October 2023

October is recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness month. The goal throughout this month is to increase awareness, and stress the importance of mammograms as the best tool for screening and detection.

Breast Cancer is the second most common type of cancer among women. Approximately one in eight women in the United States will get breast cancer during their lifetime, and each year more than 40,000 women die from breast cancer. 

Signs of breast cancer may include:

• Lump in the breast or underarm (armpit).
• Swelling or thickening of all or part of the breast.
• Dimpling or skin irritation of breast skin.
• Redness, scaliness or thickening of the nipple. 
• Nipple discharge (other than breast milk).
• Any change in the size or shape of the breast.
• Pain in any area of the breast.

Get Screened

A mammogram is a low-dose x-ray picture of the breast. Early detection of breast cancer can improve a woman’s chance of survival and mammograms are the best tool to find breast cancer early, when it is easier to treat and before it is big enough to feel, or cause, symptoms. Women should ask their healthcare provider if and when a mammogram is right for them. 

Here are some ways to prevent Breast Cancer:

1. Keep Weight in Check

2. Be Physically Active

3. Eat Your Fruits & Vegetables – and Limit Alcohol (Zero is Best)

4. Don’t Smoke

5. Breastfeed, If Possible

6. Avoid Birth Control Pills, Particularly After Age 35 or If You Smoke

7. Avoid Hormone Therapy for Menopause

8. Tamoxifen and Raloxifene for Women at High Risk

Sources: https://www.fda.gov/consumers/knowledge-and-news-women-owh-blog/knowledge-news-women-breast-cancer-awareness-month

https://siteman.wustl.edu/prevention/8-ways/8-ways-to-prevent-breast-cancer/

MESSAGE FROM

THE WHOLE WOMAN

Natalie is joined by Theresa F. Johnston, Founder and CEO of Never Alone Again Domestic Violence Organization and Resource Center.

Being a survivor/conqueror of domestic violence and a single mother of six children has taught Theresa that in order to succeed and survive in life you must do whatever it takes to get there and have a safety plan. Theresa has her associate degree and many certifications in Domestic Violence, Substance Abuse, Mental Health, and Crisis Prevention & Case Management.

Never Alone Again is an organization that was created in 1999 to offer empathetic support for victims of domestic abuse. Motivated by personal experience and the awareness of a need for a safe haven, NAAG was developed. We are a non-profit organization that is dedicated to providing high quality and individually tailored support services to victims and survivors of domestic violence/abuse.

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This week’s featured outfit:

✨White French guipure lace bolero blouse, with 3/4 sleeve.

✨Long black and white striped high waist A line skirt.

Hope Wade Designs Store

📍23 N Broadway Nyack NY

www.hopewadedesigns.com

NCBW GALA 2023

ANNUAL FUNDRAISER RECAP

Natalie B. McKenzie and President Gwenette Reese

The Whole Woman is thrilled to have been a part of this wonderful fundraiser event. To the generous donors, attendees, and supporters. Your presence and contributions have made this event a remarkable success. Your belief in the cause and your willingness to open your hearts and wallets will have a lasting impact on those served.

Congratulations to gala co-chairs, the dedicated members, and volunteers who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to execute “Sunset on the Hudson” annual fundraiser gala.

Salute to the distinguished honorees, Dr Ursula Parrish Daniels, Jeanette Curtis-Rideau and to Platinum sponsor and corporate honoree Unilever, represented by Trish Archie-Oliver. Their commitment to service and excellence are commendable and inspiring.

To all sponsors, partners and the five hundred guests in attendance, a heartfelt thank you, as you all were the stars of the show.

Well done President Gwenette Reese and the members of NCBW 100 Bergen/Passaic chapter.