Janine M. Jozwiak, CCT, M.S., L.Ac.Nature’s Balance Acupuncture

Crystal Lake, IL815.788.8383

Breast Health 101 How Does Mammography Fit In?

©2009 Nature’s Balance Acupuncture, P.C.

The Facts about Mammograms The Facts about Mammograms

Mammograms have existed since 1969

By 1976 mammograms were a standard practice

American Cancer Society recommends an ANNUAL mammogram beginning at age 40

Myths American Women BelieveMyths American Women Believe

57% believe mammography prevents breast cancer57% believe mammography prevents breast cancer

60% believe mammography will prevent 4060% believe mammography will prevent 40--80 deaths for 80 deaths for every 1000 screenedevery 1000 screened

74% believe finding cancer 74% believe finding cancer ““earlyearly”” with mammography will with mammography will save lives save lives ““mostmost”” or or ““all of the timeall of the time””

53% believe screening 53% believe screening ““usuallyusually”” reduces the amount of reduces the amount of treatment that is needed when cancer is foundtreatment that is needed when cancer is found

70% believe that those who refuse mammography are 70% believe that those who refuse mammography are ““irresponsibleirresponsible””

Source: Schwartz LM, Woloshin S, Fowler FJ Jr, Welch HG. Enthusiasm for cancer screening in the US. JAMA 2004;291: 71-78

Women are Women are 10 TIMES10 TIMES more likely to die of more likely to die of cardiovascular disease than breast cancer!cardiovascular disease than breast cancer!

According the National Cancer InstituteAccording the National Cancer Institute 9090--95% of Breast Cancers are 95% of Breast Cancers are ““lifestylelifestyle””

related!related!

Lifestyle Factors in Breast CancerLifestyle Factors in Breast CancerAgeSmokingOverweight or obesityProlonged estrogen exposureFirst full-term pregnancy after age 30Never having a full-term pregnancyHeavy alcohol useEarly start of menstruationLate menopauseEating red meat – especially well done and grilledEating sugar and refined carbohydratesLack of exerciseNot eating a diet high in fresh whole organic fruits, vegetables and whole grainsStressEnvironmental toxinsStaying up late at nightHormone replacement therapyPersonal or family history of breast cancer

That means That means only 5only 5--10%10%

are related to genetics! are related to genetics!

Did you know that?

Published Radiology 2004

What is cancer and how does it start? What is cancer and how does it start?

NonNon--Repairable DNA DamageRepairable DNA Damage……

The root cause of many diseases, including cancerThe root cause of many diseases, including cancer

Dividing cancer cell..3 months laterDividing cancer cell..3 months later

Group of breast cancer cellsGroup of breast cancer cells

This are what we see in a This are what we see in a fluorescence microscope at a fluorescence microscope at a

magnification of about one thousand magnification of about one thousand fold using fluorescent dyes.fold using fluorescent dyes.

Cell Doubling ChartCell Doubling Chart

90 days 2 cells90 days 2 cells1 year 16 cells1 year 16 cells2 years 256 cells2 years 256 cells3 years 4,896 cells3 years 4,896 cells4 years 65,536 cells4 years 65,536 cells5 years 1,048,576 cells 6 years 16,777,216 cells7 years 268,435,456 cells8 years 4,294,967,296 cells

* Normally detectable by Mammogram at 8 years

40 Doublings (Approx 10 Years) considered lethal40 Doublings (Approx 10 Years) considered lethal©

med-hot thermal imaging, inc

(doubled 32 times) *

100% of women who are eventually diagnosed with breast cancer had false

negative mammography findings for approximately 8 years!

This is MammographyThis is Mammography

…………and so is thisand so is this

Screening with RadiationScreening with Radiation

Radiation Research Society 2004:“The Neoplastic

Transformation Potential of Mammography X Rays”

“This study suggests that the risks associated with mammography screening may be approximately 5 times higher than previously assumed and that the risk-benefit relationship may need to be re-

examined.”

This means that the risk of accumulative double strand DNA damage (the ultimate cause of cancer) is increased by 5% with each mammogram exposure.

The researchers who completed this study in 2004 recommended re-examination of this risk to millions of healthy women each year.

Typical Organ Radiation Doses

Type Organ Millisieverts

Dental radiography Brain 0.005Lateral chest radiography Lung 0.150Mammography Breast 3.000Adult abdominal CT Stomach 10.000Barium enema Colon 15.000Neonatal abdominal CT Stomach 20.000

Mammogram is 600X more radiation than a dental X-rayMammogram is 20X more radiation than a chest X-raySource: US Department of Energy

No funds for preventionNo funds for prevention…… but much is collected to find the curebut much is collected to find the cure

The The EARLIESTEARLIEST

possible method for possible method for detecting physiological changes in the detecting physiological changes in the

breast and breast and is is a predictive indicator. a predictive indicator.

