FREE BREAST SCREENING FOR CMZ BREAST WELLNESS CENTER FOURTH ANNIVERSARY @ 2016

March is International Women's Month and March 20, 2016 is the Fourth Anniversary of the Ciudad Medical Zamboanga BREAST WELLNESS CENTER

To celebrate these special days, the CMZ Breast Wellness Center is inviting all women (in Zamboanga City) to come and join us this March 21, 2016 for FREE BREAST SCREENING.

FREE BREAST SCREENING includes: 
~~~ Clinical Breast Examination
~~~ Breast Self Examination will be taught to participants

Schedules: 

March 21, 2016


from 10:00 AM to 12:00 NN


and  2:00PM to 4:00 PM 



What are you waiting for?


Learn more and visit us at CMZ 
Breast Wellness Center!


Register and have your breast checked!!!



IF YOU WANT TO KNOW MORE, 
call us at 

(062) 992-7330 Local: 1278 

Look for Ms. Annely O. Enad, RN. 

Have you been checked?

Love your breasts. Have them checked!

Early detection and treatment save lives.

P.S. Goodies await for the early birds!

3 In 1 Activity Ya Conduci Na Brgy. Lumayang Enconnection Conel Complian...

This is the YOU TUBE video entitled 3 IN 1 ACTIVITY YA CONDUCI NA BARANGAY LUMAYANG ENCONNECTION CONEL COMPLIANO DI KAP FRED ATILANO which I shared from the E-Media website dated March 16, 2015.

This is also connected with an earlier blogpost last May 16, 2015 on the CMZ BRAngay 7: Barangay Lumayang in this same website.

Thank you so much, Kap Fred Atilano for giving us the chance to appreciate Barangay Lumayang.

It was very exciting for the CMZ BRAngay Project Team to go to a barangay located about 16 kilometres from the Zamboanga City Hall, Barangay Lumayang and especially that we have to go up the mountain at the East Coast. But do not be afraid, the road to Lumayang is now concrete!

This was through the invitation of Barangay Captain Frederick Atilano, who is practically part of the CMZ BRAngay family through his frequent coverage of our advocacy.

This is Kap Frederick's pre-birthday celebration gift to the Lumayang community with a Breast Awareness lecture and screening to the women together with feeding and a firing activity for the men. We are more than glad to share our time and knowledge to his community!

Here are photos of the activity!

the beautiful Lumayang Barangay Hall with a large covered court beside this...

Lumayang Kap Frederick Atilano with CMZ AO Ruby Ann Puzon
and CMZ MD Dr. Filipinas Rojo

 

Ma'am Cristina explains in Chavacano

Aside from the Breast Wellness activities, other patients also took the chance for a check-up!

Visiting Lumayang was an eye-opener for us... that, although, this place is quite far from the City proper, Lumayang is actually very accessible with good concrete roads. It is a beautiful rural barangay  in the east coast and encourages us to appreciate Zamboanga City more as well as the products it offers such as the Lumayang Spiced Vinegar and of course, the fresh fruits!

And we have our Giant BRA from Illinois while sipping the Fresh Bulo from Lumayang!

And Barangay Lumayang is also known for their SPICY VINEGAR (with Kap as model)!

CMZ BRAngay A: BREAST WELLNESS CRUSADE Mindpro Part 1 @ October 2014

Mindpro Citimall​ invited the Ciudad Medical Zamboanga Breast Wellness Center​ for their Wellness Crusade 2014 for Fiesta Pilar Month, October! 

with Nora Sanico's (of Illinois, USA) giant bejewelled bra
for the CMZ BRA Campaign Project

Ciudad Medical Zamboanga​ opened the activities with the Breast Wellness Crusade held at the Food Court and so timely for October which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. There were four parts of the Program: Part 1 - Registration and On-site Invitation of Participants; Part 2 - Breast Wellness Crusade - interactive session  and Part 3 - Free Breast Screening and Part 4 - BRA (Bra to Raise Awareness) Decorating Competition.

Registration and On-site Invitation of Participants

Breast Wellness Crusade: Interactive Lecture on Breast Cancer Awareness
The Interactive Type of Breast Cancer Awareness learning was geared to the location of the Crusade, where basic knowledge was shared as well as opportunities for the participant to respond to the Q & A portion (with prizes!) as well as express their queries about Breast Cancer.

