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\"\"A cancer diagnosis changes a person\u2019s life in an instant.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the United States in 2021, there will be an estimated 281,550 new cases of invasive breast cancer diagnosed in women; 2,650 cases diagnosed in men; and an additional 49,290 cases of ductal carcinoma in situ diagnosed in women,\u201d according to the American Cancer Society<\/a>. \u201cAn estimated 44,130 breast cancer deaths (43,600 women, 530 men) will occur in 2021.\u201d<\/p>\n

Having the right team of experts is vital, says PEF member Anne Courtney, a breast cancer survivor who is both an employee and a patient at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, working as a registered nurse in the Head & Neck and Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Department.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou need to get the right expert care to manage your treatment,\u201d Courtney said. \u201cFind a place where you have experts who are up-to-date on the most recent treatments. Find a compassionate team that you trust. Advocate for yourself and stay informed about your care. There are no stupid questions.\u201d<\/p>\n

Courtney said the mental health toll on patients is often staggering \u2013 so don\u2019t ignore it.<\/p>\n

\u201cSeeking mental health care is really important,\u201d she said. \u201cIt affects you in a lot of ways. It\u2019s very stressful treatment, the physical effects, the emotional effects. You are dealing with thoughts about survival. You may have body image issues. It\u2019s important to seek treatment if you find yourself having a hard time.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou also need to have the support of your family and friends,\u201d Courtney said. \u201cA lot of people don\u2019t want to bother anybody. It\u2019s a time to accept any help that is offered.\u201d<\/p>\n

Taking steps toward prevention<\/strong><\/p>\n

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Courtney stresses the importance of vigilance for women and men, especially those with a family history of breast cancer or other risk factors.<\/p>\n

\u201cPay attention to your body,\u201d she said. \u201cMake sure you go for the required tests, such as mammograms. Stay on top of it and be proactive.\u201d<\/p>\n

The American Cancer Society \u2013 www.cancer.org<\/a> — is a good place to find guidelines for testing, information about the tests, signs and symptoms to look for, and much more.<\/p>\n

\u201cFinding breast cancer early and getting state-of-the-art cancer treatment are the most important strategies to prevent deaths from breast cancer,\u201d the American Cancer Society states<\/a>. \u201cBreast cancer that\u2019s found early, when it\u2019s small and has not spread, is easier to treat successfully. Getting regular screening tests is the most reliable way to find breast cancer early.\u201d<\/p>\n

Resources and the Roswell Park advantage<\/strong><\/p>\n

With 29 years experience as a nurse at Roswell Park, Courtney loves her job and the work being done at Roswell Park. Teams of specialists, many of whom are PEF members, can make a huge difference in the lives of patients, bringing innovative treatments, including clinical trials, to patients facing some of the worst days of their lives.<\/p>\n

Support systems and resources are available to help guide new patients through the process of treatment.<\/p>\n

The Resource Center<\/a> for Patients and Families is a wealth of supportive services, such as A Wig, Scarf and Hat Boutique, where any cancer patient can select a free wig or other head covering once a year and have it fitted; The Cancer Coach Program, which matches newly diagnosed patients with trained volunteer coaches, who provide support, encouragement and information; and Look Good \u2026 Feel Better, a free once-a-month program to help lift the spirit.<\/p>\n

Going through her own journey, Courtney found the Look Good \u2026 Feel Better<\/a> program particularly valuable. The program helps patients and survivors deal with appearance-related side effects of their cancer treatment, and offers skin, hair and nail care tips, make-up techniques and demonstrations for wig, scarf, hat and turban styling.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat was great,\u201d she said. \u201cI was able to get a wig and it helped me restore my confidence.\u201d<\/p>\n

Courtney praised the care she, and others, receive at Roswell Park.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt has been a really great place to work and I\u2019m proud of the care that we give,\u201d she said. \u201cI recommend it to family and friends who have been diagnosed with cancer.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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