Yoplait Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Carolina Mama Interviews
Dr. Kristi Funk of The Pink Lotus Breast Center
Beverly Hills, California
Earlier this month I was thrilled to be asked to Interview renowned Breast Cancer Surgeon and Founder of The Pink Lotus Breast Center, Dr. Kristi Funk! Not only is Dr. Funk very knowledgeable and wise and passionate about finding a cure for breast cancer, she is a triplet boy mom! No wonder we communicate so well. So you can see why it was such a treat for me to talk with her.
She was very excited to announce that they have just opened the The Sheryl Crow Imaging Center within the Pink Lotus Breast Center there in Beverly Hills. It is a state of the art digital screening and diagnostic imaging center located inside of every Pink Lotus Breast Center. Named after singer, songwriter and breast cancer survivor Sheryl Crow, the Sheryl Crow Imaging Center features the latest advancements in digital screening and diagnostic imaging technologies available.
The imagining center equipment is from GE. Thank you GE for sponsoring the brand new digital mammogram equipment and fighting to find a cure. These machines have the lowest dose of radiation, least compression andgreat quality images for the doctor's to review!
Yoplait has donated 1.6 million to the komen.org through their Yoplait Pink Lid Collection Program. Donate your lids at yourlidmatters.com
Dr. Funk just launched - a non-profit Pink Lotus Petals - launching January 2011! She was so excited about this initiative to help underprivileged women. The first event was sponsored by Shannon Tweed and was a huge success. 1 in 8 women will get breast cancer. You can stop it and live well if you take control and get help right away. Get your screening. This can save your life!
Early Detection is the key. Dr. Funk reiterated how important early detection through self-exams and Doctor's breast examinations will help save lives.
There is a 15% reduction rate in deaths due to early detection alone. More are detected in this examination than not.
The right numbers are growing. There are 2.5 million survivors and a 5 year survival rate is 98% when in the breast examinations are done regularly and detected early. Survival rates drop low when detected late: 85% in the lymph nodes and arm pits; and only a 23% survival rate if it spreads outside to liver, lungs.
The right numbers are growing. There are 2.5 million survivors and a 5 year survival rate is 98% when in the breast examinations are done regularly and detected early. Survival rates drop low when detected late: 85% in the lymph nodes and arm pits; and only a 23% survival rate if it spreads outside to liver, lungs.
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Stunning Facts of Breast Cancer: 20% had no history and 80% do not have a relative with breast cancer. So the fact is - get your mammogram so you know early and can get the help you need.
Stunning Facts of Breast Cancer: 20% had no history and 80% do not have a relative with breast cancer. So the fact is - get your mammogram so you know early and can get the help you need.
Check out 5 Tips For Preventing Breast Cancer by Dr. Kristi Funk:
1) Get Squished - Get your Mammogram! Early stage breast cancer is 98% curable!
2) Swap Your Oils- avoid saturated fats; Olive oils and Omega 3s best;
3) Get a Move On- even 11 minutes of brisk walking reduces breast cancer by 18%
4) Eat your Veggies - especially broccoli, carrots, tomatoes, and leafy greens; raw is best
5) Limit Alcohol - 2 drinks a day increases your breast cancer risk by 30%
1) Get Squished - Get your Mammogram! Early stage breast cancer is 98% curable!
2) Swap Your Oils- avoid saturated fats; Olive oils and Omega 3s best;
3) Get a Move On- even 11 minutes of brisk walking reduces breast cancer by 18%
4) Eat your Veggies - especially broccoli, carrots, tomatoes, and leafy greens; raw is best
5) Limit Alcohol - 2 drinks a day increases your breast cancer risk by 30%
Kristi Funk, MD is a nationally known, board-certified, breast cancer surgeon and founder of the Pink Lotus Breast Center, a comprehensive and integrative breast center exclusively dedicated to the prevention, screening, Kristi Funk, MD is a nationally known, board-certified, breast cancer surgeon and founder of the Pink Lotus Breast Center, a comprehensive and integrative breast center exclusively dedicated to the prevention, screening, diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer.
Dr. Funk is an expert in minimally-invasive diagnostic and treatment methods for all types of breast disease and has helped thousands of women through breast cancer treatment, including well-known celebrities like Sheryl Crow, who have turned to her for her expertise.Kristi Funk, MD is a nationally known, board-certified, breast cancer surgeon and founder of the Pink Lotus Breast Center, a comprehensive and integrative breast center exclusively dedicated to the prevention, screening, diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer.
How are you avoiding breast cancer? Were you surprised by these statistics?Warmly, Carolina Mama
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