SoSo……..Is avoiding Breast Cancer ..Is avoiding Breast Cancer possible?possible?

Thermography isn’t a Cure but it offers …

FDA required statement regarding FDA required statement regarding thermography and mammography:thermography and mammography:

Notice: Thermography is not a stand Notice: Thermography is not a stand alone device and does not replace a alone device and does not replace a mammogram or any other diagnostic mammogram or any other diagnostic device or examination.device or examination.

Thermography is registered with the FDA Thermography is registered with the FDA as an adjunct to mammography.as an adjunct to mammography.

CancerCancer……How Does it Survive?How Does it Survive? New Blood Vessel GrowthNew Blood Vessel Growth

Tumor angiogenesis — the ability to form new blood vessels – represents a critical step in tumor development through which the tumor establishes an

independent blood supply, consequently facilitating tumor growth

Tumor

Normal Blood Vessel

New Blood Vessel

Mammography or ThermographyMammography or Thermography Which would you prefer?Which would you prefer?

Safe and PainlessCompression, Radiation

and Discomfort

Thermal indications of abnormal Thermal indications of abnormal vascular activityvascular activity

Thermography reliably records the metabolic activity created by Thermography reliably records the metabolic activity created by activity activity below the surfacebelow the surface

Early predictive indications offer the Early predictive indications offer the opportunity for early intervention and opportunity for early intervention and

preventionprevention

Benefits of ThermographyBenefits of Thermography

NonNon--invasive, no ionizing radiationinvasive, no ionizing radiationPainless, no contact with the patientPainless, no contact with the patientEarliest possible detection of physiological signsEarliest possible detection of physiological signsHigh SensitivityHigh SensitivityHigh SpecificityHigh SpecificityInexpensiveInexpensiveDecreases mortality with early interventionDecreases mortality with early intervention40 years of research with over 300,000 women40 years of research with over 300,000 womenCan be used to identify other inflammatory issuesCan be used to identify other inflammatory issues

Do You Know What Your Body Is Telling You?Do You Know What Your Body Is Telling You?

Dental Pathology Sinus Issues

Carotid Artery Inflammation Immunity Issues

Do You Know What Your Body Is Telling You?

Fibrocystic Breasts Healthy Breasts

What Causes Fibrocystic What Causes Fibrocystic Breasts?Breasts?

Estrogen Dominance

Iodine Deficiency

How is Iodine Used in the Body?How is Iodine Used in the Body?

Every cell in the body contains and utilizes iodine

Thyroid contains a higher concentration of iodine than any other organ

In an iodine deficient state the thyroid gland and the breasts will compete for what little iodine is available

Some Iodine FactsSome Iodine Facts

Iodine consumption by Americans has dropped 50% since the 1970s as breast cancer rates have risen. In the US Goiter Belt, where iodine in the soil is lower, breast cancer is higher.

By contrast, the incidence and severity of breast cancer are less in Japan than in Europe and the US, attributable to the diet. Japanese women consume 25 times (13 mg) more dietary iodine than North American women and have lower breast cancer rates.

Some Iodine FactsSome Iodine Facts

Meanwhile, since the 1970s, in the US and several other countries, iodine-blocking bromides have been added to flour, some sodas, and medications, exacerbating the iodine deficiency.

Flouridated drinking water also depletes iodine absorption.

As women consume less iodine and excrete more due to toxic elements, our risk for breast cancer grows.

Iodine Deficiency Facts

Estrogen balance is impossible to maintain when there is iodine deficiency present.

Iodine deficiency has been shown to produce specific changes in breast tissue in rats

Iodine deficiency causes estrogen production to increase

Iodine deficiency causes increased sensitivity of breast tissue to estrogen

What Can I do if I have What Can I do if I have Fibrocystic Breasts?Fibrocystic Breasts?

Research in animals has shown that the correction of iodine deficiency results in abnormal breast tissue changing back to normal breast tissue

Sources of Iodine

Iodine supplementation

Healthcare is so expensive!Healthcare is so expensive!

How can we keep everyone healthy?How can we keep everyone healthy?

Prevention of Course!

An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure!

Take Your FIRST Steps Towards PreventionTake Your FIRST Steps Towards Prevention……....

Make your Thermography Baseline Screening Make your Thermography Baseline Screening Appointment TODAY!Appointment TODAY!Diet, eat Diet, eat ““GodGod”” made foods not made foods not ““ManMan”” made foods, aka made foods, aka Manufactured foodsManufactured foodsExerciseExerciseWear a proper fitting braWear a proper fitting braDetoxificationDetoxificationHormone BalancingHormone BalancingSupplements, e.g. iodineSupplements, e.g. iodineNatural TherapiesNatural TherapiesDonDon’’t worryt worry…… BE HAPPYBE HAPPY

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