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    St. Louis, MO 63143

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    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

     

    What is a mammogram?

    A mammogram is an X-ray of the breast. Doctors use a mammogram to look for early signs of breast cancer. Most women should have their first mammogram at age 40 and then have another mammogram every one or two years.

     

    What are the symptoms of breast cancer?

    When breast cancer starts out, it is too small to feel and does not cause signs and symptoms. As it grows, however, breast cancer can cause changes in how the breast looks or feels. Symptoms may include:

    • New lump in the breast or underarm (armpit)

    • Thickening or swelling of part of the breast

    • Irritation or dimpling of breast skin

    • Redness or flaky skin in the nipple area or the breast

    • Pulling in of the nipple or pain in the nipple area

    • Nipple discharge other than breast milk, including blood

    • Any change in the size or the shape of the breast

    • Pain in any area of the breast.

     

    Why should I have a mammogram?

    Regular mammograms are the best tests doctors have to find breast cancer early, sometimes up to three years before it can be felt. When their breast cancer is found early, many women go on to live long and healthy lives.

     

    Where can I purchase the pink CFL bulbs?

    Pink CFL light bulbs are available free of charge to women that get a mammogram at one of our events. Click here for a list of dates and locations. We also have a limited quantity available for purchase, please contact us for details.

     

    How can I lower my risk of breast cancer?

    • Control your weight and exercise

    • Know your family history of breast cancer. If you have a mother, sister, or daughter with breast cancer, ask your doctor what is your risk of getting breast cancer and how you can lower your risk

    • Find out the risks and benefits of hormone replacement therapy

    • Limit the amount of alcohol you drink.

     

    Where does our money go?

    Power of the Pink does not ask for money from the general public. Through generous funding from our Community Partners, we have been able to contribute over $889,000 to various breast health organizations across the Midwest since 2010.

    Komen-Missouri Affiliate: $123,732
    Komen-Chicago Affiliate: $85,180
    Komen-Memorial Affiliate: $55,645
    Komen-Northern Indiana Affiliate: $41,017
    Komen-Greater Kansas City Affiliate: $40,230
    Komen-Greater Evansville Affiliate: $34,961
    MO Dept. of Health & Sr. Services: $29,260
    Komen-Indianapolis Affiliate: $25,840
    Komen-Nashville: $24,382
    Komen-Chattanooga: $17,487
    Komen-Knoxville: $17,303
    Women’s Cancer Screening Program: $16,898
    Tennessee Breast Cancer Coalition: $16,471
    Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks: $15,156
    Komen-Louisville Affiliate: $14,980
    Illinois BCCP-Little Egypt/St. Mary’s Hospital: $14,602
    Gateway to Hope: $14,209
    Illinois BCCP-Prairie State Women’s Health: $13,612
    Komen-Upper Cumberland Affiliate: $12,191

    Mississippi Breast & Cervical Cancer Detection Program: $12,126

    Komen-Wabash Valley Affiliate: $12,068

    Komen-Tri-Cities: $10,972

    Mercy Hospital-Springfield: $10,757
    Illinois BCCP-Winnebago County Health Department: $9,955

    Komen-Quad Cities Affiliate: $9,955

    Komen-Central Mississippi Affiliate: $8,982
    Illinois BCCP-East Central/Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center: $7,746

    Marybird Perkins Cancer Center: $7,635

    Komen-North East Affiliate: $7,186
    Komen-North Mississippi Affiliate: $6,737
    Komen-Memphis Mid-South Affiliate: $6,440

    Komen-New Orleans Affiliate: $6,287

    Komen-Minnesota Affiliate: $5,838

    Women’s Way-ND Department of Health: $5,838

    Mercy Hospital-Columbus/Joplin: $5,542
    Komen-North West LA Affiliate: $5,389

    Sage-MN Department of Health: $5,389

    Komen-Baton Rouge Affiliate: $4,940

    Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Systems: $4,870
    Family Health Center of Clark County/BCCP: $4,760

    University of TN Medical Center: $4,641
    Komen-Acadiana Affiliate: $4,491

    Illinois BCCP-Stephenson County Health Department: $4,216

    Pink UP-St. Francis Hospital: $3,607

    Louisiana Breast & Cervical Health: $3,593

    Avera: $3,416

    Illinois BCCP-Kankakee County Health Department: $2,893
    Black Women Breast Cancer Survivors Project: $2,588

    Baptist Hospital: $2,542
    Komen-South Dakota Affiliate: $2,422

    University of MO Medical Center: $2,284
    Open Door Health Services/BCCP: $2,040

    Komen-Bayou Affiliate: $1,796

    Memphis Health Center: $1,750

    Komen-Lexington Affiliate: $1,470
    Illinois BCCP-Hancock County Health Department: $1,396

    Komen-Greater Cincinnati Affiliate: $1,360

    Illinois BCCP-Southern Seven Health Department: $1,332

    Illinois BCCP-Montgomery County Health Dept: $1,320

    Indiana State Department of Health/BCCP: $680
    Illinois BCCP-VNA Healthcare: $609

    Wisconsin Breast Cancer Coalition: $449