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We’re on a missionIf you’re reading this message, you

may feel as we do at Susan G. Komen Puget Sound: we’re on a mission. It’s so important that everyone have access to breast cancer screening programs, as well as equal insurance coverage for cancer treatments. Th e lives and well-being of our loved ones and all the women in our communities are at stake.

Everything we do is aimed at fi ghting this awful disease, and you can help. Educate yourself about breast health. Encourage your loved

ones to be screened. Be an advocate. And don’t forget to join us for the 22nd annual Susan G. Komen Puget Sound Race for the Cure® on Sunday, June 7 at Seattle Center. Together we’ll celebrate the strength and courage of breast cancer survivors while raising critical funds to battle breast cancer locally.

To save $5 and have your registration fee matched dollar-for-dollar, sign up in person at an Xfi nity store from April 20 through Race day. Donations are accepted and matched as well; up to $35. Our thanks to Comcast for their generous matching program, which could bring in as much as $25,000 for our cause. Our appreciation also to presenting sponsor QFC and all the companies and teams who come together to make Race such a great experience each year.

Check out our website and fundraising app and be sure to sign up your friends, co-workers and family for Race for the Cure on June 7. Got kids? We’ll have plenty of fun for them and – for the fi rst time – your canine friend!

If you’d rather volunteer – or just make a donation – we welcome your participation as well. Aft er Race for the Cure, please check out our other upcoming events and opportunities. Together, we’ll make a diff erence against breast cancer and in our communities.

Yours in the fi ght,

David RichartExecutive DirectorSusan G. Komen Puget Sound

2 • KENT REPORTER • MAY 22, 2015

XFINITY STORES OFFER RACE FOR THE CURE REGISTRATION, DONATION MATCHES

Comcast is matching Race for the Cure Puget Sound registration fees and donations up to $35 for those who sign up in person at participating Xfi nity retail stores.

To double your donation, head to your local Xfi nity retail store and look for the pink iPad display. Race registrations will be accepted and matched at Xfi nity stores through Friday, June 5 and donations through Race day – Sunday, June 7.

Comcast has committed to support the matching campaign up to $25,000. Th e company will match one registration fee or donation per participant.

“Employees throughout Comcast participated in the Race for the Cure for years, and it’s exciting to take this support to a new level. I can’t think of anyone at Comcast who hasn’t been

touched in some way by breast cancer through personal experience or family and friends. We are excited to partner with the Susan G. Komen Puget Sound and be a part of the solution to end breast cancer,” said Steve Kipp, Vice President of External Aff airs for Comcast.

Washington State has the 5th highest breast cancer incidence rate in the U.S., according to a 2015 American Cancer Society survey. Breast cancer aff ects women and men across regions, ethnicities, and ages. In 2015, there are expected to be nearly 295,000 new breast cancer cases and over 40,000 deaths in the United States.

For more information about the registration and donation match and a list of participating Xfi nity stores, visit: www.KomenPugetSound.org/ComcastMatch.

A WORLD WITHOUT BREAST CANCER MEANS CURING THE DISEASE

My name is Lynda Weatherby and I’m a breast cancer survivor. Until a couple years ago, I thought I was an early detection success story – but as it turns out, I was wrong. Instead, I’m among the many women whose breast cancer has recurred and metastasized.

More than a decade ago, when I was in my 30s, I had early stage breast cancer; it was detected and treated early. Th en came an awful day in May 2013, when I learned the cancer had fooled and foiled everyone. Twelve years later, it was back. 

Right aft er Mother’s Day, I  began radiation treatments to halt tumors that threatened my spinal cord. Th e most intense treatments involved Gamma Knife surgery to wipe out tiny tumors at the base of my brain and a larger, truly wicked tumor

that had formed on my main facial nerve.

Yes, the tiny cancer I had a dozen years ago with a minuscule chance of recurrence, came back into my life, this time as metastatic stage 4 disease. I couldn’t bear to say those awful words to anyone for nearly a year, and it’s still hard. I will likely be in some form of treatment for the rest of my life, taking meds, getting scans every few months, and balancing my fears with hope for a cure.

