preparation of
putting on a program with such an important message.
October was Breast Cancer Awareness month but please take
time regularly to give regular self breast exams at home,
look at our bodies and know what's happening, notice and
report any leakage in the breast, inverted nipples, size
change, discoloration etc., and report it immediately to
your doctor. Breast cancer happens in small and large chest
in men and small or large breast for women. Mammograms can
be given to both. Know your family history but don't rule
out that anyone can get cancer without other family members
having symptoms or cancer before. Watch the myths and learn
the facts.
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