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Fortunately, breast cancer death rates have been decreasing steadily since 1989 until now. The decrease is believed to be the result of finding breast cancer earlier through screening and increased awareness, as well as better treatments. However, the decline has slowed slightly in recent years, meaning that we still must raise awareness and remind people of the importance of health controls. During this corporate social responsibility project, We Are Fiber is in solidarity with Pink October, the month dedicated to raising awareness and support for breast cancer awareness, diagnosis, preventive treatment, and care for this disease. We Are Fiber’s goal is to influence and support its employees in bringing more attention to their health. Here’s what our employees received this month: Free Analysis Free Breast Echography Free CA 15-3 (The cancer antigen test Plus, a Free BV Swab Test (For diagnosing bacterial vaginal infection). When it comes to health, We Are Fiber gives its employees nothing but the best options. We offered all women over the age of 30, the free diagnostic tests mentioned above, at Microtest Diagnostics Health Clinic. Pink October Campaign goes beyond wearing pink! From October 26 to October 28, all employees were carrying pink ribbons to raise awareness of the fight against breast cancer. On October 28, all employees of We Are Fiber were wearing pink to raise awareness of the cause. These little details are very meaningful to us as they remind our employees of the seriousness of this disease and the impact it has not only on women but on the whole community. Every ribbon makes a difference, as it serves as a reminder for every strong woman currently fighting cancer. It is also a reminder for everyone, that early detection, is the best form of protection! During this month, our CSR’s goal was to educate everyone around We Are Fiber about this cause and make breast cancer fighters and survivors, as well as their loved ones, feel more united. No one fights alone and no one has to! Below you will find everything you need to know regarding this malignant tumor. Early detection is the most effective treatment! Breast cancer is sometimes found after symptoms appear, but many women who suffer from it, at first have no symptoms. This is why regular breast screening is so important. The examinations We Are Fiber provided as part of this CSR, help in identifying breast cancer. Then, if there’s an area of concern on the screening test (echography) or on the results of the analysis, doctors will advise their patients (in this case our employees) on further examinations. First things first, what is a normal breast? What does a normal breast look like? Knowing how your breasts normally look and feel is an important part of your breast health. No breast is typical. What is normal for you may not be normal for another woman. The majority of women report having lumpy or uneven breasts. Getting your period, getting pregnant, having kids, losing, or gaining weight, and using certain medications can all have an impact on how your breasts feel and look. As you age, your breasts also tend to change. It's especially important for you to know what your breasts normally look and feel like, so you’ll be able to identify the changes happening in your breasts. However, clinical breast diagnosis tests should be a part of your routine check-up once a year, even when you haven’t noticed any changes in your breasts. Speaking of these changes, here are some of the most common symptoms of breast cancer. What signs to look out for? The most common symptom of breast cancer is a new lump or mass (although most breast lumps are not cancer). If it’s a painless, hard mass with irregular edges – it is more likely to be cancer. However, breast cancer can also be soft, round, tender, or even painful. It is important to highlight that different people have different symptoms of breast cancer. In fact, as we already mentioned, some people might not have any signs or symptoms at all. Hence, we keep highlighting the importance of regular screening. Some other warning signs of breast cancer can be: Swelling of all or part of a breast (even if no lump is felt) Skin dimpling (sometimes looking like an orange peel) Breast or nipple pain Nipple retraction (turning inward) Nipple or breast skin that is red, dry, flaking, or thickened Nipple discharge (other than breast milk, including blood) Swollen lymph nodes under the arm or near the collarbone (Sometimes this can be a sign of breast cancer spread even before the original tumor in the breast is large enough to be felt.) Any change in the size or the shape of the breast Be aware that a lot of these symptoms can also be caused by benign (non-cancerous) breast conditions. You will find out what’s your case only after the proper medical examinations. Remember that having knowledge of the symptoms does not take the place of having regular screening for breast cancer. These examinations can often help find breast cancer early before any symptoms appear. And finding breast cancer early gives you a better chance of successful treatment. You should also know that these symptoms can happen with other conditions that are not cancer. Breast Cancer Awareness – More than just a month! “Pink October” is a reminder that our support for those battling cancer should not just be limited to one month. Through this social responsibility project, We Are Fiber aims to demonstrate and highlight to its staff that their health it’s our priority. One of our main business drivers is the social impact We Are Fiber has on its employees as well as others. Therefore, kindly take good care of yourself and do not neglect your health!", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "wafstaff", "sameAs" : "", "url" : "https://www.wearefiber.com/en/blog/author/wafstaff" }, "dateModified" : "30/11/2022", "datePublished" : "30/11/2022", "headline" : "We Are Fiber goes pink for breast cancer awareness month: WE ARE STRONG", "image" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "height" : 400, "url" : "https://25104942.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/25104942/Blog/IMG_20221121_172124.jpg", "width" : 750 }, "mainEntityOfPage" : "https://www.wearefiber.com/en/blog/we-are-fiber-goes-pink-for-breast-cancer-awareness-month-we-are-strong", "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://25104942.