Th ere are far too many women living in these circumstances. Last year the fi rst report from the Metastatic Breast Cancer Alliance – of which the Susan G. Komen organization is a founding member – estimated the lifetime risk of recurrence at up to 30 percent for all breast cancers.

Breast cancer typically metastasizes to any of four places in the body. I’m blessed that mine had spread only to my bones and my brain, and that we have treatments available to deal with both.

Treatable – but not yet curable.

Susan G. Komen is funding research into new treatments for metastatic disease, so I am hopeful. But a 30 percent risk of recurrence? Th ose are sobering statistics for all breast cancer survivors. We need answers to how metastases happen. THEN we’ll be getting somewhere, and we’ll be able to save more lives.

In the 32 years since its founding, Komen has invested nearly $850 million in research, more than any other nonprofi t and second only to the U.S. government. It’s research that has helped push breast cancer death rates down by 34 percent since 1990, and helped improve survivability.

 Early detection and mammography programs save lives and must continue, but also, a world without breast cancer means curing the disease, and research is how we get there.

Lynda Weatherby lives in Issaquah with her family.

KOMEN PUGET SOUND RACE FOR THE CURE • 3

JOIN THE RACE. Everybody’s Welcome!

Race Day Schedule7:00 AM Registration and timing

chip booth open 

8:00 AM Kids for the Cure® Race 

8:15 AM  Women’s Only 5K Run

8:30 AM  Co-ed 5K Run 

8:45 AM  One Mile Walk

8:45 AM  Co-ed 5K Walk

9:00 AM Paws for the Cure 5K

Dog Walk (NEW!)

10:55 AM  Survivor Parade

11:15 AM  Fundraising Awards and

Closing Ceremonies

RegisterJoin us on Sunday, June 7 as we come together

to celebrate breast cancer survivors while raising

critical funds for the fi ght against breast cancer.

Seventy-fi ve percent of funds raised at the Race

support local breast health screening, education

and outreach programs. Twenty-fi ve percent of

funds raised go toward global research to fi nd a

cure. Visit komenpugetsound.org to sign up.

New this YearYour canine companion can be an offi cial part

of this year’s Race when you register them for

Paws for the Cure 5K walk! Paws for the Cure will

begin at 9:00 am at the start line on Race day.

A Race bib and pink bandana are included with

your dog’s $25 registration fee, which must be

purchased as part of an adult walker registration.

Only one dog is permitted per adult walker

registration.

Why We Race• One in eight women in the U.S. will be

diagnosed with breast cancer in her

lifetime.

• Because every minute, somewhere in

the world, someone dies from breast

cancer.

• And because, breast cancer knows no

boundaries—be it age, gender, socio-

economic status or geographic location.

We Race because at the current rate, 13 million

breast cancer deaths around the world will occur

in the next 25 years.

When you participate and fundraise for the

Race, we fi ght these statistics together. In 1980,

the 5-year relative survival rate for women

diagnosed with early stage breast cancer (cancer

confi ned to the breast) was about 74 percent.

Today, that number is 99 percent! Komen has

played a critical role in every major advance in

the fi ght against breast cancer - transforming

how the world talks about and treats this disease

and helping to turn millions of breast cancer

patients into breast cancer survivors. This

progress was made with your continued support

and together we can reach our vision of a world

without breast cancer.

Join a TeamMultiply your impact, multiply your fun!

Participating in the Susan G. Komen Puget Sound

Race for the Cure® with a team increases the fun,

the laughter and maybe even the tears you share

on Race day.

Did you know that every two minutes a new

case of breast cancer is diagnosed in the US?

Help us fi ght back by forming a team in honor or

in memory of someone you know impacted or

touched by breast cancer. Together you make an

even greater impact than you could alone.

Teams can be of any size and team members do

not have to participate in the same event. There is

no extra cost to form or join a team.

Make a donationEven if you can’t walk or run, you can lend your

support to the breast cancer fi ght by making a

general donation or giving to a participant or

team. Visit the Race website to fi nd out how.

Fundraise for the cureFundraising for the Race is easy! When you

register, you automatically receive your own

fundraising website which can be personalized.