Breast Screening

Breast Screeners: The curtain at their back is the location for the Breast Screening area within the Food Court of the Mindpro Mall

Breast Team in pink

B.R.A. Art Workshop 3 at the Mall

Part 4: A fun and innovative activity we added to the Crusade was the BRA (Bra to Raise Awareness) Decorating Workshop of the CMZ BRA Campaign Project​ to decorate more bras which we can use for our BRA Art Exhibits and for the Ciudad BREAST Installation Art in Paseo Del Mar. 

 

 

 

 

Intermission Number from UZ Rad Tech students

As prizes to the three chosen embellished bras, FREE MAMMOGRAPHY is given to the winners. If the winner is still young, she can give it as a gift to any of her loved ones more than 40 years old.

Thanks from Mindpro and Winners

CMZ with Ms. Lois Sy of MindPro

It was the first time that the CMZ B.R.A. Campaign Project was able to present in a very public place in the community but inspired us to develop the CMZ BRAngay Project!

CMZ at E-Media Mo on Breast Cancer Awareness @ October 2, 2014

Dr. Rodel Agbulos and Dr. Juliet Ruste of the Oficina De Salud invited the CMZ Breast Wellness Center to their weekly Radio/TV/U-Stream program of the City Health Office at E-Media Mo this October 2,2014 episode on the Topic of Breast Wellness and Breast Cancer Awareness, especially that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

It was a very interesting experience since this is the first time to visit E-Media Mo, who now has a very beautiful and High Tech office and studio at the Villa Teresa in Divisoria. Mr. Rey Bayona Bayonging, E-Media President was very gracious and immediately made us feel at ease in the Studio, as well as a very good anchor who helped wrapped up what I said in English, Tagalog and Visaya into Chavacano. Ma'am Joy Bayoging and GIL Climaco were also so welcoming.

Aside from the very significant questions of Sir Rey about Breast Cancer Awareness ranging from what it is, risks, how do we know of  its presence, diagnosis, treatment and life after Cancer, there were also several questions from the listeners and audience through texts and of course, the fun interjections from the anchor.

It was a very fruitful hour (plus plus) for me, as their guest and thanks a lot also being able to invite the public on our upcoming activities. In fact, CMZ is so gracious for the invitation of the Miss NSO 2014 candidates the next day!

So nice to also meet Ms. Mae Amparado and camera man, Paul Gotib for the interview for the news clips.

Here are photos on the E-Media Mo studio!

Impressive, isn't it!

You can watch E-Media Mo at Channel 37 in Mindanao Cable and Channel 52 in Sky/Suncable as well as 105.9 News FM.

BREAST CANCER RISK FACTORS

When we talk about BREAST CANCER, one of the things we ask is: "What causes BREAST CANCER?" .

The cause of BREAST CANCER remains unknown...

BUT, we are aware that Early detection and early treatment save lives!

So instead of CAUSE, we talk about RISK FACTORS...
*    Risk factors we cannot control   AND
**  Risk factors we can control!

Most women with Breast Cancer have no known risk factors except that they are women!

Here are the RISK FACTORS which I gathered from the I CAN SERVE FOUNDATION website and which I would like to share with you.

RISK FACTORS

Risk Factors You Can’t Control

Being a Woman. Although men may also develop breast cancer, male breast cancer is extremely uncommon, occurring at a rate of 1% of its female counterpart.

Aging. The primary risk factor for breast cancer in most women is older age. Overall, 85% of cases occur in women 50 years of age and older.

Family History. Occurrence of breast cancer within the family increases your risk, especially if first degree relatives had it, like a mother, a daughter or a sister.

Personal History. Having had breast cancer before, even if successfully treated, poses the risk of a recurrence of the disease.

Estrogen Levels. High estrogen levels marked by starting menstruation before age 12, having menopause after 55, or exposure to estrogen in the environment increases risks.

Risk Factors You Can Control

Weight. Being overweight increases your risk, especially after menopause. Having more fat tissue means having higher estrogen levels, which can increase risk.

Diet. Experts recommend observing a balanced diet that is particularly low in fat and rich in fruits and vegetables.

Exercise. Regular physical activity – around 45-60 minutes, five or more days a week – is recommended.

