Our Mission
To save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and investing science to find the cures.
Our VisionA world without breast cancer.
SUSAN G. KOMEN®
Chicagoland Area Affiliate
The Chicagoland Affiliate of
Susan G. Komen® was
established in 1997 and held the
first Susan G. Komen Chicago
Race for the Cure®.
Komen Chicago Service Area:
• Cook County
• DuPage County
• Kane County
• Lake County
• McHenry County
McHenry Lake
Kane
DuPage
Cook
Community Grants
Since 1997,
Komen Chicago has
awarded over
$16 MILLIONto the local community.
Our Commitment:
Community Investment
25% to
Research
75%to Outreach
and Education, and
Linking to Screening
Komen Chicago Fundraising:Strengthening Our Impact
• Race for the Cure®
• Marathon for the Cure
• 3rd Party Fundraisers
• National Sponsor Fundraisers
• Passionately Pink
• Cause-Related Marketing
• Individual Giving
• Matching Gifts
• Planned Giving
STATISTICS
What is breast cancer?
• Breasts are made up mostly of fat and
breast tissue
• Breast cancer is a type of cancer where
cells in the breast tissue divide and
grow out of control.
• Types
• Invasive - when abnormal cells
spread into surrounding breast
tissue and other organs
• Non-invasive – when abnormal
cells have not spread beyond the
breast tissue
• Around the world, a case of breast cancer is diagnosed every 19 seconds
• Globally, a woman dies from breast cancer every 60 seconds
• In the US, a case of breast cancer is diagnosed every 2 minutes
• A woman in the US dies of breast cancer every 13 minutes
OVER THE NEXT 25 YEARS,
At the current rate another 13 million people will die
The Global Breast Cancer Crisis
• There are more than 3 million breast cancer survivors in the U.S.
• Early detection and effective treatment have resulted in a 34 percent
decline in breast cancer mortality in the U.S. since 1990
• The 5 year relative survival rate for women diagnosed with early stage
breast cancer (cancer that hasn’t left the breast) is 99 percent
Breast Cancer Survival
RISK FACTORS
• Risk factors do not cause breast cancer.
• Risk factors are associated with an increased
chance of getting breast cancer.
• Some risk factors can be controlled and others
can’t be changed.
Risk Factors
Most Common Risk Factors
• Being Female
• Getting Older
1 in 8 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed
with breast cancer in her lifetime.
Risk Factors
1 in 1000 men in the U.S. will be diagnosed
with breast cancer.
Risk FactorsIf current age is: Absolute risk of developing breast
cancer in the next ten years is:
20 1 in 1,732 (0.06%)
30 1 in 228 (0.4%)
40 1 in 69 (1.5%)
50 1 in 43 (2.3%)
60 1 in 29 (3.5%)
70 1 in 26 (3.8)%
Source: American Cancer Society
Risk Factors• Evidence suggests that women who:
• get regular physical activity have about a
10-20 percent lower risk of breast cancer
compared to women who are inactive
• gained 55 pounds or more after age 18 had
almost a 45 percent greater risk of
postmenopausal breast cancer compared to
those who maintained their weight. A gain of
about 20 pounds or more after menopause
was linked to an 18 percent greater risk.
• have two to three alcoholic drinks per day
have a 20 percent higher risk of breast
cancer than non-drinkers.
Increased risk of other cancers: pancreatic
Breast cancer BRCA1 mutation carriers
have a 55% to 65% chance of developing
breast cancer by age 70
Second primary breast cancer
40%-65%
Ovarian cancer
Lifetime risk (up to 70) is 35%-70%
Male breast
and prostate cancer
Adapted from ASCO Genetics Slide Set 2007
Genetic Risk FactorsBRCA1-Associated Cancers: Lifetime Risk
About five to 10 percent of all breast cancers diagnosed in the U.S. are due to inherited gene mutations known to increase risk
BRCA2-Associated Cancers: Lifetime Risk
Increased risk of other cancers: prostate
and pancreatic
Breast cancer: 45% by the age of 70
Ovarian cancer: 10%-30%
Male breast cancer: 6-8%
Up to 40% of all breast cancers in men may be
related to BRCA2 mutations.