Use it to encourage everyone you know to visit

your site where they can see what you are doing

in the fi ght against breast cancer and make a

donation on your behalf.

The Race website has a full list of other resources

you can use to help you achieve your fundraising

goals.

REGISTER ONLINE: KOMENPUGETSOUND.ORG • @KOMENPUGETSOUND /KOMENPUGETSOUND @KOMENPUGETSOUND

Komen Puget Sound Upcoming

Community EventsRock ‘n’ Soul for the CureAugust 15, 2015 • Benaroya Hall, Seattle

Rock & Soul for a cause! Enjoy an evening at Benaroya Hall in downtown Seattle with Kalimba Band’s R&B, soul, and funk-inspired sound while playing a part in the local fi ght against breast cancer.

Survivor CelebrationSeptember 12, 2015Holland America Line at Pier 91, Seattle

Join us at the 2015 Breast Cancer Survivor Celebration aboard a Holland America Line cruise ship. Enjoy a gourmet lunch with stunning views of Puget Sound and the Seattle city skyline, meet other breast cancer survivors and be inspired by special guest speakers. Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Pier 91, Seattle. Registration begins in August.

Susan G. Komen 3-Day®

September 18-20, 2015Greater Seattle Area

The Susan G. Komen 3-Day is a 60-mile walk for women and men who want to make a personal difference in the fi ght to end breast cancer.

Lunch for the Cure®

October 6, 2015Hotel Murano Bicentennial Pavilion, Tacoma

Lunch for the Cure® brings together Pierce County’s business and community leaders to raise funds for breast health outreach and education in Western Washington and for breast cancer research globally.

Power of a Promise® LuncheonOctober 28, 2015 • Downtown Seattle

The Power of a Promise luncheon brings together the Seattle and Eastside communities to make a powerful statement of commitment to Komen’s promise of a world without breast cancer.

Learn more about these and other events at komenpugetsound.org.

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START: 2nd & MercerE/B Mercer to 5th Ave.S/B 5th Ave. to CedarW/B Cedar to 4th Ave.S/B 4th to Seneca (East side of street)N/B 4th to Denny (West side of street)W/B Denny (W/B lanes)N/B 2nd Ave to Seattle CenterFINISH: 2nd & Harrison (Int’l Fountain)

4 • KENT REPORTER • MAY 22, 2015

KOMEN PUGET SOUND • SEATTLE CENTER • #KOMENPUGETSOUND /KOMENPUGETSOUND

PROUD MEDIA SPONSOR

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS – and help women get lifesaving breast cancer screenings. Join former Gov. Christine Gregoire in choosing these special edition license plates, now available through the Washington State Department of Licensing. Proceeds from the plates fund free breast cancer screening services and follow-ups for women in need through the state’s Breast, Cervical and Colon Health Program (BCCHP), supported through a grant from Susan G. Komen® Puget Sound.

Gregoire, a breast cancer survivor, credits early detection for saving her life and is committed to raising awareness of cancer prevention and screenings, including mammograms.

Th e fi rst 18 Washington State breast cancer awareness license plates were sold by online auction in October, raising $13,983 for the cause.

If you or a loved one need a mammogram but have no insurance or a limited health plan, contact the BCCHP to apply for a free screening. Call 1-888-438-2247 to fi nd out if you may be eligible, or get more information online at www.doh.wa.gov/bcchp. Eligibility for the BCCHP is based on health insurance status, income and age. 

Founded in 1992 by local volunteers who shared a vision of ending breast cancer forever, the Puget Sound Affi liate has invested more than $28.6 million to fi ght breast cancer. Funding from Race for the Cure and other Komen Puget Sound events support community programs, as well as groundbreaking science to fi nd a cure.

Komen funds breast cancer early detection and education. Here are just a few of the organizations that benefi t:

Cancer Lifeline—Patient Assistance & Treatment Support, helping

low-income patients who are in treatment for breast

cancer. 

