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BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH KNOW YOUR RISK:
GET SCREENED:
Family history: • Breast cancer • Ovarian cancer • BRCA gene carriers
Mammogram: • Annual beginning age 40 (for average risk) • Earlier for people with risk factors (consult your doctor)
Personal history: • Lifestyle habits • Breast or ovarian cancer • BRCA gene carrier
Clinical breast exams: • Every 3 years between 20-40 • Annual >40 years of age
DECREASE YOUR RISK:
KNOW YOUR BODY:
• Limit alcohol intake • Nutrition: more fruit/vegetables, less red/processed meats & fats • Weight loss/exercise • Breast feeding (if able)
• Monthly Self breast exams • Contact your doctor right away for any changes/abnormalities To schedule a mammogram at St. John’s, please call 718-869-7780.
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Survivors speak out Nobody wants breast cancer, but even from something as bad as this disease there can come some good. The Herald asked a few volunteers at the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program, a resource and support network for Long Island women for 36 years, how breast cancer changed them. They share their inspiring stories in their ongoing effort to support others; sharing their message that it is possible to move on — and even thrive — as you find your own way on this unanticipated journey.
Lydia Clarke, Lynbrook
Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2001 Hotline volunteer for 15 years My goal in 2001 was to close out the year and be done with cancer, done with surgeries and treatments and end that chapter of my life. Little did I know that once you have had cancer, your life is never the same. My life has changed for the better. Not to say that I would have wanted cancer, but by having the disease my perspective on life has changed for the better. I now stop and smell the roses and am not so much a workaholic. At the end of 2006, I chose to end my 20-year career in marketing research to pursue a new career of nursing. In retrospect, I think having had cancer provided me with the courage to make such a change in the middle of my life. While I didn’t think such a change was a big deal, others kept reminding me it was. It required me to return to school and obtain yet another degree in a totally new field. I suspect having had cancer somehow played a role in my decision to select nursing. Prior to my diagnosis, I had virtually no interactions with personnel in the healthcare field except to birth my two children. And luckily that was very brief. I completed nursing school, passed the boards and was a medical surgical nurse for two-and-one-half years and then became an operating nurse for the past three years. I am soon moving on to working in an otolaryngology office with the surgeons I have been working with in the operating room. Many of these patients are cancer patients and I feel I am in a position to really understand what many of them are going through. I’ve been there.
Judi Platt, Long Beach
Diagnosed with breast cancer in 1994 Hotline volunteer for 21 years It was so long ago that I almost forgot. I was shocked, I was scared. I was not the outgoing woman I am today. I was going along my merry little way celebrating the birth of my grandson when I was diagnosed. I was afraid of my tomorrows and how many I would have. I read and learned all I could about this disease. I joined an Adelphi support group and learned I was really good at sharing my knowledge and giving support to others. I was asked to take the training to become a hotline volunteer and I did. I did not just grow; I flew and found my “calling.” I grew and became more —more capable and more caring. I became my own advocate and was able to help others become their own advocate too. I learned breast cancer does not define me. Breast cancer is not the end of the world. It’s the beginning of a new life.
Merna Sharqi, Lynbrook Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012 Hotline volunteer for 3 years
When I first found I had cancer I was truly devastated and in shock. The volunteers on the Adelphi Breast Cancer Hotline as well as family and friends helped calm me somewhat. In speaking with survivors I realized my life was not over yet. But the thought of cancer coming back never leaves. It somehow lingers on the outskirts of my mind; little pains or a rash and I think it’s back. The good part is that I don’t let it stop me from enjoying life. I have become much more aware of my environment, of the food I eat and the water I drink. After I finished my treatment I felt the need to give back when I decided to volunteer for the hotline. I have met some very wonderful people involved in the program volunteers and social workers whom I would otherwise never have known. I actively try to surround myself with individuals who are positive. I also tapped into my creativity when I designed and completed a beaded bra for one of the Adelphi Hotline fundraisers, Creative Cups. There is an emotional aspect that I find hard to put into words. I felt changed from deep inside my soul. I was never very religious, but have become much more spiritual and sense a connection with the universe I did not feel before I had cancer. There is a closeness with my family that is more profound than before for which I am most grateful. I hope I can impart this beneficial change in my life to all those I encounter who might be encouraged by my experience.