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/25104942/Risorsa%2037.png" }, "name" : "", "url" : "www.wearefiber.com" } } ``` ```json { "@context" : "http://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "articleBody" : "Did you know that November is considered, among other things, the official diabetes awareness month? World Diabetes Day is precisely celebrated on November 14th to pay tribute to Frederick Banting, who discovered insulin in 1922. The date commemorates Frederick’s birthdate. During this month, We Are Fiber is aiming to boost awareness about the risk factors, symptoms, and types of diabetes. This activity is extremely important to us because we want to positively influence the health of our employees. We hope, that throughout this month, we can make a positive impact on the company and raise awareness on the importance of a healthy lifestyle. This also goes to everyone who’s reading it. Pay attention to your health, seriously! What we offered to our employees during this month: First things first, all employees now have a piece of detailed information on prediabetes and diabetes, and how to prevent or postpone these medical conditions. All employees have the opportunity to undergo a free blood glucose test. Employees who have a blood glucose level above the norm will receive further analysis and a free consultation with an endocrinologist. So, what exactly is diabetes? According to the CDC, diabetes is a chronic and long-lasting health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy. Your body breaks down most of the food you eat into sugar (glucose) and releases it into your bloodstream. When your blood sugar goes up, it signals your pancreas to release insulin. Insulin acts as a key to letting the blood sugar into your body’s cells for use as energy. With diabetes, your body doesn’t make enough insulin or can’t use it as well as it should. When there isn’t enough insulin or cells stop responding to insulin, too much blood sugar stays in your bloodstream. Over time, that can cause serious health problems, such as heart disease, vision loss, and kidney disease. Below we will shortly explain the 2 main types of diabetes: Type 1 Diabetes Type 1 diabetes occurs when the body can’t produce insulin, which as we already mentioned before, is a hormone in the pancreas that breaks down carbohydrates into blood sugar or glucose, for energy. Insulin therapy helps the pancreas to function normally. Many children suffer from Type 1 diabetes, although it can affect people of any age or background. Type 2 Diabetes Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of the disease where the body is unable to process our internal insulin well enough to keep blood sugar at normal levels. You may be at risk of suffering from type 2 diabetes if you are overweight, older than 45, if diabetes runs in the family, if you barely exercise each week, and if you have been diagnosed with prediabetes. Losing weight is a key preventive measure. People who are regular consumers of alcohol and cigarettes might also have a chance of getting diabetes. Other types of diabetes Gestational Diabetes – Appears during pregnancy, when the woman has given birth to a child weighing more than 4 kg. LADA Diabetes – A type of diabetes caused by the attack created by antibodies against pancreatic cells, insulin, or enzymes involved in the functioning of the pancreas. Prediabetes - With prediabetes, blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough for a type 2 diabetes diagnosis. A large number of people in the world suffer from prediabetes. Only 1 in 2 people with prediabetes know they have it. This condition often goes undetected and untreated. Clinical signs are not revealed, and, in most cases, patients don’t even notice. How life-threatening is diabetes compared to other well-known diseases? Well, this might be shocking to reveal as the statistics about this question are crazy. Let’s take a look at the mortality rates from diabetes compared with HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. In 2021, there were about 6.7 million deaths from diabetes. 1 million people are now blind because of it. Diabetes is a major cause of blindness, kidney failure, heart attacks, stroke, and lower limb amputation. On the other hand, regarding the statistics for other diseases in 2021: There were 0.65 million deaths from HIV/AIDS, 1.6 million deaths from tuberculosis, and 0.6 million deaths from malaria. Is there any cure for diabetes? Unfortunately, there is no cure yet for diabetes of any type. Scientists are currently working on a ground-breaking weight management study, to help people put their type 2 diabetes into remission. Remission is when the blood glucose (or blood sugar) levels are in a normal range again. Dick Gregory, an activist, used to say that “people with high blood pressure, diabetes – those are conditions brought about by lifestyle. If you change the lifestyle, those conditions will leave.” Even though this might not be 100% true, for some of the reasons we mentioned before, there is some truth in what he says. Changing your lifestyle can result in normal blood sugar levels, even without medication. This doesn’t mean you will be completely cured, because type 2 diabetes, for example, is an ongoing disease, but the changes, however, will be drastic! Your life would improve in ways you can’t imagine. What do we suggest to our employees (and everyone else for that matter)? Not much, other than to do something good for their health! There are probably a few things you've been meaning to do that could improve your health. Whatever your goals are, there is never a better moment than the present to take care of yourself. Perhaps it involves packing a healthier lunch, taking more walks, or scheduling an appointment with a doctor. You can enlist your co-workers to participate with you and get to know each other even better through this journey. We suggest you make a challenge: If you want to start drinking more water. You can see who can refill their water bottle most in one day, during office hours. Or you can start a competition to see who can take the most steps every day or during the weekend (You can then show off the results each Monday). To sum up and help you help yourself, below you will find a list with everything you need to do, to prevent or keep diabetes in control: Losing excessive weight Regular physical activity: Brisk walking, cycling, running, or swimming; Start with 5-10 minutes a day; 3-5 days a week; Try to do a total of 150 minutes a week. Take at least 10,000 steps a day Healthy Eating Limit animal fats (beef, cheese, fatty meats) Limit fats in general (less oil, fried foods) Consume as much fiber as possible Consume more fruits and vegetables on a daily basis Weight Maintenance Keep in mind: You must get regular controls and check-ups. Don’t wait for the disease to do its damage before you cure it. Prevention is the best medicine! We Are Fiber pays extreme attention to health issues because, without it, nothing else is worth it. We make sure our employees are very self-aware when it comes to health-related issues and we do our best to make them feel safe, protected, and cared for in their work environment.", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "wafstaff", "sameAs" : "", "url" : "https://www.wearefiber.com/en/blog/author/wafstaff" }, "dateModified" : "30/11/2022", "datePublished" : "30/11/2022", "headline" : "Diabetes awareness month: How We Are Fiber reminds us of the importance of health", "image" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "height" : 400, "url" : "https://25104942.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/25104942/Progetto%20senza%20titolo%20%281%29.jpg", "width" : 750 }, "mainEntityOfPage" : "https://www.wearefiber.com/en/blog/diabetes-awareness-month-how-we-are-fiber-reminds-us-of-the-importance-of-health", "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://25104942.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/25104942/Risorsa%2037.png" }, "name" : "", "url" : "www.wearefiber.com" } } ```