Washington State Department of Health—Komen

Breast Cancer Screening & Diagnostic Program,

lifesaving mammograms and diagnostic services to

nearly 8,000 low income women

Franciscan Foundation—Breast Cancer Navigation Program, screening,

diagnostics and treatment for Asian, Pacifi c Islander,

African American, Hispanic, Native American and

sexual minority women in Tacoma/Pierce County

South Puget IntertribalPlanning Agency—

Native Women’s Wellness Program, providing

breast health outreach, education, screening and

support to women in rural tribal communities.

Also, a minimum of 25 percent of the affi liate’s net income goes to breast cancer research. Here are just a few of the Komen Scholars funded in the past year:

• Julie Gralow, M.D., of the University of

Washington, is exploring whether there are

features found on breast cancer cells at the

time of diagnosis that make the cancer cells

more likely to spread to the bone or other

sites. Dr. Gralow and her team also test

whether biophosphonates, a class of drugs

that inhibit bone breakdown, can decrease

breast cancer recurrence.

• Benjamin Anderson, M.D., of Fred Hutchinson

Cancer Research Center, to continue his

professional work in addressing breast cancer

disparities around the globe.

• Mary-Claire King, Ph.D., of the University of

Washington to screen for mutations in the

non-coding regions of breast cancer genes

that may regulate when and where those

genes get activated, potentially identifying

novel mutations and new mechanisms for

inherited breast cancer.

Dr. King is well known for her discovery of the BRCA1

gene. Studies have shown that mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2 (combined with other known genetic risk mutations) account for about one-third of hereditary breast cancers.

KOMEN ON A MISSION TO END BREAST CANCER

Gov. Christine Gregoire

Breast Cancer Warning SignsBecause to the use of

regular mammography screening,

most breast cancers in the U.S. are

found at an early stage – before

signs appear. However, not all

breast cancers are found through

mammography.

Though warning signs of breast

cancer are not the same for all

women, the most common signs

are a change in the look or feel

of a breast or nipple, or nipple

discharge.

If you have any of the warning

signs described below, see a health

care provider.

• Lump, hard knot or thickening

inside the breast or underarm area

• Swelling, warmth, redness or

darkening of the breast

• Change in the size or shape of the

breast

• Dimpling or puckering of the skin

• Itchy, scaly sore or rash on the

nipple

• Pulling in of your nipple or other

parts of the breast

• Nipple discharge that starts

suddenly

Washington State has the 5th highest breast cancer incidence rate in the U.S., according to a 2015 American Cancer Society survey. Breast cancer aff ects women and men across regions, ethnicities, and ages. In 2015, there are expected to be nearly 295,000 new breast cancer cases and over 40,000 deaths in the United States.

DID YOU KNOW?

KOMEN PUGET SOUND RACE FOR THE CURE • 5

but they do have heart. If that’s true, then Susan G. Komen Puget Sound volunteer Barb Tiller has heart—lots of it. Th e 70-year-old Seattle native has been an active Komen Puget Sound volunteer for 20 years, beginning her involvement with the Komen Puget Sound Race for the Cure in 1996. Th is year’s Race for the Cure brings Barb’s volunteer career full circle as she tackles the challenge of wrangling close to 500 helpers as the Race volunteer co-chair.

“I’ve always loved Komen, ever since I started volunteering,” Barb says. Th at love was born of a chance meeting with a pair of breast cancer survivors, a meeting she counts as a transformational moment in her journey. “Th ey were so full of life and happy,” she recalls. “Th ey’d just gone through treatment and losing a breast, and I thought ‘How could they be happy going through something like that?’”

Barb soon recognized

that it is the feeling of sisterhood among survivors that lies at the root of their joy. Since then, Barb has been an active Komen volunteer, providing support for everything from administrative work in the organization’s downtown Seattle offi ce to greeting guests at events. Her volunteer work, she says, “is just something of a passion now. I want to continue to work with Komen and be a part of the cure.”

As Race volunteer co-chair, Barb is charged with managing a variety of roles required to ensure the event goes smoothly. However, her greatest joy in the role is in seeing all of the other who are also interested in fi nding a cure. She is inspired by these volunteers, many of them breast cancer survivors, who share her determination to bring an end to the disease.