Alcohol Consumption. Alcohol can limit your liver’s ability to control blood levels of the hormone estrogen, which can increase risk.

Smoking. Smoking is associated with increasing the risk of developing breast cancer by around one-third. Smoking also increases the risk of other diseases.

If you are in Zamboanga City, learn more about BREAST WELLNESS and BREAST CANCER AWARENESS by calling CMZ Breast Wellness Center and schedule a FREE LECTURE for your group or institution.

Let us all learn more about BREAST WELLNESS and BREAST CANCER AWARENESS!!! 

BREAST SCREENING GUIDELINES FOR HIGH RISK

As I shared in the previous blogpost, we were interviewed in RMN Zamboanga with Bhong Simbajon last March 2014 and I appreciated his question, why Breast Wellness as compared to Breast Cancer Awareness?

Radio and U Stream interview with Dr. Marissa Lim, CMZ BWC Head and Dr. Filipinas Rojo, CMZ B.R.A. Campaign lead at RMN Zamboanga anchored by Bhong Simbajon

Again, the Ciudad Medical Zamboanga Breast Wellness Center (CMZ BWC) would like to emphasize that this program aims to cater to young girls and women of all ages (Men can have breast cancer too!) to love their breasts and have them checked!

According to Dr. Marissa Lim, Head of the CMZ BWC, "Breast examination starts as soon as one realizes that she is female!"

We do not want to wait until one has Breast Cancer before we talk about it!... Let us be PROACTIVE!

I would like to share Guidelines for Breast Health for High Risk Women from I CAN SERVE and KASUSO ORG. to help serve as a guide for high risk women.

Follow recommended breast cancer screening guidelines for high risk women.

STARTING at AGE 20

** Do a Breast Self Exam (BSE) every month

~~~~~~~ get to know your breast

~~~~~~~ best done 10 days after the start of menstruation period

** Have a Clinical Breast Exam (CBE) by a healthcare professional trained in CBE (from KASUSO ORG)
~~~~~~  every 20-35y/o: every 6-12 months 
~~~~~~~ >35y/o: every 3-6 months or as advised by doctor

Note: A woman with a first-degree relative who developed pre-menopausal breast cancer should be screened every two years, starting when she is 10 years younger than the age at which her relative developed cancer
~~~~~~  CBE available at CMZ Breast Wellness Center

 STARTING at AGE 40

** Do a Breast Self Exam (BSE) every month

~~~~~~  if post-menopausal, assign one day per month

** Have a Clinical Breast Exam (CBE) by a healthcare professional trained in CBE (fromKASUSO ORG)
~~~~~~~ >35y/o: every 3-6 months or as advised by doctor
~~~~~~ CBE available at CMZ Breast Wellness Center

** Have a Mammogram every year

Advisable for high risk:  Baseline mammogram at age 35 then every 1-2 years thereafter
~~~~~~~ NOTE: The incidence of breast cancer in younger women is lower and mammography is less efficient when breast tissue is more dense (ex. In women younger than 40 years old)

CMZ Breast Wellness Center tagline in 2012-2013

HAVING SCREENING MAMMOGRAMS REGULARLY IS ONE OF THE BEST WAYS TO FIND BREAST CANCER EARLY!!!

Since this is Screening, everyone is encouraged to do this even if you have NO SIGNS NOR SYMPTOMS.

But to make the most out of a Mammogram and understand its benefits, it is best to discuss this with your doctor prior to the procedure.

We have the Digital mammogram available in Ciudad Medical Zamboanga.
By the way, THERE IS LESS PAIN WITH DIGITAL MAMMOGRAPHY!!!

WITH MODIFIED "MOOD LIGHTING"

NOTES REGARDING MAMMOGRAPHY:

*** Screening mammograms miss at least 20% of all tumors, so you should be aware of what mammography can and cannot do for you.

*** The American Cancer Society recommends annual mammograms for all women after age 40.
~~~~~~~ The incidence of breast cancer in younger women is lower and mammography is less efficient when breast tissue is more dense (ex. In women younger than 40 years old)

*** It is a good idea to have your mammogram conducted at the same place every time. If you change facilities, make sure that your films and written reports are sent to the new location

*** Schedule a time when you can discuss the results with your doctor.

*** Make sure you get the results of your mammogram. Do not assume that everything is okay until you hear from your doctor.

