When was the last time you had a cancer screening? Routine exams like mammograms, colon screenings, or pap smears can help detect cancer at an early stage before symptoms appear. October is breast cancer awareness month, and the perfect reminder to schedule your mammogram today.

When found early, cancer may be easier to treat or cure. Once symptoms appear, cancer may have grown or spread, which can make it harder to treat or cure. Certain screening tests may only be suggested for people who have a high risk for certain cancers. Having a high risk for cancer does not mean you will get cancer; not having risk factors does not mean you will not get cancer either.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women. Talk to your doctor about any concerns you may have. Not all people with breast cancer experience symptoms, but some symptoms can include:
 

• Any change in the size or the shape of the breast.
• Pain in any area of the breast.
• Nipple discharge other than breast milk (including blood).
• A new lump in the breast or underarm.

The articles below will share helpful information on these topics and more. These articles are meant to be informative and are not a substitute for medical advice or treatment.

Coping With a New Medical Diagnosis
You’ve just learned from your doctor that you have an illness or disorder that will change your life at least for a time, perhaps forever. What now?

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https://www.achievesolutions.net/achievesolutions/en/cvt/SingleLifeEvent.do?pageConfigId=127&contentId=13942

High Fiber Intake May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
Women who eat a more high-fiber foods during adolescence and young adulthood may have a significantly lower breast cancer risk than those who eat less dietary fiber, according to a large-scale study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

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https://www.achievesolutions.net/achievesolutions/en/cvt/Content.do?contentId=42979

After Cancer Treatment is over: A New Normal
Cancer treatment is over, you’re happy and relieved, yet at the same time, you may feel sad and worried. It can take time to recover and its very common to be thinking about whether the cancer will come back and what happens now.

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https://www.achievesolutions.net/achievesolutions/en/cvt/Content.do?contentId=10876

CVT’s Emotional Wellbeing Toolkit
How we feel affects nearly every aspect of our lives--from our ability to function effectively on a day-to-day basis to how we care for our most important relationships. At CVT, we want to help each of our members understand the resources available to help manage your emotional wellbeing.

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https://www.cvtrust.org/emotional-wellbeing-toolkits/members

Understanding Your EAP
Learn what an Employee Assistance Program is, how it can help you, and how to use it. https://www.achievesolutions.net/achievesolutions/en/cvt/Content.do?contentId=45418