THERE’S A SAYING THAT VOLUNTEERS DON’T NECESSARILY HAVE TIME,

It may be hard to know what to say or do when someone has breast cancer, even when you really want to help. Susan G. Komen has resources for “co-survivors,” along with suggested ways to off er support and take care of yourself during this diffi cult time.

A co-survivor can be anyone who off ers support, including family, friends, spouses, partners, kids, co-workers, healthcare providers, support groups and spiritual advisors.

Th ere are many ways to support a survivor. Th oughtful gestures big and small mean a lot, whether the person has just been diagnosed or completed treatment years ago. By giving support you show strength and love. Th ere are three main types of support: informational, emotional and practical. Survivors may need diff erent types of support at diff erent times.

Informational support involves learning all you can about breast cancer, because the more you know, the more you can help. You can learn common breast cancer terms and treatment options, make a list of questions to ask the

doctor, or gather information for your loved one and share what you’ve learned.

Emotional support means you’re aware a diagnosis of breast cancer can bring about a wide range of emotions including shock, fear, denial, sadness and anger. As your loved one goes through this, just listen. Let them express their feelings. Give them a hug if it will be of comfort.

Practical support means helping with day-to-day tasks. You could off er to cook or clean, drive them to the doctor, deliver a hot meal, do laundry, send a note or watch their kids.

Sometimes co-survivors need help too. Support groups are available for caregivers. You can also ask others to help so that you can take a break. By going to www.komen.org/cosurvivor, you can connect with others on Komen’s co-survivor message board and create an online calendar to assist your loved one.

If you’re a co-survivor in need of support or tips, visit www.komen.org/cosurvivor or call the breast care helpline at 1-877 GO KOMEN (1-877-465-6636).

WAYS TO SUPPORT A SURVIVOR

WINNING THE FIGHT, HELPING OTHERS BEAT THEIR PLIGHT WITH CANCER

When last the Renton Reporter spoke to breast cancer survivor Jennifer Teeler, she had put three years between her and her battle with the disease. Now at 50, she’s been in remission for six years and said she’s still experienced more joy in life than sorrow.

Back in 2012, Teeler was into her lifestyle change, foregoing using a microwave and passing up fast food, eating vegetables and exercising.

Today her house still does not have a microwave, something she and her family gave up because she thought it may have ill eff ects on their health. She’s also kept her commitment to use plastic bottles sparingly and limits processed food.

“I’m still somewhat active,” she said. “But I don’t do either of those things as well as I did last time we talked,” she said of eating veggies and exercising.

She tried to get her family to follow suit, but said that they eat more junk food as a reaction to her rejection of it, she thinks. Her husband Tony and her

daughters Ellie and Abigail have been known to have a Big Mac from time to time.

One thing that hasn’t changed is Teeler’s faith. It still defi nes her and has carried her through recent trials with family members.

When she was diagnosed with cancer at age 42, her life had been pretty easy up until that point and she’d had no history of the disease in her family. Last year her sister, at age 45, was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer. Soon aft er she fi nished treatment, their mom suff ered kidney failure and is now on dialysis. If that wasn’t enough, last Christmas Teeler’s father had surgery on his carotid artery.

“Everyone is doing well now, but dealing with my own diagnosis gave me the tools to help the rest of my family as we dealt with one dire situation aft er another,” Teeler said. “On the fl ip side though, God has also fi lled my life with a happy marriage, healthy children - one who is graduating from high school this year - family vacations, new nieces and nephews, lots of reasons to rejoice and much more joy than sorrow.”

Teeler has the privilege, she said, of walking beside many women who are undergoing cancer treatment, as the volunteer resource manager for

the Puget Sound Affi liate of Susan G. Komen.

She tries to impart to other women some of the peace and strength God gave her when she was on the same path. Time is still worth more than money to her, which is why she enjoys her work at the nonprofi t.

“Once you spend an hour or a day or a week, you can never earn it back,” Teeler said. “Th at’s one of the reasons that I so enjoy working with volunteers. I believe that it’s easier to give a dollar to a good cause than to

give an hour. Volunteers are generous people who believe so passionately in the organization they are supporting that they are willing to give their time to that organization.”

