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

•Volunteer@komenchicago.org

•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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