Terrilyn Delnick, Franklin Square Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006 Hotline volunteer for 7 years
The word cancer is one of the most terrifying words you can hear. I know because I heard it in 2006. It was a defining moment in my life, one that changed me and the way I looked at life forever. You can’t control whether you get cancer or not; you can control how you deal with it. I chose to use my diagnosis to assess my life and my priorities, to rid myself of negative thoughts and negative people. To concentrate only on positive thoughts and things enjoyed. I refused to waste energy on things I had little or no control over. For me cancer was a positive, a rebirth, a chance to start over with a clean slate, focus on myself and what was best for me. It opened my eyes and my heart and I never looked back or regretted my diagnosis. I have met wonderful people that I never would have met. I am more compassionate. I know what it is to have a serious illness. I know what’s important in life and that’s life itself. You can get through it and emerge a happy person. My life is good, it’s filled with new friends, new experiences and new adventures — and I’m happy. I embrace each and every day. And volunteer with The Adelphi Breast Cancer Program to support others on their journey, I took the advice of a survivor I met years ago and turned straw into gold and I’m happy to be here to share the gold. To reach the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program call (800) 877-8077.
Conduct a monthly breast self-exam Women recognize the importance of living a healthy lifestyle, which includes conducting selfexams to detect for breast cancer. Breast self-exams are vital to discovering abnormalities, including lumps or tenderness, in the breasts. Self-examination increases the chances of early detection of breast cancer. John Hopkins Medical Center states that 40 percent of diagnosed breast cancers are detected by women who feel a lump. Doctors urge women to conduct monthly selfexams to familiarize themselves with the look and feel of their breasts, which enables them to more readily recognize any abnormalities that may indicate illness. There are a number of ways to conduct a breast self-exam, and women are urged to find the method they feel is most comfortable for them. The National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc., offers these tips for conducting a breast examination at home. Examine breasts in the shower. A breast examination can take place in the shower while you are washing. The shower is a convenient place to conduct an exam since you already have removed your clothes. NBCF says you should use the pads of your fingers and move around your entire breast in a circular pattern, moving from the outside to the center, checking the entire breast and armpit area. Check both breasts each month for any lumps, thickening or hardened knots. If you find a lump, visit your physician for an evaluation. Conduct an examination in bed. The breast tissue will naturally distribute over your chest wall and ribs when you are lying down. NBCF advises you to place a pillow under your right shoulder and your right arm behind your head. Using your left hand, move the pads of your fingers around your right breast gently in small circular motions covering the entire breast area and armpit. Squeeze the nipple and check for discharge or lumps. Then repeat the process on the left breast. Conduct a visual examination. Standing in front of the mirror, you can look at your breasts with your hands at your side and over your head. Look for any differences between breasts. Many women find that their breasts are not exactly the same shape or size, but unusual dimpling or taut or thick skin may be indicative of a problem. Should any lumps or abnormalities be discovered during an examination, a woman should not panic but schedule an appointment with her doctor for a more thorough examination, which may include a mammogram or ultrasound to map out images of the breast that may be hidden to the naked eye. Breast self-examinations are an essential element of a healthy lifestyle for women. Early detection of breast cancer vastly improves survival rates, and self-examination is often the most effective way to detect breast cancer early on.
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How breast cancer changed my life
Know your body
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Eat right
Superfoods that will take a bite out of breast cancer
Reduce your risk of breast and other studies on the spice that may choke cancers, and reocurrence by including the life out of cancer. the important cancer-fighting foods in Mushrooms your daily diet. The mushroom is more than just a pizza topping or salad fixing. Pomegranates Pomegranate, the sweet seeded fruit Researchers have found that the of ancient myth, is a rich source of common white-button mushroom antioxidants, and scientists are discov- block aromatase, a protein linked to most breast cancers. In lab studies, ering other possible health benefits. Researchers have identified six mushroom extract slowed the growth chemicals in the pomegranate that of breast tumors. Mushrooms have bensuppress aromatase — a substance in efits for other forms of cancer as well. the body that helps produce estrogen. About 70 percent of breast cancers Blueberries need estrogen to grow, so pomegranate Tiny and tasty, blueberries may be is a prime candidate as a breast-cancer- more than nature’s candy. blocking super food. Two substances in The latest findings indicate that the fruit also have the potential to fight blueberries could play a part in undoing a tough-to-treat type of breast cancer. both colon cancer and diabetes. One study indicates that blueberries may help halt the growth and spread of Cinnamon Cinnamon is a popular spice with triple-negative breast cancer. This form many benefits — including cancer of the disease is particularly aggressive fighting properties. Scientists have and resistant to therapy. Researchers found that a cinnamon extract inter- have found that blueberry juice held fered with a protein that helps tumors back the migration of cancer cells, establish a blood supply, which is criti- while blueberry extract shrank tumors, cal to keep them growing. Now, stopped cancer cells from multiplying researchers are pursuing additional and even triggered their destruction.