Adapted from ASCO Genetics Slide Set 2007
Genetic Risk Factors
1. Lumps
2. See a surgeon
3. Surgeon does surgery (mastectomy or lumpectomy)
4. See other doctors for radiation and/or drug treatment based on what the
surgery showed
The OLD Breast Cancer Paradigm
1. Breast lump or other change from normal
2. Abnormal mammogram
3. Radiologist does needle biopsy
4. If biopsy is positive, see surgeon AND medical oncologist
5. Stage and biologic type of breast cancer established
6. Treatment plan developed and discussed with you
7. Surgery may not be the first treatment
The NEW Breast Cancer Paradigm
• Breast cancer is less common than in white women but for women under 45
incidence is higher
• Occurs more often in younger women
• Is more often of an aggressive biological type (“triple negative”)
• Don’t delay!
Special Issues for the African American
Woman
• Significance of positive family history : breast and ovarian cancer
• BRCA gene mutation : Among Ashkenazi Jewish women and men,
about one in 40 carry a BRCA1/2 mutation
• Should you be tested for BRCA?
• If BRCA positive, see specialists
Special Issues for the Jewish Woman
BREAST SELF-AWARENESS
Breast Self-Awareness Key Messages
Know Your Risk
Get Screened
Know What is Normal For You
Make Healthy Lifestyle Choices
1
2
3
4
KNOW YOUR RISK
• Talk to both sides of your family about your family health
history
• Talk to a doctor about your risk of breast cancer
1
GET SCREENED
• Talk with a doctor which screening tests are right for you if you are at
a higher risk
• Have a mammogram every year starting at age 40 if you are at
average risk
• Have a clinical breast exam at least every 3 years starting at 20, and
every year starting at 40
2
Mammography
• Best screening tool widely available for finding breast cancer early
• Accuracy rates
• Diagnostic test
• Film vs. digital
GET SCREENED:2
Clinical breast exams should be done by a health care provider at least
every 3 years starting at age 20, and every year after 40
Clinical Breast Exam (CBE)GET SCREENED:2
KNOW WHAT IS NORMAL FOR YOU
• Know how your breasts look and feel and report changes
to your health care provider
2
BREAST CHANGES THAT SHOULD BE EVALUATED BY A HEALTH
CARE PROVIDER
MAKE HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES
• Maintain a healthy weight
• Add exercise into your routine
• Limit alcohol intake
• Limit postmenopausal hormone use
• Breastfeed, if you can
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FREE Mammograms!
• Alexian Brothers Medical Center
• Erie Family Health Center
• MetroSouth Medical Center
• Mount Sinai Hospital
• Presence Saint Francis Hospital
• Presence Saints Mary and
Elizabeth Medical Center
• YWCA of Lake County
Call Illinois Women's Health Line
1 (888) 522-1282
• Englewood Clinic
• West Town Clinic
• Roseland Community Hospital
• Evelyn Goldberg Mammography
Center at The University of
Illinois Hospital
• Silver Linings Foundation
• Mercy Hospital
VOLUNTEERING
MISSION
Peer Reviewer
Public Policy/Advocacy
Community Profile
Survivor Story Teller DEVELOPMENT
Grant Writing/Research
Fundraising
KOMEN
AMBASSADORS
Pink Ambassador
Speaker’s Bureau Ambassador
Ambassador Trainer
ADMINISTRATIVE
Front Desk Support
General Office Support
Volunteer Training &
Coordination
Event Preparations
EVENT PLANNING
COMMITTEES
Race for the Cure
Marathon for the CureSPECIAL
EVENTS
Regular Volunteer Opportunities
Race Day
Group Volunteer Opportunities
• Race Course Water Distribution
• Finish Line Marshals
• Post Race Water Distribution
• Registration Greeter / Worker
• Pre-Registration / Packet Pick-Up
• I AM THE CURE Rovers
• Volunteer Check-In
Become a Volunteer
•www.komenchicago.org
•Sign up Sheet
1-877-465-6636 - HELPLINE• Provide timely and accurate information
on breast health and breast cancer
• Direct callers to local Affiliates and
community resources
• Make referrals to support resources
including CancerCare’s own social
workers
• Respond to telephone calls and email
THE KEYCHAIN PROJECT
• Visual reminder to get regular mammograms
• Each bead represents the size of a lump detected at different stages
What are the keychains?
Key Message of keychains:
• Mammograms are important.
• Early Detection is Key!
Purpose of keychains:
• Komen regularly receives requests for
educational materials, health fair attendance
and speakers to talk about breast cancer.
• Requests typically include free give-aways, as
they attract the average person more than a
simple educational card.
• The keychain serves as a give-away and an
educational tool!
Let’s get started!
1. Split into small groups.
2. Each group will get a keychain kit.
3. Demonstration by Komen rep and
follow along with instruction sheet.
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