Breast Cancer Awareness for Seniors

If you are seeing a lot of the color pink this month, it is because October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer accounts for roughly half of all cancers for individuals over the age of 65 and is the most common form of cancer among women however men can get breast cancer too.

Queen City Elder Care in Cincinnati, OH has a few tips for breast cancer prevention and early detection.

Home Care Indian Hill OH – Breast Cancer Awareness for Seniors

Mamogram: Most people have heard that mammograms are important for woman over the of 40. Some people may question if they should still get checked yearly after the age of 75. And the answer is, yes. The most common risk factor for breast cancer is age and early detection is key.

Lifestyle: You can reduce your risk of getting breast cancer with lifestyle changes such as eating clean and staying active. Excessive alcohol use and smoking can also increase your risk for breast cancer among other diseases.

Genetics: If you have breast cancer if your family history, that can put you more at risk. You can also test for the breast cancer gene with a simple blood test. Knowledge is power and if you have this gene, you can take additional preventative steps.

Self-Check: Pay attention to any changes in your breast by performing periodic self-checks. If you notice something new, call your doctor right away.

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer and need caregiving help in Cincinnati, Oh, give Queen City Elder Care a call.

If you or an aging loved one is considering hiring Home Care Services in Indian Hill OH, please contact the caring staff at Queen City Elder Care today. Serving Cincinnati and Surrounding Communities. Call Us Today (513) 510-4410.

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Mark & Michele Vollmer, Co-Owners, Managing Partners

Co-Owners at Queen City Elder Care

Mark Vollmer is the co-owner of Queen City Elder Care and performs the outside sales and finance functions of the company.He has over 25 years of healthcare industry experience including sales and sales management in home infusion and hospice services.

Michele Vollmer is a visionary leader who is perpetually searching for ways to improve, so to remain at the leading edge of the home care industry.She has served in the healthcare industry since 1989, including pharmaceutical and home health sales, as well as hospice sales and sales management.

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