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SPOT LIGHT:

WORLD FOOD DAY- Oct 16th

BREAST CANCER

AWARENESS MONTH

BREAST CANCER

AWARNESS WORKSHOP IN

THE DEPARTMENT – Oct

21st

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Contribution from: Faculties and Ph. D.

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MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

DEPT OF FOOD AND NUTRITION

OCTOBER 2016

WORLD FOOD DAY- OCTOBER 16th

World Food Day is celebrated every year around the world on 16 October in honor of the date

of the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in 1945. The

day is celebrated widely by many other organisations concerned with food security, including

the World Food Programme and the International Fund for Agricultural Development.

The World Food Day theme for 2014 was Family Farming: “Feeding the world, caring for the

earth”; in 2015 it was "Social Protection and Agriculture: Breaking the Cycle of Rural

Poverty"; in 2016 it is Climate Change: "Climate is changing. Food and agriculture must too",

which echoes the theme of 2008, and of 2002 and 1989 before that.

WORLD BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

Breast cancer is a kind of cancer that develops from breast cells. Breast cancer usually starts

off in the inner lining of milk ducts or the lobules that supply them with milk. A

malignant tumor can spread to other parts of the body. A breast cancer that started off in the

lobules is known aslobular carcinoma, while one that developed from the ducts is called ductal

carcinoma.

Breast cancer is the most common invasive cancer in females worldwide. It accounts for 16%

of all female cancers and 22.9% of invasive cancers in women. 18.2% of all cancer deaths

worldwide, including both males and females, are from breast cancer.

Breast cancer rates are much higher in developed nations compared to developing ones. There

are several reasons for this, with possibly life-expectancy being one of the key factors - breast

cancer is more common in elderly women; women in the richest countries live much longer

than those in the poorest nations. The different lifestyles and eating habits of females in rich

and poor countries are also contributory factors, experts believe.

Breast cancer awareness is an effort to raise awareness and reduce the stigma of breast

cancer through education on symptoms and treatment. The pink ribbon is the most prominent

symbol of breast cancer awareness, and in many countries the month of October is National

Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

A CHANGE IN HOW THE BREAST OR NIPPLE FEELS

Any unexplained change in the size or shape of the breast

Dimpling anywhere on the breast

Unexplained swelling of the breast (especially if on one side only)

Unexplained shrinkage of the breast (especially if on one side only)

Recent asymmetry of the breasts (Although it is common for women to have one breast

that is slightly larger than the other, if the onset of asymmetry is recent, it should be

checked.)

Nipple that is turned slightly inward or inverted

Skin of the breast, areola, or nipple that becomes scaly, red, or swollen or may have

ridges or pitting resembling the skin of an orange

It is also important to note that a milky discharge that is present when a woman is not

breastfeeding should be checked by the doctor, although it is not linked with breast

cancer.

CAUSES OF BREAST CANCER

1) Getting older

The older a woman gets, the higher is her risk of developing breast cancer; age is a risk factor.

Over 80% of all female breast cancers occur among women aged 50+ years (after

the menopause).

2) Genetics

Women who have a close relative who has/had breast or ovarian cancer are more likely to

develop breast cancer. If two close family members develop the disease, it does not necessarily

mean they shared the genes that make them more vulnerable, because breast cancer is a

relatively common cancer. The majority of breast cancers are not hereditary.

Women who carry the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes have a considerably higher risk of

developing breast and/or ovarian cancer. These genes can be inherited. TP53, another gene, is

also linked to greater breast cancer risk.

3) A history of breast cancer

Women who have had breast cancer, even non-invasive cancer, are more likely to develop the

disease again, compared to women who have no history of the disease.

4) Having had certain types of breast lumps

Women who have had some types of benign (non-cancerous) breast lumps are more likely to

develop cancer later on. Examples include atypical ductal hyperplasia or lobular carcinoma in

situ.

5) Dense breast tissue

Women with more dense breast tissue have a greater chance of developing breast cancer.

6) Estrogen exposure

Women who started having periods earlier or entered menopause later than usual have a higher

risk of developing breast cancer. This is because their bodies have been exposed to estrogen for

longer. Estrogen exposure begins when periods start, and drops dramatically during the

menopause.

7) Obesity

Post-menopausal obese and overweight women may have a higher risk of developing breast

cancer. Experts say that there are higher levels of estrogen in obese menopausal women, which

may be the cause of the higher risk.

8) Height

Taller-than-average women have a slightly greater likelihood of developing breast cancer than

shorter-than-average women. Experts are not sure why.

9) Alcohol consumption

The more alcohol a woman regularly drinks, the higher her risk of developing breast cancer

10) Radiation exposure

Undergoing X-rays and CT scans may raise a woman's risk of developing breast cancer

slightly.

11) HRT (hormone replacement therapy)

Both forms, combined and estrogen-only HRT therapies may increase a woman's risk of

developing breast cancer slightly. Combined HRT causes a higher risk.

BREAST CANCER AWARNESS DAY WORKSHOP –

October 21st

A workshop was organised in the department of Food and Nutrition and Research centre on

October 21st 2016 to create awareness of Breast Cancer among the faculty and the college

students. A pink ribbon was worn by all the delegates, faculty members and the students, as a

symbol to express moral support for women fighting with breast cancer. The event began with

ribbon cutting by our college Principal Prof. Ramakrishna Reddy followed by lighting the lamp

by the dignitaries viz Dr. Malathi (Associate Professor, Kidwai Memorable Institute of

Oncolocy) , Dr.Ramesh (Prof and HOD of Kidwai Memorable Institute of Oncolocy), Smt

Dr. Ratna( BOS Chairperson, Homescience), Smt. Dr. Usha Devi (H.O.D of Food and

Nutrition department). A booklet and a brochure prepared by the students on `Cancer

prevention and its management` and `Breast Cancer awareness` was released by the delegates.

Plant saplings were given to the dignitaries as a memento.Dr. Navneetha did the compering for

the programme. The workshop began with an invocation by the PG students and Dr. Usha Devi

welcomed the gathering followed by inaugural address by the Principal Prof. Ramakrishna

Reddy. Dr. Rathna (BOS Chairperson, Home science) spoke about the importance of creating

awareness about the Breast cancer among young population. This was followed by vote of

thanks by Dr.Asha (faculty of the department).

The technical session on Breast cancer was addressed by Dr.Malathi (Associate Professor,

Kidwai Memorable Institute of Oncolocy) who spoke about the etiology, treatment, self-

evaluation and prevention of Breast cancer. In the later session, Dr. Ramesh spoke about the

etiology, treatment and prevention of different types of Cancer. Post lunch workshop was

addressed by Dr.Vaijayanti, Nutritionist and Associate professor of our department who spoke

about the role of nutrition in the etiology, prevention and lifestyle management in cancer. The

last session was addressed by Dr. Ramachandra (PG co-ordinator and Assistant Prof from

Maharani Women’s Arts, commerce and management college) who spoke about the role of

stress management and importance of meditation in health. The workshop was well appreciated

by the faculty and students. A vote of thanks was given by Dr Asha G Assistant professor of

our department.

BREAST CANCER POSTERS PREPARED BY PG

STUDENTS

WORLD CANCER DAY INVITE PREPARED

BY PG STUDENTS

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS BROCHURE

PREPARED BY PG STUDENTS

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