Komen Puget Sound Race for the Cure® still has lots of volunteer jobs available for the race, June 7, at Seattle Center. If interested, visit pugetsound.info-komen.org/site/PageServer?pagename=SEA_TR_volunteer .

Jennifer and Tony Teeler in March.

CHAMBERS LEADS THE FABULOUS FOOBS

With a name like Th e Fabulous Foobs, the Komen Puget Sound Race for the Cure team co-led by survivor Dana Chambers would have a good story behind it. Indeed, “foobs” are the result of Dana’s own journey, which began in December 2013 with a needle biopsy and diagnosis of invasive ductal carcinoma.

Dana, married and “mom” to a quarter horse named Gunnar, was told to prepare for surgery, chemo and a long, diffi cult year. Determined to win the battle, she opted for a double mastectomy, and ended up having 16 lymph nodes out too.

Dana recalls a diffi cult recovery from surgery, followed by a surprising rebound during chemo. Th ough she lost her hair and experienced pain and fatigue, she took RV trips with her husband, rode Gunnar and made progress on her quilting projects. “I was not about to let cancer rule my life and take away the things I love the most,” she said. 

She signed up for her fi rst Race for the Cure and joined thousands of Komen Puget Sound supporters and fundraisers at Seattle Center last June.

“At the end of the one-mile walk I was so warm that I decided to remove my bandana in public for the fi rst time,” she said.

A photographer captured the moment when a friend kissed Dana’s bald head.

Th at compelling shot – with Dana’s beautiful grin – graces this year’s Race fl yers and ads.  

Dana’s battle isn’t fi nished. Chemo ended, but her oncologist advised Herceptin infusions and an anti-

estrogen medicine along with radiation. With treatments and reconstruction still in her future, Dana works at maintaining a positive attitude, expressing thanks to God, family, friends and

a supportive medical team. “I’m going to the gym, walking, riding my horse and living my life,” Dana said. “And I’ll see all of you at Race for the Cure on June 7!”

6 • KENT REPORTER • MAY 22, 2015

Dana Chambers, cancer survivor and co-leader of the Komen Puget Sound Race for the Cure team.

Continuing the journey

Breast cancer and family life Family is at the heart of everyday

life for most people. Busy schedules

are fi lled with work, school, daycare,

and hobbies. Add to that all the

shopping, housework, and a few

other activities and suddenly you’re

faced with overload. Such is life,

vibrant and joyful, until the

day when the unthinkable

happens. Mom (or even

Dad, although it’s more

rare) develops breast

cancer.

Even though breast

cancer primarily

affects women,

men can also

receive this

diagnosis. A

newly diagnosed

person sometimes

has to leave

her job, either

temporarily or

permanently,

to undergo the

appropriate

treatment. The

family has to

reorganize and confront increased

expenses and a reduction in income,

especially if the parent has to be sent

away to be treated. Indeed, oncology

centers are usually located in large

urban areas.

It is quite understandable that parents

feel totally distraught at the thought

of having to leave their children and

suffer through this ordeal all alone.

Fortunately, many types of support are

available. Common supports are loved

ones, self-help groups, organizations

and foundations that provide

counseling, and accommodations near

specialized oncology centers. With the

Internet, webcams, and social media,

it is now much easier to communicate

from a distance and experience the

support of family. It is important to

stay in touch with children and stay

involved in their daily lives; it helps

make the long wait seem shorter, and

it soothes everyone’s worries.

In happiness as in adversity, it is

comforting to be able to count on a

united family. Send a clear message

to those treacherous cancer cells—the

family will have the last word!

Patients get well faster with family support.

KOMEN PUGET SOUND RACE FOR THE CURE • 7

Breast cancer is easiest to cure when it’s detected early.

Have you had your annual mammogram?

If not, don’t delay! Call The Breast Center at

Valley Medical Center today!