A heAlthy diet isn’t a magic bullet against cancer, but new research suggests it plays an ever-important role in preventing breast cancer and in recurrence.
Garlic
Garlic may have an impact on preventing healthy cells from becoming cancerous through allyl sulfide. Allyl sulfides are found throughout the onion family, so adding garlic or onions to your recipes on a regular basis may aid in breast cancer prevention.
Apples
An apple a day may help to keep breast cancer away! Eat the peel of the apple for the added benefit of rich antioxidants, fiber and other compounds needed for anti-cancer nutrition.
Walnuts
Walnuts contain many helpful nutrients and healthy omega-3 fatty acids, Broccoli which help the body fight cancer. Broccoli has garnered the most Research also suggests that walnuts may attention as a breast cancer fighting actually slow the growth of breast tumors. food. Research has shown it blocks tumor growth, preventing the further Flaxseed spread of cancer if it does occur. Look Flaxseed has a component called to other cruciferous veggies — cauli- lignans that may have a role in decreasflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, and ing cancer growth. Try adding ground kale — for similar benefits. flaxseed to a salad or in a recipe.
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A cancer diagnosis can be a scary, stressful and confusing time in a woman’s life. There are so many different words and terms when it comes to describing and characterizing cancer. It’s easy to get lost. Like all forms of cancer, breast cancer can be identified by stages that represent the degree of invasion of cancerous cells throughout the body. Immediately after diagnosing breast cancer, your doctor will evaluate the cancer to determine which stage best describes its extent. This process, staging, is necessary to determine your prognosis and treatment options.
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Non-invasive breast cancers are considered to be in stage 0. When doctors have determined the cancer is in stage 0, that means they have not seen any indication that the cancer cells or the abnormal non-cancerous cells have spread out of the part of the breast in which they started. Breast cancer patients may hear the term “five-year survival rate” when discussing their disease with their physicians. The five-year survival rate refers to the percentage of people who
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hile it may have been mild and breezy with plenty of sunshine on Nov. 30, 2015, it was nothing but stormy for Giovanna S, of Franklin Square. On that day, she went to South Nassau Communities Hospital’s Center for Women’s Imaging for what she called “a routine mammogram and sonogram.” She was diagnosed with breast cancer. The diagnosis filled her with tension, dread and many questions. Her radiologist had the answer for all of it: “He referred me to Dr. Christine Hodyl and the Center for Breast Health at South Nassau’s Gertrude & Louis Feil Cancer Center,” says Giovanna. Led by Dr. Hodyl, South Nassau’s director of breast health services, the staff of the Center for Breast Health knows that the breast cancer journey can be long, lonely and frightening — and that patients need compassionate, expert care every step of the way. That is exactly what Giovanna experienced from the moment she called the center. “When I called to make an appointment with Dr. Hodyl, I was immediately transferred to her breast nurse navigator, Eileen Sino, who comforted and reassured me,” says Giovanna. “Within a week, I had my consultation with Dr. Hodyl. She was thorough; she took her time and explained every step of the surgery, and all of the different options I had. She made me feel very comfortable; I knew right away I had made the right decision!”
