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Clark Family Breast Cancer 10th Annual Event 2015

    ABOUT CFBCS

    Here is some of our numbers that we accumulated.

    10

    YEARS OF SERVICE

    100+

    BREAST HEALTH AWARENESS EVENTS

    5000+

    PEOPLE EDUCATED

    100+

    Free MAMMOGRAMS

    Our Leadership

    Irving Clark

    Irving Clark

    Chairman of the Board

    Vincent Clark

    Vincent Clark

    Vice-Chairman of the Board

    Maria Clark

    Maria Clark

    President

    Latest News

    Sisters, remember to do a monthly Self Breast Exam as a part of your self-care ritual

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    [caption id="attachment_2541" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Sisters, remember to do a monthly Self Breast Exam as a part of your self-care ritual. About 80% of lumps are not cancerous. Make sure to contact your local healthcare provider so that you can be seen for further evaluation. Scan the QR Code or call 856-968-7322 for more information and also to take the SGMYH survey.[/caption]

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    TYPES OF BREAST CANCER

    DCIS — Ductal Carcinoma In Situ

    Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is the most common type of non-invasive breast cancer. Ductal means that the cancer starts inside the milk ducts, carcinoma refers to any cancer that begins in the skin or other tissues (including breast tissue) that cover or line the internal organs, and in situ means “in its original place.” DCIS is called “non-invasive” because it hasn’t spread beyond the milk duct into any normal surrounding breast tissue. DCIS isn’t life-threatening, but having DCIS can increase the risk of developing an invasive breast cancer later on. Breast Cancer.org Full Article

    IDC — Invasive Ductal Carcinoma

    Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC), sometimes called infiltrating ductal carcinoma, is the most common type of breast cancer. About 80% of all breast cancers are invasive ductal carcinomas. Breast Cancer.org Full Article

    IDC Type: Tubular Carcinoma of the Breast

    Tubular carcinoma of the breast is a subtype of invasive ductal carcinoma(cancer that begins inside the breast’s milk duct and spreads beyond it into healthy tissue). Tubular carcinomas are usually small (about 1 cm or less) and made up of tube-shaped structures called “tubules.” These tumors tend to be low-grade, meaning that their cells look somewhat similar to normal, healthy cells and tend to grow slowly. Breast Cancer.org Full Article

    IDC Type: Medullary Carcinoma of the Breast

    Medullary carcinoma of the breast is a rare subtype of invasive ductal carcinoma (cancer that begins in the milk duct and spreads beyond it), accounting for about 3-5% of all cases of breast cancer. It is called “medullary” carcinoma because the tumor is a soft, fleshy mass that resembles a part of the brain called the medulla. Breast Cancer.org Full Article

    IDC Type: Mucinous Carcinoma of the Breast

    Mucinous carcinoma of the breast — sometimes called colloid carcinoma — is a rare form of invasive ductal carcinoma (cancer that begins in the milk duct and spreads beyond it into nearby healthy tissue). In this type of cancer, the tumor is made up of abnormal cells that “float” in pools of mucin, a key ingredient in the slimy, slippery substance known as mucus. Breast Cancer.org Full Article

    IDC Type: Papillary Carcinoma of the Breast

    Invasive papillary carcinomas of the breast are rare, accounting for less than 1-2% of invasive breast cancers. In most cases, these types of tumors are diagnosed in older women who have already been through menopause. An invasive papillary carcinoma usually has a well-defined border and is made up of small, finger-like projections. Often it is grade 2, or moderate grade, on a scale of 1 to 3 — with grade 1 describing cancer cells that look and behave somewhat like normal, healthy breast cells, and grade 3 describing very abnormal, fast-growing cancer cells. In most cases of invasive papillary carcinoma, ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is also present. (DCIS is a type of cancer in which the carcinoma cells are confined to the breast duct.) Breast Cancer.org Full Article

    IDC Type: Cribriform Carcinoma of the Breast

    In invasive cribriform carcinoma, the cancer cells invade the stroma (connective tissues of the breast) in nestlike formations between the ducts and lobules. Within the tumor, there are distinctive holes in between the cancer cells, making it look something like Swiss cheese. Invasive cribriform carcinoma is usually low grade, meaning that its cells look and behave somewhat like normal, healthy breast cells. In about 5-6% of invasive breast cancers, some portion of the tumor can be considered cribriform. Usually, some ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) of the cribriform type is present as well. Breast Cancer.org Full Article

    ILC — Invasive Lobular Carcinoma

    Invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC), sometimes called infiltrating lobular carcinoma, is the second most common type of breast cancer after invasive ductal carcinoma (cancer that begins in the milk-carrying ducts and spreads beyond it). According to the American Cancer Society, more than 180,000 women in the United States find out they have invasive breast cancer each year. About 10% of all invasive breast cancers are invasive lobular carcinomas. (About 80% are invasive ductal carcinomas.) Breast Cancer.org Full Article

    Inflammatory Breast Cancer

    Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute, about 1-5% of all breast cancer cases in the United States are inflammatory breast cancers. Breast Cancer.org Full Article

    LCIS — Lobular Carcinoma In Situ

    Lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS) is an area (or areas) of abnormal cell growth that increases a person’s risk of developing invasive breast cancer later on in life. Lobular means that the abnormal cells start growing in the lobules, the milk-producing glands at the end of breast ducts. Carcinoma refers to any cancer that begins in the skin or other tissues that cover internal organs — such as breast tissue. In situ or “in its original place” means that the abnormal growth remains inside the lobule and does not spread to surrounding tissues. People diagnosed with LCIS tend to have more than one lobule affected. Breast Cancer.org Full Article

    Male Breast Cancer

    Breast cancer in men is a rare disease. Less than 1% of all breast cancers occur in men. In 2015, about 2,350 men are expected to be diagnosed with the disease. For men, the lifetime risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer is about 1 in 1,000. Breast Cancer.org Full Article

    Paget's Disease of the Nipple

    Paget’s disease of the nipple is a rare form of breast cancer in which cancer cells collect in or around the nipple. The cancer usually affects the ducts of the nipple first (small milk-carrying tubes), then spreads to the nipple surface and the areola (the dark circle of skin around the nipple). The nipple and areola often become scaly, red, itchy, and irritated. Breast Cancer.org Full Article

    Phyllodes Tumors of the Breast

    Phyllodes tumors of the breast are rare, accounting for less than 1% of all breast tumors. The name “phyllodes,” which is taken from the Greek language and means “leaflike,” refers to that fact that the tumor cells grow in a leaflike pattern. Other names for these tumors are phylloides tumor and cystosarcoma phyllodes. Phyllodes tumors tend to grow quickly, but they rarely spread outside the breast. Breast Cancer.org Full Article

    Recurrent and Metastatic Breast Cancer

    We know you really don’t want to be here, reading about breast cancer recurrence or metastasis. If you’ve had breast cancer, the possibility of recurrence and spread (metastasis) of breast cancer stays with you. You may be here because you fear this possibility. Or you may be here because it’s already happened. Breast Cancer.org Full Article

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      Thank you so much for making me aware of "The Clark Family Breast Cancer Services." Because of you guys, I was able to receive a free breast exam, a pap smear, & a mammogram.  On top of that I will receive (2) gift cards. Thanks again, I love you!

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