425.656.5588

WOMEN WILL BE DIAGNOSEDWITH BREAST CANCER

IN1 8Early Detection is the Best ProtectionThe Breast Center at Valley is dedicated to helping our community win the battle against breast cancer. Early detection is the key to increasing treatment options and survival. In addition to an annual clinical exam and annual mammogram for women over the age of 40, a monthly self-breast exam is recommended for all women aged 20 and older.

Healing Environment

Warmed, lush gowns. A calm, comfortable and reassuring environment. Specialists at The Breast Center at Valley Medical Center understand the anxiety that often accompanies mammography and other diagnostic testing and we emphasize comfort, privacy, education and attention.

Advanced Technology &Expert Clinicians

Radiologists at The Breast Center are experienced in women’s imaging offering advanced digital technology, including the R2 ImageChecker®, which provides a digital second opinion of your mammogram. Our extensive screening services include low-dose screening mammography, diagnostic mammography ultrasound and bone density testing. Should you need care beyond routine imaging, we also offer comprehensive services and collaborative, skilled practitioners to support and guide you every step of the way.

Schedule Your Annual Mammogram Today!

The Breast Center at Valley Medical Center is here for you and the ones you love. Call today to schedule an appointment at 425.656.5588.valleymed.org/breastcenter

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Making healthy lifestyle choicesHealthy lifestyle choices may help lower

your risk of different types of cancer and

other health conditions such as heart

disease and diabetes.

Though not all these behaviors lower the

risk of breast cancer, they are good for

overall health.

• Be physically active (get regular

exercise).

• Achieve and maintain a healthy

weight. (Survivors who are

overweight or obese should limit

high-calorie foods and beverages

and increase physical activity to

help with weight loss.)

• Eat at least 2 ½ cups of fruits and

vegetables every day.

• Choose 100 percent whole grain

foods (such as 100 percent whole

grain breads and cereals, brown

rice, millet and quinoa).

• Limit red meat and processed meat.

Choose chicken, fish or beans more

often.

• Limit “bad” fats (saturated and

trans fats). These are found in

foods such as red meat, fatty deli

meats, poultry skin, full fat dairy,

fried foods, margarine, donuts and

microwave popcorn.

• Eat “good” fats (polyunsaturated

and monounsaturated fats). These

are found in foods such as olive

and canola oil, nuts and natural nut

butters, avocado and olives.

• Limit alcohol intake to less than one

drink a day for women and fewer

than two drinks a day for men.

Being physically active, achieving and

maintaining a healthy weight, limiting

alcohol and to a lesser degree, eating fruits

and vegetables may help lower your risk

of breast cancer. Other factors are good for

your overall health and may help lower the

risk of other types of cancer.

PINK SCOUT PATCHES HONOR THOSE WHO BATTLE BREAST CANCER

Taylan Yuasa, a senior at Mercer Island High School and active member of Seattle Buddhist Church Boy Scout Troop 252, designed and produced a series of scout patches to benefit Komen Puget Sound.

Inspired by a close relative who was battling breast cancer, Yuasa worked more than 150 community service hours from the initial design stage to selling the patches at scouting events

over the spring and summer. Since the initial patch was created, the designs have become wildly popular. Last fall, he presented a $3,500 check to Komen Puget Sound, and he’s not done yet – he’s still selling patches and accepting invitations to speak about the project.

From a young age, Yuasa was exposed to the unpredictable effects of breast cancer on his family, which he credits for teaching him some very important life lessons. Watching his loved one live each day without missing a beat – and continuing to go to work during chemotherapy and radiation treatments – led Taylan to his fundraising project.

8 • KENT REPORTER • MAY 22, 2015

Join QFC and the Komen Puget Sound Race for the Cure as we raise funds and awareness for the

fight against breast cancer. Ensuring that all women have access to breast cancer early

detection and quality treatment support is the ultimate goal, and QFC is committed to seeing

this happen.

Understanding the facts about the disease and knowing the warning signs can help protect you

and your loved ones. Here are some useful tips:

Talk to your family and learn about your family health history

Love and knowledge are powerful weapons in this battle.

QFC is proud to be the Local Presenting Sponsor of this

year’s Komen Puget Sound Race for the Cure. We will see

you at Seattle Center on June 7th!

A Step in the Right Direction