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Kappa Epsilon

Kappa Epsilon. Alpha Phi Chapter Duquesne University. Who are we? . Professional female pharmacy fraternity Dedicated to scholastic and professional achievement while promoting lasting bonds between its members. Our Sweethearts!. Zack Class of 2013. Kyle Class of 2012. What do we do?.

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Kappa Epsilon

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  1. Kappa Epsilon Alpha Phi Chapter Duquesne University

  2. Who are we? • Professional female pharmacy fraternity • Dedicated to scholastic and professional achievement while promoting lasting bonds between its members

  3. Our Sweethearts! Zack Class of 2013 Kyle Class of 2012

  4. What do we do? • School of Pharmacy and Campus-wide involvement • Participation in two National Projects • Breast Cancer Awareness • PharmCORP (Pharmacy Career Opportunity Recruitment Project)

  5. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month • Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women, aside from non-melanoma skin cancer. • About 1 in 4 cancers diagnosed in women are breast cancer. • About 1 in 8 women in the US will develop a form of invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. • Breast cancer death rates are higher for women than those for any other cancer besides lung cancer. Courtesy of breastcancer.org

  6. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month • A woman’s risk of cancer approximately doubles if she has a first degree relative (mother, daughter, sister) who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. • 5-10% of breast cancers can be linked to genetics mutations. • The most significant risk factors for breast cancer are gender (being a woman) and age (growing older. In 2010, there are more than 2.5 million breast cancer survivors in the U.S. Courtesy of breastcancer.org

  7. Screening & Diagnostic Tests • Mammograms are performed annually for generally healthy patients with the hope of early detection of possible cancer. • Biopsies are performed when a patient is suspected of having breast cancer. A biopsy can tell whether or not the patient has breast cancer and if it has spread. • Monitoring tests are performed once a patient is confirmed of having breast cancer and is in active treatment. Courtesy of breastcancer.org

  8. Screening & Diagnostic Tests “A screening test tries to find a disease before there are any symptoms. With breast cancer, there's a misconception that if you feel fine, don't have a lump, and have no family history of breast cancer, you're okay. The truth is that three-quarters of the women in whom we find breast cancer have no risk factors. So screening is important for everyone.” Susan Greenstein Orel M.D. Courtesy of breastcancer.org

  9. Organizations supporting a Cure • Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation • Avon Breast Cancer Crusade • Breast Cancer Research Foundation • National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. • National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship • The Breast Cancer Site • American Cancer Society • Kappa Epsilon

  10. How We support finding a Cure • Hosting an annual Breast Cancer Luncheon • Breast Cancer Awareness T-shirt sales • Breast Cancer Prayer Service • Donating “care packages” to local hospitals for Breast Cancer patients • Donating money to individual Breast Cancer patients • Donating money to non-profit Breast Cancer Research and Awareness Organizations • Volunteering at walks that support Breast Cancer research

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