Giovanna had of state-of-the-art sersurgery on Jan. 5, vices, such as 2016, and since then • 3-D mammogram has completed cheimaging motherapy and radi• A multidisciplinary ation treatments. team approach to Approximately 7½ coordinate the best months later, treatment options Giovanna’s positive, • Information about cheery outlook on ongoing clinical trials life has been and new treatment restored. “I truly feel options blessed and grateful. • Quality breast care My amazing team at close to home South Nassau took The Center for me by the hand, Breast Health offers starting with Dr. the most advanced Hodyl, Eileen, and treatments for breast all of her staff that cancer and breast Dr. HoDyl cared for me during health complications. this difficult jourThis includes Contuney,” says Giovanna. “Their caring actions ra® multichannel and MammoSite® singletruly set them apart from any other health channel balloon brachytherapy techniques; care team I have ever been involved with. I breast-conserving surgery; or mastectomy, an call them ‘My Angels.’” operation in which the whole breast is Giovanna’s experience reflects why South removed. For invasive breast cancer, these Nassau was recently granted full reaccreditaprocedures may be accompanied by a sentinel tion by the National Accreditation Program lymph node biopsy or axillary lymph node for Breast Centers (NAPBC), which recognizes dissection if needed. South Nassau’s demonstrated commitment to Dr. Hodyl and the center also specialize in offer its patients every significant advantage in oncoplastic surgical techniques. Oncoplasty their battle against breast disease, including: combines surgical cancer removal with plastic Comprehensive care, including a full range surgery to produce a superior cosmetic end
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insured that the women of For those patients and New York have entry to their families affected by vital information, guidthis life-changing disease, ance, and emotional supkeeping a positive outlook is port as they struggle with a an important factor in healbreast cancer diagnosis.” ing and overall well-being. Breast cancer patients and A panel of four breast advocates are eager to share cancer survivors joins their stories and reach othRutter to speak about their ers with a positive message Hillary rutter, lcsw experiences: Dr. Donna of inspiration and hope. Bacon, professor and chairThat is what the Adelphi person of Health, Physical NY Statewide Breast Cancer Education and Recreation Hotline & Support Program’s annual at Nassau Community College; Bonnie gala Celebration of Survivorship is be Oringer, JD, a certified exercise specialall about. ist, health coach and personal trainer at This year, on Tuesday, Oct. 25, at 6 the Nancy Marx Cancer Wellness p.m. the Celebration of Survivorship Center; Dorothy Vance Forte, vice presihonors Hillary Rutter, the Adelphi NY dent of outreach and a director at Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Manhasset Women’s Coalition Against Support Program’s longtime director, Breast Cancer; and Bonnie Hirschhorn, along with four breast cancer survivors. an outreach volunteer with the Adelphi Rutter has been the director of the Breast Cancer Program. program for 20 years, leading a staff and The event is held in Adelphi’s cadre of 100 volunteers who provide University Center Ballroom in Garden emotional support and information to City. anyone concerned about breast cancer. There is no charge, but donations are “Hillary Rutter is a woman of great appreciated. There will be a gift for the integrity, resourcefulness and persever- first 100 donors of $20 or more. A light ance,” says Dr. Andrew Safyer, dean of supper is provided. Reservations are the Adelphi School of Social Work. required; call 516-877-4325 or email “Under her steadfast leadership, she has breastcancerhotline@adelphi.edu.
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hile most people are aware of breast cancer, many forget to take the steps to have a plan to detect the disease in its early stages and encourage others to do the same. For your convenience, all five of the LIFQHC health centers host the mobile mammogram van monthly. In addition, we are hosting two special Breast Cancer Education events this month. • October 12 – 682 Union Avenue, Westbury • October 13 – 380 Nassau Road, Roosevelt Register to attend at 516-296-FQHC (3742) or visit www.lifqhc.org. Whatever your family needs, regardless of your income, residency or immigration status, the Long Island FQHC, Inc. (Federally Qualified Health Center) Family Health Centers are your primary choice for managing your continued health and well-being. In addition to Primary Care Adult and Pediatric Medicine, we have extensive Women’s Health, Behavioral Health, Podiatry, Optometry and Dental services. Three of our locations (Roosevelt, Elmont and Westbury) house the WIC —Women, Infants and Children* Nutritional Health Program. Our locations are continually being renovated and updated. Request a tour of our facilities and learn more about the services available for you and your family. Our newly launched Care Coordination ser-
vices provide the careful organization of activities between all the providers involved in a patient’s care. This service assures the appropriate delivery of health care services for each individual patient. Our mission is to improve the health status of your community, especially for the underserved and vulnerable in a financially responsible manner. As needed, we offer a sliding fee scale and accept Medicare and Medicaid, as well as other benefits. For more information on LIFQHC Family Health Centers, call 516-296-FQHC (3742) or visit www.lifqhc.org.
