Breast Cancer Can Be Beaten! Early Detection Is Vital.

A BS.E. every month and
yearly exams by a trained
professional are strongly
recommended to help find

breast cancer early. For more |

info on learning B.S.E. skills
on the North Shore call
925-1952.

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Watch For:

* A breast lump that doesn't change
with your period.

* Breast bleeding or discharge.

* Alteration in breast shape.

* Puckering of skin on breast.

* Soreness or retraction of the nipple.

Breast Health

* Practise monthly breast self exam.

* Annual breast exam by your doctor.

¢ Annual mammogram for women 40
years and older.

Public Forum

“A Positive Approach to a Common
Disease” is the theme for a North Shore
Public Forum at the Centennial Theatre
Wed. October 20, from 7:30 - 10 pm.
This event is co-sponsored by the
Canadian Cancer Society and Lions
Gate Hospital. A panel of experts and
women with personal stories of breast
cancer will create a safe and informative
space for questions. For more
information call Lions Gate Hospital.

Did You Know?

In 1991 breast cancer was the 5th leading
cause of death in N. Vancouver women,
and the 4th leading cause in West
Vancouver and Bowen Island.

Support Groups

Dispel fear. Many groups are available to
give women support.

Coping With Cancer: Meets weekly at
Lions Gate Hospital Cancer Clinic. Call
Mona Rechner at 984-5831.

Bosom Buddies» Women who have had °
breast cancer meet at Delbrook Baptist
Church. For support, call Bev Holland-
‘Madiuk at 929-9619.

Reach For Recovery > Stttvivors of breast
cancer, trained to help all involved cope.
Call the Canadian Cancer Society at
253-8470.

CanSurmount> 4 volunteer program at
the Canadian Cancer Society for anyone
touched by cancer. Call 253-8470 for
further information.
Canadian Cancer Society Information
Line. Call 879-2323.

British Columbia Cancer Agency has
several support groups. Call Liz Dohan
877-6000. Local 2190.

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