Benefits of mammography:

1. Early diagnosis =  early treatment = save lives
2. Early detection of breast cancer improves chance of survival
3. Early diagnosis = Quality of life ( reduced need for radical treatment )

Women at increased risk should talk with their doctors about the  benefits and limitations of starting early screening or having additional tests done.

• Key to prevention of breast cancer is healthy lifestyle.
• Key to increased survival of breast cancer is early detection.
• Curable breast cancer equation:

Early detection = early diagnosis = early treatment

We hope you appreciate knowing about these guidelines!

However, for those in Zamboanga City, we may get to know more about Breast Wellness and Breast Cancer Awareness by requesting a schedule for a free lecture from the CMZ Breast Wellness Center! 

Ciudad De Zamboanga B.R.E.A.S.T
(Bra to Raise Early Awareness for Screening and Treatment) Installation Art
by Rameer Tawasil

BREAST CANCER SCREENING GUIDELINES FOR LOW RISK

While we were interviewed in RMN Zamboanga with Bhong Simbajon last March 2014, I really appreciated his question, why Breast Wellness as compared to Breast Cancer Awareness?

Radio and U Stream interview with Dr. Marissa Lim, CMZ BWC Head and Dr. Filipinas Rojo, CMZ B.R.A. Campaign lead at RMN Zamboanga anchored by Bhong Simbajon
Photo Credit: Nora Sanico, Illinois, USA

The Ciudad Medical Zamboanga Breast Wellness Center (CMZ BWC) would like to emphasize that this program aims to cater to young girls and women of all ages (Men can have breast cancer too!) to love their breasts and have them checked!

Ciudad De Zamboanga B.R.E.A.S.T
(Bra to Raise Early Awareness for Screening and Treatment) Installation Art
by Rameer Tawasil

According to Dr. Marissa Lim, Head of the CMZ BWC, "Breast examination starts as soon as one realizes that she is female!"

We do not want to wait until one has Breast Cancer before we talk about it!... Let us be PROACTIVE!

I would like to share Guidelines for Breast Health from I CAN SERVE and KASUSO ORG. to help serve as a guide for every women.

Follow recommended breast cancer screening guidelines.

STARTING at AGE 20

** Do a Breast Self Exam (BSE) every month

~~~~~~~get to know your breast

~~~~~~~best done 10 days after the start of menstruation period

STARTING at AGE 30

** Do a Breast Self Exam (BSE) every month

** Have a Clinical Breast Exam (CBE) by a healthcare professional trained in CBE every three years

~~~~~~~~available at Ciudad Medical Zamboanga Breast Wellness Center

STARTING at AGE 40

** Do a Breast Self Exam (BSE) every month

~~~~~~~if post-menopausal, assign one day per month

** Have a Clinical Breast Exam (CBE) by a healthcare professional trained in CBE every year

~~~~~~~~available at Ciudad Medical Zamboanga Breast Wellness Center

** Have a Mammogram every year

CMZ Breast Wellness Center tagline in 2012-2013

HAVING SCREENING MAMMOGRAMS REGULARLY IS ONE OF THE BEST WAYS TO FIND BREAST CANCER EARLY!!!

Since this is Screening, everyone is encouraged to do this even if you have NO SIGNS NOR SYMPTOMS.

But to make the most out of a Mammogram and understand its benefits, it is best to discuss this with your doctor prior to the procedure.

We have the Digital mammogram available in Ciudad Medical Zamboanga.
By the way, THERE IS LESS PAIN WITH DIGITAL MAMMOGRAPHY!!!

Benefits of mammography:

1. Early diagnosis =  early treatment = save lives
2. Early detection of breast cancer improves chance of survival
3. Early diagnosis = Quality of life ( reduced need for radical treatment )

Women at increased risk should talk with their doctors about the  benefits and limitations of starting early screening or having additional tests done.

• Key to prevention of breast cancer is healthy lifestyle.
• Key to increased survival of breast cancer is early detection.
• Curable breast cancer equation:

Early detection = early diagnosis = early treatment

These are some tips for you to remember.

However, for those in Zamboanga City, we may get to know more about Breast Wellness and Breast Cancer Awareness by requesting a schedule for a free lecture from the CMZ Breast Wellness Center!