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Today’s Mercy Delivers: • Easy to arrange screening and diagnostic mammograms in one location • A Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology (ACR). • Next-day screening appointments—Same-day results • Easy transfer of images/films and records • Spa-like facilities—Expert, sensitive physicians and technologists • State-of-the-art MRI with breast imaging and biopsy capabilities • The latest low-radiation digital mammography, non-invasive ultrasound and stereotactic breast biopsy • Patient Navigation Program offers patients and their families information about accessing available support services and resources
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t Mercy Medical Center, it’s easy to arrange state-of-the-art screening and diagnostic mammograms through our convenient, comprehensive breast health services. Mercy offers next-day screening appointments, and same-day results. Mercy’s Bishop McGann Center for Radiology and Imaging provides multidisciplinary screening, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care at a single location, using the most advanced imaging and minimally-invasive techniques for the diagnosis of benign and malignant breast disease. Mercy’s Department of Radiology and Imaging is designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology (ACR). The amenities and upgrades at the McGann Center provide a spa-like atmosphere with a spacious, airy reception area designed for patients with a bright, cheerful environment, and a new private waiting area for Women’s Imaging patients. Available procedures include the most modern MRI with breast imaging and biopsy capabilities. Our new state of the art CT scanners provide faster tests with less radiation, along with the latest low-radiation digital mammography, non-invasive ultrasound and stereotactic breast biopsy. All of this is provided by expert, sensitive radiologists and technologists, and highly skilled breast surgeons. To assist those newly-diagnosed, living with, or survivors of cancer, Mercy has part-
nered with the American Cancer Society to offer a free Patient Navigation Program. This offers patients and their family’s information about accessing available support services and resources. Radiologists are available to read images in real time, order additional views if required, and consult with their physicians as needed. All images and reports are available to patients’ physicians via computer, through a high-tech Picture Archiving Communication System. For information, appointments and physician referrals, call 516-62MERCY or visit www.MercyMedicalCenter.info. Mercy Medical Center, Rockville Centre 516-62MERCY www.MercyMedicalCenter.info
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ith 20 years behind her as a Clinical Hypnotherapist, Terry Biener, CCH, believes that the key to a successful result is knowing what to say, how to say it, and which techniques to apply once a person is hypnotized. This wisdom can only come from extensive training and experience. “Everyone processes information differently,” said Biener. “There are reasons why a habit or fear has formed, which should be examined before effective treatment can take place.” A thorough intake session is done first. The number of hypnosis sessions recommended varies. Hypnosis sessions are tailored to the person’s triggers and habits. Motivation and willingness to work with suggestions on a conscious level are important. Trust and rapport with the hypnotist is vital too. Biener has recently added Computerized Client-Based Weight Loss to her repertoire. A sophisticated computer program is used to pinpoint personality, mental processing, strengths and weaknesses. Combined with data gathered from the client, she custom designs hypnosis sessions to zero in on imprints that need to be changed. Weight loss workshops, which include group hypnosis, will be offered in the future. Biener’s true passion is helping people with fears and panic. Having experienced phobias and panic attacks herself, which were ultimately healed through hypnosis, her understanding and empathy is profound. By combining Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP) techniques with hypnosis, she can eliminate or reduce unwanted and sometimes devastat-
ing anxiety. “People should realize they aren’t alone. Phobias can seem irrational since they come from the subconscious—the part of the mind that responds without logic. Most people who have never experienced a phobia simply don’t understand.” Understanding how hypnosis works before trying it is advised. “Ignore what you’ve seen in movies or on stage. A hypnotic trance is actually a natural state we visit frequently; when we’re engrossed a movie, or if we daydream while driving and don’t remember passing certain streets or exits. A hypnotist induces a trance to “reframe” the subconscious part of the mind. A good subject is strong-willed and intelligent. The person being hypnotized never loses control.” Hypnosis can help with trauma, sports, procrastination, self-esteem, stress, anxiety and most habits. As a former New York City teacher, Biener is comfortable working with children. She holds numerous certifications though the American Board of Hypnotherapy and the National Guild of Hypnotists. She has done speaking engagements and group hypnosis sessions for organizations and wellness centers. Clients are seen by appointment only. Phone consultations are free and confidential. Easy Changes Hypnosis is located in Valley Stream. Contact Terry Biener, CCH, at 516791-6174 or visit www.easychanges.com. Terry Biener, CCH • 516-791-6174 www.easychanges.com
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his time of year, great efforts are made across the globe to raise awareness for breast cancer. Those who have been impacted by the disease know just how important it is to have the very best care — and patients will find just that at Winthrop-University Hospital. A hallmark of Winthrop’s Breast Health Center is the collaborative approach to care delivered by a multidisciplinary team of Board Certified specialists who offer risk assessment, diagnosis, evaluation and management of a wide range of malignant and benign breast conditions, as well as the latest treatments in surgery, radiation and medical oncology. In addition to offering state-of-the-art diagnostics including digital mammography, breast ultrasound, MRI and breast tomosynthesis (3D mammography) which can detect breast cancer in its earliest stages, Winthrop offers innovative therapies such as CyberKnife®. CyberKnife, a computer controlled robotic technology with cruise missile-like precision that delivers highly targeted beams of radiation to tumors while sparing healthy tissue, is just one of the methods available to treat breast tumors following lumpectomy in select patients.
