Published: Oct. 16, 2013
See more photos from the event here.
Nearly 100 people - including breast cancer survivors, supporters and women who wanted more information - attended last night's public forum featuring experts from Sparrow and the Mayo Clinic.
Sandhya Pruthi, M.D. from the Mayo Clinic and Sparrow Multidisciplinary Breast Cancer Clinic Physicians Karen Ching, M.D., Timothy McKenna, D.O. and Vesna Kaluza, M.D. presented and answered audience questions during the event.
The Physicians said there is not a "one-size fits all" approach to screening for and treating breast cancer, and women should work with their doctor to determine what's best for them based off their family history and personal risk factors.
Here are some of our top tweets from the evening:
Dr. Sandhya Pruthi is our first speaker, talking about breast cancer risk and screening: "It's not one-size fits all."
- SparrowHealth (@SparrowHealth) October 15, 2013
What can you do to reduce #breastcancer risk? Obesity is a risk factor for many cancers. Even walking 1-2 hours/week can reduce risk.
- SparrowHealth (@SparrowHealth) October 15, 2013
For average-risk women ages 20-39, Dr. Ching recommends breast exam by dr every 3 years and to practice breast self-awareness.
- SparrowHealth (@SparrowHealth) October 15, 2013
At Sparrow, all women newly diagnosed with #breastcancer meet with entire team who will care for them to answer ?s & create treatment plan.
- SparrowHealth (@SparrowHealth) October 15, 2013
Exercise like yoga can help women with side effects caused by #breastcancer cancer treatments.
- SparrowHealth (@SparrowHealth) October 15, 2013
If you'd like more information or to make an appointment with the Sparrow Multidisciplinary Breast Cancer Clinic, please call 517.364.3958.