Monthly Spotlight - Breast Cancer Awareness

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    October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month: What to know about the latest developments in breast cancer research, treatment and prevention

    • By Dr. Jonathan Steinman via GMA

    The increasing breast cancer awareness comes at a time when women can find substantial improvements in breast cancer treatment.

    According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women (besides skin cancer), and the second most common cause of cancer death in women.

    Approximately 266,000 women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer by the end of 2018.

    In 2015, there were an estimated 3.4 million women living with breast cancer.

    What you can do?

    We’ve known for a while that your risk of breast cancer gets lower with some lifestyle changes. Women who exercise, don’t smoke, don’t binge drink, stay a healthy weight after menopause, and use the pill for a shorter number of years have a lower risk.

     

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Caregiving Assistance

  • Green heart If you are a caregiver in need of in-home assistance with a homebound elderly adult or disabled citizen, you can contact the Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities at 410-222-4339/4377.  If you are interested in training to be a self-employed caregiver, you may also contact this phone number.

Resources

  • Tobacco Cessation

    Sign up for free tobacco cessation classes at Anne Arundel Medical Center. Call 1-443-481-4000 or 1-800-MD-NURSE for more information and to register. These are seven week sessions and free smoking cessation medication is dispensed.

    Wellness Resources

    Know your Numbers

    Health Screening Recommendations

    Employee Discounts

    Local Fitness Centers - View Employee Discounts

    Anne Arundel Medical Center, is a partner in AACPS’ wellness initiative and offers AACPS employees the same discounts for their exercise classes that their own employees enjoy. View classes and events, then click on “Fitness” to register, or call askAAMC at (443) 481-5555 for more information. For your information, Anne Arundel Medical Center is located at 2001 Medical Parkway, off Jennifer Road (near the Annapolis Mall).

    Anne Arundel County's
    Learn to Live      
    Focusing on Healthy Living


    The Anne Arundel County Department of Health’s Learn to Live program encourages County residents to reduce their risk of cancer and other serious illnesses by making healthy lifestyle choices.  Materials are available for all ages to help you and your family live a healthier life www.learntolivehealthy.org