A testament to Winthrop’s ongoing commitment to providing the highest level of quality breast healthcare to patients in the community, the Breast Health Center, under the leadership of Virginia Maurer, M.D., Chief of the Division of Breast Surgery and Director of Winthrop’s Breast Health Program, has been consistently recognized with prestigious national honors. Winthrop’s Breast Health Center was deemed one of the 2016 America’s Best Breast Centers by WomenCertified, Inc. — home of the Women’s Choice Award. What’s more, it is the only breast center on Long Island to hold accreditations from both the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers and the National Quality Measures for Breast Centers. As many patients turn to Winthrop as their hospital of choice, they can rest assured that a comprehensive range of quality services, combined with the very best personalized care, is available to them at Winthrop’s Breast Health Center. To learn more about the comprehensive services available at Winthrop’s Breast Health Center, call 1-866-WINTHROP.
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ou got your flu shot. You wash your hands, cover your mouth, and stay away from others who might be sick. But are you really doing all you can to stay healthy this flu season? Building your overall immunity is perhaps the best way to ward off the flu. Here are 10 habits to start now to stay healthy this flu season, courtesy of Dayle Bara, RD, Director of Nutritional Services at the Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
1. Drink water. 2. Eat naturally orange foods like sweet pota-
8. Don’t forget your zinc! Zinc – found in
foods like oysters, pinto beans and wheat toes, carrots and pumpkin. Their beta-carogerm — helps the white blood cells attack tene can help develop the immune system bacteria and viruses like the flu or cold. and neutralize harmful toxins. 9. Eat your mushrooms! The selenium in 3. Get plenty of vitamin D, through foods like mushrooms helps blood cells work to get rid salmon and skim milk It helps protect of sickness, and the beta glucan helps actiagainst respiratory infection. vate the cells that find and destroy infection. 4. Drink black, green, oolong or white tea to 10. Snack wisely (and in moderation). Dark boost your body’s immune defense system. chocolate and heart-healthy almonds can 5. Try yogurt. The pro- and prebiotics in yogurt actually help boost your immune system’s with live and active cultures helps keep disability to fight off infection. ease-causing germs out of your digestive And if you’re feeling under the weather, try tract. some chicken soup. It contains carnosine, 6. Cook with garlic.The strong smell might which can help your immune system fight off actually “stink” out illness because of the cold and flu viruses in their early stages. phytochemical allicin! 7. Get your vitamin C to lessen the duration of a cold or the flu. Gurwin Jewish – Fay J. Lindner Residences 50 Hauppauge Rd., Commack • 631-715-8537 • www.gurwin.org
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inthrop Medical Affiliates is pleased to announce the grand opening of Winthrop Specialty Center South, in Valley Stream, a multispecialty practice offering a full complement of women’s healthcare services as well as family medicine. Women’s healthcare services offered at this location will include obstetrics-gynecology (OB/GYN), maternalfetal medicine, urogynecology, and gynecologic oncology. It will also conveniently feature a Family Medicine practice, treating male and female patients of all ages for their primary care medical needs. The center is hosting a Patient Open House on Saturday, Oct. 22, 9 a.m.–12 p.m., where attendees can meet the physicians and staff, tour the offices and enjoy complimentary snacks and giveaways. RSVP to 516-663-1240 by Oct. 17 to attend. Four medical practices are moving into Winthrop Specialty Center South, including: Women’s Contemporary Care Associates. The former Lynbrook office of Women’s Contemporary Care Associates (WCCA) has also moved to Winthrop Specialty Center South. The practice’s physicians and specialists offer a wide range of women’s healthcare services including maternal-fetal medicine, urogynecology and pelvic reconstructive surgery, general obstetrics and gynecology, and adolescent gynecology. Dr. Elana Kastner and Dr. Mary Kriner are well-known throughout the community for their comprehensive and compassionate care, particularly for their extensive experience and sensitivity treating adolescents and young women. Nurse Practitioner Trucia
Cassagnol sees patients here as well. Long Island Gynecologic Oncology Associates. When faced with a gynecologic cancer, patients want, and need, the very best expert care. They will find just that among the team of specialists at Long Island Gynecologic Oncology Associates. Here, Dr. Eva Chalas, Dr. Kent Chan, Dr. Edward Jimenez and Dr. Fernanda Musa provide specialized care for women with cervical and ovarian cancer. Women’s Specialty Care Associates (formerly Blinderman & King Medical, PC). Dr. Arnelle Blinderman and Dr. Leslie King have been treating women for their OB/ GYN healthcare needs in the Rockville Centre area since
1984. With the move to Winthrop Specialty Center South, their practice name has changed from Blinderman & King Medical, PC to Women’s Specialty Care Associates. Here, they will continue their well-established tradition of providing compassionate care to patients. Dr. Sireesha Talapaneni and Dr. Ellerie Weissbrot practice at this location as well, in addition to nurse practitioner Ariela Cummings. Valley Stream Family Medicine. At this brand new practice, Dr. Priya Rani and Dr. Shalini Solanki treat patients of all ages for their primary healthcare needs. Valley Stream Family Medicine is conveniently located in the same suite as the other Winthrop Medical Affiliates practices, so patients don’t need to travel between offices. The practice is also affiliated with Carle Place Family Medicine, a well-established primary care practice within the Winthrop Medical Affiliates practice group. Winthrop Specialty Center South is affiliated with Winthrop-University Hospital, a 591-bed research and teaching hospital in Mineola, NY. Our physicians and staff share a commitment to quality and have access to the technology, multidisciplinary expertise, and clinical research that make Winthrop one of the premier medical facilities in the region and the country. Winthrop Specialty Center South 70 East Sunrise Hwy., Suite 515, Valley Stream • 516-536-5656
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ctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Most people are aware that annual mammograms after the age of 40 are recommended for early detection of breast cancer, but did you know that there are ways you can protect yourself against breast cancer? First, know your risk. Breast cancer can have genetic links (run in families). You should be aware of any family members who have had breast or ovarian cancer, especially if diagnosed at a younger age or male. You might have a higher risk to develop breast cancer and you should inform your primary care physician who can assess your risk. If you have a high risk or immediate family members who were diagnosed at an early age, you may benefit from getting mammograms before 40 years of age. Early menses and late menopause expose you to higher lifetime levels of estrogen which can increase your risk for certain types of breast cancer. Keep records of any personal history of breast health such as biopsies, imaging, and previous breast or hormonal abnormalities. If you ever received radiation for any reason, this is a part of your health history that you should discuss with your health care provider. Next, understand that lifestyle affects your risk for developing breast cancer. An
easy way to reduce your risk is to change your nutritional habits and exercise. Weight loss and regular exercise have been shown to reduce your lifetime risk of breast cancer. Limiting your alcohol intake to one or less alcohol containing drinks a day can also improve your risk. Your diet impacts breast cancer risk along with other aspects of your health. Increasing the amounts of fresh fruits and vegetables that you consume on a daily basis, and decreasing red meats, processed meat (ie: lunch meat, hot dogs), and saturated fats will help you improve your risk for breast cancer. If you are able to breast-
feed, you can decrease your risk by breastfeeding for at least 6 months. You should be familiar with your own breasts and perform monthly self breast examinations. Not all breasts are the same. If you notice changes or pain in your breasts that are not associated with your menstruation cycle, you should notify your primary care physician right away. They may recommend ultrasound, mammogram or a clinical breast examination to assess your finding. You should have your breasts examined by a physician (which includes your primary or gynecologist) every 3 years
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between the ages of 20 and 40 if you are at average risk for breast cancer and annually after 40. Finally, you should get the recommended breast screening, which begins with mammograms at the age of 40. This may be supplemented with other tests if necessary; this is determined by your doctor. Mammograms can be scary and uncomfortable, but breast cancer that is found at an early stage, sometimes before you can feel any changes, can be treated more effectively than late stage breast cancers. The screening that is recommended is set up to find those early stage breast cancers so that you have the greatest chance for complete cure. This may not be possible if your cancer is found later. Don’t ever be afraid to ask your healthcare provider questions about your breast health or to bring up any concerns you may have. St. John’s Episcopal Hospital 327 Beach 19th St., Far Rockaway 718-869-7780 • www.ENS.org
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